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Lumpy’s Epic trail run this Saturday

The sixth and final trail run of the Sea 2 Sky Trail Running Series is the Lumpy’s Epic, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 at One Mile Lake in Pemberton. Registration gets underway at 9 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m.

The sixth and final trail run of the Sea 2 Sky Trail Running Series is the Lumpy’s Epic, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 at One Mile Lake in Pemberton.

Registration gets underway at 9 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $15, with all proceeds going towards the creation of the Friendship Trail between Pemberton and Mount Currie.

The course is moderately technical in sections, but the Lumpy’s Epic trail run is also one of the shortest in the corridor at 10 km, with the addition of another kilometre of trail to the race. Good shoes are a must, and if it’s raining you should bring a spare set of shoes to change into after the race.

The race is also potluck, so bring food or beverages to share with the other participants.

The overall winners of the Sea to Sky Trail Running Series will be confirmed after the Lumpy’s Epic. The other five races in the schedule are the Comfortably Numb Trail Run, the Squamish Thunder, the Squamish STORMY, Loop the Lakes, and the Rubble Creek Classic.

 

Hopkins top-10 in Cyclocross

Whistler’s Trevor Hopkins was one of the 40 riders in the B Grade to race in the B.C. Cup Cyclocross in White Rock this past Saturday, contending with heavy rain, mud, and temperatures of just six degrees.

“It was a hard race,” he said. “On the last lap there was a group of 10 of us still together all fighting for the front. There wasn’t one of us who didn’t crash in the mud on the last lap with everyone taking chances to be the first one into the last corner to the finish. I had to settle for seventh after crashing with two guys in the last corner.”

John Wong also went to the race and finished 38 th .

Hopkins races for Team Whistler, and is one of only a handful of locals racing Cyclocross. Events are drawing more riders than B.C. Cup events, as it’s a popular event for both road cyclists and mountain bikers. Courses are generally short, and are a mix of dirt trails, gravel and concrete. As well, there are sections where riders have to get off their bikes and climb over obstacles.

 

Whistler Nordics hosting annual meeting

The Whistler Nordics are hosting their annual general meeting tonight (Thursday, Oct. 11), at the Myrtle Philip Community Centre.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for registration and early bird memberships, and the annual general meeting gets underway at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. there will be presentations on the Callaghan Valley Nordic Centre by Rob Bernhardt, chair of cross-country; John Heilig, chair of Nordic combined; and Max Saenger, chair of biathlon. After the presentations participants will be able to watch movies on the Torino Olympics and Sovereign Lake World Cup races.

Membership prices are $20 until 7 p.m. tonight, then will go up to $30 for the season.

 

WORCA annual meeting tonight

The Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association (WORCA) is hosting its annual general meeting tonight, Oct. 11, on the top floor of the Brewhouse. The meeting gets underway at 7 p.m., and snacks and refreshments will be provided.

This was a record year for members with more than 1,122 people joining the association.

The Phat Wednesday downhill series and youth dirt camps helped to push up numbers. The downhill series had record turnout, with close to 180 riders in some races and an average level of participation that was higher than the best race last year. WORCA also hosted eight one-week dirt camps from July to September, subsidized by funds raised at the annual bike swap.

The directors will make short presentations on their portfolios for the season, then open the floor up to questions and comments. Following that, members will elect a board for 2007-08. At least two directors will be stepping down, but all spots are open for election.

 

WORCA sets Halloween Loonie date

WORCA will be hosting its third annual Halloween Loonie race or ride on Oct. 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Spruce Grove park. Bring your headlamps and bike lights as it will be dark by the time the race gets underway, and as always the course will be lit by pumpkins and glow sticks.

This is usually a short ride on backroads and gravel trails with a minimal amount of singletrack.

There are awards for best costume, food and refreshments will be at the finish. The cost is $2 to ride, and you must be a member of WORCA to take part.

 

Cougars now tied for second

The Squamish Cougars are now 3-1 after beating the Vancouver Whalers in two straight games, 3-2 and 4-3, putting them in a tie for second with the Fort Vancouver Pioneers. The Oliver Jets are the only unbeaten team in the league with four wins, and an average of eight goals scored per game.

Squamish’s latest game was against the Lumby Saints on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The team will travel to the Interior this weekend to play the Osoyoos Spurs on Friday and the Oliver Jets on Saturday.

For updates, visit www.officialwha.com.