<h1>Professional Cycling Returns to Gastown</h1>

<h1>150+ Elite Cyclists — One Incredible Race</h1>

<h1>Wednesday, July 11, 2012</h1>

The Legendary Race Returns to Vancouver!

Professional cycling in Gastown is back! Witness the pure adrenaline rush of North America’s best cyclists racing around a super-fast cobblestoned course in the heart of Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood.

The rich tradition of breathtaking cycling action continues at the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix — Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

Since 1973, the Gastown Grand Prix (formerly Tour de Gastown) has enthralled fans of all ages and challenged riders from around the world. Past winners of this speedy criterium include stars of the cycling world such as Lance Armstrong and Canada’s own Alex Stieda and Alison Sydor.