Dirt bike racers from all across the province satisfied their itch for the sport at the annual Cat Scratch Fever event on Sunday (Sept. 11).
The 蜜桃视频appDirt Bike Association (SDBA) hosted the event at Cat Lake and the group's secretary, Juliane Knoll, said it was a nice way to wrap up the season.
"Overall the event was a success," she said. "We had no injuries and had a number of local riders placing in the top three in their groups. It was a lot of hard work by the club as far as getting trails prepared but it was a success."
The race is one of several stops throughout the province on the Pacific North West Motorcycle Association (PNWMA) series and Knoll said the course is regarded as one of the most difficult in the series.
"The technicality and the steepness of the terrain make it pretty challenging," she said. "Competitors are also dealing with roots and rocks and this past weekend they also had to deal with a lot of dust because of the dry weather we've been having."
Despite the tricky nature of the course, Knoll said the feedback she received from the event was positive.
"We got a lot of good feedback from competitors as far as hosting the event," she said. "They appreciated the work we put into the trails and I think the riders really enjoyed the course."
Riders came from Merritt, Kamloops, Vernon, Quesnel and 100 Mile House, as well as several racers from the Lower Mainland and the Sea to Sky Corridor, Knoll said. Abbotsford resident Ryan Dey took home first place in the three-hour "A" course ride. The former Canadian mountain bike cross-country team member snatched first in the masters division and had a strong afternoon on the trails.
Several locals also fared well, as No Limits Motorsports team members Pat Rouillard and Aaron Richardson won the expert and veteran expert 30+ classes, respectively. Their teammate Linda Ingvarsson also placed second in the two-hour "B" course women's race.
Other 蜜桃视频appriders who excelled included Jason Lorenz (first in "B" course veteran amateur), Dennis Hill (second in "B" course super senior) and Rebecca Jean (third in the women's division).
The event concludes the competitive season for the SDBA but Knoll said there will still be group rides and trail maintenance for the remainder of the year. According to Knoll, the SDBA can tailor group rides to any riders' skill level and to contact the SDBA for more details. Membership in the group is recommended to participate in a group ride and it's a yearly fee of $65 to join.
"We organize club rides so members can come out and get to know the trails better," she said. "We always promote riding in a group with others who know the area really well and promote riding in a safe manner."
For more information on the group, visit www.squamishdirtbikeassociation.com.
