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CANADIAN ATHLETES GAIN CONFIDENCE AT 2024 TISSOT UCI TRACK NATIONS CUP IN MILTON

Milton, ON (April 13, 2024) – Canadian athletes continued to accumulate valuable points towards Olympic qualification on the second day of competition at the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup on April 13, 2024, in Milton, ON.

Dylan Bibic Within Touching Distance of the Podium

Finishing second in the scratch race, ninth in the tempo race and fourth in the elimination race during his participation in the cumulative omnium event, Bibic, who had won gold in the elimination race on Friday April 12, was aiming for a second podium finish. Heading into the final event of the day, the points race, Bibic was in fourth place with a total of 96 points. Although he was able to collect a further 21 points, it wasn’t enough to join compatriots Ethan Hayter (GBR, 163 points), Kazushige Kuboki (JPN, 150 points) and Benjamin Thomas (FRA, 143 points) on the podium.

“I tried to catch them throughout the race and score points, but they were much fitter than me, hats off to these three riders,” said Bibic. “I’m so close and I know that with the right training and preparation, I can get a medal. I’ve never been as confident of getting a medal as I am now.”

A First Nations Cup Final for Wammes

Nick Wammes excelled in the qualification rounds of the keirin, securing his place in the final for positions 1 to 6. He was able to pocket a fifth position, after a hard-fought battle with the discipline’s biggest names, such as reigning world champion Harrie Lavreysen (NED – Gold), Jeffrey Hoogland (NED – Silver) and Jack Carlin (GBR – Bronze).

“Winning the qualifiers and the semi-final is more than I could have asked for,” said Wammes. “I know the form is coming back, and I wanted to focus on the individual events this weekend, so racing well today gave me confidence. I’ve been lucky enough to compete in six home races since joining the national team and it’s always a privilege to be in front of your home crowd, especially this final week when it’s an Olympic qualifying event, so it’s even more special.”

Also taking part in the keirin, Ryan Dodyk made his mark in qualifying, enabling him to compete in the 7-12 final, where he lost out in fifth place, finishing tenth overall. James Hedgcock was unable to reach the final rounds. Both had won bronze in the team sprint the day before.

Hard Day on the Saddle for Women Athletes

The women were also in action in the individual sprint, although none of them reached the final rounds. Lauriane Genest ended her day early after two consecutive victories by rival Ellesse Andrews (NZL, Silver) in the quarterfinals, giving her fifth place. Reigning Olympic champion Kelsey Mitchell did not have the day she had hoped for, finishing ninth after a defeat in the round of 16. Sarah Orban and Jackie Boyle finished 17th and 21st respectively. Mathilde Gros (FRA, Gold) and Daniela Gaxiola Gonzalez (MEX, Bronze) completed the podium.

Ariane Bonhomme and Lily Plante took part in the Madison race, where they were unable to finish as they were overtaken by the pack on two occasions. Great Britain took gold, followed by France and the USA with silver and bronze.

Cycling Canada thanks Sport Canada for the valuable support provided by the International Single Sport Events (ISSE) – Hosting Program. The ISSE aims to enhance high performance sport development as well as the profile of Canadian sport organizations through the domestic hosting of international single sport events.

Full results can be found here. For more information on the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup Milton, visit www.tncmilton.com.

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CANADA WINS FIRST MEDALS OF THE TISSOT UCI TRACK NATIONS CUP 2024

Milton, ON (April 12, 2024) – Dylan Bibic and the men’s sprint team grabbed the first Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup medals on day one of competition on April 12, 2024, in Milton, ON.

Dylan Bibic Shines at Home

As winner of the elimination race at the first Track Nations Cup in Adelaide, Bibic was looking for glory in front of the Canadian crowd. He accomplished his mission, once again in the elimination race, being the last rider on the track. He finished just ahead of Shunsuke Imamura (JPN) and Mark Stewart (GBR) taking silver and bronze respectively.

“I’ve never celebrated with such enthusiasm,” commented Bibic. “But I really did my best in this race, with some of the best Olympic riders, and winning in front of my home crowd was an amazing feeling.”

Focus on Paris for the Men’s Team Sprint

On the sprint side, the men’s team of Ryan Dodyk, James Hedgecock and Tyler Rorke had just one mission: to qualify for the Olympics. They ended the evening with a bronze medal around their necks.

“It was our last chance, really,” commented Rorke, referring to Olympic qualification for Paris. “We knew what we had to do, and we did it. We had the advantage of being supported by the home crowd. We ride on this track every day, so we know it well,” added Hedgecock.

The gold medal went to the Netherlands, while Great Britain took silver.

Canada Falls Short of the Podium

The two women’s teams in the final rounds of the team pursuit and team sprint both finished in fourth position, after competing in the bronze final.

Kelsey Mitchell, Lauriane Genest and Sarah Orban (alt. Jackie Boyle) initially qualified in second place before finishing fourth in the first round. They lost the bronze medal to Poland. The Netherlands took top honors, followed by Mexico with silver.

The team of Erin Attwell, Ariane Bonhomme, Maggie Coles-Lyster and Sarah Van Dam faced France in the team pursuit’s bronze final, where Great-Britain came out on top, taking gold. Italy took silver.

Sarah Van Dan continued her fine form in the elimination race, securing fourth place after a hard-fought battle with Jennifer Valente (USA – Gold), Letizia Paternoster (ITA – Silver) and Anita Yvonne Senberg (NOR – Bronze).

The men’s team pursuit teams finished seventh (Canada A) and ninth (Canada B). The women’s Canada B team finished thirteenth.

Cycling Canada thanks Sport Canada for the valuable support provided by the International Single Sport Events (ISSE) – Hosting Program. The ISSE aims to enhance high performance sport development as well as the profile of Canadian sport organizations through the domestic hosting of international single sport events.

Full results can be found here. For more information on the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup Milton, visit www.tncmilton.com.

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CANADA READY TO WELCOME THE WORLD AT THE 2024 TISSOT UCI TRACK NATIONS CUP

Ottawa, ON (April 3, 2024) – 29 athletes from across Canada have been selected to suit up in the maple leaf on April 12-14 at the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup in Milton, ON.

This will be the last opportunity for track athletes to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, to be held from July 26 to August 11.

Canada will welcome over 300 athletes to this final round of the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup, the first two stages of which took place in Australia and China earlier this year.

“We have a strong team for this Nations Cup,” said Dan Proulx, Cycling Canada Head Coach. “We have a performance team and a development team entered: our current best riders and the riders of the future. It’s an honour to race in the maple leaf in front of a home crowd. With Paris 2024 in sight, it’s important for us to do well. It will be an intense competition as many other nations are also trying to secure points.”

The Canadian team, one of the largest delegations at the event, will be made up of well-known athletes such as Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists Kelsey Mitchell, crowned champion in the sprint, and Lauriane Genest, who won bronze in the keirin. They will be joined by fellow Olympians Ariane Bonhomme, Michael Foley and Nick Wammes. The 2022 world scratch race champion, Dylan Bibic, will also be on hand, along with a development team made up of athletes seeking international peloton experience.

“We are looking forward to hosting over 40 nations for the final round of the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup series here in Milton, for what is about to be an electrifying competition,” said the Event Director, Jolène Dupuis. “Our organizing committee has been working hard to make this event possible, and we are eager to make it another successful international event with the help of our wonderful volunteers joining our workforce. Events like these could not happen without them, and we are so excited to show them off to the world while setting the stage for amazing performances from the athletes!”

Crowned Olympic champions at Tokyo 2020, Harrie Lavreysen (NED), Jeffrey Hoogland (NED), Francesco Lamon (ITA), Katie Archibald (GBR) and Jennifer Valente (USA) will be on hand, promising an electric atmosphere in the velodrome.

Tickets are still available to witness the strength of some of the best cyclists in the world. General admission, family packs and VIP tickets can be purchased here. Important information regarding schedule, program and volunteering opportunities for the event are available here. 

Team Canada: 

Women Track Endurance  

Erin Attwell – Victoria, BC
Ariane Bonhomme – Gatineau, QC
Anika Brants – Strathroy, ON
Devaney Collier – Edmonton, AB
Maggie Coles-Lyster – Maple Ridge, BC
Skylar Goudwaard – Grimsby, ON
Fiona Majendie – Vancouver, BC
Jenna Nestman – Sunshine Coast, BC
Lily Plante – Sutton, QC
Sarah Van Dam – Victoria, BC

Men Track Endurance 

Dylan Bibic – Mississauga, ON
Chris Ernst – Kitchener, ON
Cameron Fitzmaurice
Michael Foley – Milton, ON
Daniel Fraser-Maraun – Anmore, BC
Mathias Guillemette – Trois-Rivières, QC
Carson Mattern – Ancaster, ON
Campbell Parrish – Vancouver, BC
Sean Richardson – Vancouver, BC
Zach Webster – Toronto, ON

Women Track Sprint 

Jackie Boyle – Toronto, ON
Lauriane Genest – Lévis, QC
Kelsey Mitchell – Sherwood Park, AB
Sarah Orban – Calgary, AB

Men Track Sprint 

Cole Dempster – Milton, ON
Ryan Dodyk – Edmonton, AB
Jame Hedgecock – Ancaster, ON
Tyler Rorke – Baden, ON
Nick Wammes – Bothwell, ON

Cycling Canada thanks Sport Canada for the valuable support provided by the International Single Sport Events (ISSE) – Hosting Program. The ISSE aims to enhance high performance sport development as well as the profile of Canadian sport organizations through the domestic hosting of international single sport events.

For more information on the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup Milton, visit www.tncmilton.com.

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SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR U17, JUNIOR AND PARA ATHLETES AT CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS  

Bromont, QC (April 1, 2024) – The Bromont National Cycling Centre hosted its second national event at the Sylvan Adams Velodrome from March 29 to 31, where U17, junior and para athletes competed in the Canadian Track Championships.    

Dominating their respective categories, Alexandra Fangeat (WU17 – St. Thomas, ON), Jake McLean (MU17 – Waterloo, ON), Nora Linton (WJ – London, ON) and Jonathan Hinse (MJ – Vaudreuil-Dorin, QC) went home with an impressive collection of medals, having shone in both individual and team events, and all collecting more than five national titles.   

Eve Buckzowski (WU17 – St. Thomas, ON), Lili Salonen-Berscht (WU17 – Elmira, ON) Thomas, ON), Lili Salonen-Berscht (WU17 – Elmira, ON), Matthew Payne (MU17 – Burlington, ON), Amost Scott-Bouris (MU17 – Victoria, BC), West Pollock (MU17 – North Vancouver, BC), Kimberly Chen (WJ – Victoria, BC), Alexandra Volstad (WJ – Calgary, AB), Tendo Mukahanana (WJ – Victoria, BC), Cole Dempster (MJ – Milton, ON) and Gabriel Séguin (MJ – Les Cèdres, QC) also donned the Canadian champion’s jersey more than once over the weekend.   

Several riders also made their mark in the team events, setting new Canadian records. Ontario’s U17 women’s team (Salonen-Berscht, Fangeat and Buczkowski) and British Columbia’s junior women’s team (Chen, Mukahanana and Volstad) set new records in the team sprint. Ontario teams dominated the team event rankings in both sprint and pursuit, topping the podium in five of the eight categories.   

Para athletes shone throughout the weekend, helping Carlos Mauricio Uricoechea (MC5 – Lévis, QC), Lachlan Hotchkiss (MC4 – Woodbridge, ON) and Matthieu Croteau Daigle (MB, rider: Olivier de la Durantaye – Sherbrooke, QC) win Canadian titles in the time trial and individual pursuit. World Para-cycling track medalists Mel Pemble (WC3 – Victoria, BC) and Alexandre Hayward (MC3 – Quispamsis, NB) were also in action, claiming the individual pursuit and time trial titles respectively. 

The full list of results can be found here. Next up on the Canadian Championships calendar is the Canadian Gravel Championships, to be held on June 16. The full calendar of national events can be found on the Cycling Canada website. 

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U17, JUNIOR AND PARA CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO BROMONT

Ottawa, ON (March 28, 2024) – U17, Junior and Para athletes from across Canada are getting ready for the 2024 Canadian Track Championships, to be held in Bromont, QC on March 29-31, 2024.

“Hosting the best young riders and hopefuls of Canadian cycling in our new velodrome means a lot to our team,” says Frédéric Tremblay, Sport Events Coordinator at the Bromont National Cycling Centre. “We want to offer athletes and coaches an extraordinary sporting experience and a warm welcome to our region. For us, this is a good time to organize a colourful show for spectators and new track cycling fans.”

The line-up will include many 2023 Canadian Champions, with Eve Buczkowski (St. Thomas, ON), Alexandra Volstad (Calgary, AB) and Anika Brants (Strathroy, ON) participating again in the women’s category. Having recently joined the junior ranks, reigning champions in the U17 category, Brody Mann (St. Thomas, ON), Antoine Bergeron (Oakville, ON), Charlie Walsh (Toronto, ON), Ben Morin (Spruce Grove, AB) and Ronan Mantle (Waterloo, ON) will fight again for a place on the top step of the podium.

It will be another great battle between sprinters Cole Dempster (Milton, ON), who won a bronze medal at the 2023 Junior Track World Championships and Québec’s Junior Men Champion, Jonathan Hinse (Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC).

Fresh off a successful week in Rio de Janeiro for the 2024 UCI Para-Track Cycling Worlds Championships, medallists Alex Hayward and Mel Pemble will be on hand to defend their Canadian titles in the para categories.

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

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TEAM CANADA COLLECTS FOUR MEDALS AT PARA-CYCLING TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Ottawa, ON (March 27, 2024) – Canada shone at the Para-cycling Track World Championships 2024, held March 20-24, racking up a total of four medals.

On the first day of competition, Mel Pemble of Victoria, BC, clinched Canada’s first medal with a silver in the Women’s C3 500m Time Trial. She scored the second fastest time stopping the clock at 39.573s, just 0.093s behind gold medallist Xiaomei Wang, of China while Aniek Van Den Aarsen, of the Netherlands took the bronze medal.

On that same day, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medallists Kate O’Brien, of Calgary, AB, and Keely Shaw, Midale, SK, were also in action in the women’s C4 category. They finished fifth and ninth in the 500m time trial.

On Friday, March 22nd, Shaw, won the bronze medal in the Women’s C4 Individual Pursuit. After qualifying in fourth position, she scored a time of 3:54.093 in the bronze medal final against Anna Grace Taylor (4:00.732) of New Zealand. The gold medal was awarded to Emily Petricola of Australia, who scored a time of 3:46.317 in her heat against Samantha Bosco (USA) who finished with a time difference of 7.690s. That same day, Alex Hayward of Quispamsis, NB, finished fifth in the men’s C3 individual pursuit, just short of qualifying for the bronze final.

Looking to add a third omnium title to her collection, Pemble ended up taking the bronze medal on March 23, where she went on to score another second position in the 200m flying sprint, before finishing fifth in the individual pursuit and sixth in the scratch race. Pemble accumulated a total of 138 points, while the gold medal went to Xiaomei Wang of China (160 points) and the silver to Aniek Van den Aarssen of the Netherlands (146 points).

Surprising the field on the last day of competition, Hayward, of Quispamsis, NB, won a silver medal in the Men C3 scratch race Hayward crossed the line alongside Jaco Van Gass of Great-Britain and Masaki Fujita, of Japan, who respectively won gold and bronze.

“All in all, these are great performances from our athletes,” commented National Team Coach Sébastien Travers. “We are accumulating a lot of key learning as well as a better understanding of the priorities ahead in preparation for the Paralympic Games. I’m very proud of our team and grateful to the staff members who have contributed to the athletes’ success.”

Full results from the 2024 Para-Cycling Track World Championships can be found here.

Team Canada: 

Alex Hayward (Men C3) 
Silver (Scratch Race), 5th (Individual Pursuit), 7th (Omnium), 11th (Time Trial)

Kate O’Brien (Women C4) 
5th (Time Trial), 11th (Omnium), 12th (Scratch Race), 14th (Individual Pursuit)

Mel Pemble (Women C3) 
Silver (Time Trial), Bronze (Omnium), 5th (Individual Pursuit), 6th (Scratch Race)

Keely Shaw (Women C4) 
Bronze (Individual Pursuit), 9th (Time Trial), 10th (Omnium), 13th (Scratch Race)

Lowell Taylor/Ed Veal (Men B)  
10th (Individual Pursuit), 14th (Sprint), 16th (Time Trial)

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CANADA MOURNS TRACK CYCLING LEGEND GORDON SINGLETON

Ottawa, ON (March 25, 2024) – It is with great sadness that Cycling Canada has learned of the recent passing of track cycling professional Gordon Singleton of Niagara Falls, ON.He passed away at the age of 67 after a fight with prostate cancer.

“We are incredibly saddened to learn of Gordon’s passing” said Cycling Canada Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Jeffries. “One of Canadian cycling’s greatest champions and most gracious ambassadors, Gordon was a trailblazer who inspired so many Canadian athletes who have followed in his footsteps. His accomplishments on the bike were legendary and perhaps surpassed only by his continued contributions, engagement and generosity as an active and valued member of the Canadian cycling community over the past 40 years. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.”

“With the passing of Gordon Singleton, Canada and the sport of cycling have lost one of the true giants,” added Mark Collins, Cycling Canada Board of Director’s Chair. “Seeing him flying around the track was electrifying at a formative time for the sport of cycling in Canada; Gordon will be truly missed.  An Olympian, a World Champion, and a world-record holder, he was a pioneer whose shoulders our team will forever stand on whenever we pull the maple leaf jersey on and ride for Canada.”

Singleton left his mark on Canadian cycling by breaking numerous records and becoming, in 1982, the first Canadian to win a gold medal at the Track Cycling World Championships.

In this time of sorrow, Cycling Canada would like to extend its deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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ALEX HAYWARD WINS SILVER AT THE UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (March 24, 2024) – Alexandre Hayward, of Quispamsis, NB, won a silver medal in the Men C3 scratch race on the last day of the 2024 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, BRA. Hayward crossed the line alongside Jaco Van Gass of Great-Britain and Masaki Fujita, of Japan, who respectively won gold and bronze.

“We are concluding these World Championships with a surprise performance from Alex – who finished in second position at his first-ever scratch race. His race-reading is improving and his physical abilities are improving, which bodes well for the rest of the season,” said Sébastien Travers, Cycling Canada National Team Coach.

This is Hayward’s first World Championship medal on the track.

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BRONZE FOR MEL PEMBLE AT THE UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (March 23, 2024) – Mel Pemble of Victoria, BC, won a bronze medal in the Women’s C3 Omnium on March 23 at the 2024 UCI Para-Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, BRA. Pemble accumulated a total of 138 points, while the gold medal went to Xiaomei Wang of China (160 points) and the silver to Aniek Van den Aarssen of the Netherlands (146 points).

Placing second in the 500m time trial, where she clinched the silver medal on March 20, Pemble went on to score another second position in the 200m flying sprint, before finishing fifth in the individual pursuit and sixth in the scratch race.

Pemble previously held the World Champion title in the discipline.

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KEELY SHAW WINS BRONZE AT THE UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (March 22, 2024) – Keely Shaw, of Midale, SK, won the bronze medal in the Women’s C4 Individual Pursuit on March 22 at the 2024 UCI Para-Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, BRA. After qualifying in fourth position, Shaw scored a time of 3:54.093 in the bronze medal final against Anna Grace Taylor (4:00.732) of New Zealand.

The gold medal was awarded to Emily Petricola of Australia, who scored a time of 3:46.317 in her heat against Samantha Bosco (USA) who finished with a time difference of 7.690s.

“I came to Worlds looking for a podium spot, so it’s hard not to be happy with that,” said Shaw. “We’ve got a lot of key learnings to take away for this race. At the end of the day, we did what we came here to do, we got ourselves on the podium. I’m excited to take all these key learnings to the training camp in Bomont and see what we can bring to Paris in September.”

Team Canada’s racers were all in action on Friday, aiming to rack up points towards the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Alex Hayward of Quispamsis, NB finished fifth in the men’s C3 individual pursuit, just short of qualifying for the bronze final. Mel Pemble (women’s C3), of Victoria, BC and Kate O’Brien (women’s C4), of Calgary, AB, finished sixth and fourteenth in their respective individual pursuits. The duo of Lowell Taylor, of Lethbridge, AB, and Ed Veal, of Queensville, ON, (men B) finished sixteenth in the one-kilometer time trial.

“We have to highlight the performances of our athletes today, who gave us precious points by doing events for which they don’t necessarily have the preparation,” said National Team coach Sébastien Travers. We’re really pleased to be able to count on our athletes, who are taking part in a number of disciplines, to score as many points as possible for the Paris Paralympic Games.”

Full results from the third day of the 2024 UCI Para-Track Cycling World Championships can be found here.

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