The 15 teams that will make up Canada’s first major pro cycling stage event — the Tour of Alberta — have been confirmed.
Completing the roster of confirmed teams, five additional entries to the event include the Canadian National Team — which is made up of top Canadian talent, and managed by former elite Canadian cyclist Gord Fraser — UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, Jelly Belly presented by Kenda, Bissell Pro Cycling, and 5-Hour Energy presented by Kenda Racing Team.
With the final teams confirmed, the full roster of teams for the Tour of Alberta includes:
Pro Teams:
Team Argos-Shimano (Netherlands)
Belkin Pro Cycling Team (Netherlands)
BMC Racing Team (USA)
Cannondale Pro Cycling (Italy)
Team Garmin-Sharp (USA)
Orica GreenEDGE (Australia)
Pro Continental Teams:
Champion System Pro Cycling Team (China)
UnitedHealthCare Pro Cycling Team (USA)
Continental Teams:
Bissell Pro Cycling (USA)
Canadian National Team (Canada)
5-Hour Energy p/b Kenda Racing Team (USA)
Equipe Garneau-Quebecor (Canada)
Jelly Belly p/b Kenda Racing Team (USA)
Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies (USA)
Team SmartStop p/b Mountain Khakis (USA)
The 900-kilometre event will take place from September 3-8, 2013.