A Sidney cyclist and racing bicycle builder just retumed from the tough Coquihalla Challenge cycling race and is still excited we the exhilaration of climbing an 800-meter elevation. Willi Fahning, a Sidney Velo Club member, was rewarded with the top veteran master. cyclist award. — the highest award for ‘cyclists in his age category. Fahning placed sixth overall in the 86-kilometre road race from Kamloops to Merritt on the Coqui- halla Highway, Sept. 1. _The Coquihalla course begins at an elevation of about 600 and climbs to over 1,400 metres at Surrey Lake. _ “T Jove the climbing,” Fahning said. ‘I don’t like the hills on West Saanich Road — they’re too short Peninsula and too mean — but with the long ones you set the pace and just Resp on going.’ The next day Fahning placed third in a criterium held on a ~ one-kilometre course set through downtown Merrett streets. He also won one prime award worth $25 during the criterium event This year was the third time | Fahning entered the Coquihalla Challenge. He was among the first group of riders to try the new highway — before regular traffic. was allowed on it just prior to its official opening. Surprisingly, Fahning would rather be going up the Coquihalla than down. “The wind is blowing out of the valleys when. you're going down rOW FS “DAN WIREN. , -roughnecks and: actors. i and steam mae hine rye in the oil patch, « at the.end of November, : | = BRITISH COLUMBIA [ELLOIL AND Gas STORY FREE. 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Kita abe feafrustesth Manister Dan Wiren of Sidney helped - _B.C.s men’s four with coxwain team.to a gold medal during the © fourth day of the Canada Games, held from: Aug: 13-26.’ -In-other men’s rowing action, — Parkland School rower Will Zantvoort .captured a silver. ‘medal. in the .single sculls final. event, with a time of -7:25:31:— : about seven seconds ot the. set Ontario winner’s Pace. es THEATRE ° and it’s harder to control your- self,” he said. Fahning completed the 86-k course in two hours, 28 minutes. “Sunday he improved on that time during an 80-k race from Duncan to. Yobo — completing that in two hours eight minutes. Sidney Velo has just completed its ninth summer season of time trials on the Peninsula. But its members haven't stopped riding. “The racing season is finished but people who want to go for a ride can meet us Saturday or Sunday momings,” Fahning said. Cyclists gather at the Country Kitchen in Brentwood for coffee at 9:30 a.m. before hitting the road at about 10 a.m., he said. New. mem- bers are welcome. Glen Meadows ladies enjoyed great weather for their three-day club championship : recently — but it wasn’t just the sun that was shining. Peggy Wright had reason to beam after successfully defend- ing her title as club champion. ~ Margaret Robertson was the runner-up and other flights were as follows. First flight winner was Gayle Green with runner-up Bermie Davies. The winner of the Le ist ck Sidney Anglers is holding its. last fishing derby of the year this weekend... . ~The. Round. Up Salmon Derby will be held Sunday, ° Sept. 17 beginning at dawn, . Weighs in is at Tulista Park at - fe your $10,000 CASH! 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The nine-hole competition winner was Jean George while Veronica Keith was the runner- up, vice-captain June Parsons said. 3 p.m. — and nota minute later, a.club spokesman said. Members and non-members | of the Sidney Anglers are. invited to participate, provided: you have a ticket. They’ re avail- ~ able at Harvey’s. — YOUFILLOUTA NEW ENTRY EVERY WEEK! Just drive in to ANY Pay Less station, fill in an entry (including your driver's license number) and be ready the following. . Tuesday at 5:50 pm on Chek TV to win . ‘en Grand In Ten Minutes’? Following ~ each game, the entries for that week’ 8 draw are destroyed, Official gamo rules are moan atali Pay Loss Gas prenons oy! -