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Paracycling race added to Ladner event

Tour de Delta organizers have announced that a road paracycling race has been added to the lineup for Saturday's Ladner Criterium.

Tour de Delta organizers have announced that a road paracycling race has been added to the lineup for Saturday's Ladner Criterium.

"It is really exciting to be working with Cycling Canada and Cycling BC to host the first paracycling event during BC Superweek," said series director Mark Ernsting.

"We hope this is the start of a fantastic new event that will grow as all the other events have over the years."

The race takes place on the same course as the pro races and starts at 4 p.m. It's free to register and is completely open for cycling, hand-cycling, tricycle and tandem bikes.

Registration is available for the paracycling race by emailing dlacroix@delta.ca or visiting http://www.bcsuperweek.ca.

"We are both honoured and excited by the inclusion of a paracycling event at BC Superweek," said Cycling Canada Cyclisme president John Tolkamp. "This event will showcase an amazing display of courage and athleticism."