End of the road for Tour of Alberta
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After five years, organizers of the Tour of Alberta pro cycling event are hitting the brakes.
Citing too much financial uncertainty, the Alberta Peleton Association says it had no choice but to make a tough decision regarding the popular event.
“This decision did not come easily, however with the current economic conditions and decreases in traditional funding sources, we had no other option. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the partners, communities, vendors, volunteers, staff, cyclists, teams and fans that made the ATB Tour of Alberta a success over the last five years,” said said Board Chair, Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson. “The ATB Tour of Alberta was one of North America’s top cycling events and brought some of the world’s best cyclists to the Province of Alberta. We are very proud of the positive impact this event has had in showcasing Alberta’s people, communities, and landscapes to the world.”
During its five-year run, the Tour of Alberta cycled through 29 Alberta communities including Red Deer and Sylvan Lake, and hosted over 525 professional cyclists representing 33 countries.
