The city of Hamilton, Ontario, is gearing up to host the 2003 Road World Championships, a cycling competition that will see 800 athletes from more than 50 countries compete in events that will draw 250,000 spectators and a worldwide television audience of 500 million. Billed as 'the greatest sporting event in Hamilton history,' the competition takes place October 6-12, 2003. Canada Post marks the occasion with a single domestic rate ($0.48) stamp, available to collectors in a booklet of 8.
The Official First Day Cover (OFDC) for the stamp issued by Canada Post.
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