Provided by Bicisport

 

Cochrane, AB – The roads at the  outskirts of Cochrane will be alive with the Alberta Road Race Championships on Sunday August 16. Teams from around Alberta are expected to converge on Cochrane for this prestigious event hosted by the Alberta Bicycle Association.

 

The race is expected to attract close to 150 riders ranging in age (18-65) and ability (Novice to Elite) vying for a shot to call themselves Provincial Champion.

 

Racing will start at 10:00 AM at Weedon Pioneer Hall and will take place on Weedon Trail to Horse Creek, north 18.8 km on Horse Creek to township road 284, then trun around and head south on Horse Creek to township road 262, to a second turn around.   With riders going between 70 and 120 kilometres it should be a great venue for all abilities.

 

"The Alberta Bicycle Association (“ ABA”) is delighted to have such a wonderful annual event hosted in the city of Cochrane” said Kipp Kaufmann, Executive Director of the ABA.  The race is hosted by Bicisport Calgary Cycling Club and a portion of the race proceeds will be going to support the Paralympic Cycling Program at the Olympic Oval in Calgary.

 

For more information on the Alberta Road Racing Championships or media inquiries, contact Cameron McKnight at 780-427-6352 orc am@albertabicycle.ab.ca .  For further race information contact Race Organizer Greg Yanicki at mailto:elpresidente@bicisport.com.