WHS Cyclocross Race Sunday, Nov. 12

16th Annual West Hill Shop
Cyclocross Race and Sale
Sunday, November 12th

Don’t miss this legendary annual event...the gritty racing, the infamous run up, the spirited atmosphere, and the homemade burritos by P.H.A.C.T.

Come race! Come watch! Come eat! Come shop!

First race starts at 10:00 AM - Every registered racer gets an IBEX wool hat! Volunteers get a free T-Shirt- see the Race Flyer.

15% OFF RACE DAY SALE! PLUS: New Swix Membrane gloves and mitts only $29- New IBEX arrivals 20% off -Isis seamless base layers and jackets 20% off - All new telemark gear 20% off - 2007 Bikes 10% off

Sale prices apply to in-stock items only. WHS clothing and sale items are excluded.

Check out West Hill Shop. 802-387-5718 or email.

Light Sunday Ride Report

We had a GREAT first ride on our Sunday afternoon "light ride," on a perfect fall day last week. Road riders did an easy paced 20-mile loop. Dirt roadies explored about 13 miles of dirt roads in the East Putney area. The weather will be clearing out for the weekend. We are hoping for a gorgeous day. Don't miss out on this Sunday's ride, Sept. 17!

Rides leave from West Hill Shop at 1:00 pm. Contact Els about dirt road rides and Mary about road rides.

Save Northfield's Schell Bridge

The Schell Bridge in Northfield, a historic back roads bridge, was the southern point of a perfect 25-miler from Brattleboro known as the Tri-State Loop. It is a 515-foot long steel cantilever truss bridge donated in 1902 to Northfield by Francis R. Schell. A group of interested citizens is trying to convince the Massachusetts Highway Department to restore the bridge for cycling and pedestrian traffic, instead of tearing it down as currently planned.

If you'd like to help save this bridge or just want to learn more, attend a meeting Wednesday, September 20, at 7 pm at the Pioneer Valley Regional School.

Check out the website at www.SchellBridge.org to learn more. If you can’t make the meeting, stop by your favorite local bike shop and sign a petition.

Cyclocross at WHS Wednesdays

Cyclocross has begun at West Hill Shop. Practices are every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Call 387-5718 for info.

Riders, feel free to post comments or email info.

Thursday Night Time Trial Results

Results from the summer Thursday night time trial series on Route 30, on an approximately 9.6-mile route:
7/20/06
1. Hank Lange 22:51
2. Robert Field 23:14
3. Tony Iovino 24:40
4. Dave Cramer 26:33
5. Rich Norford 27:58

7/27/06 - humid, 84 degrees, calm
1. Ben Coleman 20:17
2. Scott Wade 21:14
3. Dave Bradford 22:02
4. Pip Bannister 22:55
5. Kent Webster 23:05
6. Phil Blood 23:19
7. Robert Field 24:13
8. Dave Cramer 26:42

8/4/06 - 95 degrees, light wind
1. Kurt Hackler 20:19
2. Ben Coleman 20:47
3. Tim Donahue 21:20
4. Noah Elbers 22:21
5. Tom Martyn 23:25
6. John Bentley 23:31
7. Alan Kitscher 23:34
8. Robert Field 23:41
9. Dave Cramer 26:08

8/10/06
1. Tim Donahue 20:58
2. Robert Field 21:38
3. Phil Blood 22:30
4. Bayley Sweitzer 24:57

8/17/06
1. Robert Field 21:25
2. Scott Wade 21:30
3. Kent Webster 23:27
4. Hunter Resek 24:37

8/24/06
1. Chris Bagg 20:02
2. Robert Field 21:45
3. Phil Blood 22:20
4. Hunter Resek 23:03
5. Kent Webster 23:43
6. John Bentley 25:08
7. Brian Burns 25:26
8. Nick Marzano 26:24

8/31/06
1. Scott Wade 22:45
2. Kent Webster 23:21
3. John Bentley 24.12