North Shore 7th Ripper 2007
"The North Shore Ripper is fast becoming a legendary race series. When we say it's a Ripper and not a race we mean it. The Rippers are about shits and giggles and getting out on your bike for a good cause. That doesn't mean you can't go hard - but if you put your head down too much you'll miss the point. Rippers are not elitist. If you have ridden a mountain bike on a trail you are welcome to come and join us. Wear a costume and you'll win a prize for sure - in fact almost everyone seems to leave the party with some swag. Did I mention party? After every Ripper we meet again in the evening at an all ages restaurant to watch some video, hear some stories and enjoy good company. No standing around in the rain to find out the results for these cowboys." - nsmb magazine
The first event of this years Ripper was this past weekend on Saturday April 14. The course was Fromme (up the fire road and some surprise single track and then down 7th Secret, Leppard, Kirkford, Krinkum, Roadside Attraction to the water tower).
The next events are the:
Super DH - May 12
CBC Ripper - June 2
The Triple Crown - July 7
For more information check out this article. Below are some shots from the first event, the rest of the shots are available here and can be purchased as prints.
Mount Washington BC Cup 2006
Name: Tim Coleman
Nickname: Cankles, Timmigrant, 220
Nationality: Canadian / South African
Residence: Burnaby, BC
Birth Date: 05/13/82
Discipline: DH
Best Results: 1st Senior Expert at Bear Mountain Provincials 2006
Favourite Course: Whistler Nationals Course 2006
Favourite Tunes: Disturbed, Llorca, Jedi Mind Tricks
Favourite Movie: Crank, Lucky Number Slevin
Favourite Book: The Leopard Hunts in Darkness by Wilbur Smith
Heard Saying (Quote): "Lets ride Original Sin in to Goats Gulley, then into In Deep, down Little Alder, along Express Way, left down Too Tight, over onto Angry Pirate, hook onto Crab Apple Hits, into World Cup Single Track, left into Ho Chi Min, and then out through Heart of Darkness. Yeah! "
What Pumps you up: Nothing gets me stoked like training a full run with my buddies.
What makes you mad: Being hurt.
What do you do to relax: Lie on the beach and or ride my bike.
What makes you smile: Just about everything.
Gord Longden
Gord LongdenMy first mountain bike was a Ritchey Annapurna which my friend sold me so we could begin to explore the trails of Fromme and Seymour Mountain on. I did my first race in 1992, the Burnt Bridge classic, and was instantly hooked on racing which I did for 9 seasons straight. During that time I also obtained my NCCP level 2 cycling certification and help to teach skills clinics and power training fitness sessions with the West Coast Mountain bike club. I also lead rides with Pedals and Pints and the West Coast Mountain Bike clubs. After taking a break form the race circuit I tried a few DH races again in 2005 and then decided I needed to retire my Kangaroo DH bike, it’s hard to ignore peer pressure sometimes. I bought a Santa Cruz V10 I got back onto the DH race circuit in 2006. The V10 is truly an amazing bike and puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. My goals for the 2007 season are to continue to improve my fitness and DH skills and to get back on the podium.
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