Registration is open for B.C. Superweek, the popular, elite cycling series recognized as one of the most progressive in sports for equally funding women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 prizes.
The series, which has six criteriums and two road races, includes the Gastown Grand Prix and UBC Grand Prix in addition to the Tour de Delta, Giro di Burnaby and Tour de White Rock.
Men鈥檚 races are open to Pro 1/2 riders and women鈥檚 races to Pro 1/2/3 categories. The races run July 10 to 18.
Race director Mark Ernsting said registration opened early this year because the series is a highly anticipated event on the calendar.
鈥淲ith the growth of B.C. Superweek as one of North America's most recognized professional road race series, the interest from teams and riders to register as soon as possible has also grown,鈥� he said in a prepared statement.
More than $70,000 in cash and thousands more in crowd primes, which are cash incentives raised on the spot, is on the line in the six criteriums.
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鈥淏.C. Superweek is one of the most highly respected and top-tier women鈥檚 events in North America,鈥� said four-time Canadian national criterium champion Leah Kirchmann, who rides with the Optum Pro Cycling team sponsored by Kelly Benefit Strategies.听
鈥淚 appreciate the effort from race organizers to offer equal race opportunities and prize money for the women, setting an example for other races around the world to follow.鈥�
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