May 2, 2008 – Starting on Tuesday May 6 at the University of British Columbia, Escape Velocity Cycling Club presents Vancouver’s most hotly contested bicycle racing of the season, the World Tuesday Night Championships. From the first Tuesday of May until the last Tuesday in August, the World Tuesday Night Championships electrify the summer evening with affordable and entertaining racing for cyclists of all levels. From novice racer to World Champion, all cyclists are welcome.

For 2008, Escape Velocity would like to extend a special invitation to the World Tuesday Night Championships to all cyclists who have never tried road racing. Cycling BC’s new Citizen Licence is a very economical means to participate in the Novice category races. If you have ever considered road racing, this is your year!

Event Details

Dates: Every DRY Tuesday (Rain = No Racing) May 6 to August 26

Location: Thunderbird Stadium, University of British Columbia

Fees:

First race costs $15 (number + race)

All races after cost $5

All cyclists require a Cycling BC license: one-event insurance applications will NOT be offered this year. A season long, low cost Citizen license is now offered by Cycling BC (click here.)

Schedule:

6:00 PM – Sign on starts

6:30 PM – Women’s 1/2/3, Women’s Novice, & Cat 5 Men

7:00 PM – Cat 3 & Cat 4 men

7:30 PM – Cat 1/2 men

Prizes:

There will be weekly prizes and prizes for the overall winners in each category at the conclusion of the season. Weekly results will be posted on the Escape Velocity website.

Other:

Fenders and aero bars MUST be removed prior to racing.

If it is raining at UBC, the WTNC is cancelled.

For more details, see: www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/tuesday

About Escape Velocity

Founded in August 1989, Team Escape Velocity is a Vancouver, BC based cycling club committed to promoting and developing the sport of cycling in Canada. With membership ranging from novice Category 5 riders to Canadian National Team members and North American champions, we pride ourselves in our community involvement, race organization, youth development, and leadership activities. For more information on EV visit www.escapevelocity.bc.ca.