All eyes on Cannondale-Drapac at Tour of Alberta – Preview

The Tour of Alberta has thrown a lot of different terrain and elements at the peloton over the years, from long, flat grinds through the farmland and plains to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the western border of the province. Gravel sections and "Canadian Pavé" have also tested riders' mettle. But it is the winter-like weather in 2015 that has stuck with the 2.1 Canadian race's reputation as this year's edition starts on Friday in Jasper National Park.

Growing up in Missoula, Montana, Pat competed in his first bike race in 1985 at Flathead Lake. He studied English and journalism at the University of Oregon and has covered North American cycling extensively since 2009, as well as racing and teams in Europe and South America. Pat currently lives in the US outside of Portland, Oregon, with his imaginary dog Rusty.

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