Oakville North News (Oakville, Ontario: Oakville Beaver, Ian Oliver - Publisher), 29 Jul 1994, p. 11

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(Continued from page 10) They‘re followed at 1:30 p.m. by the tier three and four men (30 laps â€" 40 km), at 3 p.m. by the senior and junior women (30 laps â€" 40 km) and, finally, at 4:30 p.m. by the elite tier one and two men (55 laps â€" 70 km). Cyclists may whiz by at 60 to 75 kilometres an hour ‘ In the latter race, a full slate of 120 riders is expected, said Jackson. He said they will be whizzing by at speeds of around 60 km, up to 75 km when there‘s money on the line during a sprint in selected laps. Besides the elite cycling action, there will be plenty else to do for spectators. On a given Sunday, there‘s about 30 stores open but that will likely rise to 50 stores for this event, said one of the key organizers, Jim Adams. He just happens to wear two hats, as a merchant member of the Weekends in Oakville have been very busy this summer and the upcoming August holiday weekend promises to be no differâ€" ent. The place to be on Monday, Aug. 1st, is Coronation Park when the Oakville Art Society will hold its popular Art in the Park, in conjunction with the Children‘s and Youth Foundation of Halton‘s Children‘s Picnic. Art in the Park, which features crafts, jewellery, pottery, origiâ€" nal paintings, photography, stained glass and woodworking, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission is $1) while the picnic also begins at 10 a.m. but ends an hour earlier at 4 p.m. For just a $1, kids can buy an activity card which will allow them to participate in more than a dozen activities including bouncing on a trampoline, making crafts or clambering through an obstacle course. When their card is full they can head for the Treasure Chest and choose a prize to take home. Another $1 will buy them a hotdog and drink for lunch plus there will be entertainment provided by Ronald McDonald and local groups in a Battle of the Bands. Mc;neyAraised from the picnic goes to the Children‘s and Youth Foundation to support programs for abused and neglected chilâ€" dren and additional donations are welcome. Art in the Park on Monday Downtown BIA and a racer with the Oakville Cycling Club. The only unfortunate part for him is that he‘s so busy organizing he conâ€" cedes "I won‘t be racing Sunday." A lot of the stores will have speâ€" cial promotions, he added. The race‘s principal corporate sponsor, American Express, is giving away a $500 shopping spree in downâ€" town Oakville. People can enter by using their card in the downtown on race day. Another sponsor, the Oakville Beaver, is giving away a Quantum Mountain Bike. Entry forms are availâ€" able at the Beaver and on race day. Numerous other sponsors are also involved. With two downtown criteriums recently folding in Toronto, Jackson feels there‘s a void which Oakville â€" with its charming downtown â€" more than equipped to fill. y e y o o ho Do oo No No N. No Y NYf. No N. M MÂ¥ ¥¥¥ NEenNory CLeARANCE BOOK NOW FOR YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE e TENTS * CANOES e KAYAKS e PACKS We are overstocked on summer clothing and tents. This is your opportunity to buy quality products at huge savings! Although the maiden voyage, ing all the categories so that all organizers have aimed high by coverâ€" _ cycling enthusiasts can participate. i 1 Royal Robbins patagonia®

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