Posted by Editor on 11/12/09
As the Olympic Torch makes its way across the country on its 108 day journey towards the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games on February 12, 2010, numerous Olympians will be carrying the flame, including eight Cyclists.
Two of our current National Team members - Erinne Willock and Seamus McGrath - have already carried the torch on Vancouver Island in the very first stages of the torch relay.
Following are the dates and locations where the Cycling Olympians are scheduled to participate in the torch relay:
Date | Location | Athlete (Olympics Attended) |
October 30, 2009 | Central Saanich, BC | Erinne Willock (2008 Beijing) |
October 31, 2009 | Colwood, BC | Seamus McGrath (2008 Beijing / 2004 Athens) |
November 29, 2009 | Rimouski, QC | Pierre Harvey (1984 Los Angeles / 1976 Montréal) |
December 8, 2009 | Châteauguay ,QC | Martin Gilbert (2008 Beijing) |
December 20, 2009 | Hamilton, ON | Susan Palmer-Komar (2004 Athens / 1996 Atlanta) |
December 20, 2009 | Niagara Falls, ON | Gordon Singleton (1980 Moscow) |
January 25, 2010 | Kaleden, BC | Ron Hayman (1976 Montreal / 1972 Munich) |
February 5, 2010 | Brackendale, BC | Andreas Hestler (1996 Atlanta) |
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