July 7, 2008 – Once again, BC plays host to the largest week of racing in Canada. Eight races in 10 days! Some top teams and riders will duke it out on BC’s west coast, including U.S. Olympic hopeful, Astana’s Chris Horner (USA) Team Astana. Instead of the Tour de France, Horner will be using Superweek to stay sharp as the Olympics draw nearer. Check out the links below and come see some of the best professional bike racing in North America. Amazing entertainment for the entire family, and it’s all free. www.bcsuperweek.com

Tour de Delta Jul 11-13
Superweek starts off with a new prologue time trial on a 3 km course Friday night. Fast speeds and fancy time trial bikes will be well worth seeing! On Saturday the downtown criterium in Ladner is sure to repeat as a crowd favorite event as the local community embraces the race. Enjoy the race while having lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants lining the course. The 140km Sunday road race starts in Delta and concludes with circuits in Tsawwassen. The strong men will show on this course.
www.tourdedelta.com

Tour de Gastown July 16
If you have not seen this race before, come out and experience one of the best criteriums in North America. There is nothing like the speed on the finishing stretch as the wind from the bikes competes with the noise from the spectators! Come see this rocking race in the heart of historic Vancouver. A must do!
www.tourdegastown.com

Giro di Burnaby July 17
Great local crit with loads of excitement.
www.girodiburnaby.com

Tour de White Rock July 18-20
You won’t want to miss the head to head Friday night hill climb, the picturesque Saturday downtown criterium or the Sunday ocean side road race.
www.tourdewhiterock.ca

Come cheer on the local Kona/Adobe team, along with other top riders as they do battle with Tour de France and Olympic level racers.

See you at the races!