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Summer Bicycle Tour Attracts World-Class Racers
The 8th annual Tour of Elk Grove takes place the first weekend in August.
Area cyclists have a big race to look forward to this year.
The 8th annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will take place Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4. The event features world-class athletes with more than a dozen professional and amateur races to choose from.
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The most notable race at the event is the Men’s Pro Stage race, which is an International Cycling Union category 2.1 designation. This means the Tour of Elk Grove will be listed as one of the world’s top cycling events and attract elite international cyclists.
For more information on registration and event details, visit tourofelkgrove.com
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