(July 17, 2002)

Saturn Earns Win at Gastown Grand Prix!
Kim Davidge Victorious in Vancouver

VANCOUVER BC (July 17, 2002) Last night Saturn's Kim Davidge won the Gastown Grand Prix in Downtown Vancouver. The race, which has returned from a 9-year hiatus as one of the top criteriums in North America, picked up where it left off with an estimated 25,000 spectators in attendance. Held in the Gastown district of the city where Vancouver was first settled 160 years ago, the atmosphere was much like the Athens Twighlight Criterium and the Austin BMC, with the men taking the stage at 8:00 and racing well into the dark. The streets were packed with spectators hanging out in the street-side cafes and pubs cheering on the riders.

In the women's race, the field of 35 quickly shattered as there were nearly 20 primes in the 30-lap race, keeping the women sprinting at the line almost every lap. In the end there was a group of about 10 remaining for the final sprint which Saturn's Kim Davidge handily won with the assistance of a strong two-lap lead out from her Saturn teammate Kristy Scrymgeour. Scrymgeour ended up fourth.

The action continues tomorrow with the Hill Climb up 16% slopes in White Rock, BC.

Women's Results
1. Kim Davidge (Saturn)
2. Marny Prazsky (Trek VW)
3. Gina Grain (Genesis Scuba)
4. Kristy Scrymgeour (Saturn)

[Source: Giana Roberge at KaRoberge1@aol.com or (262) 549-6801, Ext. 46]