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CYCLING CANADA OPERATIONAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

Ottawa, ON (Feb. 1, 2023) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the composition of its operational committees. An expression of interest launched in November 2022 for the identification of individuals who are capable, willing and motivated to serve the organization in a volunteer capacity for one of four operational committees.

Events Committee
Andy Holmwood (Chair) AB – appointed for a two-year term
Andrew Paradowski (ON) – appointed for a two-year term
Jonas Tremel (AB)
Karol-Ann Canuel (QC)
Glenn Meeuwisse (ON)
Frédérick Langlois (QC) – new member, appointed for a two-year term

Officials Committee
Geordie Ma (AB)
Michael Pinkoski (AB) – appointed for a two-year term
François Lévesque (QC) – appointed for a two-year term
Steve Head (ON) – appointed for a two-year term
Vallérie Trottier (QC) – new member, appointed for a one-year term
Christian Côté (QC) – new member, appointed for a two-year term

Coach Development Committee
Paul Jurbala (Chair) (ON) – appointed for a two-year term
Yannick Bédard (QC) – appointed for a two-year term
Laura Brown (BC) – new member, appointed for a two-year term
Chantal Thompson (ON) – new member, appointed for a one-year term
Mauricio Garzon (QC) – new member, appointed for a one-year term

High Performance Committee
Denise Ramsden (ON) – appointed for a two-year term
Stephen Burke (AB) – appointed for a two-year term
Aroussen Laflamme (QC) – appointed for a two-year term
Kirsti Lay (AB) – appointed for a two-year term
Andrew Pinfold (BC) – appointed for a two-year term
Mike Pinkoski (AB) – appointed for a two-year term
Beatrice Trang (ON) – new member, appointed for a two-year-term

February 1, 2023/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS FOR 2022 ANNUAL EVENTS & COMMISSAIRE AWARDS

Ottawa, ON (Jan. 16, 2023) – Cycling Canada is pleased to recognize the commissaires, organizers and events that made large impacts in the cycling community in 2022.

“Cycling would not be the sport that it is without the tireless dedication of our event organizers and officials, all of whom work to make the competition the best that it can be for athletes and their coaches,” said Jolène Dupuis, Events and Officials Manager at Cycling Canada. “We would like to thank everyone who has voted and nominated for our annual events and commissaire awards, and a huge thank you to each of the nominees and those that continue to play a role in growing the sport of cycling. We are so grateful to have such passionate people in the Canadian cycling community. Congratulations to all our 2022 award recipients!”

The Event of the Year recipients were selected through a combined public and internal voting process. Standout events from coast-to-coast were honoured with the title, including the Dieppe Canada Cup XCO & XCC in New Brunswick (Mountain Bike) for the second consecutive year; first-time hosts of the Canadian Road Championships (Elite/JR/Para) in Alberta; and the Bear Crossing Grand Prix (Cyclo-cross) in British Colombia. In various parts of Quebec, several outstanding events include the Challenge Gary Longhi (Para), the Classique des Appalaches (Road), the Drummondville Canada Cup (BMX) and the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et Montréal (Major International).

The Commissaire of the Year recipients were nominated by their peers and respective Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization for their exceptional accomplishments, contributions and assignments at local, national and international events. The title of International Commissaire of the Year was awarded to Nathalie Pronovost, who has been consecutively appointed at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and various UCI Mountain Bike World Cups, all while remaining active nationally as an official and mentor to her peers. National Commissaire of the Year was awarded to Elite National official Anne Cobban, who has been a driving force behind commissaire development in Ontario and Canada with an impressive presence at Canadian national and international events before making the decision to retire in 2022.

Other Cycling Canada annual awards include the President’s Trophy, the Russ Copeland Award, the Builder of the Year and all Coaches of the Year awards. More information regarding those awards will be communicated in the near future.

2022 Event of the Year
Mountain Bike – Dieppe Canada Cup XCO & XCC (NB)
Road – Classique des Appalaches (QC)
Para-cycling – Challenge Gary Longhi (QC)
BMX Racing – Drummondville BMX Canada Cup (QC)
Cyclo-cross – Bear Crossing Grand Prix (BC)
Canadian Championships – 2022 Canadian Road Championships (Elite/JR/Para) (AB)
Major International – Grands Prix Cyclistes Québec et Montréal (QC)

2022 Commissaire of the Year
International – Nathalie Pronovost (QC)
National – Anne Cobban (ON)

January 16, 2023/by Communications

CENTRE NATIONAL DE CYCLISME DE BROMONT BECOMES UCI WORLD CYCLING CENTRE CONTINENTAL SATELLITE

Ottawa, ON (Dec. 21, 2022) – Cycling Canada is pleased to congratulate the Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont (CNCB) in Bromont, QC, on its recent designation as a UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) Continental Satellite.

CNCB joined the existing worldwide UCI WCC network of development satellites on Dec. 8. Through regional programs and educational activities, these satellites assist the UCI WCC in its mission to develop athletes and train people in cycling professions such as mechanics and coaches. With the new label of UCI WCC Continental Satellite and the recent addition of the Vélodrome Sylvan Adams – Center Multisports Desjardins, the CNCB has become a premier destination for cycling development in North America.

“We are thrilled that the Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont has been recognized in this manner,” said Cycling Canada CEO, Matthew Jeffries. “Having a UCI Continental Centre in Quebec is an exciting development for Canadian cycling and aligns well with our efforts to develop a regional Hub in Bromont in collaboration with our provincial partner the FQSC. In addition to being an invaluable facility for athlete development the centre will bolster Canada’s prominence on the international cycling stage and play an instrumental role in our efforts to build and support the cycling community via grassroots programming and high profile events.”

Cycling Canada would like to thank the UCI, the CNCB, the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes and the Pan American Cycling Confederation for their collaboration and support to securing this important designation in support of the Canadian cycling community.

December 21, 2022/by Communications

UPDATES TO THE CYCLING CANADA 2023 NATIONAL CALENDAR

Ottawa, ON (Dec. 13, 2022) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce exciting new additions and updates to the 2023 national calendar of events after its initial unveiling in October.

“We are continuously working towards having the best offerings that we can feasibly deliver when building the national calendar of events in Canada,” said Jolène Dupuis, Cycling Canada’s Events and Officials Manager. “By working closely with our stakeholders, provincial and territorial partners and our dedicated organizers, we are excited to announce the new events, titles and overall updates that we have been able to make for 2023. We hope to continue to strive for more progress towards a diverse and competitive calendar in future years.”

Canadian Gravel Championships

In response to the growth of gravel across the globe, Cycling Canada opened the bidding process earlier this year for the inaugural 2023 Canadian Gravel Championships. After reviewing competitive bids, the event has been awarded to the Paris to Ancaster Bike Race taking place in the Hamilton, ON, region on April 30.

Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Series

Racers can expect a more competitive and extended Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Series (Canada Cup DH) in 2023 with the addition of a fifth event. Sun Peaks Resort and SE Racing will host the final leg of the series on Aug. 19-20 in Kamloops, BC. The full Canada Cup DH calendar will be published on the Cycling Canada website in the coming weeks.

Cyclo-cross Calendar

After a successful last year, Cycling Canada is excited to start the 2023 cyclo-cross season with the return of the Western Cyclo-cross Challenge in Canmore, AB, on Sept. 23-24. The 2023 Canadian Cyclo-Cross Championships will return to Saanich, BC, on Nov. 25-26 to complete the season.

Also continuing in 2023 will be the National Ranking, which was established in 2022 to continue the development of a national calendar while building an improved call-up mechanism at the Canadian Championships for junior and masters categories. Information regarding additional Challenge events will be shared as it is confirmed,

New Canadian Champion Titles

In recognition of the needs of Canadian athletes and provincial and territorial teams, Cycling Canada is pleased to recognize the following new Canadian Champion titles for 2023:

Track Madison: U17 Men & Women
Track Scratch: Elite Men & Women
MTB XCC: U17 & Junior Men & Women
Cyclo-cross: U17 Men & Women
Gravel: Junior, Elite/Open & Masters Men & Women

Canada Cup Series Rebrand

After the successful rebranding of the Canadian Championships in 2022, Cycling Canada is happy to announce that the Canada Cup Series will be similarly rebranded. Currently, the Canada Cup Series is offered in BMX racing, cross country mountain bike and downhill mountain bike with the potential to branch out in other disciplines as growth continues. The objective of the rebrand is to create one logo for all current and future series, incorporating the critical elements in Cycling Canada’s overall brand. New branding will be shared with all current Canada Cup organizers and will be featured at Canada Cup Series events throughout the entire 2023 season.

For the full list of events on the national calendar, click here.

December 13, 2022/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA BECOMES ABUSE-FREE SPORT SIGNATORY ON DECEMBER 21

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 23, 2022) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, the new program delivered by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) to prevent and address maltreatment in sport.

Cycling Canada and its stakeholders at the national level will have access to the services of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) following a transition period that will end no later than Dec. 21, 2022. The OSIC serves as the central hub within Abuse-Free Sport and operates independently to address complaints concerning alleged violations of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).

“Cycling Canada recognizes that safe sport is everyone’s responsibility,” said Cycling Canada Chief Executive Officer Matthew Jeffries. “We’re fully committed to doing our part to support a growing national movement that is changing the culture of sport in this country. As part of that commitment, we’re pleased to sign on to Abuse-Free Sport and to soon have the OSIC administer our Safe Sport complaints. The sport community has been asking for just this kind of consistent national program. It’s an important step forward for everyone involved in sport in Canada.”

Cycling Canada has adopted the UCCMS and is in the process of making the required internal policy adjustments to accompany this important step forward. The transition period will include further updating of the organization’s Safe Sport policies, information sharing to its members and the completion of consent forms from individuals designated as UCCMS Participants.

Prior to Dec. 21, 2022, Cycling Canada participants who have experienced or witnessed abuse will continue to have access to independent, third-party complaint management services through W&W Dispute Resolution Services (safesport_wwdrs@primus.ca).

More information on Abuse-Free Sport and the OSIC can be found here. For further details on Cycling Canada’s Safe Sport services, click here.

November 23, 2022/by Communications

GIVING THE GIFT OF CYCLING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

With the holidays around the corner, some of Cycling Canada’s partners and suppliers are excited to spread the cheer with great discounts and gift options. There’s something for everyone, with offers ranging from performance nutrition products, training technology or even a new bike rack.

See what’s available for a limited time this holiday season:

Gruppo Nutrition

Gruppo Nutrition brings the highest quality nutrition to endurance athletes around the world to help before, during or after training. The company has an array of products from a protein cup of joe, post workout recovery and more.

For a limited time, receive 15% off site-wide and free shipping on orders over $100. To find a full list of their products, check out their official website.

THULE

Whether you’re heading to your next bikepacking trip or even prepping for an upcoming race up in the mountains, you’ll be able to do it all with Thule’s wide range of products designed to make it safe and easy to transport your bike.

Special for the holiday season, you can now save 20% on select products. The full list eligible products can be found on their website.

TrainingPeaks

Athletes:

For a limited time, get 25% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscription when you buy a training plan from the world’s most extensive training plan library. Get started in three easy steps:

Take the TrainingPeaks training plan quiz to find a plan that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
When you’re ready to check out, you can add a year of Premium to your cart at the discounted price.
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You are stronger than you know. Challenge your capabilities, visualize your momentum, and strategize your success with this powerful combo. Get started today!

Coaches:

Our partners over at TrainingPeaks want to make your coaching experience more rewarding. With a whole host of new tools built to save you time, keep you informed and organize your business, it’s one of the best platforms for building trust with your athletes.

TrainingPeaks is offering coaches a free month to try out their new features and nixing their start-up fee – that’s up to $150 in savings! If you’ve ever wanted to see what they’re all about, there’s never been a better time! Learn more and get started here.

ATP Lab

It’s easy to feel sluggish and off your game during the holiday season. But with ATP Lab’s all-natural supplements you can head into the new year feeling a little more like yourself. As one of Cycling Canada’s official nutritional suppliers that fuels our National Team riders, they’re extending 25% off their products during the holiday season so you can make sure to have everything you need ahead of next season.

With code CC25, take advantage of products ranging from protein powders, pre-workout and supplements to help you recover better and faster. The full list of products and more can be found on their product page.

Club 1882

Cycling Canada’s Club 1882 (C.1882) launched in the spring of 2021 and has raised over $250,000 towards delivering critical resources to support development programs, initiatives and events that are vital to building a robust cycling nation.

Give the gift of a membership by joining C.1882 where you can help support future generations of athletes. Any and all contributions will support domestic program development and underfunded athlete programs to ensure Canadian riders can perform at the highest level of sport. Learn more here.

Donate to Cycling Canada

It’s the thought that counts when it comes to the holidays. Support cycling in Canada by donating to a wide range of programs that impacts athletes both at home and around the world. Tax receipts are automatically issued for all donations above $25.

November 21, 2022/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 18, 2022) – Cycling Canada is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the High Performance Committee (HPC). The HPC is a volunteer body that has the responsibility for advising the High Performance Director on National Team selection policies, selection decisions, the Athlete Assistance Program and other high performance policy and selection matters.

Committee members will be selected on an annual basis. Preferred candidates will have experience and expertise in BMX racing, BMX freestyle, and/or mountain bike downhill. The HPC mandate and skills matrix can be found in Cycling Canada’s Policy on Operational Committees. Expected time commitment for committee members is a few hours per month, mainly for teleconference meetings.

Interested candidates can apply using this online form until Nov. 30.

November 18, 2022/by Communications

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CYCLING CANADA OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

Ottawa, ON (Nov. 9, 2022) – Cycling Canada welcomes personal expressions of interest or the identification of individuals who are capable, willing and motivated to serve the organization in a volunteer capacity for one of three operational committees:

Events Committee
Officials Committee
Coach Development Committee

Detailed terms of reference and the desired committee member skills matrix are attached. Individuals interested in submitting their candidature are kindly asked to complete the Candidate Self-Evaluation Form for the committee of their choice – Events, Officials or Coach Development – to submit with their expression of interest email.

Committee members will be selected on an annual basis with each appointment lasting two years. Size is flexible and is based on the ability to find a competent cross-section of skills, within the following expected range:

Events Committee: Four to six members including a chair
Officials Committee: Four to six members including a chair
Coach Development Committee: Four to six members including a chair

Expected time commitment for committee members is a few hours per month, mainly for teleconference meetings, with one or two face-to-face meetings per year.

Interested individuals should email general@cyclingcanada.ca with the subject ‘Committee Expression of Interest’ by Nov. 25, 2022. The email should identify which committee they are interested in and may include any relevant supporting information.

Following the Nov. 25^th deadline, staff will review, assess and identify the ideal individuals for each of the committees.

November 9, 2022/by Communications

CYCLING CANADA UNVEILS 2023 NATIONAL CALENDAR

Updated: May 25, 2023
Ottawa, ON (October 6, 2022) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce an extensive 2023 national calendar, highlighting the return of some exciting events across the country.

“Following a thrilling 2022 season, we are incredibly pleased to announce another full calendar of national and international events for 2023,” said Cycling Canada’s Events & Officials Manager, Jolène Dupuis. “With the continued support and enthusiasm from devoted organizers and our provincial partners, we are able to provide ample opportunities to showcase the talent from our Canadian athletes on home-soil throughout our calendar of events. We look forward to seeing the cycling community come together for more great racing in the upcoming season.”

The 2023 season will officially begin on the track with the Elite & Masters Canadian Championships in Milton, ON on January 6-8. The U17, Junior and Para Canadian Championships will be the first national competition held in the newly opened Vélodrome Sylvan Adams – Centre Multisports Desjardins in Bromont, QC on March 31-April 2. Meanwhile, the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, ON will be gearing up to host the final round of the UCI TISSOT Track Nations Cup series on April 20-23.

The Canada Cup XCO mountain bike calendar will start on May 26-28 in Baie-St-Paul, QC. The series will continue with stops across the country from Ontario to Alberta and British Columbia, back to Quebec before making its way to the East coast. Riders will return to Dieppe, NB the weekend leading into the 2023 Canadian Championships in Kentville, NS before the Canada Cup XCO final in St. Félicien, QC. Following the increase in XCC racing on our 2022 calendar, UCI Short Track stops have been added to four rounds of the Canada Cup series in addition to the Canadian Championships. All Junior events within the XCO series will be sanctioned at a minimum level of UCI C2 including four stops on the UCI Junior Series.

Meanwhile, the Canada Cup DHI series will start and end in July, starting with SilverStar, BC on July 8-9. The 2023 Canadian Downhill MTB Championships will kick off the Dunbar Summer Series in Fernie, BC on July 15-16 before its Canada Cup stops in Panorama and Golden. The final round will once again award our overall series winner in Whistler, BC during the Crankworx Festival.

Back on the calendar after a 3-season hiatus is the 2023 Canadian Marathon MTB Championships which will take place in Whitehorse, YK for the first time ever on September 1-3. Last but not least, Mont Sainte-Anne, QC will host the final round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series on October 6-8 to finish off the mountain bike calendar.

Road racing for elite men starts June 14-18 with the return of the Tour de Beauce for its first time since 2019 before the calendar heads West. For a second time in Edmonton, AB, the 2023 Canadian Road Championships for Elites, Juniors and Para-athletes will take place June 23-26 before the BC Superweek takes over July 9.

Meanwhile, the UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifying event, Classique des Appalaches, held in conjunction with the Canadian Masters Road Championships in Victoriaville, QC will take place June 30-July 2. The remainder of the domestic road calendar will be held in Quebec, with the return of the Tour de l’Abitibi July 11-16 and the Tour de l’avenir MaKadence August 2-6. The road season will end on a high with the UCI WorldTour in Quebec and Montreal for the pro men on September 8 and 10, while the pro women gear up for the Chrono Féminin and Tour de Gatineau September 16-17.

The BMX Racing calendar will start with back-to-back weekends featuring the Canadian Championships and first round of the Canada Cup series returning to Drummondville, QC on July 1-2, followed by St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC July 8-9. The series then makes its way back for a second time to Warman, SK on August 19-20 before the domestic BMX Racing season ends in Calgary, AB for the final round of the Canada Cup series on August 26-27. Another exciting return to the calendar in 2023 will be the Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships held at Joyride150 in Markham, ON on November 10.

The para-cycling calendar will begin in Bromont, QC March 31-Apr 2 for the Canadian Track Championships and will conclude with the Canadian Championships in Edmonton, AB on June 23-26.

Noticeably absent from the current calendar are the remaining events in the cyclo-cross discipline. Cycling Canada is currently working with organizers towards an event application. Following review of all relevant applications, Cycling Canada will publish a release with complete event details in late 2022. The full events calendar will be available on the Cycling Canada website at the end of the season in late November.

October 6, 2022/by Communications

FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE CANADIAN CYCLING HALL OF FAME

Ottawa, Ontario (October 5, 2022) – Five new members will be inducted into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame on October 29^th in Ottawa, ON, as part of Cycling Canada’s Annual Conference. Tara Whitten, Patrice Bonneau, Ron Hayman, and Archie McEachern will be inducted as athletes, while Tour de l’Abitibi will be recognized for their tremendous achievements as builders.

The Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to recognize outstanding achievement and contribution to the sport of cycling by both athletes and builders. With this induction, the Hall of Fame will count Thirty-two members, including twenty-six athletes and six builders.

No stranger to high performance competition, Tara Whitten is a dual Olympian and Olympic medallist, having competed for 13 years in cross-country skiing before switching over to track and road cycling. By 2009, Whitten had already become an elite rider and won silver at the Track World Championships. She quickly made a name for herself, becoming World Champion in both the Omnium (2010 & 2011) and Points Race (2010). She won four medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (one gold & three bronze) in both track and road, and was named Canada’s Closing Ceremony flag bearer. Whitten made her Olympic debut at London 2012, where she won bronze as a member of the Team Pursuit squad.

At an early age, Patrice Bonneau was involved in para-sport, after having his right foot amputated at the age of three. In 1987, he bought his first racing bike, with sights set on the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona. Bonneau won his first international race qualifying him for the Barcelona Games where he went on to win a gold medal. In 1994, he won gold in the road race at the World Championships on Belgium and distinguished himself on the track, setting a world record in the 1000m time trial. Bonneau ended his cycling career in 1997 after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, where he won his second Paralympic medal, a bronze in the road race.

As one of the first Canadian cyclists to turn professional in the late 1970’s, Ron Hayman inspired future Canadian cyclists that followed. Hayman made his Olympic debut in Munich at the 1972 Olympics in the Individual Pursuit, followed by participating at the 1976 Olympics in the Team Pursuit. He raced as a professional from 1979 through to 1988, best known for his time with the 7-Eleven Cycling Team. Hayman has many career highlights, winning three straight Gastown Grand Prix races, four stage wins in the Coors Classic, and winning the 1979 Tour of Ireland.

Archie McEachern (1873-1902) was a Canadian track cyclist and in 1900 became world champion in the 25-mile Championship race in Boston. He won many races in Toronto before seeking greater glory in Philadelphia in 1899. In 1902, he broke the world indoor bicycle record for 5 miles behind a motor-paced vehicle. While training at the Atlantic City, NJ, velodrome, prior to its official opening, McEachern was injured when the bike’s drive chain broke and he died shortly thereafter.

The Tour de l’Abitibi was created in 1969 and is now an international cycling race, welcoming 150 riders annually for an intense stage race competition. This is the sole UCI Junior Nations Cup in the Americas, and attracts riders and teams from around the world. Many renowned cyclists, including Hall of Fame member Steve Bauer, participated in the Tour de ‘Abitibi before they launched their professional careers.

Tickets for the 2022 Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame Event can be purchased here. Proceeds from all ticket sales will go towards supporting the National Capital Region Cycling Bursary.

October 5, 2022/by Communications