Kevin from La Bicicletta Pro Shop has sent us a little note about some off-season fun: spinning! Well, I've heard it's fun. Enjoy!

Thursday night circuit spin classes

The Escape Velocity Cat 1-2 Men's Team Is Accepting Applications for New Team Members.

Escape Velocity Cat 1/2 Men's Team is looking to strengthen its roster for 2008. Now in its fourth year of existence, the team continues in its mission to be a pre-eminent youth development road team in the Lower Mainland. The red and black clad EV team was a significant force in 2007, compiling numerous top tens and several podium places and is looking to become an even more dominant force for 2008.

Yep, here they are.

EV's lovely and talented Axel Bergman, showing Mr. Anselmo Rossiello of team Coastal the fast line through the BMX section.

Photo Courtesy Tobin Copley, our itinerant photographer.

After the break, we've got a race report from Corky.

Are you cross? Well then, get cross. This is your reminder: On Saturday we'll be hosting the Grand Prix of Cross, now moved to the heart of Coquitlam owing to the City of Vancouver labour dispute.

Then in November, you'll be returning, because we're going to use the same venue for Crossquitlam! But we might tweak the course a little, just to keep you on your toes.

One more cyclocross update for you ('tis the season, after all): the inagural Crossquitlam! race will now be Saturday, November 3rd. It's still at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.

Why did we make the change? It's probably some scheduling conflict, but I like to pretend it's because we're so excited about this race, we couldn't wait an extra week.