Diamond Valley mountain bike track to get pre-Games workout

The recently completed mountain bike track in Diamond Valley will get a workout before this month’s Alberta Summer Games. 

The Alberta Bicycle Association’s Trailblazers youth racing program will host the Diamond Valley Trailblazer Race on Saturday, July 8. 

The Trailblazers program is designed for riders of all experience and abilities, from first-time racers to seasoned vets, by offering a variety of categories at every race. 

There will be five categories contested at the Diamond Valley race, with start times beginning at 10 a.m. Registration opens at 9 a.m. 

Riders wishing to participate will require a well-tuned mountain bike, helmet, closed-toe footwear and a water bottle. 

More information on the race is available at 2023asg.com and albertabicycle.ab.ca. 

The mountain bike track was created to host the 2023 Alberta Summer Games, which will be held from July 20 to 23 in Okotoks and Diamond Valley. Mountain biking is the only one of the 14 sports at the Games to be contested in Diamond Valley.