Thanks to Steve for passing me a CD containing Peter and Jane's most excellent photos from the D'ornella's Criterium the other week. They are now online and available for viewing in the new revamped Photos section, along with some great shots pulled from the archives from previous club championships' events.

The D’Ornellas criterium took place today at the end of a thunderstorm on a soaking wet course. Some planned entries backed out at the last minute (Eon D’Ornellas and Bruce Camacho among them ) however the club’s best sprinter Aubrey Bryce was there and very prominent finishing second overall and taking a couple of primes. Madonna was represented by Hank Verhoeven, Jeff Archbold, Dan Thompson and Steve Hamilton with the support of Peter, Jane and Sheannah, Elf and Arty helping marshal the course. Even though Steve got dropped after the third prime and none of our riders made the podium, we worked the race, Hank, Dan and Jeff each won a prime and Dan was in a break with one lap to go but got caught with less than half a lap remaining’ There was no question we were noticed and appreciated at a very well organized event with BBQ, P.A. system and washrooms supplied by Delta Hotel and closed roads and police provided by the town of Markham. By the way no crashes, it was a pleasure to ride with experienced, intelligent cyclists who respected each other’s safety.  Eon wanted to know who was the Madonna cyclist that won the time trial last Wednesday, nice going Derek you were of course very much noticed also.

Thanks Ken for the invite, nice job, you said you did not want us to win so hopefully we made you happy.

The Midweek club's Monday Night Learn-to-Race and Tuesday Night Criterium will be starting up again on April 20th at 18:45h at the Tahoe 1km circuit. Costs are posted on the Midweek Club's website.

Remember that parking is not allowed on TD Financial's property, RIM's property or along the street surrounding the circuit. The best option is infront of one of the businesses along Eastgate Parkway.

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
IronBridge Criterium
Conditions: Mainly sunny with scattered clouds and SW breeze of approximately 10 - 15 km/h. Temperature 27 C.

Congratulations to the Champions of the 2008 Madonna Wheelers Cycling Club Championships:
Category “A” & Overall Club Champion – Dan Thompson
Category “B” Champion – Tom Ducharme
Category “C” Champion – Joseph Faria

More PHOTOS from the championships are available HERE

Due to the inclement weather and poor turn out on Sunday we have decided to reschedule the sprint and criterium to Sunday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. We expect to be joined by Derek (back from Ireland) and Hank (back from Nashville) to make this an interesting and competitive pair of events. We will use the same venue as last year, Mississauga Road & 407 around Loblaws. We have checked the calendar not to conflict with other events and this is our best bet (sorry Hugh, enjoy your vacation).