Celebrating 50 Years
One of North America’s most historic and prestigious road cycling events.
About Global Relay
Our Mission
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Event Schedule
Come and see the best Male & Female road cyclists in North America and from around the World compete in the heart of historic Gastown!
July 12, 2023
17:30
YOUTH RACE
Watch the next generation of athletes compete on the same course as the professionals.
17:55
OPENING CEREMONIES
Welcoming remarks from our partners and national anthem.
18:15
PRO WOMEN RACE
30 laps | 48 km
19:30
PRO MEN RACE
42 laps | 60 km
21:00
AWARDS CEREMONIES
Top 3 Men & Women in their respective races.
Course Map
Start/Finish Line:
Cambie St. & Water St.
Team Alley:
Abbott St. between W. Cordova St. & Water St.
Traffic Notice
ROAD CLOSURES
01 – Full Closure – Cambie St (Cordova to Water) | 9:00am-11:00pm
02 – Full Closure – Blood Alley | 9:00am-11:00pm
03 – Full Closure – Cambie St (Cordova to lane North of Water)| 9:30am-Midnight
04 – Full Closure – Water St | 12:00pm-11:00pm
05 – Full Closure – Cordova St (Richards to Columbia) | 2:00pm-11:00pm
06 – Full Closure – Powell St (Carrall to Columbia) | 12:00pm-Midnight
07 – 1:00pm Parking Closure – Carrall Street (Cordova to Water) | 1:00pm-11:00pm
08 – Full Closure – Columbia St (Cordova to Powell) | 2:00pm-11:00pm
09 – Full Closure – Harbour Light Alley | 2:00pm-11:00pm
10 – Full Closure – Abbott St (Cordova to Water) | 2:00pm-11:00pm
Race Results
Since 1973 some of the best riders in the world have not only participated, but have won the race. Racing on cobblestones down Vancouver historic Water St. and in front of tens of thousands of spectators is what every rider dreams of.
Here is a list of winners since the race inception.
Traffic Notifications
Specific details on traffic, business and resident access
Please be aware that there will be some traffic disruption throughout the day. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to having you watch the race. Please use this link for the most updated traffic, business and resident notifications
Volunteer Now
Volunteer Registration Opens May 2023
If you would like to volunteer on the day of the event we would welcome you. No prior experience is necessary.
Volunteering is a great way to support professional cycling in Vancouver, contribute to your community and meet great people. Consider becoming part of the tradition, excitement and fun of the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix!
Rider RegistrationOpens March 2023
All BC Superweek participants must register through this link to take part in any of the races. The Gastown Grand Prix is a UCI Elite/U23 sanctioned event with a team rider cap of six.
Rider Host HousingOpens March 2023
If you or your team would like to apply for host housing support throughout the BC Superweek series please apply here.
30,000
Spectators
50
Year Anniversary
13
Nationalities
Thanks to our Sponsors
As the Title Sponsor and Operator, Global Relay would like to thank the following Sponsors.
