Cycling Canada – GATINEAU, June 20th 2016 – Cycling Canada and the Organizing Committee will announce details of the schedule of events for the national road championship cycling races that will take place in Gatineau and Ottawa from June 25 to June 29.

Media are invited to this event. Representatives from the City of Gatineau, Cycling Canada, Ottawa Tourism and the Organizing Committee will be available for comments.

WHAT: Details will be provided regarding the nomination of Canadian cyclists who will be selected for the Olympic Games in Rio.
**Photo Opportunity and individual interviews**.

Media accreditation will be required for the 2016 Global Relay Canadian Road Championships and for the Rio team announcement. This accreditation will be available at this press conference.

WHEN: Thursday June 23, 2016 – 10 :00 AM
WHERE: Maison du citoyen (Conference room, Vidéotron)
25 rue Laurier, Gatineau, Québec, J8X 4C8

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Media of the Organizing Committee
Johanne Lacas, Media Relations
Tel.: 819-827-2175/ Cell. : 819-639-9468
Email: lacasjohanne@sympatico.ca