Ryder Hesjedal took a stage win last weekend in the Vuelta a Espana. That is the first time a Canadian rider to take a stage victory in a grand tour since Steve Bauer's 1988 stage win in Tour D'France. That puts Hesjedal in a very exclusive club of Canadian grand tour stage winners and is sure to have an impact on cycling in Canada in general. Hopefully, Ryder's voice will be heard more clearly, as the Victoria local is one of many that has spoken out about the closure of the Juan De Fuca Velodrome, and one of many riders that has been prominent this year that has trained a lot on the track. If Ryder's achievement changes anything in the matter of the Velodrome in our town, remains to be seen but certainly this will be a positive thing for the city and the training that is available here.
Congratulations Ryder!
Tonight is one of the last Road rides this year from the shop. As always, show up at the shop at around 6pm. It should be a quick ride this night.
Tomorrow is the weekly night ride which has mostly consisted of me and myself in the last few weeks but if anyone wants to come out you're welcome to join. I'll be at the parking lot at 7 pm and unfortunately darkness is upon us, so bring good lights if you're coming out.
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