Ottawa, ON (Dec. 21, 2024) – Jean William Prévost of Kirkland, QC, won Canada’s first-ever UCI Urban Cycling World Championship medal after three days of competition from Dec. 18-21, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  

Prévost represented the red and white in the BMX Freestyle Flatland Men Elite category. His consistency was on display with fourth-place finishes in qualification and the semi-finals, ultimately leading to a bronze-medal finish with a score of 84.00 points. 

“I’m happy to hit this coveted podium at Worlds. I look forward to outdoing myself next year in Riyadh,” said Prévost, who also came third overall in the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup – Flatland earlier this year. “I had an incredible experience this time around competing in Abu Dhabi. I’m stoked I could hold onto fourth place through qualifying and semis and then even climbed up on the podium to end the year.” 

Matthias Dandois (FRA) captured gold on a score of 90.67 points, while silver went to Moto Sasaki (JPN) with 86.83 points. 

In the BMX Freestyle Park Men Elite category, two Canadians made their way to the finals: Whitby, ON’s Mike Varga cracked the top ten in seventh place (84.88 points) and reigning Canadian Champion in BMX Freestyle Park, Maxime Chalifour of Boisbriand, QC, finished twelfth (76.70 points). Xavier Wright of Pickering, ON, made a commendable World Championship debut, placing 39th in the qualification round (24.20 points). 

The gold medal went to Australia’s Logan Martin (94.30 points), with Jose Torres Gil of Argentia (91.60 points) and Justin Dowell of the United States (90.74 points) rounding out the podium. 

Olympian Jeffrey Whaley was also entered in the BMX Freestyle Park Men Elite competition but was unable to compete after an injury sustained during training.  

Full results from the 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships can be found here. 

Team Canada – Results
Maxime Chalifour – 12th
Jean William Prévost – 3rd
Mike Varga – 7th
Jeffrey Whaley – DNS
Xavier Wright – 39th 

Ottawa, ON (Oct. 24, 2024) – BMX Freestyle athletes from across the country will travel to Bromont, QC, to compete in the new Acrobatic Zone at the Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont for the 2024 Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships on Oct. 26.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont as host of the 2024 Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships, marking the first UCI-level BMX Freestyle event at this outstanding facility,” said Jen Eaton, Events and Officials Manager at Cycling Canada. “This event is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of BMX culture that invites our vibrant community and amateur freestyle athletes to join in the excitement. We’re committed to creating an electric atmosphere filled with passion, creativity, and sportsmanship, showcasing the incredible talent of BMX riders from across the nation.”

Jeffrey Whaley, a Paris 2024 Olympian in the discipline, will be on hand after returning from the UCI BMX Freestyle 2024 World Cup in Shanghai, CHN, where he was accompanied by Mike Varga and Maxime Chalifour, who will also be competing in Bromont.

Several national team athletes, including Xavier Wright, Marie-Soleil St-Laurent, Jude Veens and AK Nault, had the chance to test the Acrobatic Zone earlier this month, when they took part in Cycling Canada’s first-ever BMX Freestyle training camp, under the guidance of coach Dave Thomas.

The full technical guide and important event information can be found on the Events Page of the Cycling Canada website.

Paris, FRA (July 30, 2024) – The Paris 2024 Olympic adventure of Canadian BMX Freestyle racer Jeffrey Whaley, originally from Montreal, QC, came to an end during the qualifying rounds held on July 30 at La Concorde.

The first Canadian representative in the discipline, Whaley’s mission was to qualify among the top nine riders to advance to the final on July 31. Scoring 76.20 in the first run and 80.83 in the second, for a total score of 78.51, the Quebecer finished in tenth place, one place away from the final.

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“It’s been the hardest four weeks of my life, both physically and mentally,” mentioned Whaley, only a few weeks after shoulder surgery.  “Not only did I have to get back on my bike after my injury, but I also had tough practices after two crashes and a collision, which broke both my wheels. It was tough, but I made two full runs and missed the finals by one position. For me, it’s a victory, so I’m leaving with my head held high.”

Britain’s Kieran Darren David Reilly qualified in first place with a score of 91.21. He was followed by American Marcus Christopher (89.48) and Australian Logan Martin (89.39).

Further information, including results and a full schedule of events, is available at olympics.com. Competition for Team Canada cyclists continues on August 1, with Molly Simpson in BMX racing action.

Ottawa, ON (July 5, 2024) – BMX athletes from across the country are expected in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Quebec, on July 6 for the Canadian BMX Racing Championships.

Held in Quebec for the second year running, the event will host races in the challenge category where close to 600 athletes, ranging in age from 5 to 49, will race for medals, while athletes in the Junior, U23 and Elite categories will race for official championship titles.

“After the success of the 2022 Canada Cup here, it was the next logical step to organize the Canadian Championships,” commented Karyne Brodeur, president of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges BMX club. “We want to give young people the opportunity to perform in a national-level competition, in addition to raising the profile of our sport.”

Ryan Tougas (elite men), Thomas Jodoin (U23 men) and Keira Murphy (U23 women) will be on hand to try and claim the Canadian championship title for the second year running.

Absent due to her preparation for the Olympic Games, Molly Simpson will pass the torch to a new racer who will be in with a chance of capturing the title of Canadian champion in the elite women’s category, while her compatriot Teigen Pascual will be a strong contender for the position.

On Sunday, July 7, athletes will race in the first round of the 2024 BMX Canada Cup series.

The full technical guide and important event information can be found on the Events Page of the Cycling Canada website.

Ottawa, ON (May 9, 2024) – Cycling Canada is sending a team of 12 athletes to compete at the 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Rock Hill, USA, on May 12-16.

After scoring two fourth place finishes in the first rounds of the UCI BMX Racing World Cup series, the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games silver medallist Molly Simpson will line up with a specific goal in mind.

“The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are in sight,” said Simpson. “I am heading into World Championships with the goal of riding technically smooth and aware, which will help me for Paris as the Olympic track is big and technical. I also want to soak up the atmosphere, as the vibe will be close to competing in the Olympics, as well as keeping myself in check and in the present moment.”

She will be joined by fellow Canadian Champions Ryan Tougas (Elite Men) and Thomas Jodoin (U23 Men), as well as the 2023 Junior Women Canadian Champion, Keira Murphy, now eyeing success in the U23 category.

Emily Bell, Victoria Dubé and Ryley Cofield will make their World Championships debut in the Junior category, alongside teammates Thessalie Bruneau and Andrew Colling.

More than 300 athletes ranging from age 8 to 62 will be taking part in the BMX Challenge World Championships, starting on May 10. Competition for the UCI classes start on May 12 and continues over the week. All information, including start lists and live timing, is available here.

Team Canada 
Junior Women 
Emily Bell – Nanoose Bay, BC
Thessalie Bruneau – La Tuque, QC
Victoria Dubé – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

Junior Men 
Ryley Cofield – Nanaimo, BC
Andrew Colling – Kingston, ON

U23 Women 
Keira Murphy – Nanaimo, BC
Abygale Reeve – Airdrie, AB

U23 Men 
Thomas Jodoin – Trois-Rivières, QC
Dylan Tremel – Calgary, AB

Elite Women
Molly Simpson – Red Deer, AB

Elite Men 
Ryan Tougas – Pitt Meadows, BC
Riley Meyer-Clement – Boischatel, QC