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Elite athletes are descending on Edmonton to compete in two international sporting events this weekend.

The city is the last stop in the ITU World Triathlon Series before moving to Cozumel, Mexico.

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In the Tour of Alberta, professional cyclists will compete to win Canada’s highest-ranked road race, which launched Thursday in Lethbridge and finishes Monday in Edmonton.

If you want to check out the ITU World Triathlon, head to William Hawrelak Park. There are more than 17 events over the course of the weekend and an on-site beer garden. Spectators can take advantage of a free shuttle from University of Alberta’s Windsor car park.

If cycling is more your speed, there are various places throughout the city to watch the peloton on Sunday and Monday during Stages 4 and 5 of the Tour of Alberta.

Road Closures

6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Groat Road, from 87 Avenue to 107 Avenue

• Emily Murphy Park Road, from Saskatchewan Drive to Hawrelak Park

• Saskatchewan Drive, from 87 Avenue to 116 Street

10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.