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FRIGID NIGHT IN MONTREAL FOR THE TIME TRIAL RACE AT DÉFI-SPORTIF

Dominique Mainguy impresses National Team on very first cycling race

(Montreal, QC – April 27, 2012) The 2012 Para-cycling road season has officially started with the presentation of the time trial race at the Défi Sportif Alter-Ego, a race which went ahead despite frigid temperatures as Montreal is hit with a cold front.

Riders from several countries converged at the Gilles Villeneuve racetrack for the night races, braving extremely cold temperatures.

Rising star and Paralympic games hopeful Marie-Ève Croteau of Québec, QC and Shelley Gautier of Toronto, ON both two-time World Champions, rode to the first and second place respectively in the tricycle category. Both riders were riding on their new custom-built bikes for the very first time in a race, thanks to a partnership with Cycles Marinoni.

Also in the tricycle race was up-and-coming Dominique Mainguy of Québec, QC, a new rider who raced for the first time of her career. Mainguy, who swam recreationally to maintain form, contacted the Canadian Cycling Association last fall about participating in cycling races this summer. After a winter spent training on a trainer bike, Mainguy rode for the first time on the road three weeks ago. After a few outings, she opted to race on a more stable tricycle. Today, Mainguy placed fourth and showed she can be a contender in international races.

In the handcycling race, Mark Ledo of Maple, ON won the gold medal. Rico Morneau placed third while Mark Beggs took the fourth spot. Robbert Labbé finished in seventh place, and was the fastest of the H1 category.

In the tandem race, it was no surprise to see Thunder Bay’s Robbi Weldon and Lyne Bessette of Knowlton, QC cross the line with the fastest time. The tandem is the world champion in the event, sporting for the first time this season their brand new Rainbow jersey. Daniel Chalifour and Alexandre Cloutier followed with the second fastest time, while the Québec tandem of Geneviève Ouellette and Emilie Roy came third. Making for the first time an appearance on the road after riding track for the last year, the tandem of William Stanley and Pierre-Olivier Boily raced for the first time together in an international road race and placed fourth.

In the standing C category, Matthieu Parent went on to take the second place, followed by Marie-Claude Molnar in third. The Calgary duo of Brayden McDougall and Jaye Milley placed fourth and fifth respectively, followed by Paralympic hall of famer Arnold Boldt in sixth. Eric Bourgeault place 11th.

At this international event, the final raw times are factorized using the same factors to be used at the Paralympic Games, this upcoming summer.

Tomorrow will be held the mass-start road races on the Gilles Villeneuve racetrack.

MORE TELEVISION COVERAGE THAN EVER FOR CYCLING

Sportsnetto broadcast unprecedented coverage of cycling to Canadians

(Ottawa, ON – April 20, 2012) Canada’s emerging cycling success will be on display this season thanks to unprecedented television coverage of cycling races on Sportsnet this summer.

Sportsnet will broadcast cycling races from around the world featuring Canadian cyclists, including the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, the 2012 UCI BMX World Championships, the 2012 UCI Road World Championships and the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike and Trial World Championships, as well as a large portion of the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup tour.

“This is a significant step in the right direction as we are moving ahead with our Vision 2020 plan to become a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 and beyond. Our Canadian cyclists are enjoying international success in all disciplines, and this television coverage will put these performances at the forefront of the Canadian sports and media scene,” declared Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Cycling Association.

In addition to the broadcast of UCI properties, Sportsnet will carry coverage for many professional cycling races for the UCI World Tour and the UCI America Tour.

COVERAGE DETAILS – SPORTSNET
2012 UCI Track World Championships (Melbourne, AUS)
May 1 – 12noon-2pm (Sportsnet One (SN 1))
May 2 – 12noon-2pm (Sportsnet One (SN 1))

2012 UCI BMX World Championships (Birmingham, GBR)

June 5 – 12noon-2pm (Sportsnet One (SN 1))
June 6 – 12noon-2pm (Sportsnet One (SN 1))

2012 UCI Road World Championships (Limburg, NED)

September 20-23 – SN 1 (Time TBD)

2012 UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships (Leogang/Saalfelden, AUT)

September 8-9 – SN 1 (Time TBD)

2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

April 30th – 4pm
May 28th – 4pm
June 4th – 4pm

Additional Coverage of UCI World Tour races
Giro D’Italia (UCI World Tour) – 21 stages – Sportsnet One (SN 1) – May 5-27
Tour of California (UCI America Tour) – 8 stages – Sportsnet One (SN 1) – May 13-20
Vuelta a Espana (UCI World Tour) – 21 stages – Sportsnet One (SN 1) – August 18-September 9
Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec (UCI World Tour) – Sportsnet One (SN 1) – Date TBD
Tour of Beijing (UCI World Tour) – Sportsnet One (SN 1) October 6-10

* Broadcast schedules can change at any time without notice. Please check your local listings.

ABOUT SPORTSNET

Sportsnet connects Canadian sports fans to their favourite teams and athletes, using five platforms: TV, Radio, Print, Online and Mobile. Sportsnet is Fuelled By Fans, and delivers storytelling on a local, regional, national and global level. The multiplatform brand consists of Sportsnet, sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Sportsnet 960 The FAN, Sportsnet magazine, Sportsnet Mobile and the Hockey Central app on iPad and Playbook. Sportsnet is the Canadian leader in NHL and MLB television broadcasts and is home to 162 Toronto Blue Jays games, plus MLB Playoffs and the World Series. Sportsnet is an official broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and also offers an exciting sports lineup including the NFL, the Rogers Cup tennis tournament, the Memorial Cup, and soccer programming with UEFA Champions League, Barclays Premier League, MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Canadian national team matches for men and women. Sportsnet Connected is the network’s nightly news program, providing regional and national coverage of the day’s events in the world of sports.

For more information, contact: Adam Auckbaraullee, Communications Officer, adam.auckbaraullee@sportsnet.rogers.com, 416-764-6368

Fast and Female Partners with the Canadian Cycling Association, the Fédération Québécoise des Sports Cyclistes and Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau to Inspire Girls on Bikes

Gatineau, QC (April 20, 2012)- Fast and Female is branching out to run the first-ever road cycling event on May 20, 2012. In exactly one month, girls ages 9-19 who are interested in road racing and cycling in general will join Fast and Female ambassadors for a morning of inspiration, fun and activity on two wheels.

Piggy-backed with the Gatineau Grand Prix, the Fast and Female Road Cycling event will run from 9 am to noon and will include a group ride, inspirational talks with ambassadors, dancing and stretching, and finish off with autograph signing. Activities will kick off at the Centre La Génération at 35 Rue Davies in Gatineau.

Ambassadors for this event include National Cycling Team’s Denise Ramsden, Leah Kirchmann, Joëlle Numainville, and Leah Guloien. “We hope that this event will help young girls to see how much fun riding a bike can be and inspire them to stay in sport,” said Ramsden. “This event is a great opportunity for us to give back to a sport that has given us so much.”

The Gatineau Grand Prix is in its third year as a UCI event. Started as a replacement for cancelled races, the race has grown in participation every year and spawned many other events surrounding the races.

For this Olympic year, the GP Cycliste Gatineau Hydro-Québec and the ChronoGatineau – the only two races sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale in Canada – will take place on May 18 to 21 and provide one of the last chances to earn points to qualify for the Games. Thus, these two races will be critically important to the world of women’s cycling. Which is why we made the route longer and tougher, in an effort to make it closer to the one in London. More information on the event is available athttp://www.grandprixcyclistegatineau.com.

Kirchmann of Winnipeg, MB, came in fourth in last year’s Grand Prix and is hoping to inspire the girls to pursue their own dreams. “I had a lot of opportunities growing up so I want to try and give other girls the chances I had to lead an active lifestyle and be involved in sport.”

Guloien of Port Moody, BC, comes from a running and rowing background and hopes to share her love of sport with others. “Sport has always been a positive and healthy influence, helping me keep a balance with school and other activities.”

Young female cyclists of all abilities are invited to attend the event with their own road or mountain bikes.

“The Canadian Cycling Association is happy to be supporting this activity which encourages physical activity and healthy habits amongst female youth,” said Mathieu Boucher, Director, Development for Canada’s governing body in cycling. “We are aware that in addition to offering outstanding performances, our Canadian athletes are a great source of inspiration and motivation for girls,” he added.

This event will cost $20 and will include a snack, a technical Fast and Female t-shirt by Karbon ($40 value) and a Fast and Female Buff (multifunctional headwear valued at $23). Participants can learn more by visiting www.FastandFemale.com and sign up at http://ffmay20gatineau.eventbrite.com/. Online registration will close on May 19 at noon. On-site registration will be possible at a fee of $25.

Fast and Female would like to thank all event partners including the Gatineau Grand Prix, the Canadian Cycling Association, the Fédération Québecoise des Sports Cyclistes, as well as Fast and Female’s national partners Best Buy Canada, Clarins Canada, Cold-FX, Buff Canada, Sportchek, Globo Shoes, Karbon, Champion System, Lululemon Athletica, LUNA Bars, LIT Glitter, SAUCE Headwear.

ABOUT FAST AND FEMALE
Fast and Female is a not-for-profit society started in 2005 by Chandra Crawford, the 2006 Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing. The organization’s mission is to support, motivate, inspire, and empower girls to stick to sports and the healthy lifestyle. Fast and Female fulfills its mission of “Empowerment Through Sport” by hosting fun-filled, non-competitive initiatives all across North-America aimed at exposing young female athletes to inspiring female Olympians and elite level athletes. The young girls who attend Fast and Female events today will lead it in the future, may it be as athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents, and community leaders. For more information about Fast and Female, visit www.fastandfemale.com

ABOUT THE CANADIAN CYCLING ASSOCIATION
The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada. 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 a participation and world class event hosting, the CCA manages the National teams, hosts national and international events, and administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada.

FOUR CANADIAN OFFICIALS SELECTED FOR LONDON 2012

UCI appoints four Canadian commissaires for the 2012 Oympic and Paralympic Games in London

(Ottawa, ON – April 19, 2012) Four Canadian officials, also known as commissaires in the cycling environment, have been selected to work at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, this summer, recently announced the International Cycling Union (UCI).

Wayne Pomario (BC) Track cycling
Loyal MA (AB) — BMX cycling
Kevin MacCuish (BC) — BMX cycling
Josée Bédard (QC) – Para-cycling

“Canada will be well represented at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with these outstanding individuals,” said Mathieu Boucher, director of development at the Canadian Cycling Association. “We have a strong program in place at the CCA to ensure the growth and development of commissaires in Canada as they play a critical role in cycling races.”

Commissaires hold a similar role as judges or referees, ensuring that all the international rules are followed by the competitors, and that the race is fair and safe.

For more information on the Commissaire program in Canada, please visit: https://cyclingcanada.ca/cca-xdocs/coaches_officials/officials_courses.shtml

CANADA TO FIELD STRONG TEAM FOR 2012 UCI JUNIOR PAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Coach Jeff Ain is confident of strong showing by Canadian junior cyclists

(Ottawa, ON – April 19, 2012) Thanks to the successes of the Canadian Track Cycling team, a whole new generation of cyclists is hitting the tracks in velodromes across the country, and many up and coming cyclists are increasing their participation in track cycling.

As a result of this increase in popularity, Canada now is in a position to enter a highly competitive team, filling the maximum quota of 16 riders for the event.

The 2012 UCI Junior Pan-American Championships will welcome these young up and coming athletes, and Canada will, for the third time in as many years, send a large and strong delegation to Guatemala.

“Eleven of the 16 riders are first year Juniors or Cadets. This is a development project that will be very competitive at these Championships,” said Jeff Ain, a Junior team coach attending the project. “We expect many of these athletes will be on future development projects if they continue to improve. Canada is developing a lot of depth in the Under 19 category, with an eye to the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto, as well as for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero and the 2020 Olympic Games.”

Returning athlete in the junior women category to the 2012 Pan American team is Audrey Labrie of Québec, QC, who will be competing in her third UCI Pan-American Championships. “My goals are to make the finals in all the events and come home with three podiums. We have a very strong team and podiums are what we have been training for.”

Second year Cadet Bailin Xie of Ottawa, Ontario is attending her first UCI Pan-American Championships. “My goals is to learn as much as possible. Canada will have a professional and businesslike approach to each event and GOLD medals are within our reach.”

17-year-old Aiden Caves of Vancouver, British Columbia is returning to the Junior Pan Am team for his second year. “Last year I missed out on three medals, finishing just off the podium in fourth place. This will not be happening in 2012. My training and the training of the entire team has been far better than last year and the Camps through the winter have better prepared me for the task at hand, win medals.”

A total of 25 countries of the Americas will be represented at the event, including notable Colombia, Venezuela, and the United States to name just a few strong track nations.

The team spent one week at a training camp in Los Angeles, and will be flying to Guatamala on Friday.

The track events start on Monday, and run through Sunday. Following the track events, both the mass start road race and individual time trial will be showcased.

CANADIAN DELEGATION – 2012 UCI JUNIOR PANAMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
WOMEN

Ariane Bonhomme (Ottawa, ON)
Audrey Labrie (Montréal, QC)
Bailin Xie (Ottawa, ON)
Kinley Gibson (Edmonton, AB)
Kristen Sears (Ancaster, ON)
Sarah Mason (London, ON)

MEN
Adam Reddy (Vancouver, BC)
Adrian George (Hamilton, ON)
Aidan Caves (Vancouver, BC)
Alexandre Pinard (Montréal, QC)
Eric Johnstone (Calgary, AB)
Eric MacDonald (London, ON)
Joakim Albert (Québec, QC)
Marc-Antoine Noel (Montréal, QC)
Vincent DeHaître (Ottawa, ON)
William Simonds (London, ON)

CANADIAN CYCLING ASSOCIATION WELCOMES HANNAH PARISH TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Ottawa, ON – April 17, 2012) The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to welcome Hannah Parish to its Board of Directors. Hannah is currently Marketing Manager for Specialized Canada where she oversees all aspects of marketing for the company in Canada. She has held marketing and management positions with Novartis Consumer Health and General Mills. Prior to moving to Montreal for her current position she was a member of the FlyGurlz Mountain Bike Club & Team.

Ms. Parish’s appointment to the CCA Board came about due to the resignation of a Board member. The by-laws of the association require the Board to fill the vacancy by appointment.

CCA President John Tolkamp noted that Hannah was coming to the Board at an exciting time in the development of the association. “Hannah’s skill set brings an added dimension to our already strong Board. It is encouraging to have such accomplished professionals offer their time and expertise to the association as we move towards realizing our vision of being a top cycling nation and best in class organization”, said Tolkamp.

As the newest member to the Board, Hannah will be receiving an orientation in advance of the next Board meeting in May and learning more about the main challenges and opportunities facing the organization. In response to her appointment she said: “I am thrilled and honoured to be appointed to the CCA board. I look forward to contributing to the organization’s bright future.”

The position is for the duration of the term concluding at the 2012 Annual General Meeting.

CANADIAN CYCLING ASSOCIATION MOURNS THE PASSING OF RANDY STARKMAN

A true champion of sports passes away at age 51 in Toronto

(Ottawa, ON – April 16, 2012) The Canadian Cycling Association would like to send its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Randy Starkman, a prominent Canadian sports reporter and columnist with the Toronto Star who passed away of pneumonia, in Toronto at age 51.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Randy Starkman, a true champion of amateur sports, a tireless advocate of athletes from all sports in Canada. Randy was always enthusiast in sharing the stories of our athletes. Throughout his illustrious career covering 12 Olympic Games and countless major sport events, Randy built warm relationships with sports administrators and athletes alike in the Canadian Sport Community. He will be missed by all of us,” said Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the Canadian Cycling Association.

BACK ON WINNING WAYS: PENDREL WINS WORLD CUP IN HOUFFALIZE

(Houffalize, BEL – April 15, 2012) Canadian Mountain Biker Catharine Pendrel of Kamloops, British Columbia found her winning ways today in the second UCI World Cup of the 2012 season, in Houffalize, Belgium.

Pendrel, the reigning World Champion, finished the 24.44 km course in 1:31:15, with a lead of over 45 seconds on second place Julie Bresset of France.

Emily Batty of Brooklin, ON (Team Subaru-Trek) is continuing on her successful season, taking the seventh place, while Marie-Hélène Prémont of Chateau Richer, QC took the 14th place.

In the men’s race, Geoff Kabush of Courtenay, BC (Team SCOTT-3RoxRacing) finished in 11th place, his top result this season.

RESULTS – CROSS-COUNTRY – 2012 UCI WORLD CUP – HOUFFALIZE, BEL
WOMEN ELITE

1. PENDREL Catharine CAN (LUNA PRO TEAM) 1:31:15
2. BRESSET Julie FRA (BH – SR SUNTOUR – PEISEY VALLANDRY) +0:48
3. WLOSZCZOWSKA Maja POL (CCC POLKOWICE) +1:24
4. FERRAND PREVOT Pauline* FRA (RABOBANK GIANT OFFROAD TEAM) +1:30
5. KLEMENCIC Blaza SLO (FELT OETZTAL X – BIONIC TEAM) +1:50
7. BATTY Emily CAN (SUBARU – TREK) +2:17
14. PREMONT Marie-Helene CAN +4:28
40. SIN Amanda CAN (SCOTT-3ROXRACING) +8:24
55. KOFMAN Mikaela can (SCOTT-3ROXRACING) +11:53
59. VIPOND Catherine (CAN) +13:03

MEN ELITE
1. ABSALON Julien FRA (ORBEA RACING TEAM) 1:30:22
2. SCHURTER Nino SUI (SCOTT – SWISSPOWER MTB RACING TEAM) +0:38
3. FONTANA Marco Aurelio ITA (CANNONDALE FACTORY RACING) +1:03
4. STANDER Burry RSA (SPECIALIZED RACING) +1:20
5. FUMIC Manuel GER (CANNONDALE FACTORY RACING) +1:34
11. KABUSH Geoff CAN (SCOTT-3ROXRACING) +3:05
40. ZANDSTRA Derek CAN (SCOTT-3ROXRACING) +6:57
59. PLAXTON Max (CAN) +8:58
91. JETTE Cameron (CAN) SCOTT-3ROXRACING +12:05

MEN JUNIOR
1. SEIGLE Romain – FRA (DEFINITIVE SPECTRA.TEC ASPTT) 1:05:07
2. FRISCHKNECHT Andri – SUI (SCOTT – SWISSPOWER MTB RACING TEAM) +0:40
3. SWENSON Keegan (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) +0:45
4. CAROD Titouan – FRA (SCOTT LES SAISIES) +0:49
5. KORETZKY Victor – FRA (BIKEPARK.CH SCOTT) +0:51
27. NADON Marc-Antoine (CANADA) +5:21
45. VIALLE Alexandre (CANADA) +7:10

FRÉDÉRIQUE TRUDEL COMES 39th AMONG JUNIOR AT WORLD CUP IN HOUFFALIZE

(Houffalize, BEL – April 14, 2012) Mountain biker Frédérique Trudel of Breakeyville, QC, the reigning Canadian Junior Champion, finished 39th in the women junior race at the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Houffalize, Belgium.

Trudel, who is competing in her first World Cup of the current season, crossed the finish line with a time of 44:05 for the 39th position, showing a 7:27 deficit over winner Margot Moschetti of France, the winner of the event.

Moschetti posted a time of 36:38 for the victory, followed by Lena Putz in second and Sofia Wiedenroth, both German riders.

Today also featured the men and women U23 races, which did not include any Canadian cyclist.

The elite races will be held tomorrow.

RESULTS – CROSS-COUNTRY – 2012 UCI WORLD CUP – HOUFFALIZE, BEL
WOMEN JUNIOR
1. MOSCHETTI, Margot (FRANCE) 36:38
2. PUTZ, Lena (GERMANY) +0:02
3. WIEDENROTH, Sofia (GERMANY) +0:05
4. CLAUZEL, Perrine (FRANCE) +0:36
5. RISSVEDS, Jenny (SWEDEN) +1:21
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39. TRUDEL, Frederique (CANADA) +7:27
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WOMEN UNDER23

1. BELOMOYNA, Yana (BI&ESSE – INFOTRE PROTEK) 55:57
2. ANOSHINA, Ekaterina (TEAM PROTEK) +0:13 70
3. HENDERSON, Rebecca 56:20
4. NEFF, Jolanda (WHEELER – IXS TEAM) +0:44 50
5. GORYCKA, Paula (4F E-VIVE RACING TEAM) +1:13 40
Full results: http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template1/layout.asp?MenuId=MTYzODg&LangId=1


MEN UNDER23

1. CINK, Ondrej (MERIDA BIKING TEAM) 1:19:33
2. GEHBAUER, Alexander +0:21
3. SCHELB, Julian +0:27
4. KERSCHBAUMER, Gerhard (TX ACTIVE BIANCHI) +0:45
5. SCHEIRE, Ruben (BH – SR SUNTOUR – PEISEY VALLANDRY) +1:29
Full results: http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template1/layout.asp?MenuId=MTYzODg&LangId=1

TORY NYHAUG GRABS SEVENTH PLACE IN SUPERCROSS AFTER CRASH IN FINAL STRETCH

(Randaberg, NOR – April 14, 2012) BMX rider Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC finished in seventh place in the Supercross Finals on Saturday in Norway in a dramatic final with two crashes, with one including Nyhaug meters before the finish line.

Nyhaug was on his way to a third place, side by side with Liam Phillips of Great Britain, and his first podium on the UCI BMX Supercross Tour. Disaster struck in the final stretch as Nyhaug crashed on the second last jump, only meters before the finish line. Phillips collided with Nyhaug as they were in the final portion of the last turn, and both riders were propelled to the ground, crashing hard at high speed.

“I am really happy about my positioning today, and for the fact that I have been in two finals this year. Of course I am a little bit bummed about the crash in the final straight as it could have been my first career podium,” said Nyhaug.

Nyhaug got up from the crash and finished the race, and has not injured. Nyhaug will pursue Olympic preparations as planned.

Nyhaug easily qualified in the quarterfinals, winning his round, and then went on to take the second place in the semi-final to advance in the final showdown.

American rider Connor Fields, who posted the fastest time in the time trials yesterday, went on to win his third straight Supercross victory. So far in 2012, Fields has not lost a Supercross race nor a Time Trial Superfinals on the UCI BMX Supercross tour, and is enjoying tremendous successes.

RESULTS – 2012 UCI BMX SUPERCROSS – RANDABERG, NORWAY

1. FIELDS Connor (USA)
2. WILLOUGHBY Sam (AUS)
3. OQUENDO ZABALA Carlos Mario (COL)
4. CALEYRON Quentin (FRA)
5. KIRKHAM Brian (AUS)
6. PHILLIPS Liam (GBR)
7. NYHAUG Tory (CAN)

High resolution photos database see www.bmx-mediatool.com.
Full results see www.bmx-results.com click results 2012 select ‘Randaberg’.

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