July 25, 2005 – Here is the info about the Green Mountain Stage Race project being run by the OCA.

Location: Vermont Date: September 2-5, 2005 Project Manager: Denise Kelly Application Deadline: August 4, 2005 Chargeback: Approximately $100.00 (Athletes are responsible for their own entry fees).

Eligibility/Selection Criteria:

All riders must apply to the OCA. Up to six Junior Men and three development women only (Jr. and Sr.) Jr. Men — top overall in O-Cup standings; Provincial Road Champion; committee’s choice based on O-Cups, Nationals and Abitibi performances. Dev’t. women — committee’s choice based on O-Cups, Nats and other races.

Rationale: GMSR provides an opportunity for a multi-stage event with a good level of competition.

Tentative Schedule: Leave Mississauga — Thursday Sept. 1st — 6 am. Return –Mississauga — Tuesday Sept. 6th ~3 am.

Transportation, Accommodation: Included in cost

Application: For anyone interested in attending this project please submit an application along with a letter of intent and a resume to, racing@ontariocycling.org.