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RESULTS: MEN 34laps, 39.1 km.

POS	NAME	CAT	CLUB	TIME	PTS
1	Ian Smith	1	MIVA	58'45"	12
2	Steven Struthers	4	Tri BC	s.t.	10
3	Kyle Waring	3	MIVA	s.t.	9
4	Shepherd Stewart	3	MIVA	s.t.	8
`5	Iain Hay	2	MIVA	s.t.	7
6	Paul Thompson	2	MIVA	s.t.	6
7	Ron Hewitson	3	MIVA	s.t.	5
8	Mark Wieler	3	Arrowsmith/MIVA	s.t.	4
9	Mike Sevcov	2	Everti/MIVA	s.t.	3
10	Shawn Boyd	3	MIVA	s.t.	2
11	Steve Crowley	4	MIVA	s.t.	2
12	Ray Wagner	2	CVCC	s.t.	2
13	Steve Grant	4	CVCC	DNF	1
14	Andrew Grant	4	CVCC	DNF	1
P1	Ian Smith				4
P2	Ian Smith				4
P3	Ian Smith				4
P4	Steve Crowley				4
YOUTH, 15 laps , 17.25 km
1	James Grant	M	CVCC	27' 56"	12
2	Eli Simcoe-Metcalfe	M	Cycle University	s.t.	10
3	Kia van der Vliet	F	Cycle University	s.t.	12
4	Brodie Hay	M	MIVA	s.t.	8
5	Jessica Reynolds	F	Cycle University	s.t.	10
6	Mark Grant	M	Cycle University	s.t.	7
7	Ben Harmsworth	M	Cycle University	lapped	6
8	Isaac Van der Vliet	M	Cycle University	lapped	5
9	Jane Harmsworth	F	Cycle University	lapped	9
10	Max Creighton	M	MIVA	lapped	4
11	Lindsay Harmsworth	F	CVCC	DNF	1
PRIMES
1	Eli Van der Vliet				4
2	James Grant				4

note: unless instructed by the commissaire, all lapped riders must cross the

line on the final lap. In future, any riders failing to do this will be recorded

as DNF.

MIVA BOXWOOD CRITERIUM, JULY 10TH. 2012 30 Minutes plus 5 Laps

e fine weather and the presence of SHAW Cable produced a hoard of youth riders and the most exciting senior and youth races to date.

Unfortunately, a first lap crash in the youth race ton Death Corner took out Lindsay Harmsworth but she survived with just a couple of small abrasions. After a couple of laps, the pack was down to six, with Max Creightton, Isaac Van der Vliet and Jane Harmsworth chasing hard and newbie Ben Harmsworth falling back quickly. By the first prime, Ben had been lapped and the sprint was won by Eli Van der Vliet from James Grant.

That's the way it stayed until just before the second prime, with the chase group finally being lapped. The sprint was won by James who just edged Eli for the four points.

With three laps to go the leaders were down to just James, Eli, Brodie Hay and Kia Van der Vliet. Jane and Isaac followed and then the rest. At the start of the final lap, Eli and James pulled away, while Brodie and Kia were rejoined by Jane and Isaac six seconds back.

The final sprint was won by James who again out sprinted Eli for the win. in the dash for third, Kia beat Brodie, Jessica and Mark, with Ben soloing in for seventh as the rest of the riders had not crossed the line. It was a good contest, with the young competitors putting on a great show for the SHAW camera.

The senior event was exciting, with constant attacks but none succeeded and the pack stayed together for the majority of the race.. The sprint for the first prime however was easily taken by Ian Smith who rode away from the rest of the field and cruised across the line ten seconds up. He then eased off and the pack rejoined. He showed his class by repeating the performance for the second prime. Hopefully, the rest of the riders will get stronger over the season and be able to really challenge him.

Just before the second prime, a rider not entered in the event joined the pack on the understanding that he would not get in the way of the other riders. However, he appeared, first behind a break attempt by Ian, and Ray Wagner and then towing the entire pack. but when requested by the commissaire, remained behind the pack for the rest of the race.

As the third prime was approached, the spectators (yes, there were indeed spectators!) expected to see Ian at the front again and, sure enough, the first category rider took the flag again, with CVCC's hard-working Ray Wagner in hot pursuit.

Shortly after, Mike Sevcov, Everti, went off the front with Ron Hewitson, Ray Wagner and Iain Hay but they were brought back in short order. Then Shepherd Stewart and Paul Thompson, together with the ever present Ray, led the pack around for a lap. Ray stayed at the front a bit longer and then,was adsorbed. With three laps to go, the bell rang for the final prime and Steve Crowley took off like a scalded cat to take it. He pressed his advantage and made a desperate dash for the line. At the start of the last lap, he crossed the line five seconds ahead of the pack, thinking he had won but the rest of the riders had either counted correctly or had seen the lap board and let him stay ahead.

At the real finish it was Ian followed by elite triathlete Steve Struthers and then Kyle Waring who has shown remarkable improvement over the last few weeks. Fourth was Shepherd Stewart, another much rider who showed his returning form. Fifth was Iain Hay and sixth Paul Thompson

Many clubs have some of their experienced adult riders act as coaches to the youth members. this is a great way to fast -track the skills development for the kids. However, there is an appropriate way to use this.  In some instances, the rider coaches have actually ridden with the youngsters in races. This is a definite "No-no!" In any competition situation, there should not be anyone in the group who is not actually entered in the event. This can materially affect the result and is also a big threat to safety.  The only time when coaches should be actually riding together with their proteges is in a session specifically set up for skills development. For example, if a course has been prepared for a criterium, the youth riders can ride with their coach(es) on the circuit before the racing starts to practice cornering, pace line drills, sprints and breakaway attempts.  During the senior race, rather than chatting or even leaving, they should be on the sidelines with their mentors, watching the experienced riders and discussing what they observe.

This Tuesday (July 12th.),  Shaw Cable are sending out a crew to cover the regular Boxwood youth and senior criteriums. Having a good number of entries for both as well as some of the club members showing up as spectators will make a really good impression.  MIVA 2012 membership is presently  eighty-five  so the club should be able to have lots of members out.