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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT 2024 CANADIAN MASTERS ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (July 22, 2024) – The 2024 Canadian Road Cycling Championships concluded with the masters competition, held July 19-21 in Victoria, British Columbia.

The competition began with the individual time trial on July 19. Mark Sherbonneau (Broad Street Breakaway) successfully defended the title for a second consecutive year in Masters B, while John Vanderveen (Riverway Dental Racing), Bruce Bird (Wheels of Bloor), Robert Anderson (Independent), Jennifer Ward (Victoria Wheelers p/b Novus), Debra Parker (Watt Riot Cycling), Heather Simonson (Tripleshot Cycling) and Barb Morris (Comox Valley Cycle Club) took top honours in categories A, C, D, E, F, G and H respectively.

“Everything went well, I’m really happy,” said Bird, who adds to his title from the 2023 time trial and the 2023 Masters Gravel Championships. “I was lucky enough to go to Victoria for the very first time, so I’m happy. It was the weather that surprised me the most, I thought there would be more rain, but it was much easier to navigate the course with all that sunshine. It’s fantastic to be wearing the maple leaf again.”

The following day, road racers battled a blazing sun on a course ranging from 60 to 100 kilometers, forcing several athletes to stop early.

Participating in his very first Masters race, Lee Agur was able to shine in the Masters A. “I took advice from the veterans,” said Agur. “They kind of told me what to do and I listened to them. I attacked on the fifth lap, and we ended up with five riders. On the ninth lap, I went alone, because I didn’t want it to turn into a sprint.”

Building on the momentum of their time trial victory, Ward (Masters E) and Morris (Masters H) regained possession of the unified jersey in the road race, while Nicolas Proulx (Les Rouleurs Polo Vélo) secured victory for the second year running.

Nathalie Champagne (Agowatt), who won the time trial in 2023, took gold in the Masters G road race, while Scott Goguen (United Velo – Masters C), Garth Campbell (Broad Street Breakaway – Masters D) and Carolyn Russell (Independante – Masters F) added their names to the history books.

The event concluded with an exciting criterium on Sunday, allowing Goguen, Champagne, Ward and Russell to add a unified jersey to their collection.

Clayton Hiltz (Victoria Weelers p/b Novus), Jeffrey Werner (Red Kilo) and Horacio Chaves (Independent) raced to victory in the A, B and D masters.

“Today went really well,” said Ward, a local rider. “I wasn’t sure how to feel since my legs were tired after Friday and Saturday’s races, but with the dynamic nature of the criterium and the fact that we’re downtown, I was lucky to have my cycling friends and family here to watch. Carolyn (Russell) and I were often up front, sharing pulls, giving each other a break and cheering each other on.”

The complete list of results is available here. The next stop on the Canadian Championships calendar is the Canadian MTB Downhill Championships, to be held August 10-11 in Sun Peaks, British Columbia. The full calendar of national events is available on the Cycling Canada website.

July 22, 2024/by Communications

RIDERS BRAVE THE ELEMENTS AT CANADIAN XCO & XCC MTB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (July 22, 2024) – Mountain bike athletes were treated to all kinds of conditions at the Canadian Cross-Country Championships, held July 18-21 in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

It was in pouring rain that most of the athletes took to the start line of the short circuit cross-country (XCC) on Thursday, July 18, crowning Rafaëlle Carrier (Pivot Cycle OTE) for a second year running, this time in the junior category. Jacob Roy (Ponsse MTB Racing) took top honours in the junior men’s category.

In the combined elite and U23 categories, it was Jenn Jackson (Liv Factory Racing) – who had won silver in-extremis at the 2023 edition – who finally got to savor the victory, taking it early in the race. In the men’s race, U23 rider Cole Punchard (Pivot Cycle OTE), who has scored several top-five finishes in World Cups, shone in front of some of the sport’s biggest names. “Throughout the race, I could see that some of the guys were a little tired,” said Punchard. “I got a bit of a lead, then managed to pull away on the last lap and break away solo on the last bend to sprint my heart out and take the win.”

Elly Moore (Team Ontario) and Émilien Belzile (Stimulus Orbea) were able to don the unified U17 jersey, both after a tight sprint.

The July 20 XCO competition saw a number of athletes win back-to-back Canadian titles under a scorching sun, including Jackson (elite women), Punchard (U23 men), Carrier (junior women), Roy (junior men) and Belzile (U17 men), all of whom were able to open up a significant gap on their rivals.

“It’s not something I really imagined (doubling the number of wins),” said Jackson. “A few years ago, I had no idea this is where I’d end up a few years down the line, and I’m really excited to be wearing the maple leaf in the upcoming World Cups.

On the U17 women’s side, it was Éliane Blais (Équipe du Québec) who stood out, with no looking back. Ava Holmgren (Lidl-Trek) claimed her first-ever Canadian U23 women’s mountain bike title. “It was a very good day,” said Holmgren. “The fact that the elites started out in front was extra motivation to be able to catch as many as possible.”

Leading from the start of the race, Léandre Bouchard (Foresco Holding Proco-RL Pro Team) earned himself an eighth career title, having won at elite level in 2021 and donned the jersey on several occasions at U23 level.

Masters athletes were also in action in Nova Scotia, where Peter Glassford (Trek Barrie Aurora – men 35-44), Aroussen Laflamme (Ponsse MTB Racing – men 45-54) and Sue Haviland (Durham Shredders – women 45-54) were once again crowned champions. They were joined by John Westdal (Ontario Bicycle Club – men 55+), Alessandro Polloni (Stimulus Next Wave – men 19-34), Meghan Todd (Crazy Creek Cycling Club 35-44) and Penn Hart (AVMBA – women 55+).

The team relay, presented on Sunday, July 21, saw Cole Punchard and Rafaëlle Carrier, teamed for Pivot-OTE with Zorak Paillé and Simon Ruelland, add a third champion’s jersey to their already impressive collection.

The complete list of results can be found here.

The Canadian Masters Road Championships, held in Victoria, B.C., are still underway. The next Canadian Championships on the calendar will be the Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships, to be held in Sun Peaks, B.C. on August 10 and 11. The complete calendar of national events can be found on the Events page of the Cycling Canada website.

July 22, 2024/by Communications

A DOUBLE WEEKEND OF CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM COAST TO COAST

Ottawa, ON (July 17, 2024) – Preparations for the XCO and XCC Canadian Mountain Bike Championships and the Canadian Masters Road Championships are well underway, as the two events, held respectively in Eastern Canada (Kentville, NS) and Western Canada (Victoria, BC), will crown a host of new champions from July 18 to 21.

Held in Nova Scotia for the second year running, the XCO and XCC mountain bike competitions promise to amaze and delight.

“We’re thrilled to return to Kentville for the XCO and XCC Canadian Championships in what has become a staple of the Canadian mountain bike calendar,” said Josh Peacock, Cycling Canada’s Director of Marketing and Events. “This event continues to showcase the exceptional work done in the Maritime Provinces over the past few years, as the region becomes the cornerstone for high-level cycling and competition.”

In the short track (XCC) competitions, to be held on Thursday, July 18, the elite women will see a new champion crowned, given the absence of defending champion Laurie Arseneault due to a knee injury. Carter Woods, who has just returned from a season-ending illness, will attempt to defend the titles he won in both events in 2023.

All eyes will be on UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and World Championship medallists Ian Ackert (men’s U23), Marin Lowe (women’s U23) and Emilly Johnston (elite women’s), all competing in a new category and who will once again be aiming for a place on the podium, having taken the honours in 2023. Reigning U17 champions, now turned juniors, Rafaëlle Carrier and Nicholas Gauthier, who have already made their mark on the junior Canada Cup circuit, will have their sights set on the maple leaf jersey.

In Victoria, the Masters athletes will be pulling out all the stops to offer high-caliber competition in time trial, road race and criterium.

“This will be our third Canadian championship event, after hosting the Canadian Masters Road Cycling Championships in 2018 and 2019 and the Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships in 2022 and 2023,” said Jon Watkins, event director at Panache Cycling. “We are very excited to welcome the Masters back to Victoria and offer participants an exceptional weekend of racing. We want to build on the lessons learned from organizing this event over five years ago and make things even better.”

Title winners in one or other of the events, Bruce Bird, Maxime Forget, Nathalie Champagne, Nicolas Proulx and Dawn Heinemeyer will be back behind the starting line to add titles to their collection.

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

July 17, 2024/by Communications

DISCOVER CYCLING CANADA’S 2025 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS CALENDAR

Edited 11/04/2024: updated Downhill Championships dates
10/22/2024: addition of the 2025 Cyclo-Cross Championships, new Masters Road Championships dates, addition of the Canadian Enduro Championships

Ottawa, ON (July 15, 2024) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the complete schedule of Canadian Championships to be held across the country for all disciplines in 2025.

“Each year, the Canadian Championships bring together the country’s best athletes in their respective disciplines to give them the opportunity to wear the maple leaf as their ultimate prize,” mentioned Josh Peacock, Cycling Canada’s Director of Marketing and Events. “We’re thrilled to once again travel the country with our 2025 Canadian Championships event calendar, showcasing not only Canada’s best athletes, but providing a platform to inspire the next generation with events held in some of Canada’s most iconic settings.”

Track

The Vélodrome Sylvan Adams – Centre Multisports Desjardins in Bromont, QC, will start the year off right by hosting the first-ever Canadian Masters, Elite and Para Track Championships from Jan. 9 to 12. Junior and U17 athletes will be welcomed in Milton, ON from April 4 to 6.

E-Sports

In February, athletes from across the country will be able to compete for the maple leaf jersey in the comfort of their own homes at the Canadian e-Sports Championships. The event takes place on Feb. 8 and 9.

Road

Junior, elite and para athletes will be able to show their prowess on the roads of St-Georges-de-Beauce, QC, from June 27 to 30, at the event organized by the Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce, while masters athletes will be in action from August 8-10 once again in the Greater Victoria region, in BC, by organizer Wheelhouse Cycling Society.

Gravel

The Gravel Championships will be back for a third consecutive year, presented on June 15 by Deadgoat Racing, this time once again on the Ghost of the Gravel course in the majestic landscapes of Alberta’s Water Valley.

Mountain Bike

After two years of competition in eastern Canada, XCO and XCC racers will head west to Langford, BC, in the newly inaugurated trails of the Jordie Lunn Memorial Park to compete for the podium July 18-20, courtesy of Wheelhouse Cycling Society.

Downhill athletes will compete in Sun Peaks, BC, July 26-27, courtesy of Sun Peaks Resort and SE Racing. Meanwhile, XCM athletes will once again hit the trails in Thunder Bay, ON, on August 23, courtesy of Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club.

After a one-year hiatus, the Canadian Enduro MTB Championships are back on the calendar and will be held in the province of Québec. Exact date and location will be announced later in the fall.

BMX

As the summer season draws to a close, attention will turn to the BMX Racing athletes who will compete on Aug. 23 and 24 in St. Albert, AB, organized by the St. Albert BMX Association, on the brand-new world-class Supercross track. National athletes will get their first taste of the new track at the Canada Cup later this summer.

As autumn approaches, the Centre National de Cyclisme in Bromont, QC, will welcome BMX Freestyle athletes on Oct. 18 to its brand-new Acrobatic Zone, inaugurated last March.

Cyclo-Cross

Cyclo-cross fans will be invited to attend festivities on Nov. 14-16, in Lévis, QC, organized by CX418, to see the country’s best athletes in action.

Cycling Canada is still seeking applicants for the hosting of the 2025 UCI Canadian Enduro MTB Championships. If you are interested in submitting a bid for the event, please contact josh.peacock@cyclingcanada.ca

July 15, 2024/by Communications

JEFFREY WHALEY JOINS CANADIAN CYCLING TEAM FOR PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS

Ottawa, ON (July 12, 2024) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the selection of Jeffrey Whaley, of Montreal, QC, in BMX Freestyle for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Whaley joins the contingent of athletes announced on June 25. Canada’s official selection in the discipline was confirmed the day after the cycling team’s announcement.

“I’m thrilled to be the very first Canadian to qualify in BMX freestyle, and I can’t wait to be in Paris to represent the country,” commented Whaley.

This will be Canada’s first participation in BMX Freestyle at an Olympic Games. Dave Thomas will act as coach and Maxime Chalifour has been elected alternate.

July 12, 2024/by Communications

OSIC SPORT ENVIRONMENT ASSESMENT: CYCLING CANADA COMMITMENT STATEMENT

Ottawa, ON (July 10, 2024) – At the request of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC), Cycling Canada was recently the subject of a Sport Environment Assessment (SEA). Given this was an assessment rather than an investigation there is no complainant or respondent. The purpose of the SEA is to clarify how the assessment participants perceived issues, systems or dynamics within the sport environment.

Cycling Canada would like to thank the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and all Sport Environment Assessment participants for the insights shared in the Sport Environment Assessment Report, which will help us on our ongoing journey to be leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion, and safe sport. We have made strides in recent years to improve governance at all levels and appreciate that there is still work to be done.

Cycling Canada is committed to the implementation of measures, policies and practices strongly focused on culture, inclusion, and performance that will enable us to deliver on our purpose: to inspire Canadians from all walks of life to ride with us.

Ensuring a safe, welcoming and discrimination-free workplace is a top priority, and the feedback reflected in the Sport Environment Assessment Report will serve as a guiding light as we continue our work in this important area. Cycling Canada’s Action Plan can be found here, and is grounded in several key areas of focus:

Increased capacity in Human Resources. This will include the contracting of third-party HR support to review all relevant policies as well as providing additional support for staff inquiries, concerns, and complaints and analysis of staff exit interviews
Continued work on improving overall organizational culture, including a full assessment of existing culture surveying metrics, and relevant action plans to address outstanding concerns amongst staff, contractors, and other relevant internal stakeholders
Enhanced internal communication channels to support a culture of openness and transparency
Continued commitment to and development of existing female staff mentorship programs including proactive identification of professional development, outside mentorship, and networking opportunities
Increased education and training programs to ensure staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to do their job effectively

As one of the earliest program signatories, Cycling Canada shares OSIC’s commitment to the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and will continue our work in upholding the principles that serve as its foundation.

More information on the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner can be found at www.sportintegritycommissioner.ca.

Source: Cycling Canada
Information: communications@cyclingcanada.ca

July 10, 2024/by Communications

NEW AND RETURNING CHAMPIONS DON THE MAPLE LEAF JERSEY AT THE CANADIAN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (July 8, 2024) – More than 600 athletes challenged themselves in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, QC, for the Canadian BMX Championships, held on July 6.

Under a blazing sun, athletes took part in two exciting days of competition with the Canadian Championships on Saturday, followed by the first round of the Canada Cup on Sunday.

Ryan Tougas of Pitt Meadows, B.C., was the only athlete to retain the Canadian Elite Men’s title he won in 2023, with the other categories all crowning a new champion, including Teigen Pascual of Squamish, B.C., who captured her first Canadian Elite Women’s title.

In the U23 category, Albertans Dylan Tremel and Abygale Reeve made no secret of their pride, having long dreamed of wearing the maple-leaf jersey.

“Out of the gate I was nervous,” said Tremel. “I knew I had to stay calm and confident. It was crazy to cross the finish line, with all my family and friends there. I have wanted to get the sleeve for the past four years and it means the absolute world to me.”

Reeve added, “I was crying tears of joy. It just means a lot to represent this country and to represent my club in Airdrie and all the kids that I coach back there.”

Quebecers Thessalie Bruneau and Victoria Dubé crossed the finish line nose-to-nose in the junior women’s race, but in the end, it was Bruneau who took the honors. Ontario’s Andrew Colling took the men’s title.

In addition to the Championship classes, medals were awarded in Challenge classes for age group racing from as young as 5 years old. The full results list can be found here.

Next up on the Canadian Championships calendar are the Canadian MTB XCO/XCC Championships in Kentville, NS and the Canadian Road Championships (Masters) in Victoria, BC, both on July 19-21. The full calendar of national events can be found on the Events Page of the Cycling Canada website.

July 8, 2024/by Communications

VAUDREUIL-SOULANGES WELCOMES CANADIAN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, ON (July 5, 2024) – BMX athletes from across the country are expected in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Quebec, on July 6 for the Canadian BMX Racing Championships.

Held in Quebec for the second year running, the event will host races in the challenge category where close to 600 athletes, ranging in age from 5 to 49, will race for medals, while athletes in the Junior, U23 and Elite categories will race for official championship titles.

“After the success of the 2022 Canada Cup here, it was the next logical step to organize the Canadian Championships,” commented Karyne Brodeur, president of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges BMX club. “We want to give young people the opportunity to perform in a national-level competition, in addition to raising the profile of our sport.”

Ryan Tougas (elite men), Thomas Jodoin (U23 men) and Keira Murphy (U23 women) will be on hand to try and claim the Canadian championship title for the second year running.

Absent due to her preparation for the Olympic Games, Molly Simpson will pass the torch to a new racer who will be in with a chance of capturing the title of Canadian champion in the elite women’s category, while her compatriot Teigen Pascual will be a strong contender for the position.

On Sunday, July 7, athletes will race in the first round of the 2024 BMX Canada Cup series.

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

July 5, 2024/by Communications

HORNBY ORGANIC JOINS CYCLING CANADA AS OFFICIAL SUPPLIER

Ottawa, ON (July 3, 2024) – Cycling Canada is thrilled to welcome Hornby Organic as an official supplier for a four-year term.

Established on the Gulf Island of Hornby in British-Columbia, Hornby Organic is the first company in Canada to produce a Canadian Certified Organic & Gluten-Free energy bar.

“We are beyond excited to be partnering with Cycling Canada,” said Cayleigh Rees, co-founder of Hornby Organic. “Throughout our journey starting Hornby Organic, our founder, Irah and I have grown a true understanding and appreciation for the dedication and commitment it takes to pursue one’s dreams. To have a tiny part in assisting the Cycling Canada Athletes with their dreams, by supplying high quality organic nutrition, is an absolute honor.”

The collaboration began with the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup in Milton, ON, where Hornby Organic supplied the Canadian National Team, volunteers and staff members with energy bars throughout the event. With this partnership, they will continue supplying the National Team with high-quality nutrition through competition and domestic events.

“We are very excited to welcome Hornby Organic as an official supplier,” added Ben Lyon, Cycling Canada Fundraising and Partnership Manager. “Their genuine Canadian pride in our National Team is incredibly meaningful to us and evident from the very start. As cyclists, we know that how we fuel can directly impact the way we feel and perform, so having an energy bar that both supports athlete needs while tasting great makes a real difference. Hornby Organic will now be there with us in training and competition, playing their part in our team’s success.”

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.

July 3, 2024/by Communications

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CYCLING CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ottawa, ON (June 27, 2024) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the opening of the annual nomination process for positions on its Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is elected by Cycling Canada’s members (Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations) and is comprised of seven Director-at-large positions, a National Team athlete representative plus one optional Director that can be appointed at the discretion of the Board.

The role of Cycling Canada’s Board of Directors is to provide strategic direction, leadership, and stability for the organization. The Board establishes the overall mission and purpose for the organization and is responsible for a number of key governance-related activities including approving the appointment of and providing direction to the CEO and senior management team, the development and adoption of organizational policies, financial oversight, and approval of the annual budget.

The Nominations Committee of Cycling Canada is issuing a Call for Candidates to stand for election to the Board of Directors of Cycling Canada at the Annual Meeting to be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Positions to be filled:

3 Director-at-large positions (2-year terms for each)

For the upcoming September 2024 elections, the Nominations Committee is seeking nominees with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives who possess the skill sets and competencies outlined below, as established priorities for the organization:

Law, Governance, and Policy Development
Human Resource Management (including DE&I strategies)
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Culture and Change Management
Strategy and Planning

Specifically, Cycling Canada is looking for female applicants as well as those from the Indigenous community, Black Canadians, LGBTQ2S+, persons with physical impairment and representatives from marginalized communities. Cycling Canada will ensure that equity, diversity and inclusion are key considerations through the nominations process.

Board members meet by video conference once per month, meet in person once per year and are also expected to participate on Board committees on a regular basis. Members of the Cycling Canada Board of Directors typically spend an average of 5-8 hours per month on board related activities, but this may increase if they hold a position of Chair of the Board or Chair of a Board Committee. Cycling Canada is looking to build upon the expertise within its existing Board and is seeking to include a range of diverse voices and skills that will enable the growth and development of the organization and the sport in Canada.

Board members are not compensated for their position on the board but will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses directly related to board activities, including, but not limited to, accommodations, travel, and meals.

Eligibility Criteria to be a Director-at-large

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a Canadian Citizen.
Be a member in good standing of one of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
Not be of bankrupt status.
Not have been declared incapable under laws of a Canadian province or territory or by a court in a jurisdiction outside of Canada.
Not be a Director or Officer of one of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.
Not be employed by or own an organization which is contracted by Cycling Canada.
Not be an employee of Cycling Canada or an employee of Cycling Canada’s Provincial or Territorial cycling associations.

About Cycling Canada

Cycling Canada is the nation’s oldest National Sport Organization and has one simple purpose – to inspire Canadians to cycle. Our mandate is to holistically develop the sport in partnership with our 11 Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations, putting more Canadians on bikes from coast-to-coast and on podiums around the world. To that end, Cycling Canada has a bold strategic plan to transform our sport in Canada over the next ten years. We will engage, unite, and support our partners to collectively develop our community through high quality programs, events and services that are aligned from coast-to-coast. Moving forward Cycling Canada will focus and deliver on 4 strategic priorities in pursuit of its purpose:

Create a community of cyclists with deep connection, affinity, and pride in the sport of cycling.
Teach children across Canada at the grassroots level the joy of cycling skillfully.
Produce and facilitate events that get Canadians genuinely excited about and engaged in the sport of cycling.
Develop and deliver a sustainable performance program continuously delivering gracious champions to the world stage and lifelong ambassadors to the community.

The tagline, COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE, is an invitation to all cycling enthusiasts to join us in our journey to inspire Canadians to cycle. Our brand represents our passion for cycling and community, our dedication to the holistic development of the sport through inspiration and collaboration, and is inclusive of all cycling disciplines, from traditional sports like road and track to more recent additions like BMX Freestyle.

Nomination Process

Anyone seeking to be a candidate for election to the Cycling Canada Board of Directors must submit a fully completed Candidate package no later than 5:00 PM ET on July 19, 2024.

A completed Candidate Package includes:

A completed online application “2024 Cycling Board Candidate Application Form” The information on this form will be made available to the membership in advance of the Annual Meeting.
An expression of Interest & Resume uploaded with the Candidate Application Form.
A signed Directors Agreement which will be provided to you once you have submitted a completed Candidate Application Form. The agreement must be signed and emailed to general@cyclingcanada.ca with subject line: Candidate Directors Agreement. Submission of a Directors Agreement indicates your willingness to stand as a candidate, and your agreement to comply with the duties and obligations of a director if you are elected.

Please note that all incomplete Candidate Packages will not be placed for consideration by the Nomination Committee.

Following the close of nominations, the Nomination Committee will evaluate the nominees and select a short list of nominees to be interviewed. Following deliberations, the Nominations Committee will develop a list of candidates to be recommended to the membership at the Annual Meeting.

The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to identify those candidates that are best suited to meet the needs of Cycling Canada, given their knowledge, skills, and experience, and other attributes and their understanding of the duties and obligations of a member of a governance board.

The Nominations Committee will advise all nominees of the list of those recommended by the Committee at least 14 days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and at least 3 days before the committee’s recommendations are published to the membership.

Cycling Canada supports equity, diversity, and inclusion and will provide accommodations in all stages of the nomination process, as necessary. If you require accommodation to apply to this advertisement, please advise Cycling Canada’s Acting Chief Operations Officer, Vanessa Desjardins via email at vanessa.desjardins@cyclingcanada.ca.

June 27, 2024/by Communications