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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-09-06, Page 14Page 14 September 6, 2006 • The Huron Expositor Do you have a sports tip? Call our newsroom at 527-0240 Hensall rider wins first Ontario Cup race Crystal Stewart It only took one race without a crash for Devon Long to win his first Ontario Cup Downhill moun- tain bike race this year. Hundreds of racers turned out for the recent Ontario Provincial Finals at Camp Fortune, Quebec, where Long placed first in his Junior Expert category. Points from the Ontario Cup sum- mer series were tallied, at the end event and overall winners announced. Long finished fourth for the year. "I had a couple bad races at the beginning of the season," says the 18 -year-old Hensall resident. That said, he only considers one crash significant - when he broke his thumb going down Quebec's Mont Sainte -Anne. He admits that fall left him a lit- tle shaken - but it didn't stop him from completing the race, injured 2006 FALL SCFE )U LE THE sq ash and FitnessCentre 1. FITNESS - WORKOUT GYM All the requirements for Cardio and Resistance Training are available for a complete effective Workout. Individual Personal Programming is available upon request. 2. .SQUASH A great racquet sport, proven to be immediately rewarding for beginners right to experts. Fabulously fun, and the best cardio - fitness fix time can allow. Clears the mind, refreshes and rejuvenates the body. Start to play squash today! Introductory squash instruction available. Junior Squash beginning in Oct. 3.STEP AND SCUIPT.AEROBICS Highly recommended exercise program -safe and exciting for beginners yet challenging enough for pros. Invigorating warm-up, strong cardio -step segment, body sculpting weight resistance, targeting all the major muscle groups. And, a superb stretch finish. Monday -Wednesday 12 noon Tuesday- Thursday - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday -Friday - `Early Bird' - 6:30 a.m. 4. MORNING MIX The perfect mix of gentle cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility, core abdominal and back conditioning based on Pilates matwork method. This class is appropriate for everyone...a program that adjusts to your personal pace. Invest in the best - you! Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. X 5. YOGA The ancient practise of Yoga moves through a series of physical postures, stretches and breathing techniques to create harmony and balance for individual health and well being. Monday 5:30 p.m. - Traditional Yoga Call to register 482-7064/482-9791 154 BEECH STREET, CLINTON hand taped to the bike handle, which was difficult as wet weather caused it to slip off a few times. In past years Long has broken his collarbone and suffered a few con- cussions. The obvious danger both- ered his parents at first, but Long says they realize how committed he is to the sport and support him. Long has been involved in down- hill biking for three years, two of which he has competed in Ontario and Canadian competitions. Devon Long , He started out in the Sport cate- gory, finishing second overall last year. Next year he'll move up to Senior. He plans to keep at it, eventually making it to the top. I hope to qualify for pro class and then race a world cup someday," says Long. - Long got into competitive biking after visiting a London bike shop, To Wheels, whichis now one of his sponsors. He had become fed up with his own bike's tendency to break. Being told about the sport, he went out to `I hope to qualify for pro .class and then race a world cup someday,'-- Hensall mountain bike rider Devon Long Blue Mountain, where he can still be found practising on weekends when there aren't any competitions. He isn't part of a team and doesn't have a coach. "It's more of an individual thing," says Long, adding he prefers down- hill to other forms of bike racing because . of the speed and trail fea- tures such as trees, tight corners, jumps, drops and rock gardens. That and cross country has "too. much pedaling uphill." He learns by watching the style of others, both on television shows dedicated to the sport and up close on the trails. Fate seems to be taking him ever closer to the heart of the sport. He left last week to take a year-long post -secondary course in British Columbia. It's a nice coincidence the only place in Canada that offers an appliance service technician course is also the best place in the world for mountain bikers to train. He a 'his bike, will be at the arid astersha ionshi � P Labour Day weekend to 'check out the competition and make a few practice runs. Sports story idea? Caf i Susan or Jeff 527-0240