Culvert washout moves cycling road race to Troy

Northwest Collegiate Road Race Cycling Championships will be in Troy on Saturday, a new location after the culvert washout between Colfax and Palouse caused a change in plans.

The annual event is the culmination of the northwest college cycling season, with 15 teams expected from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.

Traditionally held in and around Palouse with riders gathering at Hayton Greene Park, the race was moved because of last month's culvert washout and subsequent reconstruction on Clear Creek road, one of the competition courses.

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