From Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games - Cycling Event in Pelham

From the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games 

 

Cycling is a staple of the Canada Summer Games. In 2022, Niagara is set to host a series of individual cycling events, one of which is the Road Race. This event will pit rider versus rider, taking them on an endurance course through the Town of Pelham. 

See Road Race competition map & FAQ.

Please refer to the Canada Games web page at https://niagara2022games.ca/sports/#Cycling for further updates or for more information please email cyclinginfo@2022canadagames.ca.

 

Road Closure Notice

Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games is hosting our Cycling Road Race in Pelham on Thursday August 18, 2022. During the event the following roads will be closed with the support of the Town of Pelham and Niagara Regional Police. Road Closures are to be expected from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Thursday August 18, 2022. Local traffic will be required to use Highway 20 to cross the course through police-facilitated closures.

Non-local traffic will be detoured around the race course and downtown Pelham to ease any congestion caused by the road closures.

The following streets will have large disruptions: 

●      Highway 20

●      Pelham Town Square

●      Pelham Street

●      Church Hill

●      Canboro Road

●      Effingham Street

●      Tice Road

●      Cream Street

●      Metler Road

●      Hansler St

●      Overholt Road

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What time will the roads be closed?

-  The race course will be closed to vehicles at 9:00 am on August 18, 2022. If your home or business resides on the course roads, you are able to exit before 9 am if needed.

How does someone exit or enter the course area?

-  Residences and Businesses situated inside or outside of the course route will be able to exit and enter the area throughPolice controlled access on Hwy 20 and Pelham St. or Effingham St.

Where is the detour route?

-  The detour route is set up for those traveling on HWY 20 and will take them south of Hwy 20 across and back up .From the East it starts at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Rice Rd and from the west starting at the intersection of Hwy20 and Victoria Ave. See full map below.

Which direction is the race traveling?

-  The race starts on Pelham St. downtown just south of Hwy 20 and travels clockwise around the area finishing at the same location.

How many racers are competing and when are the start times?

-  There are two races scheduled on the 18th. Approximately 40 female cyclists and 48 male cyclists from 11 of the 13 Provinces and Territories across Canada are competing. The Females will start at 10 am and complete 6 laps of the course and the males will start at approximately 2:30 pm and complete 9 laps of the course.

How does one know if there are cyclists about to pass by a location on the course?

-  The cyclist pack or peloton will be led by a police vehicle followed by officials in race vehicles and then the cyclists. At the end of the peloton there will be tail race officials and support cars signifying the end. The whole group is referred to as the Caravan.

Are there course marshalls on the race course?

-  Yes, course marshals will be located around the course and at intersections. Marshalls are working to ensure the safety of the spectators, racers, officials, and local residents. They will be able to assist and answer questions.

How does someone leave their driveway during competition in an urgent situation

The best way to leave your driveway on a race course is to follow these steps:

1) Engage with a marshall to indicate that you must get out of your location on the race course

2) Prepare to leave understanding that you must ALWAYS travel in the same direction as the race

3) Wait for the marshall to give the all clear

4) If you see the race coming behind you, please pull over and do not resume the trip until the full race caravan has passed (wait for the tail car).

5) Should there be an incident (crash) while still behind the caravan, please kindly wait for the incident to clear, DO NOT attempt to pass, or assist marshalls as officials will work to get emergency personnel there if necessary.