Traffic impacts to Stanley Park during Vancouver Triathlon on Sept. 6

September 3, 2010 (No. 16) - On Monday, September 6 the ninth annual Vancouver Triathlon will take place in Stanley Park. It is expected that approximately 600 athletes will participate in this event, which starts at 7am. The bicycle portion of the race is around Stanley Park on Park Drive. Vehicle access to Stanley Park will not be permitted between 6:30am and 10am.

For more information about the Vancouver Triathlon go to www.multisportscanada.com/Vancouver.html .

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