Author: Warren Currie

Sunday, June 21 saw the running of the 3rd Annual Easy Rider – Battle at Telford Lake SUP Race.
The weather was the best we have had in the short history of this event – with just a little bit of wind – and sunny skies.

New this year was the inclusion of the Joker Lap – where each paddler was allowed to short cut the course one time during their race.
The Joker Lap strategy was used with success on a few occasions – allowing paddlers to either get into “clean” water – or make a pass on someone.

The Open class racers were the fist to hit the water – and completed 3 laps of the course.
Greg showed that age is only a number – taking 1st over all.   Followed by my 2 sons in second and third!

Next up was the Kids / Youth class – with racers ranging from age 6 to 15.  The under 10 class did one lap, while the 11 to 15 year olds did 2.
Big props to Kira who at age 8 – decided to do 2 laps!   Watch out for her in the future!

Last to start were the Elite racers – who did 5 laps of the course.
Ryan jumped out to an early lead and held it until the finish.   2nd and 3rd was a battle between Genna and Delmer – with Genna pulling out a bit of distance on the last lap.

The event was capped off by our “semi famous” draw prizes – where everyone won something!

Thanks to all my staff / family and team for helping out at the event, and thanks to the competitors for coming out and having fun!

 

We here at The Easy Rider have always strived to provide you with the best possible selection of top quality products.

This is especially true in our board selection.  Whether it is the over 500 different Snowboards we have in stock in the winter, the over 200 different Longboard Skateboards we have in, in the Spring and Summer , or the 186 DIFFERENT Stand Up Paddleboards that we have IN STOCK – RIGHT NOW.

Other shops may boast the “best selection”, but no shop in Canada, and only 1 or 2 in the United States even comes close to our selection.

You may ask, “but why the huge selection?” – The answer is simple . . . So you can get the exact right board for you, and your paddling needs.

Come on by, or drop us an email – and we can help you navigate our selection to find the perfect board for you.

Sunday, June 21, 2015 is the 3rd Annual Battle of Telford Lake Stand Up Paddleboard Race.

This event is a short course style race with multiple laps around a buoy marked course.

Registration is now OPEN at the store and will also be available on the morning of the event at 9:00 AM.
(Please register at the store in advance if possible – it makes it easier for us to plan the event)
Registration is $20. and there will be a great selection of Draw Prizes after the event.

The Elite Class Race will be 5 laps of the course, and the Open Class Race will be 3 laps.
New this year will be the addition of a “Joker Lap” where you will be able to “Short Cut” the course on one of your laps.
Which lap you choose to take the Joker Lap on is up to you, but you may only take it one time.
The Kids Race will be 2 laps of a shortened course and will take place between the Open and Elite races.

Board Classes within the Elite and Open races will be as follows:
Race 14′ (any “pointy” style board over 12’6″)
Race 12’6″ (any “pointy” style board  12’6″ and under)
Surfboard (any round nose shape board up to 12’6″)
Inflatable (any inflatable board)

Please contact the store if you have any questions.