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BRUNO LANGLOIS WINS KING OF THE MOUNTAIN AT WORLD TOUR GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE DE QUÉBEC

(Québec, CAN – September 7, 2012) Bruno Langlois, who represented the Canadian National Team on Friday, won the King of the Mountain award at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, a race part of the UCI World Tour.

Langlois, who lives in Québec, climbed his way to the top of the award throughout the 16 laps of the 12.6km urban circuit, totalling 201.6 km, in the beautiful and majestic Québec City.

The Canadian National Team was invited to race the event by race organizer Serge Arsenault, and a partnership between Cycling Canada Trade Team Garneau-Québécor was born. As a result, four rider from the Garneau-Québécor team were invited by Cycling Canada to race, while four riders from various professional cycling team joined them to complete the 8-roster team.

Yesterday, Rémi Pelletier-Roy, also racing today with the Canadian National Team, finished second of the Challenge Sprint Pro.

François Parisien, of Canadian-based professional cycling team SpiderTech powered by C10, won the best Canadian Rider, finishing in 10th position and ahead of World Tour riders Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp), Michael Barry (Sky Pro Cycling), and Christian Meier (Origa-GreenEdge).

Full results can be found at www.gpcqm.ca.

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FRÉDÉRIQUE TRUDEL POWERS HER WAY TO THE TOP 10 AT MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Trudel among group of eleven Canadians competing in opening cross-country races in Austria

(Saalfelden, AUT – September 7, 2012) Frédérique Trudel of Breakyville, QC rode to the Top 10 as the 2012 UCI Mountain bike and Trials World Championships in Saalfelden, Austria kicked off today for the individual cross-country events, featuring the women junior race and both the U23 Men and Women races.

Trudel crossed the finish line 6:51 after the newly crowned World Champion in the category, Andrea Waldis of Switzerland.

Two other Canadians were in the Women Junior contest. Rachel Pageau finished the course in 26th place, while Frédérique Larose-Gingras finished 35th, being lapped on the last lap.

In the U23 races, Canada had representatives in both the Men and Women races. 2012 Canadian U23 champion Léandre Bouchard was the top Canadian in the men’s race, taking the 29th place. Jeremy Martin and Antoine Caron also finished the race, placing 49th and 54th respectively. Evan Guthrie was also lapped in the last lap, and took the 54th place.

On the women’s side, Andréane Pichette, the reigning Canadian Champion in the category, placed 23rd, while Andréanne Lanthier-Nadeau crossed the line just behind her teammate Pichette, in 24th place. Caley brooks completed the course in 32nd place, while Hayley Smith was lapped in the second to last lap.

The event continues tomorrow with the presentation of both Elite World Championships races, and the Men Junior race. Canadian Catharine Pendrel, the reigning World Champion and 2012 UCI World Cup Champion, will be defending her rainbow stripes in the Women Elite race.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, MOUNTAIN BIKE

Women Junior

1. WALDIS, Andrea [SWITZERLAND] 1:07:29

2. WIEDENROTH, Sofia [GERMANY] +00:30

3. PUTZ, Lena [GERMANY] +01:19

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10. TRUDEL, Frederique [CANADA] +06:51

26. PAGEAU, Rachel [CANADA] +11:37

35. LAROSE-GINGRAS, Frédérique [CANADA] -1LA

Men U23

1. CINK, Ondrej [CZECH REPUBLIC] 1:19:40

2. VAN DER HEIJDEN, Michiel [NETHERLANDS] +00:14

3. BRAIDOT, Daniele [ITALY] +00:48

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29. BOUCHARD, Leandre [CANADA] +07:13

49. MARTIN, Jeremy [CANADA] +10:34

54. CARON, Antoine [CANADA] +11:17

62. GUTHRIE, Evan [CANADA] -1LAP

Women U23

1. NEFF, Jolanda [SWITZERLAND] 1:23:57

2. BELOMOYNA, Yana [UKRAINE] +00:18

3. GORYCKA, Paula [POLAND] +00:27

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23. PICHETTE, Andréanne [CANADA] +11:51

24. LANTHIER-NADEAU, Andreane [CANADA] +11:55

32. BROOKS, Cayley [CANADA] +14:32

40. SMITH, Haley [CANADA] -2LAP

Full results can be found at www.uci.ch.

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ROBERT LABBÉ SIXTH IN LONDON, MARK BEGGS TENTH AT PARALYMPIC GAMES

Road races for the hand-cyclists held today in London

(London, GBR – September 7, 2012) Robert Labbé rode to the sixth place of the H1 category today in London as the 2012 Paralympic Games continued with the second day of road races.

Labbé, of Québec, QC completed the 48km race in 1:59.44, which was won by Mark Rohan of Ireland with a time of 1:53.09. Switzerland Tobias Fankhauser took second, while Wolfgang Schattaur of Austria crossed the line in third.

“I was in the pack for the first two rounds. I had a very good start. My arms responded well to the efforts. I had a small loss of energy midway, but I finished strong. Today it was windy, and it was a good 48km ride. I had to manage the efforts, the distance. I love the course here. My strength is not the turns, and there were lot of corners here today,” said Labbé. “What I like are the climbs. Anyone can win on a flat course, but on the climbs, you can see which ones are strong. I will never forget the end of the race today, with the large crowd applauding.”

In the H2 race, Mark Beggs completed the difficult course in tenth place after 1:52.12 of racing. “I have the impression I did all my homework as I should have done, and failed the exam. I gave everything I had, stayed with the pack for the first few laps and was dropped. I decided to fight until the very end, and have no regrets.”

Mark Ledo of Maple, Ontario, pulled out of the H3 race midway through the race, at the 16km mark, suffering from muscle spasm.

The road cycling events at the 2012 Paralympic Games end tomorrow with the remaining category, the fast and exciting tandems. For complete results of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, please visit www.london2012.com.

Photo: Phil MacCallum/Canadian Paralympic Committee

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MOLNAR POSTS CANADA’S TOP RESULT AS ROAD RACES START AT PARALYMPIC GAMES

Molnar places 13th in road races

(London, GBR – September 6, 2012) The first set of road races were held today in London at the 2012 Paralympic Games, and Marie-Claude Molnar posted the best result of the Canadian squad competing, finishing the Women C4-5 race in 13th place.

Fresh off her bronze medal in the time trial race just yesterday, Molnar posted the third time among the riders in her category, C4. At Paralympic Games, categories are combined for the road races.

“These Paralympic Games were an amazing experience. I finished fourth in the individual pursuit on the track and won a bronze medal yesterday in the road time trial. We can now built on this to be better and with the team we have surrounding me I think this is possible. Once again I gave everything I had in the race today I don’t have any regrets,” said Marie-Claude Molnar.

Sébastien Travers, coach of the Canadian Para-cycling Team: “We finished today all the competitions for the C category, we made amazing improvement on both the track and the time trial. Marie-Claude Molnar won a bronze medal in the time trial, and finished fourth on the track. Everyone beat their personal best time on the track. The future looks good and we know we can build on this for Rio 2016.”

In the Men C1-3, Canada was not so fortunate, seeing its three riders, Jaye Milley, Brayden McDougall and Arnold Boldt, posting DNF results. Boldt did not finish as he was forced to abandon suffering from a back pain. Milley finished the race, but his result did not count as he was lapped by the winner in the last lap. For McDougall, he suffered from mechanical issues, and lost valuable time only to be lapped by the pack later on.

“Today was pretty awesome. It was probably my favorite course I have ever ridden on. I went on the race to give everything I had. From the start of the gun, I was completely maxed out. I gave it all I’ve got, and I am pretty satisfied with my very first Paralympic road race,” said Milley, of Calgary, AB.

Added Milley, about his very first Paralympic Games: “I can’t think of words right now. It’s amazing. It’s tremendous. This was a dream come true for me. Everyone has a dream, and some people have achieved it, and they know the feeling. Everything from start to finish was tremendous.”

“This is my second Paralympic Games. I just completed the road events, for the Men C1-3 category. Overall I am very happy with everything that London has. If you look around and see the crowds here, they were unbelievable. In facts, I am getting goose bumps right now just thinking about it. To have my parents and family makes it even more special,” explained Brayden McDougall, also of Calgary.

Canadian results are: 13. Marie-Claude Molnar, Women C4-5 (1:58.44); Jaye Milley, Men C1-3 (DNF); Arnold Boldt, Men C1-3 (DNF); Brayden McDougall, Men C1-3 (DNF)

The road cycling events at the 2012 Paralympic Games continue tomorrow with the second day of the road races. For complete results of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, please visit www.london2012.com.

Photo: Phil MacCallum/Canadian Paralympic Committee

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MOLNAR WINS CANADA’S FIRST CYCLING MEDAL AT PARALYMPIC GAMES

Molnar takes the bronze and Canada’s tandems place fourth in both Men and Women

(London, GBR – September 5, 2012) The road events started today in London at the 2012 Paralympic Games, and Canada secured its first medal of the Games, with Marie-Claude Molnar taking the bronze medal in the women’s C4 category.

Molnar raced the 16-km course with a time of 26:48.52 to secure the third place.

“This is a tough course, so it hurts as it is supposed to. I was in good hands with my coach who followed me in the car. We had a good preparation with a good training. I’m really happy with the support that we received throughout the years. These are people who do exceptional work to ensure that we perform to our potential,” said Molnar. “This medal takes the pressure off the team. We looked at the chances of medals today, and we are all happy to win this first medal.”

“It certainly prepares the legs for the road races, good workout! Tomorrow, it will be much harder. It is eight laps instead of two. I expect a much more difficult race. After a time trial race, there is not much left in the legs. I’ll rest tonight and get fresh tomorrow,” said Molnar.

The World Champion tandem of Robbi Weldon and pilot Lyne Bessette placed fourth with a time of 35:47.94, while the tandem of Geneviève Ouellet and pilot Emilie Roy finished eighth at 36:46.16. In the men’s tandem action, Canada’s Daniel Chalifour and pilot Alexandre Cloutier also placed fourth, stopping the clock at 31:35.68.

“Fourth place is the cruelest as an athlete, because nobody will remember you in a few years. We always remember those who have won medals. For me and Alex [Alexandre Cloutier], we finished fourth in the pursuit in Beijing in 2008, and this year it’s in the Time Trial. We had a puncture on the last corner, which made ​​us lose precious seconds. We had a great game plan … We started with a lot of rhythm. This circuit requires very little technical abilities, and with a lot of ascents and descents. Unfortunately, this is not a technical course, and we are very strong on a technical course. We are emptied, we gave everything we had, and we had bad luck at the last turn,” said Daniel Chalifour. “Still, I am very happy. We are still in fourth place at the Paralympic Games. They are the best in the world, everyone wants to win here.”

Other Canadian results are: 11. Shelley Gautier, Tricycle (16:50.61); Marie-Ève Croteau, Tricyle (DNS); 12. Arnold Boldt, C2 (27:31.82); 7. Brayden McDougall, C1 (28 :17.49); 9. Jaye Milley, C1 (29:25.57); 9. Mark Ledo, H3 (28.39.64); 11. Mark Beggs, H2 (31.11.80); 10. Robert Labbé, H1 (44.47.70).

The road cycling events at the 2012 Paralympic Games continues tomorrow with the start of the road races. For complete results of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, please visit www.london2012.com.

Photo: Phil MacCallum/Canadian Paralympic Committee

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CONNOR MCCORMACK, AMELIA WALSH TAKE INAUGURAL CANADA CUP TITLES

Tory Nyhaug and Dutch rider Merle Van Benthem win fifth and final Canada Cup;

(Abbotsford, BC – September 2, 2012) The final and last Canada Cup BMX 2012 race in Abbotsford, British Columbia saw Connor McCormack (Vernon, BC) and Amelia Walsh (Ayr, ON) claiming the top spot of the overall standings, winning the top honours of this inaugural season of the Canada Cup BMX.

McCormack riding for Team Cycling BC set the pace in the first two Canada Cup BMX races of the inaugural 2012 season in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC, the birthplace of the Canada Cup BMX series, and then went to solidify his lead in the second series of events in St-Albert. Today was the icing on the cake for McCormack, as he finished second, behind four-time Canadian Champion Tory Nyhaug.

Manuel Cadle of Alberta took the second place in the overall standings, while New Zealand’s Nicholas Fox ranked in third place.

On the women’s front, Team Ontario’s Amelia Walsh took the series honours. Walsh also started the tour on the right foot, winning both races in Québec. She then went on to increase her lead of the overall tour in St-Albert, and rode today to the third place, enough to secure the titles.

Sarah Biron of Team Québec ranked second in the overall, followed by four-time Canadian Champion Sabrina Millman in third.

In the junior races, James Palmer of British Columbia raced to the overall title, while Alberta’s Elaine McAdam took the women’s crown.

This race today was the fifth of five races of the inaugural 2012 Canada Cup BMX series, organized by Cycling Canada in collaboration with its provincial association. The race also marked the end of the 2012 Canadian domestic calendar for BMX racing in Canada.

Also in Abbotsford, the UCI BMX SuperCross World Cup Finals will be hosted September 13-15 at the Abbotsford BMX Club, an event organized by CyclingBC.

RESULTS – 2012 CANADA CUP FINALS, BMX – ABBOTSFORD

Women

1. Merle Van Benthem (NED)

2. Sabrina Millman (AB)

3. Amelia Walsh (ON)

Junior Men

1. James Palmer (BC)

2. Corey Walsh (ON)

3. Brandon Beauvolsk (QC)

Elite Men

1. Tory Nyhaug (BC)

2. Connor McCormack (BC)

3. Tatsumi Matsushita (JPN)

FINAL STANDINGS – 2012 CANADA CUP BMX (AFTER 5 OF 5 RACES)

Elite Men

1. Connor McCormack (BC)

2. Manuel Cadle (AB)

3. Nicholas Fox (NZL)

Elite Women

1. Amelia Walsh (ON)

2. Sarah Biron (QC)

3. Sabrina Millman (AB)

Junior Men

1. James Palmer (BC)

2. Corey Walsh (ON)

3. Brandon Beauvolsk (QC)

Junior Women

1. Elaine McAdam (AB)

2. Amanda Landers (BC)

3. Marilou Breault (QC) 

Junior Men Development (14-16)

1. Gaby Malenfant (QC)

2. Alexandre Roy (QC)

3. Pol-Emile Doucet (QC)

Junior Women Development (14-16)

1. Erin Kinnie (BC)

2. Mégane Bélanger (QC)

3. Daina Tuchscherer (BC)

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WELDON/BESSETE TANDEM SEVENTH IN INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT AT PARALYMPIC GAMES

The tandem in great form for the road races, lowering their times from previous World Championships

(London, GBR – September 2, 2012) On the last day of track cycling at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Great Britain, the tandem of Robbi Weldon and Lyne Bessette finished seventh in the individual pursuit, posting a time 3:45.698, lowering their time from the last World Championships.

Robbi Weldon , a former cross-country skier who raced at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games, was really pleased with the result, posting their personal best so far in the event: “We are pleased with the results. We followed and exceeded our plan we had for the race. The coaches and mechanics set everything perfectly for us. And how can you not be excited with 6000 people cheering and racing against Great Britain. We are looking forward for the road races now.”

Lyne Bessette: “This is breaking the ice for us, for the road races. We didn’t train on the track as it’s not our specialty. We know we are in good form. Today we posted our best time in the event. It hurts everywhere now!.”

Sebastien Travers, coach of the Canadian Para-cycling team: “It was a really nice race, if we take into consideration the level of preparations for the girls. We did the pursuit to see where we are in our preparation for the road races. We have lowered our time from the World Championships by six seconds, and yesterday we did road-specific training. The form is there for the road races and we are excited about the week to come.”

With the track cycling events now over, the focus will turn to the road races. “Tomorrow we will be doing course recognition for the road race. We are ready, in top form, and we are going for gold. We absolutely love the course. It suits our style perfectly with nice turns and hills,” added Bessette.

The road cycling events at the 2012 Paralympic Games will begin on Wednesday. For complete results of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, please visit www.london2012.com.

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HOLLY FENIAK WORLD JUNIOR WOMEN DH CHAMPION; SMITH THIRD

Canada wins second Women Junior Championships titles in three year

(Leogang, AUT – September 2, 2012) Canada’s Holly Feniak, who lives in Sunshine Coast, British Colombia, will be bringing the highly coveted rainbow jersey to Canada, winning the World title in the Junior Women race.

Feniak, a first year junior rider in women’s downhill, won the Women Junior race at the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships in Leogang, Austria, on Sunday.

“The first day of practice wasn’t really good for me. I didn’t feel confident on the track. I came back to the hotel and said to myself ‘I came all this way, spent all this money, I cannot go in to tomorrow and be scared and afraid of the track. I have to push through it, focus.’ I did that on the second day, and that’s when I came up with the speed, and the confidence. I brought that confidence in today. Today was worst run, very sketchy and pretty scary,” said Feniak, who received great support from her local surrounding communities to send her to the World Championships. “I am very lucky I squeezed up and made it to the top.”

“I cannot say enough about this whole week is the incredible support of Cycling Canada and the National Team. Team Canada this year has been incredible. We are all really good friends, and it’s been really fun. The coaches have been so supportive – the best coaching I ever had. They are really helpful, I didn’t have to worry about anything but my riding. That’s a really great feeling. I definitely couldn’t have done it without them. The mechanics have also been unbelievable. I can’t find words to describe how much of a big help it is to have them take your bike, clean them up, dial it for you. Coming the next morning with a completely dialed bike is great to ride.

In the men’s elite race, Canada’s best downhiller Steve Smith showed he can still excel among the world’s best, taking the bronze medal in a tightly contested race. Yesterday, Smith posted the second fastest time, just 0.5 seconds behind Greg Minnar of the Republic of South Africa. Today, Minnar won the race, and it was Great Britain’s Gee Atherton who grabbed the silver.

“Everybody comes to World Champs to win. I didn’t win, but if I am not on top, I’d rather be on the podium. I’ve had silver and bronze, so hopefully the next one will be Gold,” said Smith. “The track was awesome – quite grippy as the sun was out all day. I can’t believe the crowd; I have been here twice now for World Cups and they didn’t even have half the crowd we’ve had today. There were people all the way down, it was full of people, so it made the race good.

Smith won the silver medal at the 2010 World Championships, in Mont-Sainte-Anne. For Greg Minnar, this is his second title and ninth medal at UCI World Championships. Minnar last won the title at the 2003 edition of the Worlds, in Lugano.

In the Women’s Elite front, Canada was the second best country of the day at these World Championships, placing three girls in the Top 10, and four in the Top 12. Micayla Gatto rode to the sixth place, while reigning Canaidan Champion Casey Brown took seventh place. The bronze medallist from last year, Claire Buchar, rode to the ninth place while Lauren Rosser had the eleventh fastest time.

“It was a physically demanding course, This is my best results at World Champs to date,” said Micayla Gatto. “I went around a few things I should have jumped. That was kind of a mental block for me this year. I now know what to work on for next year.”

Gatto added: “The Canadian team staff was amazing all week, from physiotherapists to mechanics to coaching. Everyone was so organized, and it took the stress of any and all our planning. Our accommodation was amazing, and we had great food all week. All that definitely made me concentrates on my race.

Goeff Pendrel, Head coach of the Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Progam: “I’m incredibly happy with the performance of all our athletes at this year’s World Championships.  It really is a pleasure to work with individuals that are so obviously dedicated and motivated to achieve success at the highest level.  Their efforts have raised Canada’s profile in downhill to a new level, we are a force to be reckoned with!  Our two medals are really icing on the cake, both well deserved and hard fought victories for Steve and Holly.  I’m excited for what the future holds for Canadian Downhill!”

In the Men’s junior race, Forrest Riesco was Canada’s best of the day, taking the 25th spot.

The 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships now turn to the cross-country portion, and Canada’s Catharine Pendrel will be defending her rainbow jersey in the women’s elite race.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – DOWNHILL

Junior Women

1. CAN FENIAK, Holly 4:01.622

2. GBR SEAGRAVE, Tahnee [4:09.717] +08.095

3. AUS BEECROFT, Danielle [4:19.567] +17.945

 

Junior Men

1. FRA BRUNI, Loic [3:29.139]

2. USA RUDE, JR Richard [3:32.260] +03.121

3. AUS FEARON, Connor [3:34.083] +04.944

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25. CAN RIESCO, Forrest [3:45.130] +15.991

30. CAN LANGEVIN, Hugo [3:46.772] +17.633

42. CAN WALLACE, Mark [3:51.136] +21.997

66. CAN RICARD, Philippe [4:08.269] +39.130

71. CAN VEZINA, Mckay [4:34.026] +1:04.887

 

Elite Women

1. FRA CHARRE, Morgane [3:50.654]

2. FRA RAGOT, Emmeline [3:51.853] +01.199

3. GBR CARPENTER, Manon [3:52.144] +01.490

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6. CAN GATTO, Micayla [4:00.191] +09.537

7. CAN BROWN, Casey [4:00.265] +09.611

9. CAN BUCHAR, Claire [4:04.574] +13.920

11. CAN ROSSER, Lauren [4:05.404] +14.750

 

Elite Men

1. RSA MINNAAR, Greg [3:21.790]

2. GBR ATHERTON, Gee [3:22.371] +00.581

3. CAN SMITH, Steve [3:23.004] +01.214

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43. CAN BEER, Matthew [3:34.613] +12.823

48. CAN SANGERS, Kyle [3:37.514] +15.724

79. CAN GAUVIN, Remi [3:49.478] +27.688

 

Full results at www.uci.ch.

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NYHAUG AND MILLMAN SWEEP TITLES AT 2012 CANADIAN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS

In Abbotsford, both Nyhaug and Millman extend their winning streak at Canadian BMX Championships

(Abbotsford, BC – September 1, 2012) The 2012 Canadian BMX Championships ended today on a beautiful day at the Abbotsford BMX Club in Abbotsford, British Colombia, and Tory Nyhaug (Coquitlam, BC) and Sabrina Millman (Cochrane, BC) both won their second straight titles in BMX.

Tory Nyhaug (Cycling BC /Redline Bicycle) edged out in the moto standings Connor McCormack (Cycling BC) and Derek Sipkoi (Dkoi Bikes/War Clothing) to win his fourth straight Elite titles, sweeping the 2012 Canadian BMX Championships. At last year’s Championships, Nyhaug had also took the two titles.

“It feels good coming off the Olympics to back up my titles. It’s a relief and certainly a good preparation for the Olympics,” said Nyhaug, set to compete at the BMX SuperCross race in Abbotsford. “ It’s awesome to see the kids riding out there. It’s also great that they get to see us go off the big hill, because that is where the sport is going. I hope kids get to keep going, just like I did. I say to kids out there to keep going. I started just like them at the local track, racing in Canada. I hope they get to travel across the country, and then internationally, and chase their dreams.”

In the women’s racing, Sabrina Millman (Staats Bicycle) also raced to her second titles in as many days, and remains perfect at Canadian BMX Championships in the last two years. To take the title, Millman won the motos standings ahead of Amelia Walsh (Team Ontario) and Sarah Biron (Équipe du Québec), who respectively won silver and bronze medals.

In the junior races, Brandon Reid (Cycling BC) took the title and jersey of the men’s category in an exciting final race that saw Canadian Time Trial Champion James Palmer crash in the second straight of the Finalsé. Corey Walsh took the second spot, and Brandon Beauvolsk came in third.

Morgan Morgan won the tightly contested junior women’s Final race of the day, beating to the line Chelsea Kingston and twin sister Elaine McAdam.

Tomorrow will be held the final race of the inaugural BMX Canada Cup. Racing starts at 11am.

RESULTS – 2012 BMX CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – BMX

Junior Men

1. Brandon Reid

2. Corey Walsh

3. Brandon Beauvolsk

 

Junior women

1. Morgan McAdam

2. Chelsea Kingston

3. Elaine McAdam

 

Elite Men

1. Tory Nyhaug

2. Connor McCormack 

3. Derek Sipkoi

 

Elite Women

1. Sabrina Millman

2. Amelia Walsh

3. Sarah Biron 

 

Full results can be posted shortly

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CHALIFOUR/CLOUTIER TANDEM EIGHTH, MOLNAR TENTH AT PARALYMPIC GAMES

Third day of para-cycling action in London

(London, GBR – September 1, 2012) The 2012 Paralympic Games continued today at the velodrome with track cycling, and Canada had two athletes racing time trials.

The tandem of Daniel Chalifour and Alexandre Cloutier posted the eighth fastest time of the 1000m time trial Men Blind category with a time of 1:05.433, while Marie-Claude Molnar finished 10th of the 500m Time Trial in the C4-5 category by posting a time of 42.228s.

“In the kilo, we are usually as regular and constant as a clock. We expected this time today, because we are always at 1:04 or 1:05,” said Chalifour. Teammate and pilot Alexandre Cloutier: “Our start was much better than the one we’ve had in the pursuit. This is an event where you have to give all you have from the beginning to the end, so we did not manage our energy. We gave all we’ve had.”

Molnar: “There was nothing else. I emptied the bank . The work I put in training has paid off. It’s been two good races here on the track in London; I had my best times in both events, so I can build on that. This was my first Games experience, now I can only improve.”’

The track cycling event at the 2012 Paralympic Games continues tomorrow. For complete results of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, please visit www.london2012.com.

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