December 27, 2007 (Burnaby, BC) – A field of 24 professional cyclists will take to the steep wood boards of the Burnaby Velodrome on New Years Eve to kick off six nights of intense racing action at the Burnaby Six Day track race.

Last year’s champion team of Tuft and Bell (Symmetrics Cycling) will return to defend their title from a very impressive field of American and Canadian riders. Racing starts at 7pm each night, December 31 through January 5. Modelled after European Six Day races, the Burnaby Six Day will feature live bands, infield entertainment, and exciting racing.

Race results, pictures, and video will be posted nightly on the Burnaby Six Day website www.burnabysixday.com.

Pro / Elite Start List
1. Svein Tuft (Symmetrics) / Zach Bell (Symmetrics)
2. Colby Pearce (Cody Racing) / Mike Friedman (Slipstream Sports)
3. Kirk O’Bee (Healthnet) / Kenny Williams (Cody Racing)
4. Christian Meier (Symmetrics) / Cody O’Reilly (Successful Living)
5. Brad Huff (Slipstream Sports) / Brian Crosby (Major League Cycling)
6. Dave McCook (ProMan Cycling) / Roman Kilun (ProMan Cycling)
7. Kevin Suhr (Cody Racing) / Ryan Luttrell (Cody Racing)
8. Cody Campbell (Symmetrics) / Mark MacDonald (BiciSport)
9. Daniel Holloway (US National) / Iggy Silva (US National)
10. Max Vives (Calyon Litespeed) / Charlie Vives (Calyon Litespeed)
11. Will Goodfellow (Calyon Litespeed/Martin Swiss) / Mike Norton (Calyon Litespeed/Martin Swiss)
12. Ryan Mackenzie (Trek/VW) / Martin Gilbert (Kelly Benefits)

Past Winners
2007 Svein Tuft / Zach Bell (Symmetrics)

For more information on the Burnaby Six Day track race, contact Glenn Barr or visit www.burnabysixday.com.