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CANADIAN BMX TRAINING CENTRE HOST OF CANADA CUP

Abbotsford, BC to welcome Canada’s top BMXers in second leg of Canada Cup BMX

(Abbotsford, BC – June 24, 2015) Abbotsford, BC, training base of the Canadian National BMX Team, will be hosting a set of two Canada Cup BMX Serie races this coming weekend.

The track hosted in 2012 a race of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series. The Elite Men will use the BMX Supercross Hill for the Canada Cup races. The BMX Supercross platform stands eight meters above the ground and has eight dedicated lanes, with a steep slope of 28% where riders can generate speed for the course ahead.

 “This weekend is the first western qualifying race and for an amazing opportunity for all riders between the ages of 14-16, who want to qualify for the NextGen Supercross Development camp in Chula Vista, and be on the Development team for 2016 World Championships.” said Michelle Landers, President of Abbotsford BMX, hosting the event.

Landers continued: “The track has hosted many large events including Canadian Championships, 2012 SX World Cup, and Provincial and Western Canadian Series in the past, and is looking forward to hosting this event.”

The Canada Cup race weekend, features two days of UCI C1-level racing, which will also showcase an impressive $12,950 prize purse for the weekend, which we are hoping will attract some high level athletes.

Mathieu Boucher, Performance Development Director, is excited about the venue and the organizers. “The Abbotsford BMX track has hosted many prominent BMX races over the last five years. They have a wealth of experience in hosting big BMX events, and always put on a good show for the riders and the fans alike. We are excited to return to Abbotsford for the Canada Cup BMX Series, and we know that the competition will be fierce.”

The Canada Cup BMX in Abbotsford will be one last opportunity for riders to fine-tune their skills prior to the Canadian BMX Championships, the following weekend in Drummondville, QC.

Current Canada Cup rankings can be found here: https://cyclingcanada.ca/bmx/canada-cup-series/

Schedule, registration and technical guide information for the event can be found here: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/bmx/events/type-of-event/canada-cup/abbotsford/

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FOLLOW THE 2015 GLOBAL RELAY CANADIAN ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Race information to be broadcast Live via Twitter

(Saint-Geroges, QC – June 23, 2015) The 2015 Global Relay Canadian Road Cycling Championships begin this Thursday in Saint-Georges, QC with time trials for the Elite and Para-cycling. The women’s road race is scheduled for Friday, and the men’s road race will take place on Saturday. The event will close with the Criterium for the men and women, as well as the para-cycling road races, on Sunday.

Racing will continue on July 2rd in Tethford Mines, QC for the Junior and Master categories.

All races can be followed on Cycling Canada’s Twitter account: http://twitter.com/cyclingcanada.

The official Hashtag for the event is #GRCanRoadChamps.

Visit www.championnatscanadiensroute.com for additional information and technical guides.

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CANADA ENDS PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP WITH SIX MEDALS

(Ottawa, ON – June 16, 2015) Nicole Clermont of Sherbrooke, QC, claimed the bronze medal in the women’s C5 road race at the Para-Cycling World Cup in Yverdon-les-bains, Switzerland, on Tuesday.

Canada ended the second leg of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup with six medals (1 gold; 2 silver; 3 bronze), ranked seventh in the nations ranking.

To date, Canada earned fifteen medals in two events this season, wrapping up the first block of racing on the international para-cycling season. The team will now return home to participate at the 2015 Global Relay Canadian Championships in Saint-Georges prior to participating at the UCI World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan-Am Games.

RESULTS – ROAD RACES – UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP – YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SUI

WOMEN C5

1. HARKOWSKA, Anna POLAND 1:20:03

2. BRACHTENDORF, Kerstin GERMANY 1:20:12 +0:09

3. CLERMONT, Nicole CANADA 1:25:07 +5:04

 

MEN C1

1. TEUBER, Michael GERMANY 1:20:46

2. MENDEZ, Juan Jose SPAIN 1:21:28 +0:42

3. WINKLER, Erich GERMANY 1:21:56 +1:10

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9. MILLEY, Jaye CANADA 1:31:52 +11:06

 

WOMEN C4

1. MORELLI, Shawn USA 1:25:07

2. FISHER, Megan USA 1:31:07 + 6:00

3. MACDOUGALL, Hannah AUSTRALIA 1:31:27 +6:20

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4. MOLNAR, Marie-Claude CANADA 1:36:13 + 11:06

 

MEN B

1. TER SCHURE, Vincent / FRANSEN, Timo INDEPENDANT 2:20:36

2. GONZALEZ GARCIA, Carlos / MARTIN INFANTE, Noel SPAIN +0:00

3. POLAK, Marcin / LADOSZ, Michal POLAND +0:00

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5. CARRIER, Alexandre / LAFLAMME, Aroussen CANADA 2:23:45 +3:09

13. CHALIFOUR, Daniel / CLOUTIER, Alexandre CANADA 2:28:53 +8:17

DNF. CROTEAU-DAIGLE, Matthieu BOILY, Pierre-Olivier CANADA

 

WOMEN B

1. PODKOSCIELNA, Iwona / WNUCZEK, Aleksandra POLAND 2:13:18

2. VAN DEUDEKOM, Odette / VAN DIJK, Kim INDEPENDANT 2:17:02 +3:44

3. BENITEZ GUZMAN, Josefa / MASDEU CORT, Judit SPAIN 2:18:05 +4:47

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6. RYAN, Shawna / LEMIEUX, Audrey CANADA 02:26:55 +13:37

8. WELDON, Robbi / CARON, Joanie CANADA 02:30:20 +17:02

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CYCLING CANADA FILLS NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ROLE

(Ottawa, ON – June 16, 2015) Cycling Canada is pleased to announce that Matthew Jeffries will be joining the organization in the newly created position of Director of Marketing.

Matt is a long-time cyclist and a Cat-2 licensed road racer who will combine his passion for cycling with his expertise in the business and marketing areas to support Cycling Canada’s goal of diversification of its revenue sources.  Matt is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University with a BBA specializing in marketing and finance.

Most recently he has served as the Director of Business Development for Cross Country Ski Canada where he led that organization’s marketing and revenue-generating activities, including corporate sponsorships, supplier partnerships, merchandising and fundraising programs. Prior to that Matt spent 6 years in the Investment and Corporate Banking Group with BMO Capital Markets in Toronto.

“As we continue to broaden the reach and awareness of Cycling Canada and its athletes and programs it is essential that we increase our capacity in the marketing area,” said Greg Mathieu, CEO of Cycling Canada. “The hiring of Matt Jeffries is in response to that need.  Having a business leader who understands the sport marketing system and the players involved was the key to bringing him on board.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Cycling Canada,” commented Jeffries. “The sport of cycling is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth and I am excited for the opportunity to work with Cycling Canada and our partners as we strive to harness that momentum and inspire more Canadians to ‘hop on’ and support the development of our sport and our athletes.”

Matt will take up his duties at the national office in Ottawa beginning June 22, 2015.

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SAINT-GEORGES DE BEAUCE TO HOST 2015 GLOBAL RELAY CANADIAN ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Canada’s top domestic bike race returns to Saint-Georges with Elite and Para-Cycling Championships

(Ottawa, ON – June 15, 2015) Cycling Canada and the corporation du Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce, the organizing committee of the 2015 Global Relay Canadian Road Cycling Championships, are proud to award the nation’s top domestic road cycling race to the town of Saint-Georges for the third consecutive year.

Cycling Canada has been hosting its Canadian Road Championships for the last four years in the region, since 2012. The 2015 edition will make a return to the same course used in 2013, when Zach Bell won the gruelling men’s road race and Joelle Numainville took the Elite women title despite a flat in the last five kilometers.

Running from June 25-28, the event in Saint-Georges will feature the gruelling time trials on Highway 73, the traditional road race and the fast-paced and exciting Criterium for the Elite, U23 and Para-cyclists. Several hundreds of road cyclists and their support teams are expected to converge to the Lac Mégantic region with the hopes of becoming the newest Canadian Champions.

At stake during any Canadian Championships is more than results, but the opportunity to win the honour of wearing the coveted Maple Leaf Jersey throughout the world as the reigning Canadian Champion.

The event is organized by La Corporation du Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce. The local committee combined with the Tour de Beauce organization are highly experienced in the delivery of road cycling, having hosted amongst many other races the famous Tour de Beauce for the last 30 years, Canada’ longest-standing international stage race.

“We are honoured and pleased to host the Elite and Para-Cycling Championships in Saint-Georges. The region offer a great competitive platform with roads that will certainly attract Canada’s top cyclists, and crown the best,” said Francis Rancourt.

The mayor of Saint-Georges Claude Morin is very pleased that his city has been selected to receive this event. “If Saint Georges was chosen for this event, it is due in large part to the team of the Corporation of Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce. We are delighted to receive the cream of Canadian cyclists and we are confident that they will live an unforgettable experience in our soil.”

The event is supported locally by an array of partners, including Cycling Canada, the Fédération Québécoise des sports cyclistes (FQSC), the Town of Saint-Georges, St-Georges Toyota, Le Georgeville, Alex Coulombe Ltée, and the Governments of Quebec and Canada.

More information, including registrations and route details, can be found at http://www.championnatscanadiensroute.com/

Follow Cycling Canada on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cyclingcanada and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cyclingcanada.             

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GAUTIER FINDS TOP OF PODIUM AT WORLD CUP

 (Ottawa, ON – June 15, 2015) Shelley Gautier of Toronto climbed back to the top of the podium in the road race at the 2015 UCI Para-Cycling World Cup in Yverdon-les-bains in Switzerland.

 With her win, Gautier conserves the White Jersey as the World Cup leader in the women’s T1 class.

 Charles Moreau is continuing on his excellent season, crossing the finishing line in fourth place today in the Men’s H3 class. He posted a time of 1:35:12, about 30seconds behind the third place finisher.

 The second set of road races will be presented tomorrow to conclude this second World Cup leg of the 2015 season.

 RESULTS – ROAD RACE – UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP – YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SUI

WOMEN T1

1. GAUTIER, Shelley (CANADA) 50:48

2. SIBAGATOVA, Yulia (RUSSIA) 53:29 +2:41

3. PEROVA, Svetlana (RUSSIA) 1:00:47 +9:59

 

MEN C3

1. ANOBILE, Fabio (ITALY) 1:40:00

2. WARIAS, Steffen (GERMANY) ST

3. CLIFFORD, Eoghan (IRELAND) ST

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DNF. SAMETZ, Michael (CANADA)

 

MEN H3

1. FREI, Heinz (SWITZERLAND) 1:30:33

2. ABLINGER, Walter (AUSTRIA) 1:31:40 +1:07

3. DEBERG, Jean Francois (BELGIUM) 1:34:39 +4:06

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4. MOREAU, Charles (CANADA) 1:35:12 +4:39

 

 

MEN H2

1. FANKHAUSER, Tobias (SWITZERLAND) 1:15:52

2. MAZZONE, Luca (ITALY) ST

3. LION, Yaakov Kobi (ISRAEL) +4:10

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8. LABBE, Robert (CANADA) +20:26

 

MEN H4

1. WILK, Rafal (POLAND) 1:27:37

2. BOSREDON, Mathieu (FRANCE) 1:29:11 +1:34

3. FRUEHWIRTH, Thomas (AUSTRIA) 1:29:23 +1:46

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5. LEDO, Mark (CANADA) +5:45

 

MEN T2

1. DURST, Hans-Peter (GERMANY) 1:03:35

2. BOYLE, Ryan (USA) +0:36

3. VONDRACEK, David (CZECH REPUBLIC) +1:14

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5. CORRIVEAU JOLIN, Louis-Albert (CANADA) +2:58

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GT TO SPONSOR CANADA CUP BMX EVENT IN TORONTO

Opening leg of Canada Cup BMX Series gets a boost as track officially opens

(Etobicoke, ON – June 11, 2015) Toronto is set to host its first Canada Cup BMX events this weekend at the brand new Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre, which will play host to the best of the Americas during the Pan-Am Games this summer.

The event will also benefit from a boost from bike manufacturer GT as official sponsor of this opening leg of the Canada Cup BMX Series.

“GT is proud to be an Official Sponsor of the 2015 Canada Cup BMX Series here in Toronto” said Adam Ingrao, VP & General Manager, Dorel Sports Group Canada “This is an exciting time for BMX racing in Canada and GT is committed to the growth of this sport through great events such as this.”

The event will utilize a world-class track at the Centennial Park Pan-Am BMX Centre, starting Friday. The state-of-the-art facility featuring a permanent dual start ramp, will help progress the sport of BMX in the region for generations to come.

Located in Etobicoke, minutes south of Toronto Pearson International Airport, the track will be a training hub for Canadian BMXers across the country. BMX Supercross tracks are the standard for the Olympic Games, BMX World Championships and the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.

The Canada Cup race weekend, featuring two days of UCI C1-level racing, will also showcase an impressive $13 000 prize purse, attracting some of North America’s top riders.

The event kicks off Friday with a “BMX Super Clinic”, allowing younger riders to receive tips notably from National Team coaches Ken Cools and Adam Muys, Team Ontario Coach Brendan Arnold, Olympian and eight-time Canadian Champion Tory Nyhaug, and National Team members Amelia Walsh, James Palmer and Mischa Partridge among others.

For more information, visit: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/bmx/events/type-of-event/canada-cup/toronto/

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CANADA CUP BMX BEGINS THIS WEEK AT NEWCENTENNIAL PARK PAN AM BMX CENTRE

BMX riders to experience BMX track in advance of Toronto 2015 Pan-Am Games

(Etobicoke, ON – June 9, 2015) Toronto is set to host its first Canada Cup BMX races at the brand new Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre, which will play host to the best of the Americas during the Pan-Am Games this summer.

The state-of-the-art facility, built by world-famous Elite Trax Inc, with a permanent dual start ramp, will help progress the sport of BMX in the region for generations to come, a key legacy project of the Toronto 2015 Pan-American Games.

Along with current projects for the 2016 Olympic Games and 2015 Youth Olympic Games, track designer Elite Trax has built some of the world’s top BMX facilities including World Cup facilities in Manchester and Chula Vista, and Olympic facilities in Beijing and London.

Located in Etobicoke, minutes south of Toronto Pearson International Airport, the track will be a training hub for Canadian BMXers across the country. BMX Supercross tracks are the standard for the Olympic Games, BMX World Championships and the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.

“This is going to be an awesome event. Not only do riders get to ride the state of the art world class track for the first time, they also get to see some of the best in the World compete for UCI points and a quality prize purse. Riders from Brazil, Argentina, USA and Australia will be attendance so it truly will have an International flavour. The track is possibly one of the best in the world so it will be some excellent racing. – Brendan,” said Brendon Arnold of local sport organizing committee Chairperson for both the Canada Cup and Pan Am Games BMX events.

The event kicks off Friday with a “BMX Super Clinic”, allowing younger riders to receive tips notably from National Team coaches Ken Cools and Adam Muys, Team Ontario Coach Brendan Arnold, Olympian and eight-time Canadian Champion Tory Nyhaug, and National Team members Amelia Walsh, James Palmer and Mischa Partridge among others.

The Canada Cup race weekend, featuring two days of UCI C1-level racing, will also showcase an impressive $13 000 prize purse, attracting some of North America’s top riders.

“We have in Toronto a truly world-class track that will challenge many riders, from World Champions to beginners. After years of hard work, consultations, deliberations and planning, Canada now has a track that can truly host a World Championships, and a second track that can host a BMX Supercross World Cup. This is a milestone for Canadian BMX cycling, and we can all be proud of this beautiful facility,” said Mathieu Boucher, Performance Development Director at Cycling Canada.

Current Canada Cup rankings can be found here: https://cyclingcanada.ca/bmx/canada-cup-series/

Schedule, registration and technical guide information for the event can be found here: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/bmx/events/type-of-event/canada-cup/toronto/

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TREK STORE CANADA CUP PROMISES A WEEK-LONG FESTIVAL OF MOUNTAIN BIKING

Large participation expected on last chance to race Pan-Am Games course at Hardwood Ski and Bike

(Oro Station, ON – June 8, 2015) Hardwood Ski and Bike, site of three Canadian Mountain Bike Championships events, is once again this year welcoming the Canadian mountain bike world to its trails at the classic Trek Store Canada Cup.

The event is celebrating in 2015 its 20th anniversary of hosting Canada Cup or Canadian Championships races.

Organizing a week-long mountain bike festival, Pulse Racing will showcase this year the Tuesday Fun Ride, its weekly Trek Wednesday Night Race featuring the Pan-Am Torch Relay Celebration, the Thursday Eliminator, a Saturday Move Canada Fun Ride prior to the races on Sunday. A large Expo and Team Festival area will be set up for the riders and spectators alike.

This year, a large international crowd is expected to participate in the Canada Cup with a last chance for riders to preview the official course to be used at the Pan-Am Games later in the summer. The organizer is also offering discounted race entry and insurance fees for First-Time Ontario Cup youth riders, enticing a new generation to be initiated to mountain biking.

Glenn Meeuwisse, Race Director at Pulse Racing, is thrilled about the 2015 edition of the Trek Store Canada Cup: “We are very excited to have the Canada Cup events back after the last two years hosting the Canadian Championships. The course upgrades we have been able to make for the Pan Am Games makes for World Class level racing for the Elites. Hardwood also has so many great trails we can also make more rider friendly courses for the youth and sport riders. We truly want to create a festival atmosphere that is FUN for all ages and abilities to participate. The Elite course is very spectator friendly and thrilling to watch, and really showcases the amazing skills of the Elite riders.”

The Trek Store Canada Cup is also part of the internationally-sanctioned UCI Junior Series XCO.

“We had a spectacular Canadian Championships at Hardwood Ski & Bike last year and I’m sure that The Trek Store Canada Cup organized by Pulse Racing will finds ways to raise the bar once again. Riders and spectators alike will be treated to a preview of the Toronto 2015 Games as the race will use the majority of the Pan-Am Games’ course,” echoed Mathieu Boucher, Director of Performance Development at Cycling Canada.

More information can be found at http://www.trekstorecanadacup.ca/events/canada-cup/.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Canada Cup series is designed to provide competitive opportunities to the next generation of cyclists, transitioning from provincial race series to international competitions. Hosted in partnership between Cycling Canada, its provincial sport organizations and local organizing committees, the Canada Cup Cycling Series is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union

Current Canada Cup rankings can be found here: https://cyclingcanada.ca/mountain-bike/canada-cup-series/.

Schedule, registration and technical guide information for the event can be found here: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/mountain-bike/events/type-of-event/canada-cup/hardwood-ski-and-bike/.

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CANADA ADDS TWO BRONZE MEDALS TO TALLY AT PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP

Clermont and Molnar find podium in road races

(Ottawa, ON – June 7, 2015) Canada earned two bronze medals on the last day of competition at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Italy with Marie-Claude Molnar (WC4) and Nicole Clermont (WC5) each racing to the third place of the road races.

Molnar posted a time of 1:44:10 of racing, crossing the finish line five minutes behind the first two places.

In the women’s C5 race, Nicole Clermont managed to squeeze in the third place, winning the bronze medal with a time of 1:39:14, also five minutes behind the gold and silver medallists.

Canada ends this season’s opening World Cup event with nine medals – two gold, two silver and five bronze medals. The success of the Canadian team is significantly important as each nation are battling for Paralympic Games qualifications in each class.

The team will now travel to Switzerland for the second leg of the UCI World Cup tour in Yverdon-Les-Bain, starting Friday June 12.

 

RESULTS – ROAD RACE – UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP – MANIAGO, ITA

WOMEN C4

1. MORELLI, Shawn WC4 USA 1:39:11

2. NARCISI, Jenny WC4 INDEPENDANT 1:39:11 ST

3. MOLNAR, Marie-Claude WC4 CANADA 1:44:10 +4:59

 

WOMEN C5

1. HARKOWSKA, Anna WC5 POLAND 1:34:14

2. BRACHTENDORF, Kerstin WC5 INDEPENDANT 1:34:14 ST

3. CLERMONT, Nicole WC5 CANADA 1:39:14 +5:00

 

WOMEN B

1. VAN BOMMEL, Anouk/JOCHEMS, Sigrid WB INDEPENDANT 2:07:47

2. CHALKIADAKI, Adamantia/MILAKI, Argyro WB GREECE 2:07:47 ST

3. VAN DEUDEKOM, Odette/VAN DIJK, Kim WB INDEPENDANT 2:07:47 ST

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5. RYAN, Shawna/LEMIEUX, Audrey WB CANADA 2:07:47 ST

9. WELDON, Robbi/CARON, Joanie WB CANADA 2:09:05 +1:18

 

MEN C1

1. PUSATERI, Andrea MC1 INDEPENDANT 1:46:13 ST

2. WINKLER, Erich MC1 INDEPENDANT 1:46:13 ST

3. TEUBER, Michael MC1 INDEPENDANT 1:46:13 ST

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7. MILLEY, Jaye MC1 CANADA 1:51:35 +5:22

 

MEN C3

1. ANOBILE, Fabio MC3 ITALY 2:18:29

2. WARIAS, Steffen MC3 INDEPENDANT 2:18:29 ST

3. BATUKOV, Sergey MC3 RUSSIA 2:18:29 ST

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14. SAMETZ, Michael MC3 CANADA 02:18:36 +0:07

 

MEN B

1. BERSINI, Emanuele/RICCARDO, Panizza MB ITALY 2:23:47

2. BATE, Stephen/DUGGLEBY, Adam MB GREAT BRITAIN 2:24:03 +0:16

3. POLAK, Marcin/LADOSZ , Michal MB POLAND 2:24:04 +0:17

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8. CARRIER, Alexandre/LAFLAMME, Aroussen MB CANADA 2:24:12 +0:25

9. CHALIFOUR, Daniel/CLOUTIER, Alexandre MB CANADA 2:24:17 +0:30

15. CROTEAU-DAIGLE, Matthieu/BOILY, Pierre-Olivier MB CANADA 2:30:00 +6:13

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