News published in 20-06-2008

From 18 to June 23 was dispute in Canada this race as criteriums. A good race to prepare for the Olympic Games this summer.

The test consists of 4 stages with the end in Laval, Mascouche, Montreal and Blainville. The first two stages have been won by Canadians Arnaud Papillon and the young Eric Boily. Arango is leading the overall standings with 340 points thanks to their places, fifth and fourth. Guilaume Boivin followed with 330 and Tim Hucker with 280 as well as Mark Walters of the Team Race Pro (Continental UCI). After a very fast first day, yesterday was a break of three riders. The colombian was fourth.

After his performance in the Tour de Beauce, the Colombian Selection directed by Oliverio Cardenas has continued development of the Olympic event with this race. On Tuesday, after La Coupe de La Paix Cycliste, Arango and the other Colombia riders will return to Colombia where they follow a specific work of preparation. But first, missing two major events in Canada on Sunday and Monday, where the young rider has the possibility of shining and proving to be a young talent to export to the world.

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