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Escape Velocity Grand Prix of Cyclocross
Vancouver, BC, September 24, 2006
Ron Britton and Kelly Jones have claimed victories in their respective men's and women's A classes at the inaugural Escape Velocity Grand Prix of Cyclocross. Event organisers dubbed the event a success after 120 competitors participated in perfect conditions for the Bicycles BC Cross Cup round. "With over 120 racers, dozens of volunteers and spectators, Escape Velocity is pleased with our club's first effort at hosting a Cyclocross race in Vancouver," said Gordon Ross, President Team Escape Velocity. "Our club members look forward to hosting the 2nd Grand Prix of Cyclocross in 2007."
Photography
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Images by Greg Descantes
- The competitors swap surfaces
- Hot stuff- competitors were challenged by the heat
- The Men's A grade competitors line up at the start
- Two men's competitors appear from behind the hill
- One of the men's race competitors negotiates a turn
- The men's race gets underway
- Crossing the finish line
- A women's competitor descents down the embankment
- Vancouver turned on glorious conditions for the event
Results
Women's A 1 Kelly Jones (Sugoi) 2 Lisa Ludwig (Oak Bay Cycles) 3 Sarah Stewart (Wedgewood) Women's C 1 Melanie Vaughan (WCMBC) 2 Sarah McMillan (Independent) 3 Sara Porter (Independent) Men's A 1 Rob Britton (Gigabike-Lazyboy) 2 Andrew Kyle (Independent) 3 Stefan Widmer (Sugoi/Giant) Men's B 1 Andrew Brown (Delvay Taylors) 2 Steven Murray (SORCA) 3 Nels Guloie (Sugoi/Giant) Men's C 1 Oliver Whalley (Krank Dirtware) 2 David Markham (Independent) 3 Sebastian Sleep (On the Edge)
