Your kids can cycle with the pros at the inaugural PoCo Grand Prix next month in downtown Port Coquitlam.
Children aged five to 12 are invited to join the Kids' Race — for free — happening on the same 1.3-km loop track being used by professional riders that day as part of the BC Superweek road cycling series.
Young participants will receive a medal for their efforts.
Sponsored by Norco Bikes, which has a manufacturing site in Port Coquitlam, the Kids' Race takes place on Friday, July 15 from 4:15 to 4:25 p.m. and will be split into two heats: ages five to nine (one lap) and ages 10 to 12 (two laps).
Entrants must provide their own bike and helmet. To register, go online at experienceit.ca. (code #15284).
As well, spots are still open for businesses and groups wanting to ride in the PoCo Grand Prix Corporate Challenge.
Teams of four cyclists can compete in the recreational or competitive events, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on the circuit. Registration is $1,000 per team; in return, participants get a hat and socks as well as access to the Mahony & Sons VIP area. Go to experienceit.ca (code #15532).
Meanwhile, the city continues to seek volunteers for the PoCo Grand Prix.
Helpers — aged 16 and up — are needed for athlete accommodation, racecourse fencing and signage, marshalling, event set up and take down, spectator engagement, VIP tent and beer garden, fundraising, first aid, the PoCo Grand Prix Expo (trade show) and pace vehicles. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer.
The PoCo Grand Prix is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News.
