bike race ottawa updates

Doug Corner over at Bike Race Ottawa sends us some updates about the 2010 Preston Street Criterium and offers some feedback for the organizers of the Dandelion Grand Prix.

Preston Street Criterium

click to download the technical guideThe Technical Guide for the June 20th 2010, or 38th running of the Preston Street Criterium is available for download here (PDF, 1.7mb)

Dandelion Grand Prix

Results are up over at Canadian Cyclist. Here's what Doug had to say about the Dandelion. And consider this: these words are from one who also has the very difficult task of organizing and running races of his own, so you know it is high praise indeed:

The race was run very well and it was unusual to have a long circuit without car issues. This meant that the strong riders could use the crosswinds to their advantage and the "death line" at the edge of the road created the gaps that it was meant to do. The rough part of the road was exactly that but there were no potholes or ruts so speeds in the low 50's were common. Gotta love a tailwind.

Next year, the rough road will be smooth again so it will be even better.

The community was very welcoming and the BBQ on the grass under the trees gave everybody a chance to trade stories. The Bikerace Ottawa podium has been splashed with champagne once again and had I been stopped by police on the way home, I suspect the aroma would have required some extra explanation.

This event is a keeper and hopefully it will lead to an OCup race which has bypassed Eastern Ontario on the calendar.

Great job Ryan and your crew!