July 4, 2007 (Val-d’Or, Que.) — This year, everyone will agree that the 39th edition of the Tour de l’Abitibi is THE international event in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. From July 16 to July 22, 27 teams from nine different countries around the world will compete on the region’s roads.

Canada, Belgium, the United States, France, Haiti, Japan, New-Zealand, Uzbekistan and Holland figure as the nine countries taking part in the race for the 39th edition of the Tour de l’Abitibi. Amongst the 27 participating teams, spectators will have the chance to follow regional
riders part of the Abitibi team.

“We are very proud to receive all those teams. The last time the Tour de l’Abitibi had nine countries in its competition was in 2003″, said Daniel Richard, president of the Tour de l’Abitibi’s administration council.

The Tour de l’Abitibi wants to thank all its financial partners and each person and organization sharing goods and services for making this international cycling competition a success. Without their help, the event could not take place.

The Tour de l’Abitibi on the big screen!

For its 39th edition, the Tour de l’Abitibi welcomes three film directors, Sébastien Bage, Bruno Boulianne and Nicolas Canniccioni, who are filming a documentary on two Quebec athletes and their training leading up to the Tour de l’Abitibi competition. The film should be featured next summer, in time for the Tour de l’Abitibi’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

Participating Teams

1. Abitibi
2. Alberta
3. André Cycle/idCad
4. Arizona Select
5. Baraboo Sharks
6. Belgique, VC Ardennes
7. Borah Development
8. CIBC/Wood-Gundy
9. EVA-Devinci
10. France Pôle Espoirs
11. Garneau-Crocs-Ogilvy-Renault
12. Haïti National
13. Hollande National
14. Hotel San Jose
15. Iscorp Junior Cycling
16. Japan High School
17. Japan National
18. Major Motion
19. Mid-South Regional
20. North East Regional
21. Nouvelle-Zélande
22. Ontario
23. Ouzbékistan
24. Québec
25. South Eastern Regional
26. South Central Development
27. USA National