OTTAWA, ON (October 10, 2025) – Cycling Canada is proud to announce the Canadian National Team selected to compete at the 2025 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships, taking place on October 16–19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event will bring together the world’s top para-cyclists at the Rio Olympic Velodrome, where Team Canada will showcase its pursuit of excellence across the C1-5 para-cycling category.
Kate O’Brien, a former Olympic track cyclist and Paralympic silver medalist, returns to the track with power and precision in the C4 class. Mel Pemble, C3 cyclist and dual-sport Paralympian, is back to defend her 2024 podium finishes, having earned silver in the Time Trial and bronze in the Omnium at last year’s Para-Cycling Track World Championships. Jessica Law continues to build momentum following her recent appearance at the 2025 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships in August, adding valuable experience to her growing list of Canadian accomplishments as a C5 cyclist. With preparations well underway at a training camp in Bromont, QC, the team is expected to deliver focused and competitive performances against the world’s best.
2025 Para-Cycling Track World Championships National Team
- Jessica Law (Vancouver, BC)
- Kate O’Brien (Calgary, AB)
- Mel Pemble (Victoria, BC)
“The Team’s focus for this World Championships is definitely to perform. We’ll also use this opportunity to evaluate our gaps and optimize our preparation for the next Games with all the event changes proposed by the UCI to date,” says National Team Coach Sebastien Travers.
Cycling Canada extends its congratulations to all selected athletes and invites fans and supporters to follow Team Canada’s journey in Brazil via Cycling Canada’s social media channels and the UCI Official Website.
