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05.16.06 - 14 CANADIANS AMONG THE 44 WHO COMPLETED THE 2006 TOUR D'AFRIQUE Ottawa, ON, (May 16, 2006) - Tour d'Afrique, the annual 12 000-kilometer trans continental bicycle race/expedition from Cairo to Cape Town, billed as the most gruelling bicycle race on earth, crossed the official finish line yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa. The cyclists of 12 countries, who cycled in 96 days through 10 African countries, rode into the V&A Waterfront to the applause of hundreds of supporters, amidst drumming and dancing by local Cape Town performers. In the men's race, Matthew Caretti (USA) came in as the winner, with George Oertel (South Africa) and Urs Luethi (Switzerland) in second and third positions. Joan Louwrens (South Africa) was the winner in the lady's race, with Phillipa Le Roux (South Africa) and Christa Meier (Switzerland) in second and third positions. Monty Orr (7th) was the top Canadian in the men's race, and Geraldine Paques (5th) was the top Canadian in the lady's race. The Tour d'Afrique is not only be a cycle route across Africa, where humanity began; it is also a soul-enriching life experience, one of the the world's most challenging competitive event and a fulfilling leisure expedition which defends sustainable transportation. Congratulations to all riders on behalf of the CCA! Registration for Tour d'Afrique 2007 has opened. Official Race Results, Finish Line Photos, and more are available at: www.tourdafrique.com The picture shows the 14 Canadian participants. Taken by Theresa Brown at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, May 13, 2006. CONTACTS Shanny Hill Tour d'Afrique - Toronto Office Canadian Cycling Association Tel. 1-416-364-8255 Cell. 1-647-401-7993 shanny@tourdafrique.com www.tourdafrique.com
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