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HOPON FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Applications are now open for Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI) funding through Cycling Canada in support of the implementation and development of HopOn programming. Eligible cycling clubs may apply in collaboration with their respective Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO). 

“Successful partnerships are based on the right partners coming together and this funding makes these connections even more possible,” said Robyn Skinner, Cycling Canada Director of Community Growth and Engagement. “Financial support from Sport Canada directed to affiliated cycling clubs across the country is crucial to building strong cycling communities. This influx of funding supports HopOn programming, equipment and instructor training directly; however, the legacy impact includes establishing new and building on community partnerships and relationships.” 

The two-year grant is available with a maximum amount of $612,000 to be used towards: 

  1. HopOn-trained Instructors and NCCP-certified Learning Facilitators 
  1. Program subsidies (e.g., registration fees) 
  1. Equipment needs (bikes, helmets, trailer, maintenance, insurance, etc.) 

This is the third year that CSAI funding has been made available through Cycling Canada, with 27 clubs directly benefiting in 2023 and over 70 HopOn festivals supported through the PTSOs in 2024. The CSAI component of the Sport Canada Sport Support Program seeks to remove barriers and increase sport participation rates for underrepresented groups. Its key objective is to support community sport initiatives for equity-deserving groups, in particular, Black, Indigenous, newcomers and persons with a disability. 

To submit an application, or inquire about deadline or additional information, interested clubs should reach out to the appropriate PTSO contact listed here: 

  • Fédération Québécoise des Sports Cyclistes: Aurélien Morel, amorel@fqsc.net  

Questions can be directed to Jen Milligan, Cycling Canada Community and Grassroots Manager, at jen.milligan@cyclingcanada.ca. More information on the HopOn program can be found here.  

 

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IMPROVED CYCLING CANADA KIT RETURNS WITH LIMITED-TIME OFFERS

The moment has arrived! The Cycling Canada Shop is being fully restocked with popular cycling kit direct from our new on-bike apparel partner, Jakroo—just in time for the upcoming summer riding season!

Act now and take advantage of amazing pre-order deals, available until April 11, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET.

SEIZE ON LIMITED-TIME OFFERS

Don’t miss out on these exclusive pre-order opportunities:

  • FREE PERSONALIZATION: Add your name to any jersey at no extra cost! Details in eligible product descriptions.
  • EXPANDED SIZE RANGE: Secure the perfect fit! 2XS, 2XL and 3XL sizes only available now.
  • COMPETITION-LEVEL SKINSUITS: Skinsuits will not be available for regular purchase after the pre-order window closes so don’t miss this chance

Pre-order items are expected to ship the week of May 5, 2025.

YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNS, BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

The shelves are restocked with your favorite designs—but with expanded and improved features!

  • ADVANCED TECHNICAL QUALITY: Jakroo’s state-of-the-art apparel will enhance your comfort and optimize your performance on every ride.
  • MULTIPLE FIT OPTIONS: Introducing a relaxed cut for the Cycling Canada Community and National Team Replica Jerseys that gives you the iconic design you love in a more casual wear! Still looking for a performance-driven race cut? Don’t worry, you’ll still find that option in the Community Jersey and Skinsuit.
  • NEW STYLES: A long-sleeve jersey option now is available for the youngest riders in your family to sport the maple leaf front and centre on their bikes! Plus, a cycling base layer to keep you cool on even the longest rides.

PRE-ORDER NOW

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WIN BIG WHILE SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF CANADIAN CYCLING 

Ottawa, ON (March 4, 2025) – The Cycling Canada 2025 Silent Auction is live and open for bidding until March 16, 2025! 

Bid on unique experiences and one-of-a-kind items to help us raise $50,000 for the Canadian National Cycling Team and HopOn youth program. Prizes include: 

  • Unique VIP experience for two at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal 2025 
  • Michael Wood’s signed, race-worn national champion jersey from the 2024 season 
  • Dylan Bibic’s Argon 18 frameset ridden in the 2022 UCI Track Champions League 
  • Luxury vacations in Portugal, Italy and Iceland 
  • And many more! 

BID NOW 

Your bid or donation supports Cycling Canada’s community and athlete development initiatives, which inspire future generations and promote the sport nationwide. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to win big while helping raise critical funds! The auction closes March 16, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. ET. 

Thank you to everyone who donated prizes to this event. For questions relating to the auction, please contact Ben Lyon, Cycling Canada Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, at ben.lyon@cyclingcanada.ca 

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TWO OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS RENEW WITH CYCLING CANADA IN 2025 

Ottawa, ON (March 3, 2025) – Bluebird Self Storage and Digirt have renewed their partnerships with Cycling Canada as Official Suppliers. 

 “As our team sets our sights on continued success in 2025, we are thrilled to welcome back Bluebird Self Storage and Digirit to the Cycling Canada family of Official Suppliers,” said Josh Peacock, Director of Marketing & Events at Cycling Canada. “Support from our Official Suppliers allows our team to stay on the cutting edge of performance by providing the necessary resources to sustain operations and enhance programming in all areas of our business.” 

 Jason Koonin, CEO of Bluebird Self Storage, added, “Bluebird Self Storage is committed to serving our communities. We support cycling, exercise and healthy lifestyles. As Canada’s only coast-to-coast self-storage brand, we are pleased to support events, awareness and participation in cycling across the country.” 

 Speaking to their sixth year of partnership, Digirit General Manager, Meng Chang Wu, commented, “It is an honour to collaborate with the elite Canadian National Cycling Team. As a Taiwan-based company, Digirit is dedicated to developing top-quality carbon fiber chainrings and providing them to world-class teams. Actively participating in domestic and international racing events is our way of greatest support for the sport of cycling.” 

 Cycling Canada’s partners provide essential support to the nationwide development of cycling from grassroots to the high performance level. To learn more about Cycling Canada partners and opportunities for collaboration, click here. 

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THE NEW CANADIAN SAFE SPORT PROGRAM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Starting April 1, 2025, the Abuse-Free Sport Program will be replaced by the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP). As a program signatory, Cycling Canada and all its participants will fall under the jurisdiction of this new program and its regulations.  

Keep reading to learn the following:

  • What is the Canadian Safe Sport Program? 
  • How will this change affect Cycling Canada participants and events?  
  • How does this change affect existing reports or if I want to make a report before the CSSP launches? 
  • Important Safe Sport resources 

 

What is the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP)?  

The CSSP will administer the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and the subsequent independent process for managing reports of UCCMS violations. The program will be delivered by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) starting on April 1, 2025, with the full program launch completed by Aug. 1, 2025. 

In 2018, Sport Canada began formalizing measures to foster sport and work environments free from harassment, abuse or discrimination of any kind across the national sport system. This led to the development of the UCCMS in 2019 and the Abuse-Free Sport Program in 2022. 

The Abuse-Free Sport Program, including the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC), was delivered by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC). The program and OSIC will close permanently on Aug. 1, 2025, after a comprehensive transition period. 

 

How will this change affect Cycling Canada participants and events? 

The Cycling Canada Boad of Directors, Canadian National Cycling Team athletes, staff and support personnel, officials and affiliated teams currently fall under the jurisdiction of the Abuse-Free Sport Program and will transfer to the CSSP starting April 1, 2025. 

There will be no immediate change or additional requirements as of April 1, 2025, for participants in Cycling Canada events, including athletes competing in Canadian Cycling Championships or the Canada Cup Series. One Canadian Cycling Championship will be chosen in the next year to pilot the inclusion of national-level events under the CSSP. Cycling Canada will communicate pilot details at least three months in advance of the selected Championship. 

 

How does this change affect existing reports of UCCMS violations or if I want to make a report before the CSSP launches?   

For existing reports:

  • OSIC will continue to investigate all reports made before Feb. 1, 2025, and manage them until July 31, 2025.  
  • If any cases are still unresolved at the end of this period, OSIC will advise parties that the cases cannot be resolved by OSIC and, with the consent of the parties, the CCES will determine their eligibility under the CSSP. 

For new reports: 

  • OSIC will continue to accept reports until March 31, 2025, but will not start new investigations. 
  • Reports will be reviewed to see if immediate action through provisional measures is warranted; reports not requiring immediate action will be held until April 1, 2025, when those reports will be shared, with the consent of the parties, with the CCES to see if they qualify under the CSSP. 
  • Potential complainants can also wait until April 1, 2025, to submit their report directly to the CCES. 

OSIC will continue to provide support services for sport participants, including victims and survivors, such as the Helpline, Mental Health Support Program, and Legal Aid Program, until March 31, 2025. 

 

Important Safe Sport resources   

More information about Cycling Canada’s commitment to Safe Sport and additional resources can be found on our website at www.cyclingcanada.ca/resources/safe-sport.  

Key references include: 

 

Questions? 

For questions regarding the CSSP adoption process, please contact the CCES directly. For questions relating to Cycling Canada’s Safe Sport programs and policies, please contact Cycling Canada Communications Manager, Caroline Soble, at caroline.soble@cyclingcanada.ca.  

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CYCLING CANADA AWARDS 13 NATIONAL TITLES AT 2025 CANADIAN ESPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (Feb. 10, 2025) – Cycling Canada hosted the 2025 Canadian Esports Championships on the MyWhoosh virtual cycling platform from Feb. 8-9, featuring accessible competition for athletes nationwide across a variety of age categories.  

The Masters races kicked off competition on Feb. 8 and the Elite categories wrapped up events on Feb. 9. After competing in the 2024 UCI esports World Championships, Thomas Thrall and Tiffany Penner took top honors this weekend. This is Thrall’s third consecutive Canadian title. Ryan Nickerson (Junior Men), Kyle Spang (U17 Men), and Julia Lehmann (U17 Women) also put their hands on the virtual maple leaf jersey placing first in their respective categories. 

Several 2024 champions were successful in defending their crowns, including Dan Zeggelaar (Masters Men 35-44) and Josée Rossignol (Masters Women 45-54). Anna Tykoliz has now won the Masters Women 65+ category in all four editions of the Canadian Esports Championships. 

“We are thrilled to have delivered another successful Canadian Esports Championship event” said Josh Peacock, Director of Marketing & Events at Cycling Canada. “This was our first time delivering this event on the MyWhoosh platform, which provided an excellent stage to exhibit the talent of Canada’s best cycling esports athletes.”  

The full list of podium results from the Canadian Esports Championships can be found here. Next up on the Canadian Championships calendar is the Canadian Track Championships for U17, Junior athletes taking place in Milton, ON, from April 4-6. The full calendar of national events can be found on the Cycling Canada website. 

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CANADIAN ESPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HOSTED ON MYWHOOSH

Ottawa, ON (Feb. 5, 2025) – Cycling Canada is excited to bring the 2025 Canadian Esports Championships on the MyWhoosh virtual cycling platform, on Feb. 8-9.

“We are thrilled to play host to the fourth edition of the Canadian Esports Championships” said Josh Peacock, Director of Marketing Events at Cycling Canada. “2025 will mark the first edition of these Championships on the MyWhoosh virtual cycling platform, which will add a new element of excitement and challenge as riders prepare to face-off against the best in the nation. With participation at the Canadian Championship event once again serving as a mandatory prerequisite to qualify to race for Team Canada at the World Championship event this fall, the stakes will be high, promising action-packed racing across all categories.”

Reigning 2024 Canadian Champions, Thomas Thrall (Elite Men), Michelle Gagnon (Elite Women), Josée Rossignol (Masters Women 45-54), Diane Bomans (Masters Women 55-64), Anna Tykoliz (Masters Women 65+), Dan Zeggelaar (Masters Men 35-44), and Albert Chan (Masters Men 55-64) will line up again with hopes of securing another virtual maple leaf jersey.

The fourth edition of the Canadian Esports Championships will be supported by Echelon Racing Promotions, providing athletes with the highest quality, accessible, fair and equitable competitions in the Esport cycling space.

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

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BRONZE FOR CANADA AT 2025 UCI CYCLO-CROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Ottawa, ON (Feb. 3, 2025) – Canada showed its strength at the 2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in Liévin, FRA, with a bronze medal, a top-5 and several top-20 results.   

After winning the overall Junior Women’s UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup, Lac-Beauport, QC native Rafaëlle Carrier finished the race in third place, taking bronze just one minute and 43 seconds behind winner Lise Revol of France and her time of 45:25m. Czech athlete Barbara Bukovskà (+11s) took silver.   

Rafaëlle Carrier Photo Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix

Isabella Holmgren, from Orillia, ON, shone in the U23 women’s race, finishing in fifth place, two minutes 17 seconds behind the race leader, British Zoé Backstedt (45:42m), who was defending her title in the category. Marie Schreiber (+39s), from Luxembourg, and Leonie Bentveld (+1:20m), from the Netherlands, took second and third places.   

Isabella Holmgren Photo Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix

Both athletes had been in action earlier in the week, taking part in the team relay on Jan.31 alongside Maxime St-Onge, Ian Ackert, Tyler Clark and Sidney McGill, where they finished seventh, one minute, 24 seconds behind Great Britain. Italy (+2s) and France (+5s) took silver and bronze respectively.   

 “I’ve been around the sport for a while a now,” said Michael Van den Ham, National Team Coach. “A decade ago, I could not have imagined the success we had at this year’s World Championships. A podium, a top-5 and multiple top-20s across multiple categories and from riders in different parts of the country is nothing but a success an something I’m excited to see build on moving forward.” 

Athletes represented the country over the weekend, with six reaching the top-20. Émilien Belzile (junior men – 11th), Ian Ackert (U23 men – 16th), Sidney McGill (elite women – 16th) and Tyler Clark (elite men – 38th) were the top performers in their respective categories. 

Full results from the 2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships can be found here.

Junior Women
3 – Rafaelle Carrier – Lac-Beauport, QC
13 – Nico Knoll – Calgary, AB
36 – Lily-Rose Marois – Lac-Beauport, QC
39 – Maya Tassé – Mendham, NJ 
DNS – Aislin Hallahan – Peterborough, ON  

Junior Men
11 – Emilien Belzile – Sherbrooke, QC
39 – Farland Lamont – Midland, ON
40 – Tristan Taillefer – Saint-Denis-de-Brompton, QC
42 – Sagan Goertz – Waterloo, ON
54 – Monty Rigby – Vancouver, BC  

U23 Women
5 – Isabella Holmgren – Orillia, ON
39 – Marie-Fay St-Onge – St-Denis-de-Brompton, QC (39th)
40 – Mia De Martin – Saint-Colomban, QC
41 – Dorothée Perron – Gatineau, QC   

U23 Men
16 – Ian Ackert – Severn, ON
27 – Maxime St Onge – St-Denis-de-Brompton, QC
43 – Alexander Woodford – Ottawa, ON  

Elite Women
16 – Sidney McGill – Edmonton, AB (16)
33 – Christiane Bilodeau – St. Albert, AB
DNS – Katelyn Walcroft – Collingwood, ON   

Elite Men
38 – Tyler Clark – Mono, ON
41 – Cody Scott – Courtenay, BC 

 

 

 

 

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CYCLING CANADA WELCOMES JAKROO AS OFFICIAL OUTFITTER OF THE CANADIAN NATIONAL CYCLING TEAM

Ottawa, ON (Feb. 3, 2025) – Cycling Canada and Jakroo Canada are proud to announce a four-year partnership that will see Jakroo become the official provider of on-bike and casual apparel for the Canadian National Cycling Team and Canadian Cycling Champions. 

Ryan Dodyk
Photo Credit: Cycling Canada/Jamie Blades 

 Jakroo will outfit athletes across all disciplines with high-performance competition clothing, including Team Canada kits for the cycling events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

 “We are so excited to begin this new chapter with Jakroo,” said Josh Peacock, Director of Marketing and Events at Cycling Canada. “Jakroo’s ability to produce some of the world’s fastest performance apparel on an industry-leading production timeline made this an easy choice for a cornerstone partnership as the team sets our sights on LA 2028.”  

 

Isabella HolmgrenPhoto Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com 

Jakroo, a leader in performance endurance apparel for nearly 30 years, brings extensive experience collaborating with top Canadian cycling teams and clubs. Their focus on innovation and research and development to further performance will play a key role in supporting Canada’s top athletes.  

 Ngaire Barraclough, Lily Plante, Mel Pemble
Photo Credit: Cycling Canada/Jamie Blades 

 After meeting National Team athletes during the 2025 Canadian Track Championships in Bromont, QC, Jakroo’s Research and Development Manager, Nick Monette, shared his enthusiasm: “The opportunity to work with the top athletes in Canada to continually improve our products is invaluable, especially with the rapidly increasing focus on aerodynamics in track, BMX and mountain bike competition.” 

Jakroo Canada’s General Manager, John Beriault, added, “Canadian athletes have posted incredible results over the past few years and we take the responsibility of equipping them at the highest levels of competition very seriously. We’re eager to see what Canada’s best can accomplish as we build for LA 2028.” 

Nick Monette, Lily Plante
Photo Credit: Cycling Canada/Jamie Blades 

“I’m really excited to be working with Jakroo on the National Team,” said two-time Olympian Michael Foley. “I have worked with them on my road team and know them to be a nimble, innovative company that will be able to adapt to our needs and help make a difference to our performances on the world stage.” 

Cycling Canada’s partners provide essential support to the nationwide development of cycling from grassroots to the high-performance level. To learn more about Cycling Canada partners and opportunities for collaboration, click here. 

Émilien Belzile Photo Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com 

 

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CYCLING CANADA JOINS RBC TRAINING GROUND TO FIND NEW OLYMPIC TALENT

New season of successful program gives Canadian athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 the chance to be scouted by fifteen Team Canada sports for free, including cycling   

Cycling Canada will again be searching for Olympic potential through the RBC Training Ground program this season.    

Developed in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Olympic Foundation, and with support from the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, RBC Training Ground is a nation-wide talent identification program dedicated to finding and funding Canada’s future Olympians.  

Since its inception in 2016, RBC Training Ground has helped 21 program alumni reach the Olympic Games, 12 of whom have brought home medals for Team Canada. Most recently, 16 program alumni were named to Team Canada for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including team sprint cyclists, Kelsey Mitchell, Lauriane Genest, Sarah Orban and alternate, Jackie Boyle, as well as BMX racing alternate, Teigen Pascual. 

At each qualifying event, participants from a wide range of sport backgrounds perform speed, strength, power and endurance benchmark testing in front of National Sport Organization (NSO) partners. 100 hopefuls will then compete at a National Final. Up to 35 athletes will be selected as RBC Future Olympians and receive funding, mentorship and other resources to pursue their Olympic dreams.  

In addition to new sport partners, for year 10 RBC Training Ground is providing more funding support for athletes and implementing program updates designed to provide greater access to high-performance sport for athletes from a wide range of backgrounds. 

“RBC Training Ground has always been committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring young athletes across Canada have fairer and more inclusive opportunities to participate in sport,” said Shannon Cole, Chief Brand Officer, RBC. “These meaningful new program updates will help make chasing Olympic dreams more accessible for all athletes across Canada. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the COC and working alongside our sports partners to find and fund the next generation of Team Canada athletes.” 

Program Updates for 2025 

  • RBC Training Ground Women’s Hour – an optional, scheduled participation timeslot at all RBC Training Ground qualifying events reserved for women. Athletes will be able to select this option during the registration process. This program update provides women with the option to compete in an environment that may feel more comfortable for them.  
  • RBC Training Ground Athlete Accelerator – a new funding and support opportunity for RBC Training Ground participants facing financial barriers to high-performance sport. In addition to funding, recipients will receive educational development, mentorship support and financial literacy resources. All eligible athletes are able to apply following participation at a 2025 
  • RBC Training Ground Inclusion Council – a council to help further advance RBC Training Ground’s commitment to providing fair and inclusive opportunities for all athletes. Members will include representatives from the Canadian Olympic Committee, RBC, NSO, former athletes and other industry leaders focused on inclusion.  
  • Expanding program access to more communities – program schedule to include new qualifying events (i.e., in Yellowknife, NT, and Windsor, ON) intended to reach talent who have not always had the same access to participate (e.g., Indigenous and racialized communities, geographically isolated groups, among others). 

“While some participants are looking to re-energize or boost an Olympic dream in a sport they are already pursuing, others participate with the hope of being discovered and directed toward an Olympic sport they may have never considered,” said Evan MacInnis, Sport Technical Lead for RBC Training Ground.  “But they all rely on raw athleticism and determination to attract the attention of our sport partners and are excited to see where this program can take them.”

 Athletes are encouraged to register for the newest season, which will include 20 local qualifier events, here. The complete schedule of 2025 RBC Training Ground qualifying events is available at RBCTrainingGround.ca.  

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