The North Central Alberta Amateur Radio Club was recognized for its contribution of time and talents in providing the communications for the Tour de l’Alberta held last July, at a brunch sponsored by the Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club on November 25 at the Executive Royal Inn in Edmonton.
“This event owes a great deal of its success to the services provided by these volunteers.” said Dan Boonstra, co-ordinator of the Tour de l’Alberta bicycle event which this year attracted over 1,300 participants.
The Radio Club coordinated all communicatons between the base and each of the ten rest stops throughout the counties of Westlock and Sturgeon. Volunteers were stationed at each location and managed all requests for rider pickups, food transfers, supplies delivery, and first aid. A motorcycle sweep, a roving operator and base personnel were also provided.
This is the fourth year of NCAARC involvement. We look forward to participating in the next Tour de l’Alberta which will be held July 21,2013.
Below are some pictures of the event.
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