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Giant Cyclox Series #3, Surrey, BC

October 7, 2006

The course was fun and fast, but didn't include much climbing, which made it all about power. Developing power is an ongoing project for me, so this race was the perfect training. Seventh place isn't all that bad, considering the powerhouses that were on the starting line! But it wasn't as good as Andrea's third place in the Beginner Women's race. Congrats, girl!

Women A
1. Sarah Stewart (BC, Wedgewood)
2. Jenny Trew (BC, Giant)
3. Nicola Mann (WA)
7. Sandra Walter (BC, X.O-Felt)

I didn't have a super start because of some high-speed barriers near the beginning (still need to practice mountain and dismounting at speed), after which I got separated from the leaders. Good times, love the bike, gotta get faster!

We were treated to another beautiful autumn day. It's so no 'cross weather, but I'm not complaining!

Note the following results. Andrea's on the podium with a third-place ride and Jeanine finished fifth in only her second race ever!

Women C
1. LESLIE TRIVETT
2. SARAH MCMILLAN
3. ANDREA EUGSTER
4. SUSAN WESTON
5. JEANINE BALL