On the strength of an 11th-place finish in Sunday's individual time trial, Colin Joyce stayed within striking distance of a spot on the final podium with one day to go of the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial.

Colin Joyce of the Axeon Hagens Berman Cycling Team conceded the lead Saturday at the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial. But the winner of Stage 1 and race leader for two days is only 10 seconds back, in third place, heading into Sunday's individual time trial.

Evan Huffman stormed to victory today in stage three of the Tour of Alberta. Huffman raised his arms in victory after outsprinting Robin Carpenter (Holowesko – Citadel) in a two-man duel on the technical finishing circuits in town.

The Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, scheduled for September 2-7, 2015, will make stops through seven official host communities this year, with support from the Municipal District of Greenview and Parks Canada.

The inaugural Tour of Alberta proved to be a great success this past week with aggressive racing, a high quality field and a worthy winner in Garmin-Sharp's young Aussie Rohan Dennis. While Peter Sagan opened and closed with stage wins, everything in between was full of surprises.

Sept 09, 2013 - Vincenzo Nibali seems to be in control of an old man and some Tour weary riders in la Vuelta with one week to go, we have the video, results and quotes. The Tour of Alberta winds up and we also have the action from the Brussels Cycle Classic and the GP de Fourmies. Another bumper issue of EuroTrash Monday, so get the coffee in and settle down to a big read.

Sept 05, 2013 - As always EuroTrash Thursday has the lowdown on what’s been happening in the World of bike racing during the week. All the results, video and race comments from the Tours of Alberta and Spain and as much other happenings as we could find. TOP STORY: Alonso and Contador? A carajillo today in honour of the “old man” Chris Horner I think.

The Champion System Pro Cycling Team heads to the inaugural Tour of Alberta with a speed-oriented roster for the Canadian race that begins Tuesday.

For the Belkin Pro Cycling Team, it is mainly about performing and partly about preparing in the Tour of Alberta. In the Canadian stage race starting Tuesday, the sprinters will have their chance, while Robert Gesink and Tom-Jelte Slagter will ready themselves for the upcoming Canadian one-day events.