Tasmanian carnivals receive boost ahead of launch

With the launch of this year's Tasmanian Christmas carnival series just two weeks away, the series has been boosted by the signing of Canadian cycling stars Jenny Trew and Chris Reid. Both are contenders to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and are seeking to improve their chances by competing at the carnivals.

24-year-old Trew, from Alberta Canada, is a multiple track medallist, winning three medals at the 2005 Canadian National Track Championships. 24-year-old Reid, who recently graduated with Honours in History from the Victoria University in Ontario Canada, has taken 12 months off employment to concentrate on his cycling. The former mountain bike star has notched up several credible performances in track endurance events including third in a recent major Madison event in America.