One of the biggest road cycling races in Canada returns to Port Coquitlam in July.
And organizers are calling for volunteers to make the fourth annual PoCo Grand Prix a success.
About 200 positions are open for people ages 15 years and older to lend a hand with the competition — and the surrounding entertainment and activities — in the downtown core Friday, July 12.
Specifically, the city is looking for helpers for traffic control, the children's race, the Kids Zone and takedown.
As well, Tri-City homeowners will an extra bedroom and bike storage are sought to host a rider in the BC Superweek series, which runs from July 5 to 14 and involves nine races in Metro Vancouver.
Besides the PoCo Grand Prix, the professional cycling events take place at: Tour de Delta, New West Grand Prix, Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, Giro di Burnaby and Tour de White Rock.
To volunteer, register at pocograndprix.ca/volunteer or email questions to [email protected]. And to learn more about accommodating a cyclist, email [email protected].
Meanwhile, registration for the children's race opens Saturday (June 1) for kids ages three to 12 years. Visit experienceit.ca to sign up for free or go to pocograndprix.ca/kids-race.
