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SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR CANADIAN BMX RIDERS IN TEXAS

Team breaks the ground of 2014 season with success from all categories

(Ottawa, ON – April 7, 2014) The Canadian BMX team kicked off its 2014 season this past weekend at the BMX Texas US Cup in DeSoto, Texas, USA, and the team fared extremely well with some great results in many categories.

“I am very excited with the progress that the team has made. They had a great power block over the winter, and we went to California to sharpen up our skills,” said Ken Cools, Head Coach of the Canadian National BMX team. This weekend was the pre-race for the season ahead as the racing heads on. Now, the training shifts to get race feelings and get crisper on the track and at the gate with a whole bunch of people. This is just the beginning and a great way to start.”

“The team has not had any outdoor race sessions this winter,” added Ken Cools “The name of the game is to shake off the cobwebs early in the season, and the team did just that this weekend.”

On Saturday, Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC raced to the second place of the Elite Men podium, finishing only behind Sam Willoughby, the 2012 World Champion and 2012 Olympic silver medallist. Nyhaug, ranked in sixth place of the Supercross world rankings, won the bronze medal just last week at the UCI Continental Championships in Chula Vista, marking an excellent start to the campaign ahead.

Still in the Elite men category, James (Jimmy) Brown of Airdrie, AB finished fifth in the Sunday race, an exceptional result as he is just coming off a 10-month rest period without training after a sustaining an injury just prior to the 2013 World Championships.

The Elite women rode well throughout the weekend. Notably, Amelia Walsh of Ayr ON, the reigning Elite Women Canadian Champion, finished eighth on Sunday.

Racing in the junior women category, Drew Mechielsen of Langley, BC rode all the way to the elite finals on Sunday, finishing an excellent fifth place. On Saturday, she made it to the semi-finals. Mechielsen was ranked second overall of the junior women, both days. At the 2013 UCI World Championships, Mechielsen finished in eighth position of the U16 race.

Reigning Boys U15 World Champion Alex Tougas of Pitt Meadows, BC remained undefeated throughout the weekend, easily winning both his races, on Saturday and Sunday.

In a stacked field of the A pro category, Misha Partridge of Port Coquitlam, BC raced all the way to the finals on Sunday. His day ended early after a crashed in the second turn. Despite the crash, Partridge finished seventh of the main.

The 2014 UCI BMX Supercross season starts on April 18 in Manchester, GBR.

RESULTS – BMX USA SUPER NATIONALS – DESOTO, TX, USA

SATURDAY APRIL 5

Elite Men (UCI categories)

1. Sam WILLOUGHBY (AUS)

2. Tory NYHAUG (CAN)

3. Tanner SEBESTA (USA)

Elite Women (UCI categories)

1. Alise POST (USA)

2. Shanaze READE (GBR)

3. Felicia STANCIL (USA)

Junior Men (UCI categories)

1. Mario LOPEZ (USA)

2. Collin HUDSON (USA)

3. Hunter PELHAM (USA)

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7. Christopher WHITE (CAN)

Junior Women (UCI categories)

1. Shealen RENO (USA)

2. Drew MECHIELSEN (CAN)

3. Jhoanna HERNANDEZ (MEX)

15 Expert boys

1. ALEX TOUGAS, YESS BMX (PITT MEADOWS, BC)

2. CALEB WALL, MH FACTORY (AMARILLO, TX)

3. NICOLAS DETERS, FACTORY SSQUARED/ANSWER (ST PETERS, MO)

15-16 Girls

1. KIALANI HINES, PPAC/LAWMAN BIKES (SEATTLE, WA)

2. DREW MECHIELSEN, FACTORY YESS (LANGLEY, BC)

3. SHAYLA BLACKMORE, PHOENIX BOX FACTORY RACING (DURANGO, CO)

 

SUNDAY APRIL 6

Elite Men (UCI Category)

1. Tanner SEBESTA (USA)

2. Maris STROMBERGS (LAT)

3. Riley STAIR (USA)

4. Anthony DEAN (AUS)

5. James BROWN (CAN)

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12. Tory NYHAUG (CAN)

Elite Women (UCI Category)

1. Felicia STANCIL (USA)

2. Shanaze READE (GBR)

3. Amanda CARR (THA)

4. Dani GEORGE (USA)

5. Alise POST (USA)

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8. Amelia WALSH (CAN)

14. Rosemary ADAMS (CAN)

Elite Women – Final Results

1. FELICIA STANCIL (GT, LAKE VILLA, IL)

2. SHANAZE READE (CREWE CHESHIRE, UK GBR)

3. AMANDA CARR, J&R BICYCLES/SUPERCROSS, (PUNTA GORDA, FL)

4. SHEALEN RENO, HYPER BICYCLES (PLANO, TX)

5. DREW MECHIELSEN, FACTORY YESS (LANGLEY, BC CAN)

Junior Men (UCI Category)

1. Hunter PELHAM (USA)

2. Christopher WHITE (CAN)

3. Collin HUDSON (USA)

4. Sean GAIAN (USA)

5. Alden VOLLE (USA)

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7. Hayden MECHIELSEN (CAN)

Junior Women (UCI Category)

1. Shealen RENO (USA)

2. Drew MECHIELSEN (CAN)

3. Johanna HUPPERTZ (GER)

15 Expert Boys

1. ALEX TOUGAS, YESS BMX (PITT MEADOWS, BC)

2. NICOLAS DETERS, FACTORY SSQUARED/ANSWER (ST PETERS, MO)

3. DODGE LARRY MUNSON, ALL TOW (SCURRY, TX)

15-16 Girls

1. KIALANI HINES, PPAC/LAWMAN BIKES (SEATTLE, WA)

2. DREW MECHIELSEN, FACTORY YESS (LANGLEY, BC)

3. JAMIE WINDHOLZ, FACTORY SSQUARED/ANSWER (CENTERVIEW, MO)

A-Pro Category

1. RUSTY NESVIG, HARO/PROMAX (SAN DIEGO, CA)

2. BRANDON ELMORE, FACTORY SSQUARED/ANSWER (ARLINGTON, TX)

3. MAX EGDORF, ANSWER/RENNEN (GREENVILLE, NY)

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7. MISCHA PARTRIDGE (PORT COQUITLAM, BC)

 

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BMX NATIONAL PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2014 SEASON IN TEXAS

Team to compete this week at US Cup events to kick off the 2014 National Team program

(Ottawa, ON – April 1, 2014) The Canadian BMX team will be kicking off its 2014 season this week at the BMX Texas US Cup in DeSoto, Texas, USA.

Classified as a UCI race, the race in DeSoto offers the opportunity for the Canadian team members to earn valuable UCI points while providing riders with a good warm up for the 2014 Supercross season.

The three-day competition starts on April 4.

 

CANADIAN TEAM – BMX Texas US Cup

Rosemary Adams (Women Pro)

Jim Brown (Elite Men)

Drew Mechielsen (16 girls)

Hayden Mechielsen (Junior Men/17-18 boys)

James Palmer (A Pro)

Mischa Partridge (A Pro)

Brandon Reid (A Pro)

Alex Tougas (15 boys) [World U15 Champion]

Amelia Walsh (Women Pro) [Canadian Elite Champion]

Corey Walsh (A Pro)

 

Ken Cools, Head Coach

Adam Muys, Coach

 

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RESULTS – 2014 UCI BMX PANAMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

RESULTS

2014 UCI BMX PANAMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

ELITE MEN/HOMME ÉLITES

1. Connor FIELDS (USA)

2. Jared GARCIA (USA)

3. Tory NYHAUG (CAN)

4. Corben SHARRAH (USA)

5. Thomas ZULA (USA)

 

ELITE WOMEN/FEMMES ÉLITES

1. Alise POST (USA)

2. Brooke CRAIN (USA)

3. Felicia STANCIL (USA)

4. Dani GEORGE (USA)

5. Alaina HENDERSON (USA)

 

JUNIOR MEN/HOMMES JUNIORS

1. Sean GAIAN (USA)

2. Collin HUDSON (USA)

3. Alden VOLLE (USA)

4. Walker FINCH (USA)

5. Cole TESAR (USA)

 

JUNIOR WOMEN/FEMMES JUNIORS

1. Johanna Gisselle HERNANDEZ SALAZAR (MEX)

2. Shealen RENO (USA)

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CYCLING NATIONAL TEAM LIST UNVEILED

Ottawa, Feb. 6, 2014 – Cycling Canada has unveiled the list of 129 athletes who have been nominated to the 2014 National Team List.

Click here to see the list.

Athletes are nominated to the list based on Sport Canada carding status, 2013 results, selection to 2013 world championships and discretionary nominations by the National Coaches.

The list is divided into three tiers, which help determine priority access to National Team coaching, equipment, sport science services and funding.

National Team List status does not guarantee selection to National Team projects, which are open to all eligible Canadian athletes.

The published list shows nominations only. In order to confirm their National Team List status, athletes must share their yearly training plans with the National Coaches, complete the UCI True Champion or Cheat anti-doping education program and commit to Cycling Canada’s Code of Conduct. The same requirements will apply to any athlete selected to represent Canada.

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CYCLING QUADRENNIAL PLANS UNVEILED

(Ottawa, On – Oct. 25, 2013) – A clear vision for the future is crucial to success in sport. After each Olympic Games Cycling Canada produces a new quadrennial plan, which guides the key decisions for the following four years to help ensure we meet our goals.

This living document is updated each year until a new one is produced after the next Olympics.

Cycling is complex, with five sports divided into dozens of disciplines, each of which has its own challenges. Cycling Canada has developed an overview quadrennial plan as well as a plan for track, road, mountain bike, BMX and para-cycling.

These plans can be found by clicking the links below. 

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NYHAUG UNBEATABLE AT CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, WALSH ENDS PERFECT WEEKEND

Both Nyhaug and Walsh repeat victories at Canadian BMX Championships

(St-Albert, AB – August 24, 2013) Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC won his sixth Canadian title since turning Elite, while Amelia Walsh of Ayr, ON completed a perfect weekend on the St-Albert BMX track at the 2013 Canadian BMX Championships.

Nyhaug rode a clean race in the main event, staying outside of trouble from the start to finish. With the victory, the young BMX star now shows a perfect record of six Canadian titles in as many races since joining the elite category three years ago.

“I couldn’t be happier [to get the sixth title]. I did what I wanted to do. Got some clean laps and got a really good start in the main, probably the best lap of the week for me,” said Nyhaug, of his accomplishment.

“I think the only pressure I feel is the pressure I put on myself to perform. Obviously I have some expectations on myself. I always love to come back to Canada and race, an opportunity I don’t get too often. I didn’t really think of the titles I’ve won the past – I just took it one lap at a time.”

“The sport is definitely growing in Canada. Since the Olympics, the sport has grown significantly worldwide. Watching the kids here, there is a lot of talent. I hope these kids stay inspired to stick with the sport.”

James Palmer crossed the line in second place of the action-packed final, while Connor McCormack took the third spot.

In the women’s race, Amelia Walsh rode away with her career first BMX title, after winning the time trial title last night on the same track in St-Albert. The two-time defending champion Sabrina Millman did not race as she was nursing a concussion she suffered on Thursday while training.

“I am pretty happy. Like I said yesterday, I haven’t had a Canadian Championships title prior to coming here, winning both here makes me pretty happy. I want to keep moving forward with my racing, and become Top 20 in the world, hopefully next year,” said Walsh. “I wanted to be aggressive down the first straight, and keep my line in the corners.”

“It was kind of disappointing to hear about Sabrina’s crash [in training]. I look forward to seeing her back here next year,” continued Walsh.

Chelsea Kingston followed behind Walsh for the second place, while Rosemary Adams rode to the third place.

In the junior category, it was once more an affair of the McAdam twin sisters, with Morgan McAdam taking the title and Elaine McAdam crossing in second place just behind her sister. Michelle Berti was third. The junior men title was won by Jared Ennis, with Mackay Leslie and Braden Wood crossing the line in second and third places.

Sunday will feature races of the BMX Canada Cup Series, and some regional races.

Check out the Facebook page of the Canadian BMX Championships at www.facebook.com/canadianbmxchampionships

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RESULTS – BMX CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – ST-ALBERT, AB

Elite Women

1. Amelia WALSH

2. Chelsea KINGSTON

3. Rosemary ADAMS

Elite Men

1. Tory NYHAUG

2. James PALMER

3. Connor MCCORMACK

Junior Women

1. Morgan MCADAM

2. Elaine MCADAM

3. Michelle BERTI

Junior Men

1. Jared ENNIS

2. Mackay LESLIE

3. Braden WOOD

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NYHAUG WINS THIRD STRAIGHT TIME TRIAL TITLE, WALSH FINALLY EARNS RED AND WHITE

2013 Canadian BMX Championships begin in St-Albert, AB

(St-Albert, AB – August 23, 2013) Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC, successfully defended his time trial title at the 2013 Canadian BMX Championships in St-Albert, Alberta, while Amelia Walsh of Ayr, ON won her first elite title in the women’s race.

Nyhaug, which finished a remarkable fifth place at the 2013 UCI BMX World Championships after recovering from injuries, travelled the superb track in a stellar time of 30.98 seconds to win his third consecutive Championships time trial race.

“I am happy to win the time trial. I just wanted to come here and have a clean lap, focussing on the back side,” said Nyhaug, who just flew back from Berlin where he competed at an industry event. “I was definitely happy to get a fifth at the worlds, especially coming back from an injury. The way it played out, I felt like I could have stepped on the podium, but its racing and I am happy with being fifth in the world.”

Since turning elite, Nyhaug won all five Championships races in which he took part, clearly establishing himself as the rider to beat.

“Tomorrow is more or less the same as today. I want to focus on the little things, riding my race with clean laps and hopefully win again tomorrow,” added Nyhaug, who represented Canada at the Olympic Games last summer.

James Palmer finished in second place with a time of 32.41 seconds, while Connor McCormack took the third place at 32.84 seconds.

In the women’s race, Amelia Walsh rode away with the time trial title, posting the fastest time of 37.64 seconds, improving from her second place last year. In winning the race, Walsh earned her career first red and white jersey.

“I am super proud. It took me a while to get the red jersey. I haven’t done it yet in my career, and I was pretty stoked,” said Walsh, who finished 24th at the recent World Championships representing Canada. “I love the track here. It’s kind of long, but it pushes your limits. It’s kind of a mini supercross track. The jumps are a little bit smaller, and it’s got a nice start hill that’s a little bit like a supecross track.”

“[Winning] was definitely my objective coming here, especially after the World Championships which were kind of a bummer, and it’s good to be back on,” continued Walsh, who plans to race the supercross race at Chula Vista later this fall.

In second place of the women’s elite race came Chelsea Kingston with a time of 38.24 seconds. Rosemary Adams rounded up the podium with the third fastest time of the day of 38.83 seconds.

In the junior category, Elaine McAdam won the time trial race in the women’s race at 38.34 seconds, topping her sister Morgan McAdam and Erin Kinnie in second and third place respectively. Tanner Vandenhoven won the men’s race with a time 33.84 seconds, crossing the line just 0.07 second before Braden Wood and 0.09 second Hayden Mechielsen.

The competition is held on the newly refurbished track in St-Albert with brand new paved corners, a well-loved track from the group of riders.

The competition resumes tomorrow with the BMX motos and main races at the Canadian Championships.

Check out the Facebook page of the Canadian BMX Championships at www.facebook.com/canadianbmxchampionships

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5 CYCLISTS NOMINATED FOR CIBC TEAM NEXT FUNDING

Cycling Canada is putting forward five names for the CIBC Team Next program.

These athletes were chosen from among more than 50 who submitted applications by the Aug. 1 deadline.  Cycling Canada’s High Performance Committee reviewed all the applications and nominated one athlete per cycling discipline to put forward:

  • Para-cycling: Louis-Albert CORRIVEAU-JOLIN
  • Road : Gabrielle PILOTE-FORTIN
  • Track : Candice VERMEULEN
  • MTB : Derek ZANDSTRA
  • BMX : Corey WALSH

These athletes will have until Sept. 6 to complete an online nomination process and vie to be among the 67 athletes who will receive support. Later in the fall, AthletesCAN and CIBC will announce the final list of athletes who will be receiving support.

CIBC is investing $2 million into helping these young athletes realize their dreams of representing Canada on the world stage. The 67 selected athletes will each receive a $5,000 annual grant for the next 3 years ($15,000 total) in addition to receiving mentorship from top prominent athletes, workshop and advice on personal finance and community support.

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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW ATHLETES COUNCIL

Through an internal election where Cycling Canada’s present National Team listed athletes were asked to vote for athletes council members the following athletes have been elected to sit in as athletes council members up to the 2014 Cycling Canada Annual General Meeting.

Para-cycling:

  • Matthieu PARENT (re-elected)
  • Robbi WELDON

Road:

  • Leah KIRCHMANN
  • Vacant

Track:

  • Stephanie ROORDA
  • Joachim ALBERT

MTB:

  • Amanda SIN (Re-elected)
  • Geoff KABUSH (Re-elected)

BMX:

  • Amelia WALSH
  • Mischa PARTRIDGE

The mandate of the newly appointed members of the athlete’s council is to promote the views and interests to Cycling Canada on all issues which directly or indirectly affect national team athletes, high performance athletes and/or any national caliber athlete.

In the coming weeks the new council will elect their chair and co-chair who will respectively represent athletes interests at the Cycling Canada board of directors level and the High Performance Committee levels. 

Any athlete wishing to raise concerns, comments or suggestions can do so by merely emailing the council (athletescouncil@cyclingcanada.ca). 

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REGISTRATION NOW ACTIVE FOR 2013 CANADIAN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS

Cyclists can now register online for the top domestic BMX races on the 2013 calendar

(St-Albert, AB – August 8, 2013) The registration process is now active for the 2013 Canadian BMX Championships, scheduled for August 22-25 in St-Albert, AB, announced the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada, Cycling Canada.

The 2013 Canadian BMX Championships will feature the traditional BMX races as well as the individual time trials featuring cyclists in junior, elite and masters categories.

The event kick starts on Friday with the time trials, followed Saturday by the BMX qualifying heats and brackets towards the ultimate race. On Sunday, Canada Cup races will be held as a part of the season-long developmental cycling series.

Registration can be done at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=5126&lan=1&cartlevel=1

“Western Canada, especially Alberta, is the hot-bed of BMX in Canada. The St-Albert BMX club has been professional and impressive in the pre-planning of the event. We expect that everyone will be treated to a great BMX event,” said Mathieu Boucher, Domestic Development Director at Cycling Canada.”

In addition to hosting the Canadian BMX Championships, St-Albert will host the 2013 Canada Cup Finals on Sunday August 25, the day following the Championships races.

More information can be found on the event webpage at www.stalbertbmx.com and on the event Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CanadianBMXChampionships

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The 2013 Canadian BMX Championships is Canada’s top domestic BMX cycling event. The event annually attracts some of the country’s best BMX riders challenging for the Red and White Jersey awarded to the Canadian Champions in the BMX event and the individual time trial race. Organized by the St-Albert BMX Club in St-Albert, AB, the event is governed by the Cycling Canada, a member of the International Cycling Union (UCI).

The 2013 Canadian BMX Championships is made possible thanks to the close collaboration between the Cycling Canada, the Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) and the St-Albert BMX Club. The event will be held from August 23rd to 25th and showcases racing in the Junior, Elite and Masters categories.

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