These two words mean so much, yet not enough for all the help that I received for this years’ event.
Organizing such an event takes a lot of time and resources to become reality. Here is a list of those companies and individuals who donated time or resources to make Gorefest 2011 real.
Overall:
The Blois Family for allowing us to use their land
Companies:
Sportwheels Norco Performance Bicycles Devinci Bicycles Sobeys – Lower Sackville Propeller Brewing Company Oakley Fox Red Bull Trailblazer Tools Cyclesmith Old Port Pub Louis Garneau Farmers Dairy Breakfast Television Bicycle Nova Scotia CyclesLambert Pedaltrout.com NSMTBTA Spartan Fitness Optimyz Magazine
Timing/Registration:
The Andrews Family
Youth Race:
Simon Myatt and family Randy Comeau and Family
Oakley Gore at Night:
Terry Tomlin
Course Marshalls:
Mike, Jeff, Aaron, Barry, and Jeff
General (from stuffing schwag bags to setting up the site):
Sheldon/Jen, Aaron/Barbara, Jeff, Doug, Jeff, and Julie
Trail Work (arguably the most important):
Mike Blois, Tom, Jim, Shawn and many others who volunteered their time.
My sincere thank you and good vibes to all who made this happen!
Thank you to the Riders who took their time to enjoy one of the best riding scenes in the maritimes. It is the highlight of my cycling season.
Special thank to my wife who supported me throughout the year. Without her, my sanity would be long gone!
Mike Phillips
