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WEDNESDAY, August 24, 1994

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The dream was to win, but the goal was to survive the rugged course that wound its way up, down, and around a five kilometre trail that fea- tured plenty of obstacles. Riders were forced to battle an uphill section that tested their fortitude; a winding narrow forest trail section that test-

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were given a chance to warm up on Saturday during the time trials ind obecrved trials: The tims trials Consist of s hoe tae pels to Polat sather than the loop the eroms-comstry race tubes. It's much shorter and gives the competitors a taste of what to expect in the cross-country event. The observed trial is a course of obstacles that have to be dealt with by each rider. If a rider touches or “dabs” an obstacle he, or she, is given points. The rider with the least points wins.

Peter Bullock of Castlegar who competed in the citizen class had the fewest dabs and won with four points. Dean Moffit of Rossland com- peted im the veteran class and won the time trial competition with a time of six minutes 47 seconds.

Mountain biking is certainly a sport on the rise. It was not long ago that a bike worth over $1,000 was considered rare; now $5,000 bikes are commonplace and events like Bonk and Beyond are growing at a a People are buying bikes at an unbelievable rate for both

leisure and competition.

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and better. This year’s event attracted 82 competitors

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Top: Terry Ferguson is just about Bonked as he strug- gles during the uphill portion of the rugged mountain bike course. Ferguson competed in the novice men divi- son. Below: Novice racer, Christopher Deyoung of Cre- ston, attempts to grab the lead on a particularly treacherous and dusty section of the course. Right:

There are ten levels of competition for mountain bikers in B.C.— citi-

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su Deyend oxmeptpeaine. All classes were represented in Bonk except pro-elite.

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Story and photos by Jeff Gabert

Scott. “People seem to be keen on physical fitness and there is no better activity than mountain biking.”

Scott hopes to capitalize on the mountain bike boom by running big- _ ger and better events.

“We now have a lot more area to work with and develop more trails on,” said Scott. “Next year we'll add on to the existing trail we have, and I plan on bidding for an earlier date in the season to get those gung-ho people who can't wait to ride their bikes.”

“It's definitely a lot of stress running an event like this but after its ee ae er 0 aprons & Sx akat your This you wel gan, but next year will definitely be better.

The way the mountain bike business has been going, you can be sure people like Matt Scott are smiling and the mountains are trembling.

Results from the third annual “to Bonk and Beyond Mountain Bike

‘Time trials and observed trials - Expert: 1st, Jesse Lerch, 2nd, Matt Pinto; Sportsman: \st, Shilo Freer, 2nd, Shawn VanDiebitshe; Veter- an: 1st, Greg Pierzchalski; 2nd, Dean Moffit; 3rd, Mike McCall; Junior:1st, Jonathon Foulger, 2nd, ares Piva Novice Men: 1st, Robin Gilmore; 2nd, Dave B ind, Terry Fe Novice Women: 1st, Elina Alimkulov; aot tinge Peake Cadet: 1st, Mark Roberts; 2nd, Grant McGee; Citizen: 1st, Pete Bullock; 2nd, Scott Carison; 3rd, Ryan Phillips.

Cross-country - Expert: 1st, Jesse Lerch; 2nd, Brad Harder; 3rd, Mike Johnstone; Sportsmen: 1st, Mike Hume; 2nd, Keven Yatuger, 3rd, Geoff Knight; Sportswomen: 1st, Marnie Laser; 2nd, Jeanie Doyer, 3rd, Shannon Hames; Veteran: 1st, Dean Moffit; 2nd, Mike McCall; 3rd, Greg Pierzchalski; Junior: 1st, George Grey; 2nd, Jonathon Foulger, 3rd, Timo Suomi; Novice Men: 1st, Mark Holt; 2nd, Darren Curuso; 3rd, Christopher Novice Women: \st, Tracey Billett; 2nd, Tanya Pauls; 3rd, Elina Alimkulov; Cadet: 1st, Mark Roberts; 2nd, Grant McGee; Citizen: Ist, Pete Bullock; 2nd, Christian Head; 3rd, Greg Beyers.

Castlegar riders are listed in bold print