Results from the Chico Racing Ontario Cup #1 for 2008, held at Mansfield Outdoor Centre on April 27th.

Dave and Daniel Hill competed in the cold. Daniel placed 3rd in the Minime Male category, (way to go Daniel!). His dad Dave won the Masters category with almost a minute to spare on the second place finisher.

Mac Senior of North Bay also placed 12th, and Graham Mutchmor placed 26th in the Minime category. There was quite a good showing from North Bay riders at this, the first Ontario Cup race of the year. Great start to the 2008 season guys!

Full results on the Chico Racing site here…

The Chico Racing  24Hrs of Albion Hot August Nights is coming up this weekend.  Ed Wozney, Laura Kielpinski, and Megan Smith are heading down.  Click Read More for results…     Continue reading →

After 3 man relay team captain Ron MacNeil broke his collar bone days before the race, last minute sub, Andrew Rees stepped in. 3 minutes into his first lap he then stepped out as he broke his fork brace. Luckily Dave had the same pedals, so the great bike swap ensued for the rest of the 8 hour race.

The weather was great for this years Epic 8 hour race in Mansfield. Attended by several NBCC members. Two man tag team Chris Kmiec and Ed wozney, (Team 69), 3-4 man team Dave Hill (the beer-a-lap strategy seems to have worked!), and 3-4 man team (northern Ont. Rocks and Dirt), Dave Henschel, Andrew Rees, and Aaron Thompson

The 8th annual 24Hrs os Summer Solstice hosted by Chico Racing and Sporting Life at the Albion Hills conservation area. NBCC members Laura Kielpinski and Megan Smith raced solo in this 24Hr race. Completing 7 17KM laps each, way to go!This is one of the largest and most popluar 24Hr races in North America with over 2,200 riders.

Check out the photos in the Gallery Discuss this article on the forums. (2 posts)The Chico Racing crew really know how to put on a good event, and this Epic 8 Hour was no exception. In the competitive 3-4 man team category the Northern Ontario Rocks and Dirt Team came in second place. The team was made up of Dave Henschel, Sudbury native Ron MacNeil, and Aaron Thompson. The weather was perfect for racing, although the course was rather dusty.Dave and Ryan Kuruliakl competed in the two man tag team under 80 category placing 5th.  While Dave’s son Daniel (11 years old), along with Max Eberhardt (10 years old), placed 25th. They were the youngest tag team in the entire event.   Way to go guys!  Ed Wozney also competed in the two man tag team event placing 29th, supplying much appreciated Moosehead and pepperettes, apres race.Click read more for the results.. Continue reading →