CANADIAN CYCLO-CROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO SAANICH

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 22, 2023) – Athletes from across Canada are getting ready for the 2023 Lazer Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships, to be held in Saanich, BC, on Nov. 25.

U17, Junior, U23, Elite and Masters athletes will race for their chance to step on the podium and win the maple leaf jersey.

“We are thrilled to return to beautiful Saanich for the Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships and Bear Crossing Grand Prix,” said Josh Peacock Cycling Canada Events and Marketing Director. “With such a strong local cyclo-cross community, competitors and fans alike will be treated to world class racing on Canadian soil.”

2022 gold and silver medallists Isabella and Ava Holmgren will be on the start line, looking to defend the Championship titles they won the year prior, with Isabella racing in the U23 category and Ava in the Elite category. Reigning champions Nico Koll (U17 Women), Kelan Well (U17 Men), Ian Ackert (Junior Men), Luke Valenti (U23 Men) and Tyler Clark (Elite Men) will also line up behind the tape, looking to add another title to their collections.

The full technical guide and important event information can be found on the Events Page of the Cycling Canada website.