Tri-City residents who have extra space in their home are asked to host a professional cyclist — or two — during BC Superweek.
The bike racing series, which runs from July 5 to 16 around the Lower Mainland, has a stop in Port Coquitlam on Friday, July 13 for the third annual PoCo Grand Prix.
Host families are required to have a place to sleep and shower for the participating cyclist, and provide safe storage for their bike and gear; riders will also need access to the kitchen and appliances.
To accommodate an athlete, fill out the online form at pocograndprix.ca/host.
Meanwhile, there are other ways to get involved in the Grand Prix: At least 200 volunteers are needed to help with set up and take down as well as assist during the day (pocograndprix.ca/volunteer).
As well, young and amateur cyclists can sign up for the Norco Bicycle Kids Race, Youth Race or Corporate Challenge (pocograndprix.ca); corporate sponsors are also sought to offset the city’s costs (pocograndprix.ca/sponsors).
