06.24.10 -New 2011 Para-Cycling Uci Road Event In Canada

Ottawa, June 24th 2010 - The Canadian Cycling Association is seeking expression of interest from T-PSOs and organizers to host a UCI Para-Cycling road event in Canada in 2011.

This P1 UCI sanctioned event would ideally follow the World Cup being held in Baie-Comeau, QC on July 9-10, 2011, allowing a maximum of athletes to compete and earn precious UCI points towards the London 2012 qualification process.

The ideal submission would feature:
• Availability to host a Para-cycling road event preferably from July 15-17, 2011;
• Offer a fairly flat race course (maximum of 8% grade);
• Offer adapted facilities and accommodations;
• Knowledge of Para-cycling.

Organizers shall submit a letter of interest to Director of Development, Mathieu Boucher (mathieu.boucher@canadian-cycling.com) prior to June 30th.

For more information, do not hesitate to communicate with Para-cycling coordinator, Julie Hutsebaut at Julie.hutsebaut@canadian-cycling.com.