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Registration Opens for 6th Annual Banff National Park Bike Fest

February 11, 2013

Banff National Park, Alberta (February 8, 2013) – The Canadian Rockies will once again serve as the stunning backdrop to the adrenalin-filled Banff National Park Bike Fest June 13-16, 2013.

Road racers keen to test their mettle in one or all of the five exhilarating and exceptionally scenic courses are welcome to register now via Banff Lake Louise Tourism’s website.

With a $20,000 purse up for grabs and two family-friendly cycling events also scheduled, both participants and spectators can look forward to an exciting four days of racing action.

Bike Fest is an Alberta Bicycle Association sanctioned event and participants must hold a valid UCI license issued by the ABA which is available here.

For additional information about Bike Fest and Banff National Park, please visit banfflakelouise.com.

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