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Protect the Test grand prize winners announced

SQUAMISH—Richard MacKellar of the “Protect the Test Initiative” announced the final winners of the contest last week.

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TOM weekend a roaring success

Not the storm clouds, the threat of cougars, or even a new gaudy outfit worn by Test of Metal race director Cliff Miller could frighten away the crowds from another enormously successful Test of Metal weekend.

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Test of Metal 2009 Results

Unfortunately this year we encountered problems with the timing. We estimate a window of finish times from approximately 3:22 to 3:59 where the times recorded do not correspond to the racer's actual time. The finish placings in this window are correct, just not the time.

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Plaxton and Pendrel take the Test

Near perfect conditions lead to a spectacularly fast North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal and new course record.

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Test of Metal Releases Race Details

Things are going to look very familiar at this year's North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal.

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Mashiter Bridge reopened

The Mashiter Bridge, found on the Mashiter trail connecting Ray's Cafe with the road just above Roller Coaster, has been rebuilt.

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Event filled weekend planned for the Test of Metal

Another full weekend of fat-tire fun is assured for this year's North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal weekend on June 19th to 21st.

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OreCrusher Draw for 2009 Test of Metal Entry.

Missed out in the feeding frenzy trying to register at this years Test of Metal? Here is one last opportunity to ride in probably the worlds best XC event in the world!

Test of Metal has donated 3 entries to this years 2009 Test of Metal to Orecrusher to help our fundraising efforts supporting the Don Ross Secondary School Outdoor Leadership Program.

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Test draws entries from around the world

SQUAMISH—Difficulties with the registration process didn't deter entrants from around the world from registering for the 2009 North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal.

This year's race will have competitors from throughout Canada and the US, the UK, and the even the Caribbean challenging themselves over the gruelling 67 kilometre course.

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Organizers work to turn race course into the Test of Metal Sport Park

SQUAMISH—Test of Metal, Inc. president, Cliff
Miller announced this week plans to work to have
the Test of Metal race course in Squamish
declared the TOM Sports Park.

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Join Team Diabetes at the 2009 Test of Metal!

The Test of Metal has generously guaranteed 50 spots for Team Diabetes in the 2009 race and over half are already filled! If you are a resident of BC and at least 18 years of age, you can take advantage of this exciting opportunity and ride this epic course in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association, and someone you know living with diabetes.

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Test of Metal supports youth racers

SQUAMISH—Cliff Miller, Test of Metal race director, announced the creation of the TOM Youth National Dream Fund to support young Squamish mountain bikers participating in the Canadian National Championships.

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2008 Test of Metal Weekend exceeds all expectations

SQUAMISH—The 2008 version of the Squamish Test of
Metal weekend exceeded all expectations according to
organizers.

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Plaxton and Simms win 2008 Test of Metal

It was a day for records to be broken at this year's North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal. Max Plaxton of Victoria, riding for Rocky Mountain Bicycles, won the men's side in a time of 2:31:46 taking more than 5 minutes off the record time of 2:37 set by Chad Miles in 2000.

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