CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR FALL TRACK EVENTS AND HALL OF FAME CELEBRATIONS: Milton International Challenge to highlight week of elite track cycling competitions in Milton
Cycling Canada – OTTAWA, Sept. 6, 2016. – Cycling fans in Milton and the GTA won’t need to wait long after the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympics & Paralympics for their own chance to see some of the world’s best cyclists in action.
Cycling Canada has announced the details for three major events to be hosted in Milton, ON over a 9-day span in late September and early October. Dubbed Cycling Canada Week presented by Lexus, the series of events will include The Canadian Track Championships, The Milton International Challenge and Cycling Canada’s second annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and festivities.
The events will kick-off on Saturday, September 24th with the Canadian Track Championships. Elite, Master and Para cyclists from across Canada will convene at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre to battle for the coveted red and white stripes over 3 days of competition.
After a two-day break the action will resume at the velodrome with the Milton International Challenge (MIC). Hosted for the first time in early 2015 as a test event for the TO 2015 PanAm Games, the MIC will see a select group of Canadian National Team athletes square off in head to head competition versus some of the top track cyclists from around the world. The 3-day event will present local fans with a unique chance to watch some of the heroes of the 2016 Rio Olympics compete less than 6 weeks after the conclusion of the Games.
The week of events culminates on Sunday, October 2nd with the 2nd annual Cycling Canada Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. This year’s celebrations will include Cycling Canada’s inaugural Legends Ride, an exclusive opportunity for cycling fans and supporters to join the Hall of Fame inductees as well as current National Team athletes for a fully-supported VIP road ride around the beautiful Halton Hills area. The morning ride will start and finish at Crosswinds Golf & Country Club and will be followed by a luncheon where the 2016 class of inductees will be honoured. The 2016 class includes Gord Fraser, Louise Lalonde, Marie-Hélène Prémont, Alex Stieda, Brian Walton and Canada’s 1908 Men’s Team Pursuit squad.
CYCLING CANADA WEEK presented by LEXUS
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DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
DETAILS / TICKETS |
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Sep. 24th |
Canadian Track Cycling Championships |
Mattamy National Cycling Centre |
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Sep. 29th |
Milton International Challenge |
Mattamy National Cycling Centre |
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Oct. 2nd |
Cycling Canada Legends Ride & Hall of Fame Luncheon |
Crosswinds Golf & Country Club |
About Cycling Canada
Cycling Canada is the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada. Founded in 1882, Cycling Canada aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic, and World Championship medal performances. With the vision of being a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, Cycling Canada manages the High Performance team, hosts national and international events and administers programs to promote and grow cycling across the country. Cycling Canada programs are made possible through the support of its valued corporate partners – Global Relay, Lexus Canada, Mattamy Homes, Louis Garneau and Bear Mountain Resort – along with the Government of Canada, Own The Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. For more information, please visit: www.cyclingcanada.ca
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Source: Cycling Canada
Information:
Karine Bedard l Cycling Canada l 613-248-1353 x 2617 l karine.bedard@cyclingcanada.ca