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Chapter 4 HOW DO I KEEP PEOPLE INVOLVED?

I an Peters had a dream—to bring the 1989 Canadian National Cycling Championships to Ft. McMurray, Alberta.

Ft. McMurray was not really a logical choice for the race. It’s a small town in northern Alberta, meaning it would be a long trip for any competitor. The local cycling club had never hosted a major race. Ian’s dream was a long shot. He knew it would take a lot of effort to win the bid for the championships and even more to keep people on board for all the planning that would be needed.

Despite these challenges, Ian and his team won the right to host the race. Now they had a new goal: To host ...

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