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CYCLING CANADA WELCOMES VITTORIA AS OFFICIAL TIRE SUPPLIER

(Ottawa, ON – June 8, 2016) Canada’s top cyclists will be rolling towards Rio on the world’s best tires and inner tubes thanks to a new partnership with Vittoria.

Vittoria has joined the growing family of Cycling Canada partners with a long-term commitment to provide its line of world class tires and inner tubes for National Cycling Team road and track programs.

Distributed in Canada by Outdoor Gear Canada, Vittoria is the world’s leading manufacturer of bicycle tires with annual production of more than 7 million tires. Its research & development center develops the best racing tires for all levels, especially the unique Corsa Series cotton tires.

Canada’s National Team will benefit from the new Graphene Thread technology with Open Corsa G+ clincher and the Corsa G+ tubular for road programs. The Track program will be using the Pista Evo CL and CS tubular, which are the fastest tires in the world according to independent tests.

“We are thrilled to have Vittoria on board as our official supplier of road and track tires,” said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director and Head Coach for Cycling Canada. “Vittoria has always been our first choice in tires as we know through testing that they are the best performing product on the market.”

ABOUT VITTORIA

Vittoria Industries Ltd. is an international group that acquired the famous premium cotton tubular tires producer Vittoria Spa in 1990. Vittoria has built highly reputable partnerships within in the cycling industry and created a distinct brand image. Today, Vittoria Industries is the world’s leading manufacturer of bicycle tires with an annual production of approximately 7 million tires and 900,000 high performance tubulars and cotton tires. Its research and development center develops the best racing tires at all levels. Vittoria’s worldwide commercial operations are shared among three distinct regions: Vittoria SpA is responsible for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America (EMEA & LATAM). Vittoria Industries North America, Inc., is responsible for North America. Vittoria Asia Pacific is responsible for Asia-Pacific region. The group holding company, Vittoria Industries Ltd, carries out manufacturing and R&D at its fully owned Lion Tyres Thailand Ltd factory in Bangkok.

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EMILY BATTY AND PETER DISERA DOMINATE HORSESHOE CANADA CUP

(Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2016) Fresh off strong World Cup performances in Europe, Emily Batty (Trek Factory Racing) and Peter Disera (Norco Factory) dominated the Elite categories at Round 3 of the Cross-country Canada Cup in Horseshoe Valley, ON, on Sunday.

Batty, fresh off a third place result on the World Cup circuit, came through the end of the first lap with Haley Smith (Norco Factory), but dropped her rival on the second lap of the 27.55 kilometre race, to win by a margin of almost two minutes. Mikaela Kofman (Ridebiker Alliance p/b Sho-Air), the winner of Round 2, had a slow start but began gaining on Smith in the middle of the race, only to fade slightly in the final two laps to take third, 14 seconds behind Smith. Batty takes over the lead in the Canada Cup standings, after her win and second place in the opening round gives her 375 points. Kofman drops to second, 20 points back, with Smith a further 40 points in arrears.

“I’m very happy to have two Canada Cups in Ontario again this year,” said Batty. “I wasn’t expecting to be rewarded with the leader’s jersey after this race, and I’ll wear it proudly again at Hardwood [Round 4]. The Canadian series is our premier domestic mountain bike race series, from which much of our talent pool comes through the ranks and develops. It’s also a great opportunity to connect and engage with local fans and riders within the community.”

In the men’s 32.91 kilometre race, Disera rode the first lap with Evan Guthrie (Norco Factory) and Derek Zandstra (Scott-3Rox), but then pulled away on the second lap to win by 49 seconds. Guthrie and Zandstra battled together until the final lap, when Guthrie was finally able to drop his rival by 11 seconds to take second. Evan McNeely (Norco Factory) continues to hold the lead in the men’s series with 460 points, followed by Andrew L’Esperance (Norco Factory) at 400 points, and Zandstra at 330 points.

“Horseshoe is always a special race,” said Peter Disera. “Living a short 500 metres away from the start-line makes this a stress free race. The course is a true test to some of the area’s best riding. The race went the same as last year: on the second lap I found myself out front and never looked back! Super stoked with my first Elite win of the year and it couldn’t have been at a better venue. Thanks to all my supporters, all the little rippers that came out for the Trillium Trail Blazers and Norco Factory Team.”

In the Junior Expert categories, Emily Handford (Rocky Mountain Factory) opened a small gap in the women’s race on the first lap, holding on to win by 11 seconds over Sophieanne Samson (CVM Sigma Assurances). Handford leads the standings with 270 points, followed by Samson at 220. In the men, Quinton Disera (Angry Johnny’s p/b Norco & Garneau) immediately opened a gap on his rivals, to win by one minute and 48 seconds over Gunnar Holmgren (Team Progressive p/b 3Rox/Maverix). Disera regains the men’s jersey from Sean Fincham (Cycling BC), with 285 points to Fincham’s 185.

Quinton Disera commented: “Racing right outside the front door of my house is always something special. So many family and friends come out just to support us. The course was steep, punchy, and super fast playing right into my strengths. I am very honoured to have landed the top step at the Horseshoe Canada Cup 2 years in a row, along with my brother Peter. Thanks to all the people who came out and have helped me in the process.”

The Cross-country Canada Cup continues with Round 4 next weekend (June 10-11) at Hardwood Ski & Bike Centre, north of Barrie, Ontario.

ELITE MEN

  1. Peter Disera (Norco Factory Team) 1:32:04.21
  2. Evan Guthrie (Norco Factory Team) 1:32:53.54
  3. Derek Zandstra (SCOTT−3 Rox Racing) 1:33:04.36

ELITE WOMEN

  1. Emily Batty (Trek Factory Racing) 1:31:51.38
  2. Haley Smith (Norco Factory Team) 1:33:50.94
  3. Mikaela Kofman (Ridebiker Alliance p/b Sho−Air) 1:34:05.08

JUNIOR MEN

  1. Quinton Disera (Angry Johnny’s p/b Norco & Garneau) 1:04:08.53
  2. Gunnar Holmgren (Team Progressive p/b 3Rox/Maverix Racing 1:05:56.77
  3. Félix Longpré (Équipe du Québec : cc Mont Sainte−Anne) 1:06:51.93

JUNIOR WOMEN

  1. Emily Handford (Rocky Mountain Factory Team) 1:00:00.39
  2. Sophianne Samson (CVM Sigma Assurances) 1:00:11.77
  3. Juliette Tétreault (Skinouk VDM/Val-Des-Monts, QC) 1:01:12.46

Full results: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/13-2016.html

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CANADA QUALIFIES ONE SPOT IN BMX AT RIO GAMES

(Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2016) Canada has qualified one position in the men’s BMX competition for the Rio Olympic Games. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced the nation quotas after the conclusion of the BMX world championships in Medellin, Colombia, at the end of May. The BMX competition will take place at the Olympic BMX Centre in Deodoro Olympic Park, on August 17-19.

“We are pleased to have confirmed a men’s BMX quota spot for the up and coming Rio Olympic Games,” said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director for Cycling Canada. “While this quota spot is certainly an accomplishment, the lack of having qualified other spots in BMX indicates that we have a lot of work to do moving forward. Despite having fallen short of our goal of qualifying two spots on the men’s side and one spot on the women’s side for the Rio Games, we are confident that the recent launch of our BMX NextGen programs will enhance our chances of lining up additional competitive riders in Tokyo.”

Cycling Canada will announce the name of the BMX athlete selected for Rio on June 29th, when the full Olympic cycling team is introduced.

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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES 28-STRONG TEAM FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLDS

(Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2016) Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the team of 28 athletes who will represent Canada at the Cross-country Mountain Bike World Championships, to take place June 29th to July 3rd, in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic.

Normally held at the end of August, the cross-country (Olympic discipline) world championships take place earlier in Olympic years. The Downhill world championships will take place in late August, in Italy.

The team includes both experienced and newer athletes; men and women across the age-based categories Junior (17-18), Under-23 (19-22) and Elite (23+).

“With downhill being held at a separate location, it gave us the flexibility to add more XC [Cross-country] riders to the roster,” explained Dan Proulx, National Mountain Bike Coach. “The team is comprised of athletes who’ve represented Canada on many occasions over the years. Everyone is familiar with each other and will gel very easily.”

Leading the team will be Elite professional women Catharine Pendrel of Kamloops, BC, and Emily Batty of Brooklin, ON. The duo finished second and third at the third round of the World Cup at the end of May, and Pendrel is a two-time former world champion.

On the Elite men’s side, Canadian champion Raphaël Gagné (Québec, QC), Léandre Bouchard (Alma, QC) and Derek Zandstra (Trenton, ON) have all finished in the top-20 at World Cup races this season.

While the team will be looking for podium results, Proulx does admit that the focus is later in the season. “In an Olympic year, the season is compressed and our goals revolve around the Games. At Worlds it would be great to earn a medal but ultimately it’s all about preparation for Rio for our best athletes.”

“We have a very strong National Team program – one of the best in the World. For the vast majority of the riders, Worlds is another opportunity to climb the ladder toward international success. The data we have collected through Own the Podium clearly shows that riders climb each and every rung of the ladder. It’s about adapting to the international level of the sport and learning faster than the competition. You simply cannot learn this at home. You have to be here if you hope to compete in the future. As always, Canada brings a strong team full of potential.”

JUNIOR WOMEN

  • Emily Handford (West Vancouver, BC)
  • Erica Leonard (Barrie, ON)
  • Sidney McGill (Edmonton, AB)
  • Sophieanne Samson (Quebec City, QC)

JUNIOR MEN

  • Quinton Disera (Barrie, ON)
  • Sean Fincham (Squamish, BC)
  • Gunnar Holmgren (Orillia, ON)
  • Victor Verreault (St-Félicien, QC)

U23 WOMEN

  • Catherine Fleury (Alma, QC)
  • Soren Meeuwisse (Orillia, ON)
  • Frédérique Trudel (Breakeyville, QC)

U23 MEN

  • Peter Disera (Barrie, ON)
  • Marc-André Fortier (Victoriaville, QC)
  • Marc-Antoine Nadon (Timmins, ON)
  • Alexandre Vialle (Prévost, QC)

ELITE WOMEN

  • Emily Batty (Brooklin, ON)
  • Rebecca Beaumont (Alma, QC)
  • Cindy Montambault (Val-David, QC)
  • Catharine Pendrel (Kamloops, BC)
  • Haley Smith (Uxbridge, ON)
  • Sandra Walter (Coquitlam, BC)

ELITE MEN

  • Léandre Bouchard (Alma, QC)
  • Raphaël Gagné (Québec, QC)
  • Evan Guthrie (Peachland, BC)
  • Geoff Kabush (Courtenay, BC)
  • Andrew L’Esperance (Halifax, NS)
  • Evan McNeely (Kingston, ON)
  • Derek Zandstra (Trenton, ON)
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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES TEAM RACECLEAN SQUAD FOR GP SAGUENAY

(Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2016) Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the composition of Team RaceClean who will be racing at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay stage race, on June 9-12. Team RaceClean, consisting of members of the NextGen Men’s Track Endurance squad, is racing under the banner of Cycling Canada’s RaceClean anti-doping program.

This four stage race is an internationally sanctioned event centered around Chicoutimi and the Saguenay region, with 19 teams from six countries participating.

“We are excited to make our official Canadian debut at the GC Saguenay,” said Luc Arseneau, Team Manager and Road Development Coach. “We’ve enjoyed recent successes overseas, but we are still a very young team. It’ll be another step in the right direction.”

TEAM RACECLEAN

  • Willem Boersma – Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
  • Evan Burtnik – Edmonton, Alberta
  • Aidan Caves – Vancouver, British Columbia
  • William Elliott – Barrie, Ontario
  • Adam Jamieson – Barrie, Ontario
  • Sean MacKinnon – Hamilton, Ontario
  • Edward Walsh – Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Directeur Sportif – Luc Arseneau
  • Mechanic – Patrick Gauthier
  • Soigneur – Virginie Gauthier

For more information on Team RaceClean: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/road/news/nextgen-mte-program-evolves-into-team-raceclean/

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CYCLING CANADA MOURNS PASSING OF JOCELYN LOVELL

(Ottawa, ON – June 4, 2016) On Friday, one of the giants of cycling in Canada passed away – Jocelyn Lovell. Cycling Canada joins the rest of the cycling world in mourning the passing of this icon, at age 65.

John Tolkamp, President of Cycling Canada, said, “On behalf of Cycling Canada, we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of one of Canada’s greatest cyclists, Jocelyn Lovell. Throughout his career, that was cut short, he was a fierce competitor who enjoyed international acclaim for both his style and accomplishments.‎ Canada has lost one of our most formidable and respected cyclists.”

Jocelyn Lovell won more than 35 national titles, on road and track, at every distance. He represented Canada at three Olympic Games (1968, 1972 and 1976), and won six Commonwealth Games medals, include four golds, as well as a world championship silver medal (1978) and gold medals at two Pan Am Games (1971, 1975). Lovell set records that stood for decades, and inspired generations of Canadian stars, including Steve Bauer, Curt Harnett and Gordon Singleton. Last Fall, Jocelyn became a member of the inaugural induction to the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame.

Tragically, Jocelyn Lovell’s career was cut short when he was hit by a dump truck on August 4, 1983, while training near his home. The accident resulted spinal cord injuries and Lovell became a quadriplegic. For the rest of his life, Jocelyn became a tireless advocate for spinal cord research.

Former team mates on the national team have spoken to his skill, determination and sense of humour.

Gordon Singleton, the 1982 Keirin world champion, won a gold medal with Lovell at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, in Edmonton. “Jocelyn’s storied career had many moments of bright shining stars. His determination to win came from deep within his personality. Sometimes this driving force got him into a little trouble, LOL. Putting that aside, Jocelyn was one of the pioneers in Canadian cycling that paved the way internationally for people like myself, Steve Bauer and Curt Harnett. Jos was absolutely one of the best bike handlers I have ever seen. Today, I’m sad to hear of his passing yet humbled to have the memory of winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Tandem sprint riding as his partner.”

Steve Bauer, Olympic silver medalist and holder of the Tour de France Yellow Jersey for 14 days, rode with Lovell at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and many other events, and considers him a mentor, “It’s impossible to capture in a few sentences the great experiences I enjoyed as a young cyclist by Jocelyn’s side. I learned from JL as he went about his unique ways. We had a great connection and I am fortunate to have been close to Jos in that time. It was fun to be around JL but we knew when racing our bikes it was time to be serious.”

“Never idle, JL had a brilliant innovative mind and was superb athlete who knew how to perform. His bike handling skill and timely speed were abilities I tried to mimic. My memories are full of great moments Jos, a team mate, a friend. RIP, the suffering has come to an end.”

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HOULE & ANDERSON TO LEAD TEAM CANADA FOR TOUR DE BEAUCE

(Ottawa, ON – June 4, 2016) Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the team of riders who will race in Team Canada colours at the Tour de Beauce stage race, on June 15-19. Team Canada will be a unique collaboration across the Elite, NextGen and Para-cycling programs, offering the opportunity for younger riders to compete with some of Canada’s top professionals.

The team will race in a special edition Global Relay Team Canada jersey designed and produced by Louis Garneau, and Beauce will be one of the first opportunities for the team to unveil its new partnership with Lexus Canada, who will provide the team support vehicles.

Team manager Kevin Field stated, “I was fortunate to be the Director of the last team to win Beauce with a Canadian rider [2008, Svein Tuft]. That was one of the most satisfying and emotional moments in my career. It would be an honour to win again with a Canadian — in the special edition LG national team jersey. Beauce is such a historic and important race for Canadians riders and teams.”

The team will be led by European-based professionals Hugo Houle and Ryan Anderson. Houle, from Ste. Perpetue, QC, is the current Canadian national time trial champion, and races for the French WorldTeam squad AG2R La Mondiale. He finished second in the 2012 edition of Tour de Beauce. Houle just finished racing the Giro d’Italia, where he finished 72nd.

Ryan Anderson, who races for the French-based Professional Continental team Direct Energie, has been one of the most consistent Canadian performers on the Americas Continental circuit for the past three years, and was the top Canadian rider at the Tour of Alberta in 2013 and 2014. Ryan will be Team Canada’s top threat for sprint finishes.

Besides Houle and Anderson, the team will include members of the NextGen Men’s Track Endurance program and the RaceClean trade team, Alec Cowan (Calgary, AB) and William Elliott (Barrie, ON). Other first-time Beauce riders are Kyle Buckosky (Surrey, BC) and David Drouin (St. Prosper, QC), the first-ever rider from the Beauce region to participate in a national team project. The squad will be rounded out by Jean Michel Lachance (Quebec City, QC), who is a pilot in the tandem category of the Para-cycling program.

“We are bringing a very capable team, led by Hugo and Ryan,” said Field. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for our RaceClean riders and young riders to learn from our established pros, in tough racing situations. In the past the Beauce project has been a pivotal ‘proving’ ground for emerging talent like Tuft [2001] and Mike Woods [2012]. Most important for us, is the ensuring we help Canada score more points for our World Championship qualification.”

Tour de Beauce – June 15-19

  • Hugo Houle – Ste. Perpetue, QC
  • Ryan Anderson – West Vancouver, BC
  • Alec Cowan – Calgary, AB
  • William Elliot – Barrie, ON
  • David Drouin – St. Prosper, QC
  • Jean Michel Lachance – Quebec City, QC
  • Kyle Buckosky – Surrey, BC
  • Team Manager – Kevin Field
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WHITTEN & CANUEL LEAD STRONG CANADIAN PERFORMANCES AT CHRONO GATINEAU

(Gatineau, QC – June 4, 2016) Canadian riders had a strong day on Friday at the Chrono Gatineau time trial, in Gatineau, Quebec, finishing second and third, and taking six of the top ten spots. Tara Whitten, an Olympic bronze medalist at the 2012 Olympics, took silver, 11.21 seconds behind Amber Neben of the United States, a former world champion. Karol-Ann Canuel, the reigning Canadian champion, finished third, a further 0.99 seconds back.

“I am very pleased with the strong showing of the Canadian riders,” commented national women’s coach Denise Kelly, “as we had two on the podium and six in the top ten, which included a number of powerful U.S. contenders.”

The Chrono Gatineau is the only internationally sanctioned women’s time trial in Canada, and took the athletes on a 19.3 kilometre out-and-back course into the Gatineau Park, finishing in downtown Gatineau. Riders faced a long climb on the outward leg, with a fast descent to the finish line.

“This is actually my first race of the season,” explained Whitten. “Two months ago I broke a bone at the base of my skull and I’ve been in a neck brace until last Friday. I was continuing to train on a trainer wearing the neck brace and just hoping I could get back into form.”

“I’m happy with my ride,” said Canuel. “There were some sections that were hard for me, so I know what I have to work on for next time. But it was a nice course, and I’m happy with my ride.”

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CANADA FINISHES 2-3 AT GP GATINEAU

(Gatineau, QC – June 3, 2016) Canadian national champion Joëlle Numainville, racing with Team Québec, took second place in a sprint finish at the Gran Prix Cycliste Gatineau on Thursday, behind Australian Kimberley Wells. Leah Kirchmann, racing for Team Canada, was third.

The internationally sanctioned Gatineau race attracted teams and riders from around the world for the 104.4-kilometre road race through the Gatineau Park region.

The Canadian national team made numerous efforts through the race to reduce the number of contenders. However, riders from Wells’ team were able to chase down any breakaways, setting the stage for a sprint finish. On the final straightaway, Wells went to the front, and neither Numainville or Kirchmann were able to challenge her on the slight uphill sprint to the line.

“I had a really good race,” commented Numainville. “I felt I was in control during the whole race. I knew it was going be a long sprint, a drag race so I just played my card and was able to hold my power to the line. I’m really happy about it.”

“It was our goal during the race to have a hard race,” commented Kirchmann, one of five riders representing Canada, “we thought we would benefit from a hard race. We had a small group away at one point with four of our team in it. We really tried the get that break to stay away but is was brought back. We tried to make everyone work a little harder, but when we saw that it was going to stay together, then we changed our plan to set up for a sprint.”

Official Results: http://www.rsstiming.com/Resultats/2016Gatineau/2016GPGatineau-ResultatsOfficiels.pdf

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CANADA AWARDED 3 SPOTS FOR WOMEN’S OLYMPIC ROAD CYCLING EVENTS

(Ottawa, ON – June 2, 2016) The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has released the final nation quotas for the women’s road events at the Rio Olympic Games, and Cycling Canada is pleased to announce that Canada will receive three spots for the road race and two for the individual time trial.

“We are pleased to have our three female road quota spots confirmed for the Rio Games,” said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director at Cycling Canada. “Some of our top riders have been picking up some very important UCI points over the last two years in order to secure Canada with these three spots.”

For the road race, Canada is in the second tier of countries. Five received the maximum four spots (Australia, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and USA), with Canada in the next group of five countries that received three places. A total of 38 countries received spots, for a total of 67 riders.

In the time trial, Canada is one of seven countries that receives the maximum two starters, joining Australia, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and the USA. There are a total of 25 spots for the time trial.

Cycling Canada will announce the specific athlete selections on June 29th, at the Global Relay Canadian Road Championships. “Now that the quota spots have been confirmed, our job will be to work with our committees to nominate to the Canadian Olympic Committee the riders that we believe, based on evidence, can reach our performance objectives,” explained Landry.

The women’s road race will be held on August 7th in Fort Copacabana and the time trial on August 10th in Pontal-Barra.

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