July 23, 2003 – Mohawk College, in partnership with the Hamilton 2003 Festival Organizing Committee today announced an exciting community event, Mohawk in Motion, which will take place at the College's Fennell Campus during the Road World Championships in October.

Mohawk in Motion, a three-day outdoor community event from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October 10 to 12, will provide a mountain base for activities for Hamilton residents and race spectators. Participants will be able to watch the world's best cyclists speed by and also enjoy a variety of activities that will appeal to a wide audience. The event is free to the public, though some specific activities may require a fee.

The Mohawk in Motion program of events includes:

– Cycle City: bicycle related activitie, bicycle safety, cycling demonstrations, Variety Village adaptive bike demonstration, local cycle shop vendors and not-for-profit organizations, as well as an Extreme Bike Show on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. – Children's Area: five free interactive stations for children, including crafts and cycling-themed games, rock climbing wall, inflatable interactive games, Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club Tween Zone, United Way activity station, face painting, balloon animals and more & – Big Tent: food services, plus large screen televisions with race coverage and cycling features – Entertainment: Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the Main Stage, there will be four daily acts, featuring Practically Hip, Daytrippers, Mike Woods, the Mohawk Jazz Band and more.  Buskers and performers will be circulating throughout the event site as well. – Extreme Seats: A contest that will run prior to the Road Worlds with ten winners receiving a preferred seating location on Fennell Avenue, free food and beverage, a t-shirt and Muskoka Chair

Parking will be free at Mohawk College via the West 5th entrance. Supervised bicycle parking will also be provided.  Mohawk College, Fennell Campus, is located on the Fennell Avenue straightaway portion of the race course, between West 5th and Garth Street. The college is an easy five to ten minute walk to all three race accesses James Mountain (West 5th), Beckett Drive (Queen Street) and Claremont Access (Upper James).