TourPool

2006 TDF Pool prizes

So, the moment you've all been waiting for: the announcement of the prize winners in the TDF pool!

As you know, there is a combination of cash and merchandise prizes in the Pool every year. Half the entry fees go back into prizes, and we have spread the joy amongst the top 10 in the pool. In addition, our usual contributors have stepped up with some great swag. If you have won a prize, please contact Kiwi Mike at the Cyclery to pick it up. You can reach him at the shop (613-730-2856 or thecyclery@rogers.com).

In the past, many of our cash prize winners have contributed their winnings back into the Seenite Sports Young Rider Bursary, where the other half of all the entry fees goes. Far be it for me to tug the philanthropic strings of your heart, but if any of our winners would care to do this, it would be greatly appreciated. This year so far we have amassed $465 for the bursary (including entry fees from Michel LeBlanc, Craig DeVeer and Gene Della Siega, who never actually fielded a team in the Pool) and it would be great to break the $500 mark.

Thanks again to everyone for entering the pool. It was good fun for me as well and I'm already looking forward to next year. Read on for the prize winners.

Winner	Result	Cash	Prize
Chris Holzauer	1st	$130	T-Mobile jersey in winner's size from Dave Shirley, Outdoor Gear Canada
Julie Deschenes-Furry	2nd	$65	Pair of TDF special edition Michelin tires from Sean Gilmore, Michelin
Vicki Thomas	3rd	$50	Mystery item from Tim Hadfield, Shimano, Shimano Canada
Tyler Lawlor	4th	$45	Mystery item from Dave Bell, Lightweight/Isaac
Meylina Kandoy	5th	$35	Windstopper mechanic's apron from The Cyclery
Grimpeur George	6th	$30		
Paul Crowley "Team Blood Wash"	7th	$25		
Peter Metuzals	8th	$20		
"Mr. Stevens Picks"	9th	$15		
Nat Faulkner	10th	$10

Special prizes:		
Peter Metuzals (Leading the most days in the Tour Pool): Krike t-shirt from Kiwi Mike's Ski Service
Ian Dalling (Entry that scored most points on Bastille Day): Krike t-shirt from Kiwi Mike's Ski Service
Phil Brun del Re (Last place in Pool): BLT lights from Brian Gilliland
Vicki Thomas (gained 75 places - Greatest improvement from day 1 to finish): Level 6 hat from Tyler Lawlor, Level 6
Dick und Doof (lost 60 places - Greatest plummet from day 1 to finish):Krike t-shirt from Kiwi Mike's Ski Service
Ian Dalling (Most stage wins): Krike t-shirt from Kiwi Mike's Ski Service