New West Grand Prix added to BC Superweek

The annual BC Superweek is getting closer to a BC Superfortnight with the addition of a new race, the New West Grand Prix, to roll July 11 in New Westminster, organizers announced in Wednesday’s press conference alongside city representative and members of the professional cycling community. The new inclusion, committed over four years, makes BC Superweek six events over ten days with stage races bookending the series.

Exciting announcement in BC today with New Westminster joining the @BCSuperweek family. New West GP to debut Jul. 11, 2017. pic.twitter.com/rpZNBb1jAN

— Cycling Canada (@CyclingCanada) March 1, 2017

Jonathan Coté, the mayor of the city, was pleased with the new race giving his community the opportunity to shine: “BC Superweek is a prominent event on the sporting calendar in our province and joining the series showcases our city in a big way. The New West Grand Prix, along with our waterfront location, heritage downtown, Anvil Centre, and Westminster Pier Park, will help continue to present New Westminster as a city that promotes fun, family-friendly events.”

Like all four of the Grand Prix events of BC Superweek, the race is a criterium, with a 935-metre downtown course along parts of parts of Columbia Street, Eighth Street, Carnarvon Street, Sixth Street and Begbie Street. Organizers expect the men and women to ride between 44 and 55 laps.

The route for the New West Grand Prix. Excited to welcome professional cycling to #newwest! pic.twitter.com/TBFRGol2Lo

— Jonathan Cote (@jonathanxcote) March 1, 2017

That Tuesday evening there will be a youth race at 5:30pm, with the women’s event at 6:15 and the men’s race at 7:30.

2017 BC Superweek
Tour de Delta: July 7-9
New West Grand Prix: July 11
Gastown Grand Prix: July 12
Giro di Burnaby: July 13
Poco Grand Prix: July 14
Tour de White Rock: July 15-16