Where: Juan De Fuca Recreation Center - Velodrome 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC.

When: 9am Monday, October 8th, 2007 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

Cost: FREE to riders under 16 years of age.

Bicycle: All Junior riders will compete using Mountain Bikes or BMX style bicycles.

Age Groups and Distances

Girls 10&Under - Parent assistance permitted - One modified lap. (Approx. 5-7min)

Boys 10&Under - Parent assistance permitted - One modified lap. (Approx. 5-7min)

Girls 11&12, Boys 11&12 - One Lap (Approx. 10-12min)

Girls 13&14, Boys 13&14 - One Lap (Approx. 10-12min)

Girls 15&16, Boys15&16 - Two Laps (Approx. 15-20min)

Awards and Participation Benefits

Each category will be awarded placing ribbons for the first three places in the competition. All participants will receive a finishers ribbon. This will be a junior specific race and will be geared toward providing participants with a fun and inspiring atmosphere. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to try bicycle racing for the very first time. It is also a great chance for Kids of Steel triathletes and other young sports people to try something new.

The Course

The race course is a fun mix of terrain that is rideable for many different skill levels. It incorporates sections of the Juan de Fuca BMX course and the Juan de Fuca velodrome. The riders will be visible to spectators and parents throughout the event. There will be many places to cheer and get great photos of the participants.

REGISTRATION

1) Entry is FREE to all riders 16& Under

2) Parents simply need to send an email to dan@elitewave.com in order to register. Name and age of athlete required.

3) Parents must sign the Cycling BC waiver form prior to their rider participating in this event. Provided on race day.

4) Some parent volunteers are needed to help direct traffic on the course. If you can help, please let us know.

If you have any questions, please email. We hope to see 20-30 junior riders at the race.

We hope to make this an annual event.