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.

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.

Ottawa, ON (April 28, 2021) – Cycling Canada is excited to announce the launch of Club 1882 (C.1882), a new fundraising campaign that will connect and engage passionate cyclists from coast-to-coast in support of the long-term development of the sport.

After a year marked by tremendous challenge, change and uncertainty, Cycling Canada is shifting its focus to the opportunities that lie ahead for the sport of cycling, which has seen significant growth in participation and interest since the onset of the pandemic.

The program is a critical piece of the organization’s new 10-year strategic plan, representing an important first step to diversify the funding base for the sport at all levels. C.1882 will generate and deliver vital resources for Cycling Canada and its provincial partners to support grassroots and community development initiatives across the country. Proceeds will also support athlete and coach development programming, a key focus for Cycling Canada as it seeks to provide better balance, integration and sustainability for its performance programs across all cycling disciplines.

Spearheaded by Olympic medallist and Cycling Canada board member Curt Harnett, C.1882 will engage donors and connect passionate cyclists from across Canada to help create a stronger foundation and future for the sport.

“The bicycle transformed my life,” said Harnett. “It opened doors to experiences and opportunities that I would not have had access to otherwise and I am motivated to create opportunities for others to find their own passion for the bicycle. That is why I’m excited about today’s launch of C.1882, a movement focused on engaging like-minded people from across this great country who want to play their part to help grow Canada’s love affair with the bike.”

“We are thrilled to launch C.1882 as an important building-block on our journey to transform cycling in Canada,” said Cycling Canada Chief Executive Officer Matthew Jeffries. “At the centre of this transformation is a renewed and concerted focus on our community, and we need a little help from this great community in getting started. Donations from this program will allow us to support the sport in important areas where we have historically struggled for resources – getting more kids on bikes, providing more opportunities for young athletes across all disciplines, training more coaches, and ultimately growing our membership and making our sport more inclusive and sustainable.”

C.1882 will seek donations starting at $1,882 per year from individual donors and $10,000 from corporate members. All donors will be eligible for a tax receipt as well as numerous member benefits including the official C.1882 retro-wool long-sleeve jersey and access to exclusive events and discounts with Cycling Canada partners.

The program is aiming to raise $250,000 in its first year of operation and has already generated over $100,000 in donations from pre-launch marketing efforts.

For more information including how to join please click here

Ottawa, ON (March 9, 2021) – Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cycling Canada, our local organizing committees and our provincial and territorial cycling associations have remained committed to making decisions in the interest of ensuring a safe sporting environment for our members and participants at all levels and in all parts of the country. As the circumstances surrounding the global pandemic continue to evolve in Canada, many local organizing committees have been forced to make difficult decisions regarding the status of their events in the interest of public health and safety.

As of today’s release, Cycling Canada is in a position to confirm the postponement or cancelation of the below-listed events:

Canceled:

• Western Track Challenge. Burnaby, BC
• Challenge Gary Longhi (of the Défi Sportif AlterGo). Montréal, QC
• Chrono Féminin de la Gatineau & Tour de Gatineau. Gatineau, QC
• Delta Road Race. Delta, BC
• Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix. Vancouver, BC
• SilverStar Canada Cup DH. SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC
• Enduro World Series Whistler. Whistler, BC
• Day of the Hour. Milton, ON

Postponed:

• Canadian Track Championships (U17/Junior/Para). Milton, ON
• Tour de Beauce. St. Georges, QC (reschedule to September 15-19, 2021)
• Panorama Canada Cup DH. Panorama Mountain Resort, BC (reschedule to July 19-21, 2021)
• Canadian Road Championships (Elite/Junior/Para). St. Georges, QC
• Whistler Canada Cup XCO. Whistler, BC

Cycling Canada has consulted with each of the above local organizing committees to review all relevant information regarding the decision to cancel or postpone these events, and supports these difficult decisions.

In the coming weeks, Cycling Canada will work to consult directly with each of our local organizing committees with events remaining on the calendar, including those who have chosen to postpone. Following those consultations, a subsequent Event Status release will be issued in early May to provide further clarity on the 2021 events calendar moving forward.

Within the May communication will be a clear outline of all re-scheduled dates, as well as those events who have chosen to proceed with their original dates. In the meantime, please note that all events remaining on the national calendar will remain tentative as the global pandemic continues to evolve. For a complete, up-to-date list of cancelled or postponed events on the national calendar, please consult the Event Status Updates page, updated daily.

Cycling Canada would like to take this opportunity to once again commend our dedicated local organizing committees who continue to weather this storm with a tremendous amount of optimism and regard for public safety. We remain committed to providing the Canadian cycling community the opportunity to once again attend and participate in organized cycling events, and look forward to that reality in 2021.

Ottawa, ON (February 23, 2021) – Following the announcement of its bold new strategic plan, Cycling Canada is thrilled to be launching a national introductory cycling program that will help school-aged kids develop basic cycling skills and safety awareness. The national program will be branded as HopOn/Embarquez and will play a leading role in getting more Canadians on bikes in a safe and inclusive way. Ultimately, driving the flow of new participants and members into cycling club programs across the country.

Modeled after Cycling BC’s existing iRide program, the HopOn national grassroots program will aim to provide access to cycling at the community level, as well as through in-school programming. While it will run as a standalone program in certain provinces, it will unify existing youth cycling programs in others, with both models ensuring quality standards of delivery and coaching.

The program will be initially launched in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Yukon this year, and aims to expand to other provinces and territories in the years to come. Due to current COVID restrictions, exact program schedules will be confirmed at a later date.

“Community is at the centre of Cycling Canada’s strategic plan and the introduction of a national grassroots program is a foundational initiative to increase inclusion, accessibility and safety while helping to build club capacity and help find future champions,” said Mathieu Boucher, Chief of Development at Cycling Canada. “In collaboration with our provincial cycling associations, we believe that within the next ten years we will teach basic cycling skills to over 300,000 kids across the country.”

In an effort to raise funds for the program, Cycling Canada will be hosting a virtual ride on March 21^st featuring HopOn ambassador Michael Woods. The HopOn Ride with Woodsy presented by Lexus will be open to the worldwide Zwift cycling community and cater to riders of all ages and abilities. Lexus Canada will be donating $1.00 (CDN) for every participant who attends the event, and individual donations are also encouraged. More information relating to the ride will be announced on Friday.

“I’m really proud to be an ambassador for HopOn as this is a cause that is near and dear to my heart,” said Woods. “I believe that the bike is one of the best forms of transportation and recreation and I want to make this great activity accessible to as many people as possible. HopOn shares this vision, and I am keen and eager to help them with this great cause.”

For more information about the program, visit http://hoponcanada.ca/.