07/25...CONGRATULATIONS - Velo Vet's Gerry Goodleff, Barb Davies and Leo LeCouteur made the podium in the Puget Sound Senior Games over the weekend. Barb and Gerry each captured gold. George McLaughlin was on his way to a podium finish before suffering a mechanical in the TT.

07/24...A large group of 13 Velo Vets scaled Mt. Baker on a beautiful 150K ride Saturday with a pasta stop in Glacier. Congratulations to all the new riders who completed the climb.

07/21...A warm welcome from the club to new Velo Vets Patti Wahl, Thai Ngo and frequent guest rider Bill Markvoort. See you on the road!

07/17...A large group of 16 riders enjoyed a sunny 92K ride through Birch Bay to Lynden for lunch before returning to White Rock. The ride was free of incidents and a good time was had by all.

07/10...A dozen Velo Vets enjoyed a beautiful 110K ride through West Saanich, Brentwood, Esquimalt and Victoria on Saturday. Island breezes kept the ride bearable as scorching heat continued to bake the mainland.

07/03...Time Trial #3 drew 11 riders with Stuart L. stopping the clock in 14:22 after the 10K. Bill R. wasn't far behind with a time of 14:44 and Mike C. finished in third place with a 15:30. George M. was next at 15:56. All the official results will be posted asap. After the time trial a large paceline of 23 riders enjoyed a good tempo ride to Steveston and back. Don't forget next week is the annual Victoria ride.

06/30...Put a ring around Sarah Coney's name on your Yaletown Grand Prix program on Thursday. Sarah is definitely a contender.

06/30...Dino's Tuesday nighters now meet at the aquatic centre on Beach Avenue just west of the Burrard Bridge.

06/26...A dozen velo vets took part in a tour of Glenn Valley from Pitt Meadows on Saturday. Skies were cloudy but the temperature was good for riding.

06/24...Happy Father's Day - Velo Vet Mike Coney had a big weekend. Mike's daughter Sarah won the Ottawa Criterium on Sunday, just a day after Mike completed the monumental 'Ride to Survive.'

06/21...Team Velo Vets completed the 250K 'Ride to Conquer Cancer' over the weekend, raising over $16,000 towards the fight against Cancer. The five-member team consisted of Brian Larsen, Peter Schalle, Jim Henderson, Terry Kornutiak and Greg MacDonald. Brian will be sending an e-mail report and we will post some photos when we receive them. Mike Tolhurst and Ron Hoogie also completed the ride on their repective teams.

06/20...CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Coney. Mike took part in the challenging 'Ride to Survive' on Saturday, riding 400K from Kelowna to South Shore Cycles in North Delta in one day to support the BC Cancer Agency. More details on Mike's incredible effort will be sent in an e-mail report.

06/12...Velo Vets John Sullivan and Dino Nore were involved in a serious crash on the upper levels highway Saturday while on their way with a group of approximately 12 riders to Squamish. Both riders were sent to Lions Gate Hospital with various injuries that included some serious fractures, etc. and were later released. John was unable to avoid a golf ball-sized rock on the bike-path and lost complete control of his bike, taking Dino down with him. Brian will have more info in his Monday morning e-mail.

In Richmond meanwhile, ten riders made an uneventful tour of the Richmond area under sunny skies.

06/05...Saturday's Time Trial #2 went under sunny skies with a brisk headwind going out. After the time trial 17 riders enjoyed a 50K ride around Richmond with the usual coffee stop at the Diplomat Bakery in Steveston...photos...results

06/03...RIDE SWITCH. The club ride scheduled in Delta on June 12th has been changed to accomodate a ride to Squamish over the new and improved Sea to Sky Highway. Several club members are riding the Whistler Fundo in September and would like to get aquainted with the new road. This will be a no-drop ride and everyone is encouraged to attend. Meet at the usual Park Royal start at 9:00 am.