The Wedgewood Cycling Team presents the Formwerks Westside Cycling Classic in Vancouver’s bustling Point Grey Village, this year the race has the added distinction of being the 2006 BC Provincial Championship Race. The race will again be set against a spectacular backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, the Coastal Mountains and will attract racers from around the Pacific Northwest and Canada anxious to compete in one of Canada’s premier cycling events.
The race is scheduled for Sunday June 18th, 2006 as part of the Point Grey Fiesta Weekend and is being organized by the Wedgewood Cycling Team as one of their main fund raising initiatives for 2006 in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. The BC Cancer Foundation raises funds to support research and care at the BC Cancer Agency.
Course Description
The start/finish line will be at the intersection of West 10th ave and Sasamat, riders will head west out to UBC and Spanish Banks Hill, after descending the hill to the beaches riders will ride to the bottom of Sasamat where the Amino Vital Feed Zone will be located, then East on 1st Ave, up Trimble, up 2nd ave hill to Tolmie, continue climbing Tolmie back up to 10th. Riders rejoin 10th and head east to Discovery where they will cross over to 8th and descend to Wallace.
At Wallace a quick right hand turn back to 10th and climb back up to the start/finish.
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NEW THIS YEAR
Categories, Start Times & Distances
Category |
Number of Laps |
Distance |
Start Time |
Cost | After June 4th. | Race Day |
*Masters A/B/C/D |
6 |
78km |
7:30am |
$50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 |
Men 4/5 |
5 |
65km |
7:40am |
$50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 |
Women 4/Junior |
4 |
52km |
7:42am |
$50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 |
Senior Men |
8 long, 5 short* |
121.5km |
10:30am |
$50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 |
Junior Men |
6 |
78km |
10:35am |
$50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 |
Senior Women |
6 |
78km |
10:40am |
$50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 |
Cost: $50 before June 4th, $60 before June 17th, $65 race day
*If your licence indicates masters on it, you MUST ride masters category.
IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING CATEGORY CHANGE REQUESTS
As you can imagine, Cycling BC has had a number of category change requests leading up the Westside Race. They have clarified exactly when an age category change can be administered with both, Wayne Pomario and Brett Stewert of the CCA.
"Master category riders could receive a temporary upgrade to the Elite category. In doing so, they are giving up their eligibility for a provincial Masters title and choosing to compete in a more challenging category.
In the reverse scenario, it is not appropriate for Elite category riders (who are Master aged) to receive what is essentially a downgrade to compete for a Masters title. These riders make a commitment to compete in the Elite category when they apply for their licence. They should remain in the Elite category."
From this communication, Cycling BC are unable to grant age category changes, except under special circumstances, to any Elite licenced rider looking for an age exception to Master for the Provincial Road Championships.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
1. My licence indicates "Master" on it. Do I have to ride the "Master's"
category for Westside Classic?
Ans: Yes, you will have to race the Master Category corresponding to your age. Contact Cycling BC if you are unsure of what Master category you are (www.cycling.bc.ca).
2. I will enter the Westside Classic, but need some info to decide which Cat to race in. I am 59 years old and race Cat 4 in open races and weekly Crits, and sometimes I also race in the BC Masters series. Do the Masters A B C D all race together but compete in their separate 10 year age groups, or will it be like last years Yaletown GP, where we ended up in a masters race trying to race against Cat 2 30 year olds?
Ans. Masters will all race together, however, their results will be separated, so you will be placed in your category in the final results.
3. I was looking at your website and noticed that for the westside classic there is no Cat. 3 race year. Are the Cat. 3's racing with the Pro1/2 Men? If so will Cat. 3 racers wear numbers in the 300's to differenciate them from the other categories?
Ans. There is no Cat 3 race this year and, therefore, Cat 3 riders will race the Championship race or, if they are of Master's age, the appropriate master's category.
4. Will one day insurance be available on race day?
ANS. Yes or by contacting Cycling BC
Lap Distance: 13km Large Loop, 3.5km Short Loop
More Info: Contact info@teamwedgewood.com or 604-836-9993
Volunteers: Contact volunteers@teamwedgewood.com
Last years race results , Reports & Photos
2005 Race Results
race report.
Greg
Descantes' shots,
Mark
Cunningham's photos
Wedgewood Gallery
Registration for Expo and Team Village Participation
Please visit our Expo Village Section
Westside 2006 Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Partner
Associate
Special Thanks To:
• Residents of Point Grey
• City of Vancouver • BC Highways • University of British Columbia • University Endowment Lands • Point Grey Village Merchants  |
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Club Sponsors
We'd also like to thank the many of the municipal organizations that helped us to put this great event together, including: City of Vancouver :: BC Highways :: University of British Columbia :: University Endowment Lands :: 10th Avenue Merchants. ContactsFor more information about the race, please contact the Race Director or phone 604-836-9993. For info on the Point Grey Fiesta, contact Richard Alexander (604-617-0732) or see www.pointgreyfiesta.com. More information about the BC Cancer Foundation can be found at www.bccancer.bc.ca or by contacting Penny Noble, Director, Marketing and Communications at (604) 707-5902.<top>
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