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Elite & Masters Athletes Set for Historic 2024 Canadian Track Championships

Ottawa, ON (Jan. 4, 2024) – Elite and Masters athletes are traveling from across the country to the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, ON, for the largest-ever edition of the Canadian Track Championships, to be held Jan. 5-7, 2024.

Over 170 athletes will compete for maple leaf jerseys in individual, team, sprint and endurance events over three days of racing. New titles will also be up for grabs for our Elite Men and Women – Track Elimination and Track Points – and a newly recognized category for Masters D 65+ in both Men’s and Women’s fields.

“The Canadian Track Championships are such a special way to kick of the new year and we can’t wait to celebrate with our biggest crowd of participants yet,” said Jolène Dupuis, Cycling Canada Manager of Events and Officials. “We’re excited for the addition of these new titles and new schedule, which is a direct effect of our sport’s successful development nationwide. The Championships also help build excitement and foster Canada’s love of track racing in advance of the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup this upcoming April.”

Strengthened from their medal-winning experiences at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, 10 athletes will be looking to continue their podium streaks: Jackie Boyle; Chris Ernst; Michael Foley; James Hedgcock; Kiara Lylyk; Carson Mattern; Sarah Orban; Tyler Rorke; Emy Savard; and Nick Wammes. Foley, Hedgcock, Orban and Savard will also be looking to hold onto the national titles they won in 2023.

After becoming Men’s Endurance Champion in the 2023 UCI Track Champions League, Dylan Bibic will be in attendance to defend his 2023 Canadian Champion titles in the men’s scratch race, omnium and Madison.

Having set a remarkable three Canadian records last year in the time trial, team pursuit and team sprint, Amy Maher will return to break new barriers in the Master B Women’s category. For the Master C Men, it will be Frank Kovacs who will hit the track in an attempt to top his 2023 Canadian record.

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

January 4, 2024/by Communications

TWO OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS COMMIT TO CYCLING CANADA IN 2024

Ottawa, ON (Jan. 2, 2024) – Cycling Canada is thrilled to announce the addition of Bluebird Self Storage and the renewal of TrainingPeaks as Official Suppliers.

“We’re so happy to kick off 2024 with Bluebird and TrainingPeaks strengthening our team,” said Josh Peacock, Cycling Canada Director of Marketing and Events. “Bluebird has shown such enthusiasm for our national calendar; it’s great to have a partner that understands the value of strong event offerings for Canadians. TrainingPeaks has also provided valuable strategic support to Cycling Canada over the past several years and we’re delighted to continue this vital relationship.”

In addition to their status as Official Supplier, Bluebird will be recognized as an Official Partner for all Canadian Championship events during their one-year term.

“Bluebird Self Storage is thrilled to support cycling in Canada,” said Jamie Bennett, Bluebird Founding Principal. “The founders of Bluebird have a strong history in cycling and understand the need for sponsorships in all disciplines from coast to coast. Just as we consider our business to be ‘best in class’ across the country, we want to align ourselves with the highest level of competition in the sport in Canada. While it is our first year as a sponsor, we see ourselves as a long-term partner for Cycling Canada.”

TrainingPeaks returns for a three-year term as the official training and coaching software of the Cycling Canada High Performance team. Their invaluable planning tools support both coaches and athletes in their pursuit of performance optimization and program success.

TrainingPeaks Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist Dirk Friel commented, “We are happy to continue our partnership with Cycling Canada so we can keep supporting their athlete and coach members wherever their cycling endeavors may take them.”

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.

January 2, 2024/by Communications

TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2024 TISSOT UCI TRACK NATIONS CUP

Ottawa, ON (Dec. 4, 2023) – Ticket sales are now live via the Mattamy National Cycling Centre website for the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup, to be held April 12-14 in Milton, ON.

The Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup is one of the biggest cycling events on the international calendar, with only three rounds hosted each year. Don’t miss your chance to catch this unique competition in its last scheduled year in Canada!

Cycling Canada, in partnership with the Town of Milton and supported by Sport Canada and the Ontario Sport Hosting Program, is excited to host hundreds of athletes from around the globe, including some of Canada’s biggest cycling talents. Athletes will be competing in all six Olympic events (sprint, keirin, team sprint, team pursuit, omnium and Madison), as well as elimination races over the three-day event. This year’s edition will feature added excitement as the last track qualifier on the road to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

“The Nations Cup in Milton has been among the leading stops on the track cycling calendar for the last few years and 2024 is no exception,” said Mathieu Boucher, Cycling Canada Chief Development Officer. “Not only will fans have the opportunity to see the best track cyclists in the world, including Canada’s own stars, in action at the last qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they’ll also have the thrill of supporting our next generation of athletes, enjoying an amazing show and celebrating shoulder-to-shoulder with their Canadian cycling community.”

A wide range of ticket options is available to provide a customizable experience for all fans:

Ticket Type	Description	Price
General	Access to general seating sections for selected session(s)	Morning sessions: $25 Evening sessions: $36
Premium	Access to premium seating sections for selected session(s)	Morning sessions: $30 Evening sessions: $49
Youth/Senior	Discounted general ticket for those 14 years of age and younger, or 65 years of age and older	Morning sessions: $20 Evening sessions: $31
Family Pack	Save $10: 2 general tickets and 2 youth tickets for one evening session of your choice	Morning sessions: $80 Evening sessions: $124
Event Pass	Save $25: Access to general seating for all five sessions	$133
Event Pass Premium	Save $30: Access to premium seating for all five sessions	$177
VIP	Access to the infield and parking for one evening session of your choice	$185

The full competition schedule can be found on the UCI website. More details can be found at tncmilton.com, including information on corporate partnership and hospitality packages, as well as volunteer opportunities that will be posted in the new year.

December 14, 2023/by Communications

UPDATES TO THE CYCLING CANADA 2024 NATIONAL CALENDAR

Ottawa, ON (Dec. 7, 2023) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce exciting new additions and updates to the 2024 national calendar of events after its initial unveiling in September.

“Building a national events calendar in Canada has many layers of complexity but we continue to work towards making progress in our offerings year after year,” said Jolène Dupuis, Cycling Canada Events and Officials Manager. “We strive to meet growing demands by working closely with all partners, including our Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations and expanding pool of organizers, to determine the feasibility and sustainability of new initiatives. After successfully implementing new changes in 2023, we’re thrilled to announce more this year with new events, new titles and overall updates that we’ve put in place for the 2024 season.”

Three Canadian Championships Awarded
The following Canadian Championships have been newly approved for organizer, date and location:

2024 Canadian Masters Road Championships: July 5-7, Victoria, BC (Wheelhouse Cycling Society)
* The 2024 Canadian Masters Road Championships will continue to act as a qualifier for the 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
2024 Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships: Oct. 26, Bromont, QC (Centre national de cyclisme Bromont)
2024 Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships: Nov. 16-17, Lévis, QC (CX418)

New Canadian Champion Titles
In recognition of the needs of Canadian athletes and provincial/territorial teams, the following new Canadian Champion titles will be recognized in 2024:

Track Elimination: Elite Men & Women
Track Points: Elite Men & Women
Track: Masters D Men & Women
Road Race: U17 Men & Women
Road Individual Time Trial: U17 Men & Women
Gravel: U17 Men & Women

All detailed competition information for these new categories and events will be indicated in the Technical Guides as the season progresses.

Mountain Bike Calendar
Canada Cup mountain bike racers can expect a more competitive season in 2024 with changes made to the Canada Cup points allocation. To align with the UCI’s approach, seeding runs will be hosted for all categories at each round of the 2024 Canada Cup downhill (DH) series, with bonus points allocated to the fastest ten finishers. In addition, elevated points will be awarded at the final stops of both the cross-country Olympic (XCO) and DH series. The Canada Cup points allocation tables will be updated in the Canada Cup Regulations and Cycling Canada’s Companion Guide in the new year.

Furthermore, DH will include new official categories for U17 Men Expert and U17 Women. Both categories will join the Juniors and Elites chasing for the leaders’ jerseys and points throughout the season.

The 2024 Canadian Enduro Championships, originally scheduled for July 28, is postponed due to host withdrawal. Event organizers interested in bidding for the event should contact jolene.dupuis@cyclingcanada.ca.

Cyclo-cross Calendar
Cycling Canada is excited to start the 2024 cyclo-cross season with the return of the Western Cyclo-cross Challenge in Canmore, AB, on Sept. 14. Information regarding additional Challenge events will be shared as it becomes available. Should organizers be interested in hosting the Eastern, Atlantic, or Pacific Cyclo-cross Challenge events, please contact jolene.dupuis@cyclingcanada.ca.

The 2024 Canadian Cyclo-Cross Championships will be moving east to Lévis on Nov. 16-17, which will wrap up the domestic calendar.

Also continuing in 2024 will be the successful National Ranking Series, which was established in 2022 to continue the development of a national cyclo-cross calendar while building an improved call-up mechanism at the Canadian Championships for all categories.

Track Calendar
The 2024 Day of the Hour will once again have its place on the track calendar, returning to Milton, ON, on Aug. 24. An event dedicated to hour record attempts (world or Canadian records), this track cycling event provides athletes the opportunity to test themselves for the record books while all competition logistics are taken care of by The Hour Team. More information, including event applications and additional resources, will be available on the event webpage in the new year.

Esports Update
Leading into the 2024 Canadian Esports Championships, Cycling Canada will be extending their virtual offerings by hosting a three-part race series on Zwift called “Canada vs. the World”. This series will include a race on the Canadian Championships course a week in advance to allow riders to familiarize themselves ahead of the competition. The series results will not only track Canadian athletes by age group for the official standings but also how the top Canadian results compare to fellow international competitors with category offerings reflecting those of the Canadian Championships. More information will be available on the event webpage.

For the full list of events on the national calendar, click here.

December 7, 2023/by Communications

VOTING OPEN FOR 2023 CYCLING CANADA ANNUAL AWARDS

It’s that time of the year where we recognize the hard work done during the 2023 season through our annual awards. Each award will be given to the race organization or individual who went above and beyond their duties. Awards include:

Event of the Year
Riders can vote on which national event stood out most based on registration, timing and the quality of course or track. Based on participant feedback through an online survey, the award will be given to the race organizer for their outstanding work.

Submission Form
Submission Deadline: Dec. 14, 2023

Coaching Recognition Awards
The Coaching Recognition Award is presented to coaches whose Canadian athletes or teams won gold while competing at any of the Canadian Championships during the 2023 season. The Coaching Recognition Award – Community is presented to a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) coach who delivers quality, safe and inclusive grassroots programming.

Submission Form – Canadian Championship
Submission Form – Community Coaches
Submission Deadline: Dec. 12, 2023

Commissaires of the Year
Nominated by their peers or a Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) staff member, Commissaire of the Year is awarded to those who have made national and international contributions to the sport.

Award winners will be announced in January 2024.

November 29, 2023/by Communications

TEAM CANADA WRAPS UP SANTIAGO 2023 PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES WITH 12 PARA-CYCLING MEDALS

Santiago, CHE (Nov. 28, 2023) – Team Canada’s para-cyclists made a strong impression at the biggest multi-sport event ever held in Chile, with a team of seven athletes racking up 12 medals in addition to setting new records and personal bests at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, held from Nov. 17-26.

“We could not have asked for a better performance from our team at the Parapan American Games,” said National Team Coach Phil Abbot. “We are looking forward to seeing what 2024 holds for this talented group.”

On Nov. 19, road athletes won the first four medals for para-cycling. Alex Hayward, 26, of Quispamsis, NB, was the first to claim gold with victory in the men’s C1-5 category. He was joined on the podium by teammate Mike Sametz, 27, of Calgary, AB, who took bronze. Later that day, Nathan Clement, 29, of West Vancouver, BC, also touched victory in the T1-2 mixed category, while Charles Moreau, 41, of Victoriaville, QC, was able to take home bronze in the H1-5 men’s category.

Switching gears, four athletes took to the track on Nov. 23 and 24. Mel Pemble, 23, of Victoria, BC, (women’s C1-5) and Hayward (men’s C1-5) began their track journey with silver and bronze in the individual time trial. Sametz and Keely Shaw, 29, of Midale, SK, finished fifth and seventh, respectively, setting personal bests. The following day, all four athletes were on a mission, as Pemble (women’s C1-3), Hayward (men’s C1-3) and Shaw (women’s C4-5) set new Parapan American records in the individual pursuit, securing victory for Pemble and Hayward, silver for Shaw and bronze for Sametz (men’s C1-3).

On Nov. 26, para-cyclists wrapped up the Parapan American Games by adding two medals to the Canadian team medal count thanks to the efforts of Nathan Clement (T1-2 – ) and Alex Hayward (C1-3) in the road race.

After representing Canada as flag bearer at the opening ceremony, Shelley Gautier, 55, of Niagara Falls, ON, successfully completed her two road events in the T1-2 mixed category, finishing fifth in the road race and seventh in the time trial.

Of the 140 athletes present at Santiago 2023, Hayward was the most decorated with a total of four medals to his credit. The para-cycling team’s total of 12 medals was tied with the para-athletics team for the largest number by sport within the Canadian team.

More information, including results and the full schedule of events, can be found at www.santiago2023.org.

November 28, 2023/by Communications

CANADIAN PARACYCLISTS WIN TWO MORE MEDALS ON THE LAST DAY OF THE SANTIAGO 2023 PARAPAN AM GAMES

Santiago, CHE (Nov. 26, 2023) – Para-cycling at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games in Chile concluded with seven Canadians taking on the road race on Nov. 26, adding a bronze and a silver medal to their haul.

On courses ranging from 32.4 to 64 km, athletes in the H1-3, T1-2 and C1-5 categories battled it out on a course bordered by mountains and a cheering Chilean crowd.

After winning gold twice and a bronze medal, 26-year-old Alex Hayward (C1-3) from Quispamsis, NB, rounded off his collection with a silver medal, completing his five laps with a time of 1:18:03h after a close battle with Colombians Alejandro Perea (1:18:01hr) and Esneider Muñoz Marin (1:19:10hr). Santiago 2023 bronze medallist in the road time trial and individual pursuit, Paralympic medallist Mike Sametz, 27, of Calgary, AB, finished sixth.

“I think being so new to cycling, the road aspect of it is the biggest learning curve,” said Hayward. “Given the situation and how it played out I’m pretty happy with how finished. Mike and I had a plan to push the pace at the start, we threw a few attacks and eventually, one of mine stuck. Then it was one and one, and I didn’t have a lot of matches left and Alejandro’s been doing this for a long time, so he sprinted me at the end.”

In the T1-2 men’s and women’s mixed start, former Paralympic swimmer Nathan Clement, 29, of West Vancouver, BC, captured his second medal of the Games by winning bronze, with a time of 58:02m in three laps, 1:07m behind Dennis Dale Connors of the USA and 24 seconds behind Juan Jose Betancourt of Colombia.

“It was a great measuring stick to see where I was at as a rider and as a cyclist,” said Clement. “There’s still so much room I need to grow and expand, but overall, seeing my power and feeling throughout the race and from the start of my cycling to where I am now, this was my strongest performance.”

Also taking part in the mixed start, Shelley Gautier, 55, of Niagara Falls, ON, holder of several World Road Championship titles, finished sixth, 22:03m behind first place.

“I was time trialing by myself in the road race,” laughed Gautier. “But I was able to stick to a constant pedal stroke and I was able to get out there and have fun and I was the second lady and I was catching her, so I did very well.”

Despite a blistering start and a solid battle against the Americans, Paralympian Charles Moreau, 41, from Victoriaville, QC, was the victim of a small collision, costing him precious minutes, good for fourth place with a time of 1:43:56hr just over a minute from the podium, occupied by three runners from the USA, Alfredo De Los Santos (1:42:53hr), Eric Ryan Pinney (1:42:03hr) and Brandon Lyons (1:42:54hr).

Using their strength in their respective categories, former Paralympic skier Mel Pemble, 23, of Victoria, BC, and Paralympic medalist Keely Shaw, 29, of Midale, SK, finished with times of 1:17:08h and 1:47:18hr respectively, to finish fourth and fifth in the women’s C1-3 and C4-5 categories. The C1-3 women’s podium was occupied by Colombian Daniela Munevar, American Jamie Renee Whitmore and Colombian Paula Daniela Caballero, who all finished with a time of 1:11:37hr, while victory went to Colombian Paula Ossa Veloza (1:35:39hr) in the C4-5 women’s race. Mariela Delgado of Argentina and Samathan Bosco of the USA completed the podium, both with a time of 1:47:16hr.

The road race concluded Team Canada’s cycling competition at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games. More information, including results and the full schedule of events, can be found at www.santiago2023.org.

November 26, 2023/by Communications

FINAL CANADIAN CHAMPIONS OF 2023 CROWNED IN CYCLO-CROSS

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 26, 2023) – The 2023 Canadian Championship season ended on a high note on Nov. 25, with the 16 athletes establishing themselves as the nation’s best in cyclo-cross in Saanich, BC. The Lazer Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships featured a full roster of categories, with athletes of all ages taking a shot at a title. The youngest riders challenged the U17 category, with Lydia Stack-Michasi and Ethan Wood claiming the women’s and men’s championships, respectively. Jayden Mcmullen was first to cross the finish line for the U19 men. Canada’s medallists from the Missoula 2023 Pan American Cyclo-cross Championships, which was held earlier in November, all brought their recent experience to bear. Rafaëlle Carrier extended her exceptional season, adding the U19 Women’s Cyclo-cross title an impressive collection that includes U19/Junior Women’s Gravel, U17 Women’s Cross-country Short Track and U17 Women’s Cross-country Olympic Championships. After winning the 2022 Junior Cyclo-cross titles, reigning Junior Women’s Cyclo-cross and Cross-country Olympic World Champion Isabella Holmgren (Women) and Ian Ackert (Men) returned to establish their dominance in the U23 category. The Holmgren name made another appearance in the Elite Women’s category, with sister Ava successfully holding onto the title she won in 2022. Evan Russell, who won the inaugural Elite Men’s Gravel Championship earlier this year, crossed the finish line first once again in the same category for cyclo-cross. Masters athletes also showed up ready to race. Winners included Pepper Harlton (35-44 Women), Raphael Lalumiere (35-44 Men), Cristin Schlossberger (45-54 Women), Bob Welbourn (45-54 Men), Gail O’Reilly (55-64 Women), Lorenzo Caterini (55-64 M), Patricia Konantz (65+ Women) and Colin Funk (65+ Men). Full results from the event can be found here and preliminary information regarding the 2024 Canadian Championship calendar is available on the Cycling Canada website.

November 26, 2023/by Communications

PARAPANAMERICAN RECORDS FOR TEAM CANADA’S TRACK CYCLISTS AT SANTIAGO 2023

Santiago, CHE (Nov. 24, 2023) – Canada’s para-cyclists rose to the challenge on the second day of competition at the Velódromo Parque Peñalolén for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games in Chile on November 24, with all four starters winning medals.

After winning silver in the women’s C1-5 individual time trial on November 23, Paralympian para-alpine skier Mel Pemble, 23, of Victoria, BC, finished second in the women’s C1-3 individual pursuit qualifying behind American Jamie Renee Whitmore, whom she faced in the gold medal final. After a tight battle, Pemble (4:10.103m) edged out her rival by just 0.109 seconds. Paula Perez Caballero (4:14.851m) took bronze.

“I feel really surprised,” said Pemble. “The Individual Pursuit is not my best event, to be honest so qualifying second was a bit of a surprise and I wasn’t super happy with my performance with the time that I got, I knew I had more in me. It made the battle even sweeter in the final, in terms of having nothing to lose, and I went out with a really good plan and everything that could have happened, happened. I had to kick it off a notch in the last kilometre and it paid off.”

Silver medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the same discipline, Keely Shaw, 29, of Saskatoon, SK, was ready to give it her all in the women’s C4-5 after coming within 0.65s of the podium in the road time trial on November 19. Motivated by her performances of the week, Shaw set a new Parapan American Games qualifying record in the C4 women’s event with her time of 3:46.93 to advance to the gold medal final. In the end, she lost out to American Samatha Bosco (3:45.752), who beat her to the gold medal. Paula Ossa Veloza, of Colombia, took the bronze.

“Silver can be a hard pill to swallow with gold on the table,” said Shaw. “At the end of the day, our process was exactly what it needed to be. We came here knowing it was going to be a rehearsal for the upcoming World Championships and then later on the Paralympic Games, so I think we learned a lot about what we needed to do.”

Keely Shaw, Mel Pemble, Alex Hayward and Mike Sametz
Photo Credit: Claudio Santana/Getty Images

On a mission for his third medal in three races, track rookie Alex Hayward, 26, of Quispamsis, NB, who had won gold in the men’s C1-5 road time trial and bronze in the men’s C1-5 track time trial, was aiming to complete his medal collection in the men’s C1-3 individual pursuit, shattering the Parapan American Games men’s C3 record, with his qualifying time of 3:27.869m, propelling him automatically into the gold-medal final against Colombia’s Alejandro Perera Arango (3:32.491m), where he beat his own record to take gold.

“This is the first time I’m doing two pursuits back-to-back,” said Hayward. “Having had a bit of a rough season, to prove to myself that I can do two pursuits back-to-back and put down my two best times ever felt amazing.”

Satisfied with his performance after several years off the bike due to injury, Rio 2016 Paralympian Mike Sametz, 27, of Calgary, AB, who won bronze in the C1-5 Individual Time Trial on November 19 qualified third in the Men’s C1-3 Individual Pursuit, good for bronze medal final that he won by catching Colombia’s Esneider Muñoz.

“This is my first pursuit since the Rio Paralympic Games, so it’s nice to see where I’m at,” added Sametz, who is hoping to share the podium with Hayward once again on Sunday’s road race.

More information, including results and the full schedule of events, can be found at www.santiago2023.org. Competition for Team Canada’s paracyclists conclude on Nov. 26 with the road race.

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November 24, 2023/by Communications

PERSONAL BESTS FOR PARA-TRACK CYCLISTS AT SANTIAGO 2023 PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES

Santiago, CHE (Nov. 23, 2023) – Four para-cyclists switched gears on Nov. 23 at the Velódromo Parque Peñalolén for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games in Chile adding two medals to their haul.

Athletes in the C1-5 categories took on the 500m-Kilometre Time Trial in a scorching hot velodrome, where PyeongChang 2018 Paralympian Mel Pemble and Santiago 2023 Time Trial Gold Medallist Alexandre Hayward respectively won silver and bronze.

On a mission, Mel Pemble, of Victoria, BC, stopped the clock with a time of 37.565s, just 0.701s short of victory, ultimately won by Sabrina Da Silva Custodia of Brazil, while Paula Ossa Veloza of Colombia completed the podium with bronze.

“I’m feeling amazing, mainly for the personal best and, of course, the medal is a bonus,” said Pemble. “I knew my times and how it reflected on the competitors here, but anything can happen on race day.”

Taking advantage of his victory in the C1-5 men’s individual road time trial on Nov. 19, Alex Hayward, of Quispamsis, NB, a former wheelchair basketball player and recent convert to track cycling, was able to climb onto the third step of the podium thanks to his time of 1:06.566m, behind Colombians Fabián Edwin Matiz Ruiz (1:04.388m) with gold and Carlos Vargas Villanueva (1:06.538m) with silver.

“I came here with no expectations,” said Hayward. “This is far from my event. I think I’ve only done one other kilo in my life earlier this year and it was five seconds slower. I came here looking for a personal best, and I achieved that, and it just happened to be enough for a podium. Tomorrow’s Individual Pursuit is probably the event that I’ve been looking forward to the most, I’ve had a bit of a bad run at that at Worlds and I would like to redeem myself.”

Although they didn’t make the podium, Paralympic medallists Mike Sametz, of Calgary, AB, and Keely Shaw, of Saskatoon, SK, were pleased with their performances, with their respective times of 1:08.707m and 40.179s, good for fifth and seventh place.

“It was a super fun day out there,” added Shaw, “The track was running fast. Personally, I got over a two second personal best, so while I wasn’t on the podium, I think there’s a lot to take away from today, it’s a really good place to be and a really good mile marker before we go to Brazil in March for World Championships.”

More information, including results and the full schedule of events, can be found at www.santiago2023.org. Competition for Team Canada’s track para-cyclists continues Nov. 24 with the Individual Pursuit.

November 23, 2023/by Communications