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The Province
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Tour de Concord: Cycling race festival returns to Vancouver July 13
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced the fifth annual event for cycling enthusiasts and families at a promo stunt this week Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, centre, and pro cyclists were at an event Wednesday to promote the 2025 Tour de Concord Bike Festival, which comes to Concord Pacific Place on Sunday, July 13. Photo by Nick Procaylo / PNG Organizers of the Tour de Concord cycling celebration have announced its return to Vancouver this summer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The criterium bike races and family festival hosted by Concord Pacific will take over Concord Pacific Place on Sunday, July 13. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim got into the spirit this week by letting a cyclist perform a stunt jump over him as he lay on the ground at the festival site. No municipal politicians were harmed in the making of this promotion. 'We're excited to welcome the Tour de Concord back to Vancouver for its fifth year,' said Sim. 'It has become the largest one-day criterium and community bike festival in the country, and the best part is that it's completely free and open to everyone.' Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim puts his faith in a trick rider at the promotional event. Photo by Nick Procaylo / PNG Besides races, there are giveaways including a four-day getaway at the Westin Bayshore and Sundial Hotel in Whistler, bike tune-ups from MEC, trick riders, food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment and DJs on a central stage, and a charity race to benefit St. Paul's Hospital. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The event runs from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and starts with kids, youth and family races, then amateur races and finally a women's and men's pro criterium on a fully contained, upgraded, 900-metre course. Where: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd. (north shore of False Creek, between Science World and Rogers Arena). When: Sunday, July 13, 9:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9:55 a.m.: Youth race (ages 13-17) 10:25 a.m.: Women's amateur race 11:05 a.m. Men's amateur race 11:45 a.m.: Kids' ride (ages 7-12) 11:55 a.m.: Kids' (ages 3-6) and parent relay 12:10 p.m.: Women's pro race 1:05 p.m.: Charity races 2 p.m.: Men's pro race 3 p.m.: Awards, closing remarks Parking: Free parking for spectators and athletes at lots on Pacific Boulevard and Carrall Street. jruttle@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks National National
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tour de Concord: Cycling race festival returns to Vancouver July 13
Organizers of the Tour de Concord cycling celebration have announced its return to Vancouver this summer. The criterium bike races and family festival hosted by Concord Pacific will take over Concord Pacific Place on Sunday, July 13. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim got into the spirit this week by letting a cyclist perform a stunt jump over him as he lay on the ground at the festival site. No municipal politicians were harmed in the making of this promotion. 'We're excited to welcome the Tour de Concord back to Vancouver for its fifth year,' said Sim. 'It has become the largest one-day criterium and community bike festival in the country, and the best part is that it's completely free and open to everyone.' Besides races, there are giveaways including a four-day getaway at the Westin Bayshore and Sundial Hotel in Whistler, bike tune-ups from MEC, trick riders, food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment and DJs on a central stage, and a charity race to benefit St. Paul's Hospital. The event runs from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and starts with kids, youth and family races, then amateur races and finally a women's and men's pro criterium on a fully contained, upgraded, 900-metre course. Where: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd. (north shore of False Creek, between Science World and Rogers Arena). When: Sunday, July 13, 9:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9:55 a.m.: Youth race (ages 13-17) 10:25 a.m.: Women's amateur race 11:05 a.m. Men's amateur race 11:45 a.m.: Kids' ride (ages 7-12) 11:55 a.m.: Kids' (ages 3-6) and parent relay 12:10 p.m.: Women's pro race 1:05 p.m.: Charity races 2 p.m.: Men's pro race 3 p.m.: Awards, closing remarks Parking: Free parking for spectators and athletes at lots on Pacific Boulevard and Carrall Street. jruttle@ E-scooters cause serious injuries in B.C., but we don't know how many Vancouver-born database for combating bike theft expands across B.C.
Vancouver Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Tour de Concord: Cycling race festival returns to Vancouver July 13
Organizers of the Tour de Concord cycling celebration have announced its return to Vancouver this summer. The criterium bike races and family festival hosted by Concord Pacific will take over Concord Pacific Place on Sunday, July 13. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim got into the spirit this week by letting a cyclist perform a stunt jump over him as he lay on the ground at the festival site. No municipal politicians were harmed in the making of this promotion. 'We're excited to welcome the Tour de Concord back to Vancouver for its fifth year,' said Sim. 'It has become the largest one-day criterium and community bike festival in the country, and the best part is that it's completely free and open to everyone.' Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Besides races, there are giveaways including a four-day getaway at the Westin Bayshore and Sundial Hotel in Whistler, bike tune-ups from MEC, trick riders, food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment and DJs on a central stage, and a charity race to benefit St. Paul's Hospital. The event runs from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and starts with kids, youth and family races, then amateur races and finally a women's and men's pro criterium on a fully contained, upgraded, 900-metre course. Where: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd. (north shore of False Creek, between Science World and Rogers Arena ). When: Sunday, July 13, 9:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9:55 a.m.: Youth race (ages 13-17) 10:25 a.m.: Women's amateur race 11:05 a.m. Men's amateur race 11:45 a.m.: Kids' ride (ages 7-12) 11:55 a.m.: Kids' (ages 3-6) and parent relay 12:10 p.m.: Women's pro race 1:05 p.m.: Charity races 2 p.m.: Men's pro race 3 p.m.: Awards, closing remarks Parking: Free parking for spectators and athletes at lots on Pacific Boulevard and Carrall Street. jruttle@
