BC Superweek features 8 exciting bike races over 10 days in Greater Vancouver. I wrote about the other bike races in the BC Superweek here. This year featured a brand new event, the New Westminster Grand Prix, raced on the steep hills of downtown New Westminster! This post is not about who won the races - you can get that from the Superweek web site. To me, the biggest … [Read more...]
BC Superweek 2017 – 8 Exciting Bike Races in Greater Vancouver
BC Superweek is upon us again, offering 8 exciting bike races over 10 days for residents of Greater Vancouver to watch. It has become one of the most prestigious pro-cycling events in North America, with a total prize purse of more than $120,000. It includes events for Women, Men, and Youth, and offers a stunning spectacle of cycling skills in the usually busy urban streets of … [Read more...]
Gastown Grand Prix Women’s Race won by Oldest Cyclist in the Field
The Gastown Grand Prix (sponsored by Global Relay) is the richest criterium in North America. This year the winning woman and the winning man each took away $12,000. It’s also the only criterium in Canada with official international UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) status. The annual Gastown Grand Prix is held on the cobbled streets of downtown Vancouver, with a short course … [Read more...]
Support Heather in Her Ride to Conquer Cancer!
Heather Adams is an inspiring cancer survivor who is into her second year of cycling away from a frightening illness, working hard to try to reduce the suffering of others who will have to fight cancer in the future. We interviewed Heather, and are happy to share the responses of this remarkable and brave woman. What Rides to Conquer Cancer have you done? I completed the 2014 … [Read more...]
My Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
This is a Guest Post from Michelle Sirio, cancer survivor and veteran charity ride cyclist. You can read Michelle’s story of how she conquered cancer and starting riding for the cure here. On June 13 and 14 I once again participated in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This year’s Ride raised over $19 million for The … [Read more...]
