Hesjedal set to return to the Tour of Alberta
Organizers of the Tour of Alberta announced on Thursday that Ryder Hesjedal (Cannondale-Garmin) will return to compete in the UCI 2.1 stage race held from Sept 2-7. The Canadian has not competed in the stage race since its inaugural season in 2013 when his then-teammate Rohan Dennis won the overall title.
"As always I'm really looking forward to racing in Canada, and especially the Tour of Alberta," Hesjedal said. "I have a lot of connections to Alberta through family and friends. I was proud to be at the inaugural edition in 2013 and I can't wait for this year's exciting route with the mountain finishes in Jasper, which suit my strengths."
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Although the race has been held in communities along the base of the Canadian Rockies, the 2015 edition is the first time that the race will include climbs through the mountains. This year there will be two mountain finishes in Jasper National Park (Miette Hot Springs) on stage 3 and to Marmot Basin ski area on stage 4, and will certainly better favour a climber like Hesjedal.
“This is a great day for day Canadian sport,” said Duane Vienneau, the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial’s President and CEO. “Ryder is a national hero and it will be great to welcome him back to the race. This year’s course certainly favors him.”
Hesjedal had a strong season placing fifth overall at the Giro d'Italia in May, with two second places in the mountains to Cervinia and Sestriere. He was also third on Alpe d'Huez at the Tour de France in July.
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