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CYCLING CANADA AND 94 FORWARD ANNOUNCE TRANSFORMATIVE MULTI-YEAR COLLABORATION

OTTAWA (July 12, 2021) – Cycling Canada and 94 FORWARD are pleased to announce a major multi-year collaboration in support of the long-term development of cycling in the greater Victoria region as well as across the country. 94 FORWARD, which manages the legacy fund from the 1994 Commonwealth Games and provides funding and support services to high performance sport organizations, will be committing up to $2 million over the next 2 years in support of Cycling Canada’s strategic plan which includes initiatives to develop a regional Hub in the Victoria area.

The collaboration will be the largest that 94 FORWARD has undertaken within its impact model to-date, which includes significant collaborations with Triathlon Canada and Athletics Canada. The partnership will also mark the single largest private funding contribution in the 139-year history of Cycling Canada, which was founded in 1882 and is one of Canada’s oldest national sport organizations (NSO).

The announcement follows the recent launch of a new strategic plan by Cycling Canada which outlines a bold and transformative pathway for both the organization and the sport in Canada over the next 10 years. At the heart of the strategy lies a renewed and concerted focus on the growth and development of Canada’s cycling community. The top priority for the NSO and its provincial and territorial sport partners over the next decade will be the collective development and delivery of more cohesive programs and resources to encourage participant growth and member engagement across Canada.

94 FORWARD will work closely with both Cycling Canada and Cycling B.C. in support of this mission through targeted investments in key areas, including regional grassroots programming, events, athlete and coach development, and pilot programs to grow participant and membership bases at all levels of the sport. Learnings and models developed via the collaboration will be shared and promoted on a nationwide basis to support the development of programming and activities in all regions of the country.

A central focus for the collaboration will be the development of a Cycling Canada Hub in the greater Victoria area. More than a traditional high performance training centre, the Hub will be a regional centre of activity and expertise which can foster alignment and integration along the entire spine of the sport development pathway, from grassroots programs and community events through to national and international level programming and competitions.

“We are excited to work with 94 FORWARD and key partners and stakeholders in the region as we begin to pilot, test, connect and refine the various elements of our new strategy,” said Cycling Canada Chief Executive Officer Matthew Jeffries. “Victoria has a rich cycling history and a tremendous abundance of road, trails, facilities and year-round training opportunities. More importantly, the region is home to one of our nation’s most engaged and thriving cycling communities – it is uniquely positioned to play an important role as we work to develop and grow our national cycling community from coast-to-coast. We are incredibly grateful for 94 FORWARD’s support and believe that this collaboration will be a significant catalyst in helping us bring our exciting plan to fruition.”

“On behalf of the Board of 94 FORWARD I would like to express our congratulations to Cycling Canada,” said John MacMillan, President of 94 FORWARD. “They have a bold and exciting plan. We were convinced to make an investment in their journey. Victoria’s cycling community is thriving and the Cycling Canada Hub needs to build on this community of cycling enthusiasts. The disciplined stewardship of the 94 Games Legacy continues to give us opportunities to build world class programs. This project will be enhanced by the tremendous amount of municipal support shown for sport and physical activity in the region. Many good people and agencies have made greater Victoria the summer sport training capital of Canada.”

“Cycling BC is thrilled to continue our close partnership with Cycling Canada and grateful for this collaboration with 94 FORWARD. This will be a big step forward in building capacity in the greater Victoria area and throughout B.C. and it is an opportunity to create a blueprint for similar programs across Canada. As a member of the initial Cycling Canada Strategic Planning Team, I am excited to see our vision coming to life,” said Erin Waugh, Chief Executive Officer of Cycling BC.

As an initial step in the collaboration Cycling Canada has retained the services of Jon Watkin (Panache Cycling Sports Co.) as Hub Development Lead for the Victoria Capital Region District (CRD) on a part-time contract basis, effective July 1, 2021. In this role Jon will provide initial support, consultation and development work towards developing a Hub in the Victoria CRD. He will be based out of the recently opened Jordie Lunn Bike Park in Langford.

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NINE PARA CYCLISTS TO RACE FOR CANADA AT TOKYO 2020 PARALYMPIC GAMES

Ottawa, July 7, 2021 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Cycling Canada announced today the nine-member Para cycling team headed to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in August.

Multiple Paralympic Games medallists Tristen Chernove (Cranbrook, BC), Charles Moreau (Victoriaville, QC), and Ross Wilson (Sherwood Park, AB) will be leading the Canadian squad at their second Paralympic Games. Reigning Paralympic time trial champion Chernove won a medal of each colour at Rio 2016, while Moreau captured two bronze and Wilson took two silvers.

Former world champions, Chernove and Wilson – who compete in the men’s C2 and C1 classifications respectively – will race in both the track and road events.

“Being given the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage is such an incredible honour,” said Chernove. “It is both exciting and daunting for my first race since early 2020 to be the Paralympic Games. Performance wise, I’m always racing against myself and this rings even more true after such a long period of solo training. My goal is to be the best I have ever been, to focus on all that’s within my control, and to have personal best performances in Japan.”

Shelley Gautier (Niagara Falls, ON) was also a Rio 2016 Paralympic Games medallist, capturing bronze in the T1 time trial. Gautier, a tricyclist who will be making her third Paralympic appearance (London 2012, Rio 2016), recently returned to competition at the 2021 Para Road World Championships, where she won both the time trial and road race events.

The men’s H3 handcycling category will see three Canadians compete – Games veteran Moreau will be joined by Joey Desjardins (Hawkesbury, ON) and Alex Hyndman (Morpeth, ON), who both will be making their first Paralympic appearances. The trio will see action in the road time trial and road race.

Also set for their debut Paralympic Games are Kate O’Brien (Calgary, AB) and Keely Shaw (Midale, SK), who will suit up for Canada in the women’s C4 classification. A track cyclist who competed for Canada at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, O’Brien made a blazing entrance into Para cycling just last year when she captured a gold medal and set a new world record at the 2020 UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships in the C4 500m time trial. Shaw, a member of the Canadian team for four years now, was also a medallist at her first Track Worlds, picking up a silver medal in 2019.

“I’m so excited to be representing Canada at the Tokyo Paralympic Games!” said O’Brien. “Without the doctors, nurses, medical team, as well as my family, friends, and community, I would not have had this opportunity to wear the maple leaf again; thank you to them for all they have done. This past year and a half has been extremely difficult for all Canadians. I would love to win gold and aim for another world record, but my main goal is to send out a huge thank you to everyone who has helped me get back to this sport that I love.”

Rounding out the squad is Marie-Ève Croteau (Quebec City, QC), who has been named to her third Paralympic Games team, following London 2012 and Rio 2016. The tricyclist in the women’s T2 category ultimately did not compete in London due to injury but returned for a fourth-place finish in Rio.

Canada earned eight athlete slots for the Tokyo Games through qualification points gained at world cups and world championships between January 1, 2018 and March 3, 2020. An additional spot was received through bipartite commission invitation, which was allocated to Gautier.

“Our Paralympic nominees, comprised of both rookies and veterans, will support each other in order to perform at these Games,” said Sébastien Travers, Para cycling head coach. “Although some of our selected athletes have not raced internationally in the last 18 months, they have maintained a high level of training and we are confident in their progress. We will be going to Tokyo with the goal of achieving medal performances, both at the Izu Velodrome and the Fuji Speedway.”

The track events (time trial and individual pursuit) will run from August 25 to 28, with Chernove, O’Brien, Shaw, and Wilson set to race for Canada. Competition will then shift to the road (time trial and road race) from August 31 to September 3, with Chernove, Croteau, Desjardins, Gautier, Hyndman, Moreau, Shaw, and Wilson on the docket.

Cycling was Canada’s most successful sport at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, winning nine medals (one gold, three silvers, and five bronze). Eight of those podium performances were from team members returning for the Tokyo Games.

“Congratulations to the entire Para cycling squad heading to Tokyo!” said Stephanie Dixon, chef de mission, Tokyo 2020 Canadian Paralympic Team. “Canada’s Para cyclists have had so much incredible and hard-earned success over the last few years, and it will be so exciting to see them return to competition. The entire Canadian Paralympic Team will be behind them all the way.”

TOKYO 2020 PARALYMPIC GAMES PARA CYCLING TEAM:

Tristen Chernove* – C2 – Cranbrook, BC
Marie-Ève Croteau – T2 – Québec City, QC
Joey Desjardins – H3 – Hawkesbury, ON
Shelley Gautier – T1 – Niagara Falls, ON
Alex Hyndman – H3 – Morpeth, ON
Charles Moreau – H3 – Victoriaville, QC
Kate O’Brien* – C4 – Calgary, AB
Keely Shaw – C4 – Midale, SK
Ross Wilson – C1 – Sherwood Park, AB
*pending classification in Tokyo

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will take place from August 24 to September 5, 2021 in Japan. Canada is expecting to send a team of approximately 130 athletes, and audiences across the country will be able to follow all the action live through coverage from the Canadian Paralympic Media Consortium, including broadcast partners CBC/Radio-Canada, AMI, and Sportsnet, and digital partners Twitter, Facebook, and MXZN.

CLICK HERE to see the complete list of athletes named to the Canadian Paralympic Team. The Canadian Paralympic Committee will announce the official full team heading to the Games later this summer.

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TEAM CANADA HEADS TO TOKYO2020 WITH LARGEST CYCLING TEAM IN CANADIAN OLYMPIC HISTORY

OTTAWA (July 6, 2021) – Cycling Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the mountain bike and BMX athletes as well as the final road athlete nominated for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

With these final nominations, the Tokyo 2020 team will be Cycling Canada’s largest Olympic delegation to date, with 23 nominated in road, track, mountain bike and BMX.

Following the confirmation of Canada’s final Olympic quotas in early June, mountain bike and BMX athletes were selected based on their performances at UCI World Cups and World Championships in 2019 and 2021. The road selections were announced in July 2020, with the third men’s road race selection being postponed in order to properly assess his ability to play a support role for team leader Michael Woods.

The mountain bike team will be led by Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world champion Catharine Pendrel. Pendrel, who became a mother in January, will be competing at her fourth Olympic Games. Her illustrious career includes wins at the Pan American Games, the Commonwealth Games, the UCI World Championships and at numerous World Cups including three overall champion titles.

“I’m incredibly honoured to represent Canada this summer in Tokyo,” said Pendrel. “The sport has evolved so much since my first Olympic Games in Beijing 13 years ago. The Tokyo course won’t disappoint mountain bike fans and I’m looking forward to lining up against the best in the world again soon.”

She will be joined by Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Haley Smith, who clinched her first World Cup medal in 2019 in Nove Mesto, and Peter Disera, who secured Canada’s only men’s nomination with a career-best sixth place at the Les Gets World Cup in 2019. Smith and Disera will both be competing at their first Olympic Games. The men’s race is on July 26 and the women’s race on July 27 (Day 3 and 4) at the Izu Mountain Bike Course, located 120 km outside of Tokyo.

Drew Mechielsen and James Palmer will also be making their Olympic debuts in BMX Racing, which will be held at the Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo on July 29 and 30 (Day 6 and 7). The two Canadian champions have extensive international race experience, having both competed on the World Cup circuit for several years, in addition to racing at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Canada last qualified a woman in BMX at Beijing 2008 where the sport was introduced to the Olympic program.

“This has been my dream for as long as I can remember and I could not be more pleased to be named to the Canadian Olympic Team,” said Mechielsen. “My journey through this sport has brought so many highs and lows and I really just want to enjoy the experience as best I can. My goal is to be as prepared as possible and perform to my highest potential.”

At 234km, the men’s road race will be the longest event of the Olympic Games. The race will start in Musashinonomori Park in northwestern Tokyo on June 24 (Day 1) and finish at the Fuji International Speedway near the iconic Mount Fuji. The mountainous course features more than 4000m of climbing.

Leading the men’s team will be Michael Woods, who will be supported by Hugo Houle and the final addition to the team, Guillaume Boivin. With more than eight years of UCI World Tour experience under his belt, Boivin is an ideal support rider for Woods on the challenging course.

“I’m extremely proud to be part of the Canadian Olympic Team heading to Tokyo,” said Boivin. “My only goal at the Games is to support Mike to the best of my ability and to help him reach the goal of winning a medal for Canada.”

“Watching these athletes perform at the level they do should often come with a ‘don’t try (all of) this at home’ warning, as well as an encouragement to try,” said Team Canada’s Tokyo 2020 Chef de Mission, Marnie McBean. “Almost all Canadians have access to a bike and these sports. BMX and Mountain bikes offer another example of how to play and perform on two wheels.”

The athletes nominated are:

Mountain Bike (Cross-country)

Peter Disera (Horseshoe Valley, Ont.)
Catharine Pendrel (Kamloops, B.C.)
Haley Smith (Uxbridge, Ont.)

Non-travelling Alternates

Emily Batty (Brooklin, Ont.)
Léandre Bouchard (Alma, Que.)

BMX Racing

Drew Mechielsen (Langley, B.C.)
James Palmer (North Vancouver, B.C.)

Non-travelling Alternates

Molly Simpson (Red Deer, Alta.)
Alex Tougas (Pitt Meadows, B.C.)

Road

Guillaume Boivin (Montréal, Que.) – Road Race
Karol-Ann Canuel* (Amos, Que.) – Road Race, Time Trial

Hugo Houle* (Ste-Perpétue, Que.) – Road Race, Time Trial
Leah Kirchmann* (Winnipeg, Man.) – Road Race, Time Trial

Michael Woods* (Ottawa, Ont.) – Road Race

*Previously nominated

Non-travelling Alternates

  1. Alexander Cataford (Ottawa, Ont.)
  2. Alison Jackson (Vermilion, Alta.)
  3. Benjamin Perry (St. Catharines, Ont.)
  4. James Piccoli (Montreal, Que.)
  5. Sara Poidevin (Canmore, Alta.)

Coaches

  1. Steve Bauer (St. Catharines, Ont.) – Road Sports Director
  2. Adam Muys (Maple Ridge, B.C.) – BMX
  3. Dan Proulx (Calgary, Alta.) – Mountain bike

The complete list of road and track athletes nominated can be found here.

Prior to being nominated to Team Canada, all nominations are subject to approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Team Selection Committee following its receipt of nominations by all National Sport Organizations.

The latest Team Canada Tokyo 2020 roster can be found here and the qualification tracker can be found here.

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GOLDSTONE & WALLACE PODIUM AT THE DH WORLD CUP IN FRANCE

Les Gets, France (July 3, 2021) — Two Canadians finished among the top-5 at the third round of the Downhill World Cup on Saturday in Les Gets, France. After placing second at his first-ever DH World Cup in Leogang, Austria, 17-year-old Jackson Goldstone (Miranda Factory Team) stood at the top of the podium this time, taking gold in the Junior men’s downhill final.

Goldstone, who initially qualified second, shaved 14 seconds off his qualifying time to finish with a time of 3:26.950, almost two seconds ahead of silver medalist Jordan Williams of Great Britain. “I had the run of my life today,” said Goldstone. “[It] was an amazing week all around, and I’m stoked that the rain held off and we had a dry track.”

On the Elite side, veteran Mark Wallace (Canyon Collective Factory Team), finished 5th in the Elite men’s downhill final. Wallace has earned several podium finishes throughout his career, including a 4th place at the DH World Championships in 2020.

World Cup racing continues on Sunday for cross-country athletes of all categories. Live races will be available on RedBull TV.

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CANADIAN CYCLISTS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING

It’s not just what athletes do on the bike that’s impressive. In recent years, cyclists across all disciplines have taken to sharing a behind the scenes perspective of what the life of a professional athlete is really like, what their training regimen looks like and how they prepare for major competitions.

From discussions revolving around cycling, to nutrition, to hobbies, to conversations with fellow teammates, you’re sure to be entertained by these Canadian athletes’ channels.

Emily Batty (YouTube)

The two-time Olympic mountain biker is no stranger to YouTube. In 2016, Batty documented her lead up to the Rio Olympics, where she finished 4th, through her Ambitions series.

Fast forward five years and the series continues to shed light on her training habits, travel schedule and life with her new team, Canyon MTB Racing. The series also features new teammate Laurie Arsenault, as well as her partner/coach and brother/mechanic as they take on new challenges while touring the world.

Make sure not to miss her epic bikepacking journey through Iceland in 2020, showcasing beautiful views, incredibly tough terrain and an amazing overall experience.

Obstacles and Opportunities with Lowell and Julie Taylor (Podcast)

Para-cyclist Lowell Taylor and his wife Julie Taylor, who both competed in the Amazing Race Canada in 2016, have tackled a new challenge: that of hosting a podcast! Through their Obstacles and Opportunities podcast, the couple speak with various Canadian athletes about their journey through sport and how they dealt with, navigated and overcame different challenges.

Guests on the podcast include Olympic bronze medallist Catharine Pendrel and three-time Paralympic medallist, Tristen Chernove. The podcast is sure to give you plenty of insight into the lives of each athlete and their unique road to success.

Finn Iles (YouTube)

The DH athlete’s YouTube channel gives viewers a fair picture of what it’s like to compete as an Elite athlete and takes us along for the ride, literally and figuratively, as he explores some of his favourite trails from around the world.

Iles has uploaded tons of competition content through the years, including course walks with his team, course previews from his perspective and how he prepares his equipment so that he’s ready to perform on race day.

Coffee Chatter with James Palmer and Tory Nyhaug (Podcast)

A podcast that’s centered around friends sitting down and catching up over coffee? Count us in! Two-time Olympian Tory Nyhaug and Tokyo 2020 hopeful James Palmer sit down with guests from all over the world to discuss BMX, sports, funny anecdotes and everything in between.

It’s hard not to feel like you’re part of the conversation and with over 100 episodes, you’ll never run out of content during those long summer rides.

MGM Alternative with Miranda Miller, Remi Gauvin and Jesse Melamed (YouTube)

The trio may not physically be together but that hasn’t stopped them from creating some great content for their new YouTube Channel.

Their goal is simple: to show how mountain biking fulfills their lives through adventure, community and progression. The videos showcase the athletes getting out of their comfort zone by tackling new and exciting challenges, as well as tips and tricks to help viewers improve their skills.

Canuck Crosscast with Jenn Jackson and Michael van den Ham (Podcast)

Last year, professional cyclo-cross athletes and close friends Jenn Jackson and Michael van den Ham decided that they should start recording their post-race debriefs and a new podcast was born.

The two athletes take you on a journey into the 2021 cyclo-cross season featuring guests such as Ruby West and Sidney McGill to chat about the sport, competing during COVID and their goals for the season.

Adam Roberge (YouTube)

Life as a pro athlete isn’t always as seamless and fun as it may seem. Adam Roberge’s YouTube channel takes you through what training, eating, travelling and even sleeping like a pro rider is like. The Elevate – Webiplex Pro Cycling athlete’s videos gives you the raw and authentic feel of what athletes put their bodies through to race at a high level while doing qhat they love. Posting weekly, you’re in store for fun and action filled content!

Sarah Orban (Sorbs Cooking – Blog)

Want to eat like a pro athlete? Look no further.

The track athlete’s blog gives you a ton of suggestions for healthy and yummy meals, snacks, desserts and more. Orban started the blog in 2020 with the goal of inspiring, facilitating and encouraging a balance of good food to help fuel your body in their right ways while enjoying what you’re eating. Make sure to try her protein energy bites during your next ride!

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NOUVELLES DATES CONFIRMÉES POUR LES CHAMPIONNATS CANADIENS SUR ROUTE ÉLITE/JUNIOR/PARA 2021

Ottawa, Ontario (le 23 juin 2021) – Suivant la mise à jour de l’état des événements nationaux plus tôt ce printemps, c’est avec grand plaisir que Cyclisme Canada confirme les dates finales des Championnats canadiens sur route 2021 pour athlètes élite, juniors et para.

Initialement prévus pour le week-end du 3 au 6 septembre 2021, les Championnats canadiens élite/junior/para auront désormais lieu du 10 au 12 septembre 2021 en Beauce, au Québec. Ces dates étaient initialement réservées pour les Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal (GPCQM), qui ont finalement dû annuler leur édition 2021 à la suite d’une analyse minutieuse de la situation liée à la pandémie de COVID-19.

Le programme de compétition sera très similaire aux championnats de 2019, qui ont également eu lieu en Beauce, avec les courses contre-la-montre pour toutes les catégories prévues pour le vendredi. Les courses sur route seront réparties sur les deux jours suivants ; les titres pour femmes juniors et hommes élite seront décernés le samedi, suivis des hommes juniors, des femmes élite et de toutes les catégories para le dimanche. Malheureusement, en raison des circonstances entourant la pandémie et d’autres facteurs identifiés par le comité organisateur local, les courses de critérium ne feront pas partie du programme de compétition cette année.

Alors que la pandémie et les restrictions de santé publique associées continuent d’évoluer, veuillez vous référer à la page mises à jour du statut des événements 2021 pour tout changement au cours de la saison. Tous les événements restent soumis aux directives locales de santé publique et ne se dérouleront que si le retour au sport et aux événements est jugé sécuritaire.

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NEW DATES CONFIRMED FOR 2021 ELITE/JR/PARA CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa, Ontario (June 23, 2021) – Following the status updates for national calendar events earlier this spring, Cycling Canada is pleased to confirm the final dates for the 2021 Canadian Road Championships for Elite, Junior and Para athletes.

Initially scheduled to take place over the same weekend as the Masters Canadian Road Championships on September 3-6, 2021, the event for Elite, Junior and Para athletes will now be scheduled in lieu of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal (GPCQM) on the weekend of September 10-12, 2021 in Beauce, Québec.

The competition programme will be very similar to the 2019 Championships, also hosted in Beauce, with the individual time trial for all categories kicking off the event on Friday. The road races will be spread over the two following days, with titles being awarded for Junior women and Elite men on Saturday, followed by Junior men, Elite women and all para-cycling categories on Sunday. Unfortunately, due to the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and other factors identified by the local organizing committee, the criterium races will not be part of this year’s competition programme.

As the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions continue to evolve, please refer to the 2021 Event Status Update webpage for any updates and cancellations as the season progresses. All events will continue to remain subject to local public health guidelines and will only proceed where deemed safe within regional return to sport and event frameworks.

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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES 2022 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS CALENDAR

Ottawa, Ontario (June 21, 2021) – Cycling Canada is pleased to confirm the 2022 Canadian Championships calendars for the Road, Track, Mountain Bike, Para-Cycling, BMX and Cyclo-cross disciplines. With athletes competing for the honour of wearing the maple leaf for the duration of the next season, the Canadian Championships represents one of the most important domestic competitions each year.

“We are thrilled to confirm the dates and locations for each of our 2022 Canadian Championship events,” said Josh Peacock, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement at Cycling Canada. “The 2022 Canadian Championships calendar represents a strong mix of new and returning venues in what is sure to be one of the most anticipated racing seasons as Canadians look forward to a full return to high-level competition on Canadian soil.”

The 2022 Canadian Championships calendar will kick off with the Canadian Track Championships for Under-17 and Junior athletes, to be hosted by Cycling Canada at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ontario from April 8-10.

For the first time since 2010, the Canadian Road Championships for Elite, Junior and Para athletes will return west to Edmonton, Alberta. The host venues will take advantage of both urban and rural circuits similar to those seen in past editions of the Canadian Championships and the Tour of Alberta. The following weekend, the Canadian Road Championships for Masters athletes will head to Victoriaville, Québec from June 30 to July 3. The event will be organized by the Classique des Appalaches under its Vélo.Victo.Fest. programming, which also includes Canada’s sole UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier event in 2022.

The Canadian Mountain Bike Championships for both the Downhill and Cross-Country disciplines will be organized on the weekend of July 23-24, 2022. The Cross-Country Championships will return to Hardwood Ski & Bike after a two-year hiatus while the Canadian Downhill Championships will return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – host venue of Cycling Canada’s inaugural 2021 Championship event.

The Canadian BMX Championships will be scheduled later in the summer, with races being held from August 27-28 in Calgary, Alberta. The following week, the Canadian Track Championships for Elite, Masters & Para athletes will be hosted by Cycling Canada and return to Milton, Ontario from September 1-3, 2022.

The final Championship event of the year, the Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships, will be hosted in Langford, British Columbia. Dates will be announced in fall 2021, in line with respective UCI bidding deadlines and approvals.

2022 Canadian Championship Events:

Canadian Track Championships (U17/Junior)
Organizer: Cycling Canada
Milton, ON
April 8-10, 2022

Canadian Road Championships (Elite/Para/Junior)
Organizer: WTS Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
June 21-26, 2022

Canadian Road Championships (Masters)
Organizer : Classique des Appalaches
Victoriaville, QC
June 30 – July 3, 2022

Canadian XCO MTB Championships
Organizer: Pulse Racing
Oro Station, ON
July 23-24, 2022

Canadian Downhill MTB Championships
Organizer: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Golden, BC
July 23-24, 2022

Canadian BMX Championships
Organizer: Calgary BMX
Calgary, AB
August 27-28, 2022

Canadian Track Championships (Elite/Masters/Para)
Organizer: Cycling Canada
Milton, ON
September 1-3, 2022

Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships
Organizer: Victoria International Cycling Festival Society
Langford, BC
Date: TBC (to be announced in Fall 2021)

Not listed here and currently open for bid are the 2022 Canadian Championships for the Mountain Bike Marathon, Enduro, and BMX Freestyle disciplines. For details on bidding process and competition requirements, contact Jolène Dupuis.

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ROAD CLOSURES ACROSS CANADA

After a long winter, cyclists from coast-to-coast are getting excited about leaving their trainers and venturing outdoors. Cities across Canada are getting behind the movement by putting various measures in place to encourage active transportation, including road closures in downtown cores.

Here are some of the vehicle-free roads you can enjoy this summer.

Alberta

Memorial Drive (Calgary)

Weekends just got a little more exciting with the closure of Memorial Drive. Just off the Bow River, roads have been cleared of cars to make way for cyclists and pedestrians from Ninth Street to Centre Street with the lower deck of the bridge also being closed off.

The pilot project gives people more room for active transportation while adhering to public health rules. As the summer goes on, more lane closures may be installed during the warmer months.

Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1a)

Back by popular demand, Bow Valley Parkway is an iconic ride that gives cyclists a 48-kilometre scenic route and access to Johnston Canyon.

After testing the project during the summer of 2020, it was a no-brainer for organizers to bring back the closure this summer, allowing cyclists to explore the highway while enjoying the sites and mountain ranges.

 

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British Columbia

Stanley Park (Vancouver)

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In March, the Vancouver Park Board voted to put in place temporary bike lanes on Park Drive in Stanley park until the end of October 2021.

The lane closure was initially created in the summer of 2020 to allow for more physical distancing for riders along the seawall. Bringing back the lanes shows the success and demand for more active transportation, with rider volume up by 180%!

Manitoba

Winnipeg

This summer, 17 streets across Winnipeg will be exclusively open to cyclists on Sundays and holidays. The Winnipeg City Council’s decision came as part of their COVID-19 response to increase the accessibility or outdoor activities, while also ensuring cyclist safety. The pilot project will continue until November 5, 2021.

For a complete list of street closures, click here.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Downtown Pedestrian Mall (St. John’s)

On July 3, the city of St. John’s will open a Pedestrian Mall to welcome cyclists and pedestrians alike to enjoy local businesses and expand outdoor space in the city. The goal is for the closure to help with economic growth, while adhering to public health guidelines and is set to remain open until September 7.

Ontario

Ottawa

The National Capital Commission (NCC) announced the return of the “NCC Weekend Bikedays” from May to October to encourage active transportation in the nation’s capital. The six-month program gives cyclists access to car-free roads on Saturdays and Sundays to safely enjoy the city.

If you’re looking for a longer stretch to ride, try out Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway’s nine-kilometre stretch; or Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway which runs eight kilometres on the south side of the Ottawa River. Outside of Ottawa, the popular Gatineau Park is running its own pilot project to encourage active transportation on weekend afternoons.

ActiveTO (Toronto)

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Photo: Rene Johnston/Toronto Star file photo

ActiveTO is back for another season of outdoor riding with even more road closures than previous years. The expanding cycling network has extended to an additional 10 networks and still includes major closures like Lakeshore East and West to enjoy some Lake Ontario views.

The closures also include Midtown Yonge Street to encourage cyclists to support local businesses while getting their coffee fix.

Quebec

Montreal

On the island of Montreal, 13 arteries across the bustling city will be partially closed to cars for everyone to enjoy the sites, eats and entertainment this summer. Road closures will be stretching from Rosemont all the way to Verdun, giving cyclists plenty of spots to enjoy as they tour the city on two wheels.

Be sure to check out your provincial & municipal websites for updates on any additional road closures over the summer months. Happy riding!

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DOUBLE PODIUM FOR CANADIAN PARA AND MOUNTAIN BIKE ATHLETES ON THE WORLD STAGE

Cascais, Portugal (June 12, 2021) — Canada is on a winning streak at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Cascais, Portugal, with Marie-Claude Molnar securing her second world title of the week in the women’s C4 road race.

“Today’s road race was awesome, even though it was probably one of the most difficult races I’ve ever done,” said Molnar. “I’m proud of the fact that I was able to stick with the C5s for pretty much the entire race. I started racing in 2009, and I’ve been dreaming about being World Champion since I started. Now, the dream has become a reality and I’m super proud of my performance.”

In Leogang, Austria, first-year Junior Jackson Goldstone won silver in the Junior men’s Downhill event at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup after also qualifying second on Friday. This was the Squamish native’s world cup debut.

Mountain bike cross-country races for U23 and Elite athletes take place tomorrow, with results and livestream available here. The Para Road World Championships will conclude tomorrow with road races for T and H categories. Full results can be found here.

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