The annual Sunshine Coaster race in Gibsons BC happened on the weekend. This year was the second time I have been to the race and I was defending my title from last year.
I travelled with Remi Gauvin on Friday morning to get some solid practice on the course. The 'Mach Chicken' course is pretty mellow, not too steep or technical, but it's still really fun. It felt smoother than last year, but there was a freshly cut bottom section that didn't seem to roll very fast. I timed two freelap runs on Saturday to see if I was up to pace; I did a 2:54 and then a 2:50 which was my time from last year.
On Sunday I was the last rider down the course. I managed to have a solid run and came into the finish with first place, just ahead of my teamate Andrew Mitchell. The Dunbar team had great representation with 5 riders in the top 10 pro men. I was stoked to get my first win of the season after coming close at the Cumberland Island Cup and the Kamloops BC Cup.
I also give big props to SSC local Dylan Dunkerton who set the fastest time of the day in Citizen men, with a 2:48.
Pro Men Results:
Thanks to Dunbar Cycles, Devinci bikes, Elka suspension, Troy Lee Designs, Straitline Components, Zett compression wear, Hope, NRG, and Spy Optics.
