Test of Metal Trials Results

[rcoope]

The seventh annual Squamish Test of Metal Trials competition took place on June 22, and once again, new standards of section quality and rider skill were set. Seventy-eight riders took part in this the fourth round of the North American Trials Championship Series, a Canadian record. An unprecedented eighteen Americans made the trip, as well as two riders from Japan. Four women took part - a record - and in a new development, seven unicyclists competed.
The Test of Metal has always been known for the biggest and scariest sections, and this year was no exception. Using an excavator, courtesy of site owner Triack resources, the ToM crew constructed an artificial waterfall in the side of a hill. Riders had to hop from boulder to boulder and try to stay out of the gushing water. Other sections were of the type ToM trials competitors have come to love, with big rocks, big logs and big tires requiring big moves to get through the section. The weather was highly variable, with rain showers followed by bright sunshine and strong breezes. That just made it more interesting for the riders, and the ToM crew quickly responded with extra chicken wire for traction.

The Pro Stock category (mountain bikes) was won by Willams Oregon?s Jeremy VanSchoonhoven, who had a virtually mistake free day. The only rider within striking distance of Jeremy all day was Mill Bay BC?s brilliant fifteen year old pro John Webster, who ended up second. Other notable rides were the second place finishers in expert stock and modified (20? bikes). Justin Lee and Stevie Baia are both twelve years old. To ride at this level at that age is an amazing achievement. Americans won three of the top four categories, and certainly gave the Canadians a competitive standard they will be working hard to meet next year.

The ToM trials crew is composed of key volunteers Dave Heyward, Paul Bryant, Mike Mohr and Dave McCrae. Our thanks also go out to John and Heidi French, Suzanne Kenny, Ted Prior, Tig Cross, Felix Yuen, and Ken Gauthier. We also thank Cliff Millar and the whole Test of Metal organization for logistical support. Finally, we thank all the section judges who volunteered their time in quite inclement weather, and helped make this such a great event.

-- Robin Coope & Stacey Lobin

Test of Metal Trials Sponsors:
Garibaldi Veterinary Hospital
Sea to Sky Ocean Sports
Squamish White Spot
Adidas Eyewear
Kona

Triack Resources
Paintball Games of Squamish
District of Squamish
Harold?s Auto Recycling
Howe Sound Inn
Squamish IGA

Results (max = 60 points)

Pro Modified
1. Steidley, Mike 16 pts. (New Haven, CT)
2. Cecil, Ryan 19 pts. (Asheville, NC)
3. Maeda, Zak 38 pts. (Temple City, CA)
4. Baia, Jason 40 pts. (Anmore, BC)

Pro Stock
1. VanSchoonhoven, Jeremy -3 pts. (Williams, OR)
2. Webster, John 3 pts. (Mill Bay, BC)
3. Steidley, Mike 18 pts. (New Haven, CT)
4. Korba, Dylan 26 pts. (Port Moody, BC)
5. Nathans, Matt 27 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
6. Bentham, Mike 28 pts. (Victoria, BC)
7. Dickin, Stephen 28 pts. (Coquitlam, BC)
8. Anderson, Jeff 36 pts. (Coquitlam, BC)
9. Herr, Dave 42 pts. (Calgary, AB)
10. Hueber, Peter 43 pts. (New Westminster, BC)
11. Goj, Dennis 52 pts. (Port Moody, BC)
12. Lynne, Ryan 58 pts. (Port Moody, BC)

Expert Modified
1. Morgan, Stephen 19 pts. (San Leandro, CA)
2. Baia, Steve 29 pts. (Anmore, BC)
3. Klausnic, Tyler 40 pts. (Seattle, WA)
4. Fukano, Casey 45 pts. (Mercer Island, WA)
5. Pitts, Chris 52 pts. (Memphis, TN)

Expert Stock
1. Adelman, Dave 20 pts. (Victoria, BC)
2. Lee, Justin 37 pts. (Coquitlam, BC)
3. Le, Alex 43 pts. (Coquitlam, BC)
4. Bertolutti, Roman 52 pts. (Kelowna, BC)
4. Listes, Andy 52 pts. (Germantown, TN)
6. Hazlett, Alex 52 pts. (Belcarra, BC)
7. Okamura, Shuji 53 pts. (Tajimi, Gifu, Japan)
8. Shiramizu, Kevin 57 pts. (Denver, CO)
9. Lyon, Erik 58 pts. (Victoria, BC)
10. Gilbert, Joe 60 pts. (Victoria, BC)
11. Mason, Kurt 60 pts. (Schnectady, NY)
12. McCullough, Brett 60 pts. (Victoria, BC)
13. Nickels, Jason 60 pts. (Victoria, BC)
14. Scott, Matthew 60 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
15. Wolford, John 60 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
16. Yuen, Felix 60 pts. (Vancouver, BC)

Sport Modified
1. MacRae, Dylan 14 pts. (Coquitlam, BC)
2. Pakenham, Andreas 25 pts. (Victoria, BC)
3. Barker, Matt 35 pts. (Victoria, BC)
4. Froese, Tyler 37 pts. (Coquitlam, BC)

Sport Stock
1. Fox, Matt 5 pts. (Victoria, BC)
2. Lloyd, Dave 12 pts. (Victoria, BC)
3. Jenkins, Chris 12 pts. (Surrey, BC)
4. Patterson, Scott 12 pts. (Victoria, BC)
5. Morrison, Mike 15 pts. (Victoria, BC)
6. McSkimming, James 16 pts. (Whistler, BC)
7. Kleffman, Lance 16 pts. (Charlotte, NC)
8. St. John, Cole 19 pts. (Oakland, OR)
9. Eunson, Evan 20 pts. (Victoria, BC)
10. Spann, Anthony 20 pts. (Riverside, CA)
11. Wilson, Ian 24 pts. (Courtenay, BC)
12. Phelps, Sam 25 pts. (Simi Valley, CA)
13. Wiens, Trevor 28 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
14. Williams, Blake 32 pts. (Comox, BC)
15. Howard, Trevor 33 pts. (Abbotsford, BC)
16. Gara, Dallas 34 pts. (Calgary, AB)
17. Grimsmo, John 41 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
18. Sherman, Chuck 41 pts. (Winchester, OH)
19. Szpytman, Mark 43 pts. (Port Moody, BC)
20. Moreland, Joel 44 pts. (Seattle, WA)
21. Tsuji, Yoshito 51 pts. (Victoria, BC)

Beginner Modified
1. Jensen, Todd 32 pts. (Victoria, BC)
2. Goodwin, John 44 pts. (Anmore, BC)
3. Christie-Labonville, Stacey 60 pts. (Squamish, BC)

Beginner Stock
1. Chen, Jack 55 pts. (Langley, BC)
2. Gosline, Andrew 58 pts. (Vancouver, BC)

Unicycle
1. Holm, Kris 15 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
2. Atkins, Ryan 20 pts. (Brooklin, ON)
3. Heaton, Dan 26 pts. (Bellevue, WA)
4. Crayston, Jesse 50 pts. (Shawnigan Lake, BC)
5. Groves, Jeff 50 pts. (Toronto, ON)
6. Kohse, Justin 51 pts. (Crofton, BC)

Women
1. Tressel, Caryn 38 pts. (Port Moody, BC)
2. Korba, Georgia 52 pts. (Port Moody, BC)
3. Cross, Suzanne 54 pts. (Vancouver, BC)
4. Evans, Meg 60 pts. (Vancouver, BC)

[jack]

hmm long post

sounds like an awsome time wish they had stuff like thtsa here

[Zedbra]

That was a great trials competition. Great set up, good sound from the announcers, and no one harassed me for drinkin beer.

Thank you to the sponsors. Well done!

[Jee Force]

Yeeahaw!
Johnny Dubya rules! I think I'll go to his house and kick him in the ass now for not getting first.