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REMINDER: BID FOR CUSTOM UCI TRACK CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BIKES IN SUPPORT OF CANADIAN CLUBS

Ottawa, ON (Dec. 5, 2022) – Only one week remains to place your bid on a customized frame ridden by Canadians to medal performances at the 2022 UCI Track Champions League. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit local clubs to foster the next generation of cycling champions riding for the maple leaf.

The unique community fundraiser presented by Cycling Canada, Argon 18 and VéloColour saw five athletes represent their communities for the duration of the series, which ran across Europe from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, with bikes painted in the colours of their respective home clubs.

Kelsey Mitchell of Sherwood Park, AB, rode her royal blue frame to second place in the women’s sprint standings in support of Juventus Cycling Club, based in Edmonton, AB.

Photo Credit: Pauline Ballet

British Columbia was heavily represented in women’s endurance. The yellow of Burnaby Velodrome Club stood out on track as Maple Ridge native Maggie Coles-Lyster pedaled to third in the standings.

Photo Credit: Pauline Ballet

“It means so much for us to be able to share in Maggie’s story and journey,” said a representative from the Burnaby Velodrome Club. “This frame represents her, us, and cycling in BC. The person that purchases it will have a piece of all of us in it. We hope that the proceeds will help us to be able to continue to share our blood, sweat, tears, joy, loss, pain and passion.”

Victoria’s Sarah van Dam and Tripleshot Cycling followed in eighth place with their distinctive teal frame.

Photo Credit: Pauline Ballet

In the Men’s Endurance standings, Mathias Guillemette of Trois-Rivières, QC, placed fifth on the light blue frame of the Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont of Bromont, QC.

Photo Credit: Pauline Ballet

The classic red of the National Cycling Institute Milton in Milton, ON, shone under the lights as Dylan Bibic of Missisauga, ON, rode to 11th place.

Photo Credit: Pauline Ballet

Bidding for each of these one-of-a-kind frames starts at $5,000 CAD and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 12. The winners of each respective auction will receive the athletes’ custom-painted frame to proudly display on their wall – or ride! – as well as two VIP tickets to the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup in Milton, ON, to be held on April 20-23, 2023. This event will include a formal presentation of each frame to bid winners.

Click here to learn more about the auction and place your bid today. For more information about and results from the 2022 UCI Track Champions League, click here.

Interested in joining or supporting your local cycling club? Visit your Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) to find one near you.

December 5, 2022/by Communications

CYCLO-CROSS ATHLETES CAP OFF FINAL CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS OF 2022

Saanich, BC (Nov. 27, 2022) – There was excitement at Layritz Park in Saanich, BC. The city on Vancouver Island played host to the 2022 Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships, an exciting return after two consecutive years without Championship racing in the discipline. Nearly 300 athletes raced the 3.6 kilometre course through the cold, wond, rain and mud all for a spot on the podium and to bring home a maple leaf jersey.

There were plenty of heavy hitters including Michael van den Ham who was looking to defend his Championship title in the men’s Elite category. In the end, it would ultimately be Tyler Clark who would run away with the lead and take home his first ever Championship title.

“I definitely wanted to be the first one into the first technical section, it’s so hard packed and it was so slippery, and I knew if I made a mistake, everyone else me was going to make a mistake too,” explained Clark. “Last time we had a Championships I was third to Gunnar [Holmgren] and Tyler Orschel, and ever since then I’ve been wanting that maple leaf jersey.”

On the women’s side, the Holmgren sisters continued to dominate with Isabella Holmgren taking the win and title in the women’s Junior category. Later, her twin sister, Ava, would have the opportunity to race against a stacked Elite field including Sandra Walter, Ruby West and Jenn Jackson. It would ultimately be Ava who would dominate the field continuing to show her depth, speed and tactics to take the win over Walter.

“I feel like it all came down on who could ride the smoothest and with the least amount of mechanicals,” said Ava after her win. “I was trying to look at racing with the Elites, as a Junior, as more of a challenge than a risk, and it turned out really well. If someone told me three years ago that I would be wearing the Elite jersey, I wouldn’t have believed them so I’m really happy about that.”

Overall, 14 Canadians climbed to the top of the podium and solidified their titles in the final Canadian Championships of the 2022 season. All winners can be found below with full results found here.

2022 Canadian Cyclo-cross Championship winners

U13 Women – Rebecca Dief

U13 Men – Elliot Pechter

U15 Women Hazel Roberts

U15 Men – Nash Jamieson

U17 Women – Nico Knoll

U17 Men – Kelan Wells

U23 Women – Emilly Jonston

U23 Men – Luke Valenti

Junior Women – Isabella Holmgren

Junior Men – Ian Ackert

Elite Women – Ava Holmgren

Elite Men – Tyler Clark

Master 35-44 Women – Cristin Schlossberger

Master 35-44 Men – Craig Richey

Master 45-54 Women – Kelly Welbourne

Master 45-54 Men – Jean-Francois Blais

Master 55-64 Women – Geraldine Vander Haegen

Master 55-64 Men – Normon Thiabult

Master 65+ Women – Barb Morris

Master 65+ Men – Colin Funk

Sportif Challenge Women – Kendra Mcferland

Sportif Challenge Men – Injae Sol

November 27, 2022/by Communications

Athlete and coach

CYCLING CANADA BECOMES ABUSE-FREE SPORT SIGNATORY ON DECEMBER 21

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 23, 2022) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, the new program delivered by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) to prevent and address maltreatment in sport.

Cycling Canada and its stakeholders at the national level will have access to the services of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) following a transition period that will end no later than Dec. 21, 2022. The OSIC serves as the central hub within Abuse-Free Sport and operates independently to address complaints concerning alleged violations of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).

“Cycling Canada recognizes that safe sport is everyone’s responsibility,” said Cycling Canada Chief Executive Officer Matthew Jeffries. “We’re fully committed to doing our part to support a growing national movement that is changing the culture of sport in this country. As part of that commitment, we’re pleased to sign on to Abuse-Free Sport and to soon have the OSIC administer our Safe Sport complaints. The sport community has been asking for just this kind of consistent national program. It’s an important step forward for everyone involved in sport in Canada.”

Cycling Canada has adopted the UCCMS and is in the process of making the required internal policy adjustments to accompany this important step forward. The transition period will include further updating of the organization’s Safe Sport policies, information sharing to its members and the completion of consent forms from individuals designated as UCCMS Participants.

Prior to Dec. 21, 2022, Cycling Canada participants who have experienced or witnessed abuse will continue to have access to independent, third-party complaint management services through W&W Dispute Resolution Services (safesport_wwdrs@primus.ca).

More information on Abuse-Free Sport and the OSIC can be found here. For further details on Cycling Canada’s Safe Sport services, click here.

November 23, 2022/by Communications

CANADIAN CYCLO-CROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN AFTER TWO YEARS

Saanich, BC (Nov. 22, 2022) – Athletes from across Canada are getting ready for the 2022 Lazer Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships in Saanich, BC, after two years without Championship racing in the discipline.

While riders in U13, U15, U17 and Sports categories will race for a spot on the podium, it will be the Junior, U23, Elite and Masters classifications who aim to take the maple leaf jersey home and the title of 2023 Canadian Cyclo-cross Champion.

“We are thrilled to be heading to beautiful Saanich, BC for the 2022 Lazer Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships,” said Josh Peacock, Director of Marketing & Events at Cycling Canada. “With a rich history of cyclo-cross event hosting on Vancouver Island, this event promises to deliver the atmosphere and excitement that the cyclo-cross community has come to expect of the Canadian Championships. Following a two year hiatus of the event, we’re very much looking forward to bringing the Canadian cyclo-cross community together again.”

Familiar names include the current Canadian Cyclo-cross Champion Michael van den Ham, who has won four maple leaf jerseys and will look for his fifth Championship title on the weekend. Ruby West will also be in attendance after coming off her track season, where she competed at the Track World Championships earlier this year. Switching gears, the Dundas, ON, rider says she’s excited to be back racing cyclo-cross as she pursues her first Elite Canadian title.

“I’m so excited to be coming out to Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships this year,” said West. “I was bummed when the last few years’ nationals got cancelled, first because of COVID in 2020, then flooding in 2021. I felt like this was finally my chance to get out to some west coast cyclo-cross and the fact that it’s Canadian Championships makes it extra special! My goal any time I race at Canadian Championships is always to race for a jersey, so I’m going to do my best to chase that. I’m not sure where my form or other rider’s form is at. All I do know is that it’ll be a great battle with whoever shows up and I cannot wait!”

Championship racing will be on Nov. 26 across categories with the TREK Bear Crossing Grand Prix the following day. Live timing and full results can be found on the events page of the Cycling Canada website.

November 22, 2022/by Communications

GIVING THE GIFT OF CYCLING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

With the holidays around the corner, some of Cycling Canada’s partners and suppliers are excited to spread the cheer with great discounts and gift options. There’s something for everyone, with offers ranging from performance nutrition products, training technology or even a new bike rack.

See what’s available for a limited time this holiday season:

Gruppo Nutrition

Gruppo Nutrition brings the highest quality nutrition to endurance athletes around the world to help before, during or after training. The company has an array of products from a protein cup of joe, post workout recovery and more.

For a limited time, receive 15% off site-wide and free shipping on orders over $100. To find a full list of their products, check out their official website.

Whether you’re heading to your next bikepacking trip or even prepping for an upcoming race up in the mountains, you’ll be able to do it all with Thule’s wide range of products designed to make it safe and easy to transport your bike.

Special for the holiday season, you can now save 20% on select products. The full list eligible products can be found on their website.

TrainingPeaks

For a limited time, get 25% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscription when you buy a training plan from the world’s most extensive training plan library. Get started in three easy steps:

Take the TrainingPeaks training plan quiz to find a plan that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
When you’re ready to check out, you can add a year of Premium to your cart at the discounted price.
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You are stronger than you know. Challenge your capabilities, visualize your momentum, and strategize your success with this powerful combo. Get started today!

Our partners over at TrainingPeaks want to make your coaching experience more rewarding. With a whole host of new tools built to save you time, keep you informed and organize your business, it’s one of the best platforms for building trust with your athletes.

TrainingPeaks is offering coaches a free month to try out their new features and nixing their start-up fee – that’s up to $150 in savings! If you’ve ever wanted to see what they’re all about, there’s never been a better time! Learn more and get started here.

It’s easy to feel sluggish and off your game during the holiday season. But with ATP Lab’s all-natural supplements you can head into the new year feeling a little more like yourself. As one of Cycling Canada’s official nutritional suppliers that fuels our National Team riders, they’re extending 25% off their products during the holiday season so you can make sure to have everything you need ahead of next season.

With code CC25, take advantage of products ranging from protein powders, pre-workout and supplements to help you recover better and faster. The full list of products and more can be found on their product page.

Cycling Canada’s Club 1882 (C.1882) launched in the spring of 2021 and has raised over $250,000 towards delivering critical resources to support development programs, initiatives and events that are vital to building a robust cycling nation.

Give the gift of a membership by joining C.1882 where you can help support future generations of athletes. Any and all contributions will support domestic program development and underfunded athlete programs to ensure Canadian riders can perform at the highest level of sport. Learn more here.

Donate to Cycling Canada

It’s the thought that counts when it comes to the holidays. Support cycling in Canada by donating to a wide range of programs that impacts athletes both at home and around the world. Tax receipts are automatically issued for all donations above $25.

November 21, 2022/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 18, 2022) – Cycling Canada is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the High Performance Committee (HPC). The HPC is a volunteer body that has the responsibility for advising the High Performance Director on National Team selection policies, selection decisions, the Athlete Assistance Program and other high performance policy and selection matters.

Committee members will be selected on an annual basis. Preferred candidates will have experience and expertise in BMX racing, BMX freestyle, and/or mountain bike downhill. The HPC mandate and skills matrix can be found in Cycling Canada’s Policy on Operational Committees. Expected time commitment for committee members is a few hours per month, mainly for teleconference meetings.

Interested candidates can apply using this online form until Nov. 30.

November 18, 2022/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA AND ARGON 18 SHINE INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON CANADIAN CLUBS

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 11, 2022) – Five Canadians will represent their home cycling clubs on the world stage of the 2022 UCI Track Champions League as part of a unique community fundraiser presented by Cycling Canada, Argon 18 and VéloColour from Nov. 11-Dec. 12.

Cycling Canada recognizes and celebrates the critical role cycling clubs play in supporting athlete development and growing the sport nationwide. The Canadians participating in the 2022 UCI Track Champions League will receive a custom-painted frame in the colours of their home club to ride for the duration of the series. The frames are up for auction online and proceeds will go directly to support each athlete’s respective club.

Photo Credit: Pauline Ballet

The athletes and clubs participating in the auction are:

Endurance
Athlete: Dylan Bibic – Mississauga, ON
Club: National Cycling Institute Milton – Milton, ON

Athlete: Maggie Coles-Lyster – Maple Ridge, BC
Club: Burnaby Velodrome Club – Burnaby, BC

Athlete: Mathias Guillemette – Trois-Rivières, QC
Club: Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont – Bromont, QC

Athlete: Sarah van Dam – Victoria, BC
Club: Tripleshot Cycling – Victoria, BC

Sprint
Athlete: Kelsey Mitchell – Sherwood Park, AB
Club: Juventus Cycling Club – Edmonton, AB

“The first track you ride, the place you spend so much time improving and learning definitely has a special place in your heart,” said Coles-Lyster. “Being able to ride a custom-painted frame at the UCI Track Champions League really feels like everything coming full circle, to be able to bring a piece of where it all started for me and the people involved who helped me get to where I am today on the road with me.”

Bidding for each frame starts at $5,000 CAD and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 12. The winners of each respective auction will receive the athletes’ custom-painted frame to proudly display on their wall – or ride! – as well as two VIP tickets to the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup in Milton, ON, to be held on April 20-23, 2023. This event will include a formal presentation of each frame to bid winners.

Photo credit : Pauline Ballet

Click here to learn more about the auction and place your bid today.

The 2022 UCI Track Champions League begins on Nov. 12 in Mallorca, ESP, before continuing on to Berlin, GER, and Paris, FRA. The series concludes on Dec. 3 after two races in London, GBR. For more information about the 2022 UCI Track Champions League, click here.

Interested in joining or supporting your local cycling club? Visit your Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) to find one near you.

November 11, 2022/by Communications

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CYCLING CANADA OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 9, 2022) – Cycling Canada welcomes personal expressions of interest or the identification of individuals who are capable, willing and motivated to serve the organization in a volunteer capacity for one of three operational committees:

Events Committee
Officials Committee
Coach Development Committee

Detailed terms of reference and the desired committee member skills matrix are attached. Individuals interested in submitting their candidature are kindly asked to complete the Candidate Self-Evaluation Form for the committee of their choice – Events, Officials or Coach Development – to submit with their expression of interest email.

Committee members will be selected on an annual basis with each appointment lasting two years. Size is flexible and is based on the ability to find a competent cross-section of skills, within the following expected range:

Events Committee: Four to six members including a chair
Officials Committee: Four to six members including a chair
Coach Development Committee: Four to six members including a chair

Expected time commitment for committee members is a few hours per month, mainly for teleconference meetings, with one or two face-to-face meetings per year.

Interested individuals should email general@cyclingcanada.ca with the subject ‘Committee Expression of Interest’ by Nov. 25, 2022. The email should identify which committee they are interested in and may include any relevant supporting information.

Following the Nov. 25^th deadline, staff will review, assess and identify the ideal individuals for each of the committees.

November 9, 2022/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ESPORTS FOR 2022-2023 SEASON

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 2, 2022) – Cycling Canada is excited for the return of Esports for its third consecutive season. Riders will be able to join the series four times a week through Zwift, a virtual cycling platform, which will kick off Nov. 7, 2022, until April 5, 2023. Rides will include weekly tune-up series, race nights and weekend Fundo rides for the duration of the winter months.

“Community is at the heart of Cycling Canada’s Strategic Plan,” said Geordie Moss, Cycling Canada’s Cycling for All Manager. “Virtual programming through Esports platforms like Zwift, has provided us with a unique way to offer fun and interactive programming to the greater cycling community during the winter months. Going into our third season of Esports programming, we’re thrilled to continue to expand on our learnings from the previous seasons and want to give a huge thanks to all of our ride leaders and sweepers who have helped grow our programs to the success they are today.”

Weekly Tune-Up Rides

Every Monday and Tuesday will be dedicated to our weekly tune-up series with Mondays set as a co-ed ride on rotating courses, while Tuesday will be committed to women-only rides. Courses will vary week to week to provide a mix of training opportunities for all abilities. Paces are set to allow for a social ride (1.5-2.0 w/kg) and will be led by community riders across Canada with special guests from our national team set to join throughout the season. Participants can expect a fun, interactive community ride and will offer as a great social pre-ride for Cycling Canada’s Wednesday Night Race Series offered each week on the same courses as the Monday and Tuesday rides.

For those interested in becoming a ride leader, please fill out the Ride Leader Application form. Applications are open for rides between Nov. 28th and Jan. 24th. The form will remain open throughout this period, however applications received before Nov. 18th will be prioritized. More information and the form can be found here.

Wednesday Night Race Series

Every Wednesday at 8:05 p.m. EST and 8:15 p.m. EST (women only), Cycling Canada will host its weekly racing series open to all Zwifters. Racecourses will be the same ones as the given week’s tune-up course. The series will offer something for everyone each week, exploring Zwift’s vast virtual world with riders having the opportunity to register in one of the four power-based options in both the men’s and women’s categories. The series will not include a ranking or series points. Rather, the series is intended as a means of offering a fun and inclusive weekly challenge for riders of varying abilities.

Saturday Fundo

Saturday Fundo rides will return for its second year. Starting at 12:05 p.m. EST every Saturday, riders will get to experience a variety of courses from Zwift’s longer rides with distances ranging from 20 kilometres to 50 kilometres. Participants are invited to join and ride at their own pace or challenge fellow riders as they race to the front.

2023 Canadian Esports Championships on Wahoo RGT

Following the inaugural 2022 Canadian Esports Championships Presented by Wahoo featuring 112 riders, Cycling Canada is looking to grow the event in 2023. Working with returning partners, Echelon Racing Promotions and Wahoo RGT, the 2023 Canadian Esports Championships presented by Wahoo will be virtually held on Wahoo RGT’s platform Feb. 11 and 12. Free livestreaming will once again be offered, which will cover all race categories for both competition days. More details about the event will be released in the coming months.

“With the success and learnings from last year’s ground-breaking Championship event, we are coming into the 2023 Canadian Esports Championships Presented by Wahoo with more knowledge and confidence for our second edition,” said Josh Peacock, Cycling Canada’s Director of Marketing and Events. “Returning to the virtual cycling scene with repeat strong partners is helping us establish a higher standard for what we want to deliver in Esports, and we are excited for what’s to come.”

November 2, 2022/by Communications

TWO WORLD TITLES & ONE SILVER MEDAL FOR CANADA AT PARA CYCLING TRACK WORLDS

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France (October 24, 2022) – Team Canada concluded the 2022 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France, with a total of two world titles, one silver medal and plenty of personal bests. Over the four days of competitions, newcomer to the national team, Mel Pemble made her name known after winning both rainbow jerseys at her first World Championships of her young career in both the Scratch Race and the Omnium in the women’s C3 category. Veteran and Paralympic and World Championships medallist added another medal to her impressive resume after taking the silver in the women’s C4 500-metre Time Trial.

“It’s an incredible performance for sure, I knew she [Pemble] had it in her,” commented Sébastien Travers, National Team Coach. “She’s got some experience on the track and we just tried to rehearse what she normally does at home and to execute the races – at our best capacities. She was at the right place at the right time and then just did a master effort at the end, which paid off.”

On the first day of competition, Pemble beat the world record in the 200-metre Sprint, taking the win in the first event of the Omnium competition. Her win in the Scratch Race, which also counted towards the overall in the Omnium allowed her to cumulate enough points to stand at the top of the standings. She ended the four events with a total of 150 points, just 2 points in front of Aniek Van den Aarsen from the Netherlands, ultimately winning the world title.

On the final day of racing, Pemble, O’Brien and Alexandre Hayward all capped off their racing schedules to take part in the Mixed Team Sprint event, where they raced their way to an 11th spot with a time of 57.311.

All results can be found here.

October 24, 2022/by Communications

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