OTTAWA, ON (July 1, 2025) — Four days of fierce competition, breakout performances, and national pride came to a thrilling close as the 2025 Canadian Road Championships wrapped up in Saint-Georges, Québec. Hosted once again by Grand Prix Cyclistes de Beauce, the event brought together Canada’s top Elite, U23, Junior, U17, and Para athletes to battle for the coveted maple leaf jersey across time trial, road race, and criterium events.
The championships opened with time trials, where Olivia Baril claimed the Elite Women’s title, pulling ahead of Julie Lacourcière. In the Elite Men’s category, Michael Leonard delivered a commanding ride to take gold, with Derek Gee finishing close behind.
In the U23 ranks, Carson Mattern and Ava Holmgren topped the men’s and women’s podiums respectively. Junior titles went to Monty Rigby (Junior Men) and Sidney Swierenga (Junior Women), while Carter Deveer (U17 Men) and Julianne Gauthier (U17 Women) led the U17 fields.
Canada’s top para-cyclists showcased power and precision across time trial events in Saint-Georges. In solo categories, standout performances included Shelley Gautier (WT1), Maarten Duif (MH1), and Louis-Albert Corriveau Jolin (MT2), each earning national titles in their respective classes. The MC3-5 field brought tight competition, with Michael Sametz posting the fastest factored time ahead of Lachlan Hotchkiss, Salomon Grigy, and Carlos Mauricio Uricoechea. In MH3-4, Charles Moreau delivered a strong ride, and Kara Douville topped the WH4 standings. Mel Pemble topped the WC3 division, while the Tandem category featured a close race between Lowell Taylor & Ed Veal and Matthieu Croteau Daigle & Olivier de la Durantaye (QC), both duos pushing the limits over a long and technical course, with Taylor and Veal taking the win.
The road races delivered power and determination as Derek Gee surged to victory in the Elite Men’s race and Alison Jackson powered to the top step in the Elite Women’s event. In the U23 Women’s race, Alexandra Volstad topped the podium while Jérôme Gauthier claimed the U23 Men’s crown. Ben Morin won the Junior Men’s race and Rafaelle Carrier crossed the finish line first in the Junior Women’s category. In the Men’s U17 category Zachari Moreau claimed the top spot while Sandrine Veilleux finished first in Women U17.
Canada’s top paracyclists brought strength and determination to the road race. Louis-Albert Corriveau Jolin (MT1-2) earned a solo victory with a commanding ride, while Mark Ledo (MH3-5) topped a competitive field. In the WH3-5 category, Kara Douville (AB) led the charge with grit and consistency. In MC1-3, Alexandre Hayward (NB) completed a strong ride over 48.8 km alongside fellow competitors, underscoring his ongoing excellence in national competition, while Lachlan Hotchkiss (BC) claimed the MC4-5 title with a determined effort on a challenging course. The tandem (MB) race featured a high-powered duel between Lowell Taylor & Ed Veal (AB) and Matthieu Croteau Daigle & Olivier de la Durantaye (QC), with both duos completing the 79.3 km, with Taylor and Veal finishing first.
The championships concluded with the criterium, where Abigael Fortier sprinted to victory in the combined U17-Junior Women’s race, thrilling spectators lining the circuit. The U17-Junior Men’s criterium saw Gabriel Tilli of Québec take top honors, in a competitive group of riders. In the U23-Elite Women’s race, it was Joséphine Péloquin who came out on top, demonstrating sharp tactics and speed. The U23-Elite Men’s title went to Mathias Guillemette, who closed the championships with his criterium win in a photo-finish final sprint.
Cycling Canada’s Athlete Advancement & Education Seminar, held during the championships, continued to support the development of U17 and Junior athletes, offering insights from national coaches and elite riders. With strong performances across all categories and a vibrant atmosphere in Saint-Georges, the 2025 Canadian Road Championships once again highlighted the depth and promise of Canadian cycling talent.
For full results and event details, visit Cycling Canada’s official event page.
