Tour de Gastown gets new sponsor

The Tour de Gastown, British Columbia's premier bicycle race and the centrepiece of the BC Super Week series of bike races, announced a new presenting sponsor - BC Hydro Power Smart. The same company recently announced that it will be sponsoring Vancouver-based Symmetrics Pro Cycling, one of the most successful teams currently racing in North America.

Tour de Gastown director Jonathan Wornell said the additional sponsor will help raise the level of the event. "We are proud to have BC Hydro Power Smart on board," said Mr. Wornell, "this year's race promises to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever before - and, as always, it's free for spectators, all they need to do is get there early for the best vantage points."