CYCLO-CROSS NATIONALS RETURN TO PETERBOROUGH THIS WEEKEND

Peterborough, ON (October 31, 2019) – The final maple jerseys of the year will be awarded this weekend at the 2019 Shimano Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships, in Peterborough, Ontario, on November 2nd. The following day, a UCI sanctioned C2 race will be held at the same location.

A total of 14 national titles will be awarded for women and men, ranging from Junior (Under-19) all the way to 65+ age categories. In addition, Challenge races will be held for Under-13 through Under-17 age groups. This year, for the first time, a separate category and title will be awarded for Junior women.

Both the women’s and men’s Elite champions will be returning to defend their titles, with Maghalie Rochette (Specialized X Feedback Sports) having had an extremely strong start to the cyclo-cross season, including winning the first round of the World Cup series. In the men’s category, Michael van den Ham (Easton-Giant p/b Transitions Lifecare) is coming off top-10 finishes against international fields.

“We are excited to return to Peterborough for the 2019 Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships,” said Josh Peacock, Events Manager at Cycling Canada. “As the final Canadian Championship event of the year, we expect competition to be fierce. Last year’s course provided great technical challenge for athletes of all ages, and with few changes made this year, we know that we’ll be in for a great show. With a later season position on the calendar, the weather will be a major factor.”