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THE GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE DE GATINEAU KEEPS GROWING

Coupe du Québec, CAN-BIKE courses added to schedule

(Feb. 13, 2013 – Gatineau, Que.) Many of the best women cyclists in the world will return to Gatineau for the fourth year this May for the 2013 edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau.

As in previous years, the weekend includes a UCI-sanctioned women’s road race (on May 18) and time trial (May 20) that will be contested by teams from around the world within walking distance of downtown Gatineau.

But international racing is just part of what has become a four-day cycling festival, and the event continues to grow this year by hosting a round of the Coupe du Québec series for young racers and adding a CAN-BIKE skills training day for recreational and utilitarian cyclists.

The Grand Prix weekend also continues to host the Grande Visite Nocturne nighttime bicycle ride (May 17) and provincial-level road races for junior, elite and masters men (May 18).

The weekend also features the Gran Fondo Gatineau (May 19), a timed event for cycling enthusiasts who can challenge themselves on a 51-km or 102-km course on closed roads, taking in some of the finest cycling routes in the region. Registration for the 2013 GranFondo Gatineau opens today.

Finally, the Vélo Village expo area will offer visitors a selection of local cycling retailers, international manufacturers and food and refreshments just steps from the start-finish area on Boulevard des Allumettières.

All of this is made possible by the generous support of the City of Gatineau.

“The Grand Prix cycliste de Gatineau is now one of the biggest cycling events in the world,” said Gatineau Mayor Marc Bureau. “This makes Gatineau particularly proud to contribute $55,000 towards this annual rendez-vous. I would like to thank the organizers who, with the help of the partners and volunteers, bring about this great celebration of cycling in Gatineau.”

Stay tuned at grandprixcyclistegatineau.ca for more announcements on this exciting event that has something for every cyclist.

CLICK HERE for a video presenting the 2013 edition.

Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau and Chrono Gatineau

First run in 2010, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau road race and Chrono Gatineau time trial quickly became important events on the international women’s cycling calendar.  With international ranking points up for grabs, these races play a role in Olympic and world championships qualification. Past winners include Canadian Olympic legend Clara Hughes, then-world champion Giorgia Bronzini and 2012 Olympic team member Joëlle Numainville.

Coupe du Québec

The Coupe du Québec is a province-wide series for cyclists in four different age categories from under 10 to 16 years old who compete in a mix of events that include a road race, a cycling skills course and a parallel sprint. The Coupe du Québec is an important and successful series for finding and developing the future stars of the sport. Organizing this event will be Gatineau club Les Cuisses d’Or de l’Outaouais, the only club in the region dedicated to youth aged 7 to 16.

CAN-BIKE

Cycling Canada’s CAN-BIKE program is a series of courses available nationwide aimed at making riding on the road safer and more enjoyable for recreational and utilitarian cyclists. Students who complete CAN-BIKE often report it as a watershed experience similar to learning to swim, drive a car, or speak a new language. Graduates look at cycling in traffic in a whole new light and their new attitude inspires confidence, safer traffic integration and more frequent use of their bicycles in general.

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OLYMPIAN JOSEPH VELOCE WINS SILVER MEDAL AS HE POSTS PERSONAL BEST

Top Canadian Sprinter takes silver to close Pan-American Championships in Mexico City

(Mexico City, MEX – February 11, 2013) Canada ended the 2013 UCI Pan-American track cycling Championships on a high note Sunday as Joseph Veloce captured silver in the men’s sprint, posting his personal best result at international competition.

Veloce, 24, of Fonthill, Ont., won his semifinal heats and faced Hersony Canelón of Venezuela in the gold medal final on the CNAR velodrome in Mexico City. Though Canelón had more speed, winning the first heat by a bike length, Veloce showed his tactical strength in the second heat, which he only lost by a few centimetres.

The silver medal is a personal best result for Veloce at international competition.

“I’m really excited because this is my first international podium (in an individual event),” said Veloce, who was also part of the team sprint squad that won silver on the opening day of competition. “This is a great start to my preparation for the next Olympics, and I’d like to thank all the staff for their support here.”

Also racing Sunday were Alison Beveridge, Kirsti Lay and Candice Vermeulen. All three women were struggling with illness and weren’t performing at their best. Beveridge finished the omnium in eighth place, while Vermeulen was ninth in the points race and Lay didn’t finish.

The track cycling season ends in two weeks with the 2013 UCI Track World Championships in Minsk, Belarus. The full Canadian roster will be announced later this week.

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OLYMPIAN VELOCE ADVANCES TO SPRINT SEMI-FINALS IN MEXICO

Two Canadian sprinters post times under 10 seconds in qualifications

(Mexico City, MEX – February 10, 2013) Two Canadian sprinters broke the 10-second barrier in the 200m qualifying round at the 2013 UCI Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Mexico City on Saturday.

Joseph Veloce of Fonhtill, ON, who raced for Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games, qualified third-fastest with a time of 9.802 seconds, while Hugo Barrette of Cap-aux-Meules, QC was fourth in 9.864. The third Canadian sprinter, Stéphane Cossette of Chicoutimi, QC, was 15th in 10.118 despite suffering from illness.

“We know that the track here is very fast, but it’s remarkable to see these young sprinters posting such strong times,” said sprint coach Yannick Morin. “It’s very promising for the future.”

All three riders won their opening round matchups to move to the 1/8 final, where Veloce and Barrette both advanced to the quarter final.

Veloce beat Flavio Wagner of Brazil to move up to Sunday’s semifinal. Veloce is the sole Canadian sprinter advancing to the semi-finals, which are held Sunday.

Barrette, meanwhile, lost to Leandro Hernand Bottasso of Argentina in three rides, but went on to win the 5-8 final with a strong ride from the front to take the fifth spot.

Cossette lost his race and was relegated to the repêchage, where he finished second to end his tournament.

Also racing Saturday was Alison Beveridge in the women’s omnium. A bout of illness in the morning left her below par in the flying lap and the points race, however she bounced back in the afternoon to finish third in the elimination race in the evening.

Rémi Pelletier-Roy was also scheduled to race, in the men’s omnium, but was forced to withdraw due to illness.

Racing wraps up Sunday with the final three events in the women’s omnium, the men’s sprint semifinals and finals, and the women’s points race, which will feature Canadians Kirstly Lay and Candice Vermeulen.

The complete schedule of the 2013 UCI Pan-American Championships can be found here: http://www.federacionmexicanadeciclismo.com.mx/archivos/prograpana13.pdf

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COSSETTE AT THE FOOTSTEP OF PODIUM IN ENDURANCE EVENT AT PAN-AM CHAMPS

Barrette wins small final, takes 7th place

(Mexico City, MEX – February 09, 2013) Stéphane Cossette of Chicoutimi, QC just missed out on pocketing a second medal for Canada on the third day of competition at the 2013 UCI Pan Am track championships, Friday.

Cossette posted an impressive time of 1 minute, 1.882 seconds in the men’s kilometre time trial, an endurance event, and was still sitting in third place with just one competitor left to race.

But Fabian Hernando Puerta of Colombia posted a new Pan American record time of 1:00.349 to win gold, relegating Cossette to fourth.

“Stéphane’s performance is a good reflection of the level of our up-and-coming Canadian sprinters,” said project head coach Vincent Jourdain. “This event isn’t Stéphane’s specialty yet he was a podium contender. It bodes well for the future.”

Also racing Friday was Candice Vermeulen in the women’s scratch race. Vermeulen was well placed in the group racing for silver when she crashed after making contact with one of her competitors, putting her out of contention.

Two big days of competition remain over the weekend, with Canadians racing in the men’s sprint, the men’s and women’s omnium and the women’s points race.

The complete schedule of the 2013 UCI Pan-American Championships can be found here: http://www.federacionmexicanadeciclismo.com.mx/archivos/prograpana13.pdf

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BARRETTE CRASHES OUT OF KEIRIN AT PAN-AM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Barrette wins small final, takes 7th place

(Mexico City, MEX – February 08, 2013) Hugo Barrette of Cap aux Meules, QC provided the highlight performances for the Canadian team on the second day of competition at the Pan American track championships in Mexico City, Thursday.

Barrette rode from the front to win his opening round heat round in the men’s keirin competition during the morning session. With an average speed of more than 71 km/h over the last 200m, the heat was the fastest of the competition.

In the second round later that afternoon, Barrette was the innocent victim as one of his competitors sudden move up the track with just under three laps to go, sending him tumbling off the track. As the race wasn’t stopped, Barrette missed out on the medal final and was left to contest the 7-12 final, which he won in a mature, come-from-behind ride.

“It’s my best-ever result at the championships, so I’m happy with that,” a scraped and bruised Barrette said after the race.

Also competing Thursday were Rémi Pelletier-Roy of Québec, QC in the men’s individual pursuit and Candice Vermeulen, Alison Beveridge and Kirsti Lay in the women’s team pursuit. But with several team members suffering from illness, neither made it to the medal rounds. Pelletier-Roy was 11th and the women’s team was sixth.

Competition continues through Sunday at the CNAR Velodrome.

The complete schedule of the 2013 UCI Pan-American Championships can be found here: http://www.federacionmexicanadeciclismo.com.mx/archivos/prograpana13.pdf

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CANADA’S MEN TEAM SPRINT WINS SILVER MEDAL AT PAN-AM CHAMPIONSHIPS, BREAKS CANADIAN RECORD

Joseph Veloce, Hugo Barrette and Stéphane Cossette break the ice for Canada at UCI Pan-American Championships

(Mexico City, MEX – February 07, 2013) Hugo Barrette of Cap-Aux-Meules, QC, Stéphane Cossette of Chicoutimi, QC and Olympian Joseph Veloce of Fonthill, ON won Canada’s first medal of the 2013 UCI Pan American Track Championships in Mexico City on Wednesday, taking the silver medal in the team sprint.

The team sprint squad raced to second place on the opening day of competition at the CNAR Velodrome, falling just short of grabbing the gold medal against Venezuela.

In the qualifying session, the team set a new Canadian record of 43.682 seconds to finish second behind Venezuela.

Canada has a team of eight athletes at the Championships in Mexico City, which run until Sunday.

Three women will compete in the endurance events in Mexico.  Kirsti Lay and Alison Beveridge of Calgary will team up with Candice Vermeulen of Toronto for the team pursuit. Lay will also compete in the individual pursuit and the points race. Vermeulen will participate in the scratch race while Beveridge is entered in the omnium race.

On the men’s endurance side, Rémi Pelletier-Roy of Quebec City will race the omnium as well as the individual pursuit, scratch race and points race.

Veloce and Barrette will also compete in the keirin later this week, while Cossette and Scott Mulder of North Vancouver will contest the individual sprint.

The track at the CNAR Velodrome was designed by Canadian velodrome designer Peter Junek.

The 2013 Track Cycling season ends later this month with the elite world championships in Minsk, Belarus, from Feb. 20-24.

The complete schedule of the 2013 UCI Pan-American Championships can be found here: http://www.federacionmexicanadeciclismo.com.mx/archivos/prograpana13.pdf

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JOB POSTING: MANAGER, HIGH PERFORMANCE

CYCLING CANADA – MANAGER, HIGH PERFORMANCE

Overview of Cycling Canada:

Cycling Canada (CC) is the recognized authority by the UCI (Union Cycliste International) on all aspects of cycling in Canada, including BMX, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Para-Cycling, Road and Track.  Founded in 1882, the CCA aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship medal performances. With the vision to be a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, Cycling Canada manages the National teams, hosts national and international events, and administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada.

Job Description:

The High Performance Manager will assist in the management and delivery of National Team programs and be responsible for the Athlete Assistance Program, Anti-doping Whereabouts program and clothing and equipment inventory management.

In order to ensure optimal National Team program implementation the High Performance Manager will oversee the sport coordinators deliverables while ensuring that the sport coordinators work load is balanced.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Monitor performance measures and targets for National Team programs.
  • Assist the HPD and technical coaches in the development of the strategic plan aligned yearly to National Team programs for all cycling sports.
  • In collaboration with the IST Manager lead the establishment of performance measures and targets for National Team programs.
  • In collaboration with the sport coordinators lead the ongoing oversight of National Team program budget expenditure monitoring.
  • In collaboration with the Performance Development Manager develop and  manage national training center and CSC/CSI alignment along with liaison with provincial programs.
  • Lead in the development of National Team program selection policies and Sport    Canada AAP carding criteria in consult with Cycling Canada’s High Performance Committee (HPC) and the HPC’s subordinate Sport Advisory Groups.

Knowledge and Skills

Cycling Canada is looking for candidates that have general knowledge of the Canadian sport system as well as an understanding of all Olympic and Paralympic High Performance cycling sports. The High Performance Manager needs to have the ability to prioritize tasks and superior multi-tasking and organizational skills. Due to the collaborative nature of the position and the need to develop and maintain a positive and dynamic work environment, candidates with strong communication and relationship skills will be sought.

Candidates will be expected to be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint). The following skills, knowledge or experience will be considered assets:

  • The ability to manage employees
  • Level 3 Coaching Certification or equivalent
  • The ability to communicate in both official languages
  • The ability to manage equipment/clothing orders and inventory
  • The ability to monitor budgets
  • The ability to create documents, policies and agreements

Salary & Benefits

The salary scale for the position is in the range of $ 70,000 to $ 80,000 dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition the successful candidate will be eligible for benefits after a probationary period.

This position is subject to six-month probation; at the end of which a documented performance review will be completed.

Starting Date:  April 1, 2013

Application Deadline: Persons interested should send an expression of interest cover letter and resume for this position to general@cyclingcanada.ca by February 16, 2013

All applications will be confidential.  We thank all those who apply.  Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.  Cycling Canada promotes Employment Equity.

THIS POSITION IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY SPORT CANADA.

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ALL CYCLO-CROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ACTION ON SATURDAY

Warnings of flooding in Kentucky prompt schedule changes; Sportsnet to broadcast event

(Ottawa, ON – February 01, 2013) The 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships are to be held this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, and Canadian cycling fans can watch the action on SportsnetOne and live on the UCI YouTube Channel.

Canada is sending its strongest team ever to the event, which for the first time being held outside of Europe. Among the list of 16 athletes representing Canada for the event, will attend are Olympians Geoff Kabush of Courtenay, BC (SCOTT-3RoxRacing) and Emily Batty of Brooklin, ON (Trek-Subaru), who both represented Canada at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, GBR this past July.

Riders are expecting it to be a fast circuit, even if it does rain, which is a strong possibility.  So far, riders have experienced a mixture of rain, warm weather and cold snowy conditions in training, and the weekend forecast includes the possibility of snow for the first races on Saturday.

Belgium swept the Men’s Elite podium last year, and are expected to be among the favorites once more this year. Defending World Champion and 2013 World Cup Champion Niels Albert and former World Champion Sven Nys are both present, and will be racing with the one goal in mind to win the title. In the women’s Elite race, Marianne Vos (NED) has won the title for five consecutive years, and will looking to make it six. Local rider and 2013 World Cup Champion Katie Compton (USA) will be offering a tough challenge for Vos.

The move of the prestigious event to North American ground comes after an impressive rise in popularity of the cycling sport in North America. The Cyclo-cross World Championships have been held for 64 years on European grounds. Louisville has embraced the sport and the event, with a crowd of 15,000 to 18,000 spectators expected for the racing on Saturday.

The action will be broadcast live on the UCI You Tube Channel. Canadian broadcaster Sportsnet will also carry the event on SportsnetOne. Please check your local listings for more broadcast information.

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

The programme for the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships taking place in Louisville (USA) this weekend has been modified in the light of flood warnings at the competition site. All the races will now take place on Saturday.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that high water levels in the Ohio River will cause Beargrass Creek to flood the low lying areas of Eva Bandman Park in Louisville, Kentucky, in the early hours on Sunday morning. The water level is expected to continue rising for the next 48 hours.

CANADIAN DELEGATION – 2013 UCI CYCLO-CROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Louisville, KEN

Elite Women

  • Mical Dyck (Victoria, BC/Stan’s No Tube)
  • Wendy Simms (Nanaimo, BC)
  • Emily Batty (Brooklin, ON/Team Subaru-Trek)
  • Pepper Harlton (Edmonton, AB/Juventus Cycling Club)
  • Julia Lafrenière (Oxford Station, QC/Xprezo-Borsao)

 Elite Men

  • Geoff Kabush (Courtenay, BC/SCOTT-3Rox Racing)
  • Craig Richey (Victoria, BC/SponsorConnected.com-Ridley Bikes)
  • Mike Garrigan (Toronto, ON/ Blacksmith Cycle)

 U23 Men

  • Evan McNeely (Ottawa, ON/Specialized Canada)
  • Andrew l’Espérance (Halifax, NS/Norco Factory Team)
  • Michael van de Ham (Edmonton, AB)
  • Connor O’Brien (Ottawa, ON/ Stevens p/b The Cyclery)

 Junior Men

  • Peter Disera (Barrie, ON/ Cycle Solutions-Angry Johnny’s Cycling Club)
  • Trevor Pearson (Delta, BC/DEVO)
  • Isaac Niles (Tuner Valley, AB/Team Alberta)
  • Neil Symington (Sussex, NB/Outdoor Elements-Atlantic Cycling Centre)

REVISED SCHEDULE – Eastern Time

Saturday, February 2, 2013

  • 9:45am: Men Junior
  • 11:00am: Elite Women
  • 12:30pm: Men U23
  • 2:30pm: Men Elite

Full schedule: http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=MTYzMDQ&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=ODQyMjA&LangId=1

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LOUIS GARNEAU AND CYCLING CANADA RENEW PARTNERSHIP

The Canadian enterprise supports cyclists for another Olympic cycle

(Ottawa, ON – February 01, 2013) For the past 30 years, Louis Garneau apparel has played a key role in the performance, success, and professional appearance of the Canadian Cycling Teams at 8 Olympic Summer Games. Louis Garneau and Cycling Canada announced today the renewal of their partnership as the Official Cycling Apparel Sponsor of Cycling Canada for an additional four-year term, and subsequently the cycling apparel provider for the Canadian Cycling Teams at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“Our role in the future of Canadian cycling is an essential component of our company’s DNA. From a historical perspective, the relationship between my company and Cycling Canada stems back to my participation in the 1984 Olympic Games and my son’s participation at the 2008 Junior World Championship. As we look towards the future, in a time when the sport of professional cycling is volatile and its merits are being contested, this partnership pertains to the investment in the future of cycling and the athletes that will continue the sport that has been my passion and livelihood,” remarks President and Founder Louis Garneau.

“Our cycling performance wear has been proven, through research and development, to improve speed and performance at the high-level competitive stage these athletes compete in,” said Louis Garneau Global Marketing Director Pierre Perron. “A key element of our multi-year renewal is based on continuing this legacy of close collaboration on product design through access to world-class athletes, scientists, aerodynamicists, wind-tunnel facilities, and real-world testing. Because of this, Louis Garneau is known for its commitment to driving innovation for the future and pushing technology even farther.”

“We are delighted to benefit from the renewed partnership with Louis Garneau for the next four years. Both Cycling Canada and Louis Garneau have always been committed to providing our cycling athletes with the best possible tools they require to perform at the highest international level. By working with LG to design state-of-the-art competitive clothing, Cycling Canada athletes will continue to perform on the international scene with the best apparel on the market,” said High Performance Director Jacques Landry.

“Building on the success that Cycling Canada has had over the last four years by implementing a system to support our athletes’ potential, the next four years will be devoted to focusing on the processes that will give our athletes the optimal chances to win medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio.”

Louis Garneau has outfitted the Canadian Cycling Teams in performance apparel since 1984 (the year Louis himself participated in the Los Angeles Games). Louis Garneau will continue to supply the teams with leading, technologically advanced apparel for optimal performances. Louis Garneau is known for its high performance apparel that outfits some of the top riders and athletes in the world. The Louis Garneau logo will be prominently featured on the Canadian Cycling Teams uniforms in international races every year.

Since the date of the original partnership in 1984, Cycling Canada athletes have won 10 Olympic medals and collected 65 UCI World Championships medals.

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RICHARD WOOLES LEAVES CYCLING CANADA AFTER SUCCESSFUL OLYMPIC CYCLE

Wooles to devote his time, energy and passion within the development side of cycling within Canada

(Ottawa, ON – January 31, 2013) Richard Wooles had announced his intention to leave Cycling Canada, effective at the end of the month of January, accepting a full-time position with Cycling BC, the provincial governing body in British Columbia.

Wooles, who was working part-time with Cycling Canada and Cycling BC, will focus his efforts, energies and passion to further develop the sport in British Columbia as Manager and Provincial Coach. His expertise and knowledge will allow for great development in the province and ultimately will strengthen cycling in Canada as a whole.

“First, we must thank Cycling BC for allowing us to work with Richard for the past six years. This partnership has led to the resurgeance of the Canadian Track Cycling, winning numerous international track cycling medals at Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups,” said Jacques Landry, Director of High Performance for Cycling Canada.

Landry added: “A enormous ‘Thank you’ to Richard for his unconditional and loyal services to track cycling in Canada, as well as for fundamentally changing the track cycling culture Canada, a culture that will grow on in the near and extended futures.

Wooles successfully completed his contractual duties as Head Coach of the Canadian Track Cycling Teams, with Cycling Canada.

Cycling Canada wishes Richard all the best in his endeavor to continue to build cycling in Canada at the provincial level.

 

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