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CANADA CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES RESUME IN BAIE-SAINT-PAUL

Cross-country specialists to fine-tune their preparations prior to Canadian Championships 

(Baie-Saint-Paul, QC – July 8, 2015) After almost a month of break since the Canada Cup event at Hardwood Ski and Bike, Canada’s top mountain bikers are ready to hit the trails again, this time in Baie-Saint-Paul, QC.

This year marks the 17th year that a Canada Cup event is taking place in Baie-Saint-Paul, located on the northern shore of the Saint Lawrence River in picturesque Charlevoix.

The Canada Cup in Baie-Saint-Paul, taking place July 10-12, will be the last racing opportunities for the cross-country mountain bikers before the Canadian Championships, to take place the following weekend in St-Félicien, QC.

The event will feature the traditional cross-country race (XCO), a cross-country time trial (XCT) and the spectacular cross-country short track (XCC) race.

“Every year, we are honored to present an event of this series. Our clients are the athletes, so we strive to offer them a playground at the height of their abilities, a course that revives the essence of mountain biking and a warm welcome to the region. I can tell you that our technical department has been at work for months in the mountain, so it promises to be a very exciting event for everyone,” said Martin Simard, Coordinator of Les Grand Rendez-Vous cyclistes de Charlevoix.

Mr. Simard also invites everyone to visit the website www.velocharlevoix.com for more details on the Canada Cup and other events.

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/baie-saint-paul/.

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FOLLOW CANADIAN CYCLING PAN-AM TEAM MEMBERS ON TWITTER

#HopOnCanada in the great Toronto 2015 adventure

Fans can follow the Toronto 2015 Canadian Cycling Team members on twitter, getting an inside view on what it takes to train and compete at the elite level.

Cycling Canada will providing updates throughout the Games with the handle @CyclingCanada, and Facebook at www.facebook.com/cyclingcanada

Use the hashtag #HopOnCanada in English and #EmbarquezCanada in French, as well as #CanuckUp.

TRACK CYCLING

MOUNTAIN BIKE

BMX

ROAD

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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 CUP SERIES TO VISIT SOME OF THE BEST SINGLE-TRACK IN ONTARIO AT HORSESHOE VALLEY

Horseshoe Valley hosts in 2015 both Canada Cup and Canadian Mountain Bike XCM Championships races

(Horseshoe Valley, ON – June 1, 2015) This coming weekend, Horseshoe Valley will be host to the second stop on the Canada Cup MTB Series calendar, and the cross-country specialists will be treated to some of Ontario’s top trails in the North Barrie region.

Participants will get a sneak peak at some of the same single-track to be used for the 2015 Canadian Mountain Bike Marathon Championships to take place this fall.

Currently leading the Canada Cup standings are Emily Batty (Trek Factory) and Raphael Gagne (Rocky Mountain) in the Elite category, as well as Soren Meeuwisse (Trek Canada Moutain Bike) and Raphaël Auclair (Pivot Cycle – OTE) in the Junior category.

Superfly Racing takes it to the next level with it’s first-ever Canada Cup after years of hosting Ontario Cup races. Riders can expect all the same great organizing as the Ontario Cup Series on a bigger stage! Horseshoe’s course has much-improved and will feature better spectatorship, awesome riding and a truly awesome resort atmosphere.

Sean Ruppel of Superfly Racing, the event organizer, is thrilled about hosting the nation’s top mountain bikers: “Having been a big part of mountain biking in Ontario over the last 20+ years, I felt it was time to elevate my events to a bigger stage. The series can also use more committed, full-time organizers and I’m very excited to work in concert with my friends at Hardwood.”

“We have no doubt that this new venue will quickly become a pillar of the Canada Cup series. Combined awesome riding, high quality organizing and resort atmosphere and you get the perfect package for another amazing week-end of racing,” added Mathieu Boucher, Director of Performance Development at Cycling Canada.

Visit the organizer’s website for additional information: http://www.superflyracing.com/

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/horseshoe-valley/

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CANADIAN CYCLING TEAM NOMINATED FOR TORONTO 2015 PAN AM GAMES

24 athletes chosen to represent Canada 

TORONTO (June 1, 2015) On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Cycling Canada Cyclisme announced the 24 cycling athletes nominated to represent Team Canada at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games from July 10 to 26. The announcement was made at the Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome, home of the track cycling events for the Games.

As host nation, Canada will be fielding the maximum 24 cyclists across all disciplines, representing the largest cycling team at the Pan Am Games. A total of 16 cyclists will race in the Track and Road events, in addition to four in Mountain Bike and four in BMX.

Historically, Canada has won 43 medals in cycling at the Pan Am Games: 21 gold, nine silver and 13 bronze. Three cyclists nominated to Team Canada have previously won medals at the Pan Am Games: Laura Brown (2011), Jasmin Glaesser (2011) and Catharine Pendrel (2007).

The cycling competition will take place at multiple venues and include the following events:

  • Road Cycling: men’s and women’s road race, Ontario Place West Channel, July 25; men’s and women’s individual time trial, Milton Time Trial Course, July 22
  • Track Cycling: men’s and women’s team pursuit, men’s and women’s team sprint, men’s and women’s sprint, men’s and women’s keirin, men’s and women’s omnium, Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome, July 16-19
  • BMX: men’s and women’s, Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre, July 11
  • Mountain Bike: men’s and women’s cross-country, Hardwood Mountain Bike Park, July 12.  

Two key legacy projects that were born out of the 2015 Pan Am Games will bring long-term benefits to the cycling sports. For track cycling, the main centrepiece will be the game-changing world-class velodrome built in Milton, ON – one of only three internationally-sanctioned covered velodromes in North America. It is anticipated that the permanent BMX track at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, located south of Toronto Pearson International Airport, will also bring a wave of new athletes to Eastern Canada.

Canada will field the largest team in its Pan American Games history with more than 700 athletes expected to be named to the Team at the Games in Toronto. With TORONTO 2015 providing a “home Games” experience, as well as a number of qualification opportunities for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, these Games will offer a tremendous experience for Canada’s high performance athlete

QUOTES

“Canada has a great track record in Pan Am cycling with a total of 43 medals since 1967. Our roster of talent this year has everything it takes to keep Canada on its medal trajectory. Congratulations to all of the cyclists who made it onto the Team. Canada will be cheering for you!”

Marcel Aubut, President, Canadian Olympic Committee

“Our cycling athletes are among the world’s best and this is reflected by the outstanding team nominated today. It was such an honour to do what I loved most and cycle for my country and I know these athletes share my passion. Congratulations to each one of our cyclists, you deserve this great honour and Canada will be sure to support you as you take on the best that the Americas have to offer here in the Golden Horseshoe.” 

Curt Harnett, TORONTO 2015 Team Canada Chef de Mission

“For these home Games we will be bringing the best cyclists Canada has to offer. There is no doubt that we will be competing for medals in all cycling competitions entered. Our team is comprised of athletes having taken part in previous Olympic Games, riders that have medaled in recent years at the world championships and newly identified talent that will use this experience to build for future games performances. Our preparation started a few years ago when it was announced that Toronto would be hosting these Pan Am Games and has intensified since acquiring international level facilities. Our athletes, coaching staff and support personnel are looking forward to the feeling of pride that comes with competing for Canada in front of Canadians.”

Jacques Landry, High Performance Director and Head Coach at Cycling Canada 

“Games events are magical. They are an opportunity to pursue dreams and connect with your nation in such a unique way.  I can’t wait to compete at the Pan Am Games in Toronto!”

Catharine Pendrel, two-time Olympian, two-time World Champion, Commonwealth Games Champion, Pan Am Games Champion, five-time Canadian Champion

“I can’t wait to represent Canada in Toronto for my first Pan Am Games.  It’s always special to wear the maple leaf and race for medals, especially in my home country.” 

Tory Nyhaug, London 2012 Olympian, UCI World Championships silver medallist, ten-time Canadian Champion

“We are so proud of those who have been selected to compete for Canada in cycling at the upcoming Pan Am Games. Being able to train here at home in the venues, like the new state-of-the-art Velodrome in Milton will give our team the edge they need to push for the podium. Congratulations to all the athletes chosen, and good luck!”

Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)

The cycling contingent which will represent Canada at the TORONTO 2015 Games includes:

TRACK CYCLING

  • Allison BEVERIDGE (Calgary, AB) [Women’s Team Pursuit]
  • Laura BROWN (Vancouver, BC) [Women’s Team Pursuit]
  • Jasmin GLAESSER (Coquitlam, BC) [Women’s Team Pursuit, Women’s Omnium]
  • Kirsti LAY (Medicine Hat, AB) [Women’s Team Pursuit]
  • Kate O’BRIEN (Calgary, AB) [Women’s Sprint, Women’s Team Sprint]
  • Monique SULLIVAN (Calgary, AB) [Women’s Sprint, Women’s Team Sprint, Women’s Keirin]
  • Hugo BARRETTE (Cap-aux-Meules, QC) [Men’s Sprint, Men’s Team Sprint, Men’s Keirin TBD]
  • Evan CAREY (Victoria, BC) [Men’s Sprint, Men’s Team Sprint]
  • Adam JAMIESON (Toronto, ON) [Men’s Team Pursuit]
  • Eric JOHNSTONE (Calgary, AB) [Men’s Team Pursuit]
  • Sean MacKINNON (Hamilton, ON) [Men’s Team Pursuit]
  • Rémi PELLETIER-ROY (St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) [Men’s Team Pursuit, Men’s Omnium]
  • Ed VEAL (Queensville, ON) [Men’s Team Pursuit]
  • Joseph VELOCE (Fonthill, ON) [Men’s Sprint, Men’s Team Sprint, Men’s Keirin TBD]

MOUNTAIN BIKE

  • Emily BATTY (Brooklin, ON/Trek Factory Racing) [Women’s Cross-Country]
  • Catharine PENDREL (Kamloops, BC/Luna Pro Team) [Women’s Cross-Country]
  • Raphaël GAGNÉ (Québec, QC/Rocky Mountain Bicycles) [Men’s Cross-Country]
  • Derek ZANDSTRA (Trenton, ON/Scott-3 Rox) [Men’s Cross-Country]

BMX

  • Daina TUCHSCHERER (Airdrie, AB) [Women’s BMX]
  • Amelia WALSH (Ayr, ON) [Women’s BMX]
  • Jimmy BROWN (Airdrie, AB) [Men’s BMX]
  • Tory NYHAUG (Coquitlam, BC) [Men’s BMX]

ROAD

  • Allison BEVERIDGE (Calgary, AB/Team Trek-Red Truck Racing) [Women’s Road Race]
  • Laura BROWN (Vancouver, BC/ UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team) [Women’s Time Trial]
  • Jasmin GLAESSER (Coquitlam, BC/ Team Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies) [Women’s Road Race, Women’s Time Trial]
  • Kirsti LAY (Medicine Hat, AB/ Team SAS-Mazda-Macogep p/b Specialized) [Women’s Road Race]
  • Guillaume BOIVIN (Longueuil, QC/Team Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies) [Men’s Road Race]
  • Hugo HOULE (Ste-Perpétue, QC/AG2R La Mondiale) [Men’s Road Race, Men’s Time Trial]
  • Sean MacKINNON (Hamilton, ON) [Men’s Road Race, Men’s Time Trial] 
  • Rémi PELLETIER-ROY (St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC/Garneau-Quebecor) [Men’s Road Race]

COACHES

Jacques LANDRY (Team Leader) (Ottawa, ON)
Kris WESTWOOD (Deputy Team Leader) (Ottawa, ON)
Ken COOLS (Coach, BMX) (Abbotsford, BC)
Craig GRIFFIN (Coach, Track, Women’s Endurance) (Colorado Springs, CO, USA)
Erin HARTWELL (Coach, Track, Sprint) (Dundas, ON)
Ian MELVIN (Coach, Track Men’s Endurance) (Milton, ON)
Dan PROULX (Coach, Mountain Bike) (Victoria, BC)
 
STAFF
Craig DEVEER (Therapist, Road and Track) (Sarnia, ON)
Roger FRIESEN (Sports Psychologist) (Abbotsford, BC)
Tara LAZARSKI (Therapist, Mountain Bike) (North Vancouver, BC)
Adam MUYS (Mechanic, BMX) (Maple Ridge, BC)
Guy NAPERT-FRENETTE (Communications Manager/Media Attaché) (Calgary, AB)
Mike PATTON (Physiologist, Track) (Guelph, ON)
Dan PETERS (Mechanic, Road and Track) (Hamilton, ON)
Adam TROTTER (Mechanic, Mountain Bike) (Waterloo, ON)
Jenn TURNER (Chiropractor) (New Westminster, BC)
Emily WOOD (Performance Analyst) (Nottingham, GBR)

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CANADIAN MOUNTAIN BIKERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING WORLD CUP RACES

Seven Canadian athletes to travel to Europe racing with National team

(Ottawa, ON – May 19, 2015) Seven Canadian Mountain Bikers will travel to Europe to participate in the two opening UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup legs of the 2015 season, in Nové Mĕsto Na Moravĕ, Czech Republic and Albstadt, Germany.

The cross-country portion of the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup begins in Czech Republic May 23-24, followed by the next weekend in Germany May 30-31.

The team will be headed by Dan Proulx, Head Coach of the Canadian Mountain Bike Team: “The main objectives for the team is to earn UCI points for Olympic qualification, and acquire more World Cup experience for our younger riders. Our expectations as a result of this project is to improve World Cup and UCI ranking, and provide an opportunity to test the fitness at the World Cup level for all athletes.”

Léandre Bouchard, who had a series of excellent results in the U23 category including three Canadian Championships title in four years, makes his debut to the Elite category, racing his first World Cup in the category. Raphaël Gagné will continue to progress coming off his breakthrough season in 2014, and is enjoying a very impressive 2015 season to date with several podiums at UCI events in the United States.

Three-time Canada Cup Champion and two-time Canadian Championships medallist Sandra Walter will race in the elite women race. Walter has had much success in the past year both nationally and internationally.

Peter Disera and Marc-André Fortier will race for Canada in the U23 Men category, while Haley Smith and Catherine Fleury will partake in the U23 Women category.

Other Canadians will be at these two World Cup events with their respective professional trade teams.

www.RedBull.tv will webcast live the Elite cross-country races from both events.  On television, the race in Nové Mĕsto Na Moravĕ, Czech Republic event will be broadcast on Sportsnet One in Canada, May 27 for the Elite Men and May 28 for the Elite Women, both days featuring a two hour show starting at 11:30 Eastern/9:30 Mountain Time.

TEAM CANADA – UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP – CZECH REPUBLIC AND GERMANY

  • Léandre BOUCHARD [Elite Men] (Alma, QC)
  • Peter DISERA [U23 Men] (Barrie, ON)
  • Catherine FLEURY [U23 Women] (Alma, QC)
  • Marc-André FORTIER [U23 Men] (Victoriaville, QC)
  • Raphaël GAGNÉ [Elite Men] (Québec, QC)
  • Haley SMITH [U23 Women] (Uxbridge, ON)
  • Sandra WALTER [Elite Women] (Coquitlam, BC)
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CANADA CUP SERIES OPEN WITH NEW COURSE DESIGNS AT MONT-TREMBLANT

Canada Cup has been showcasing rugged mountain biking for 25 years

(Mont-Tremblant, QC – May 11, 2015) The 2015 Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series, celebrating 25 years of excellence and rugged competitions, kicks off in Mont-Tremblant this weekend with newly redesigned courses for both cross-country and downhill.

The cross-country specialists will be the first to test the new course on May 17, followed by the downhillers on May 18.

Evan Guthrie and Sandra Walter, the two 2014 Canada Cup XCO Series Champions, are registered for this opening race of 2015, ready to defend their titles.

The event is one of three Canadian stops on the UCI Junior Series XCO calendar, and will allow junior riders to cumulate important points for to qualify towards the UCI World Championships.

“We are excited for another edition of exciting events at Mont-Tremblant in 2015. XC riders will benefit from a completely redesigned race course, incorporating more of the Mont Tremblant village and added technical features, improving the overall experience for athletes and spectators alike. Downhill riders will benefit from a revised schedule, allowing two full days of practice on-course, while offering a slightly improved course with some of the series’ most challenging features,” said Pierre Patrick Roy of Les Entreprises Cykel, the event organizer.

Adding to an exciting weekend of racing, organizers are excited to introduce the Duathlon urbain Tremblant (“D.ur.T”) and Vélo Yoga as two brand new events in an action-packed weekend schedule. Combined with an improved Expo & Technical Team space at the base of the mountain, this event promises to be one of the most memorable Tremblant Canada Cups to date

Mathieu Boucher, Cycling Canada’s Director of Performance Development, is excited about the new Mountain Bike season ahead: “We are very excited to begin the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Mountain Bike Canada Cup in Mont-Tremblant. Pierre Patrick Roy and his team worked relentlessly to develop new challenging courses and to make sure that everything is in place to offer an amazing week-end of racing for cyclists at every level.  The new cross-country course will a take advantage of the renowned pedestrian village offering additional visibility to riders and their teams”

Event details can be found on the organizer’s website at http://velomotion.ca/

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

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/mont-tremblant-canada-cup/

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CANADA CUP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RUGGED COMPETITION

Epic season ahead hitting all of Canada’s top mountain bike spots

(Ottawa, ON – April 27, 2015) The Canada Cup – Canada’s premier Mountain Bike series – returns in 2015 for the 25th edition.

Mountain bikers hailing from all regions of Canada will sweat it out elbow-to-elbow in the country’s most rugged regions facing stiff competitors, weather and challenging dirt trails, with the hopes to be crowned Canada Cup Champions as the series comes to an epic end in Whistler, BC during the coveted Crankworx World Tour.

The long-lasting series has been the foundation of Canada’s mountain bike development system throughout its quarter-century history. Countless Olympic and World Championship team members have advanced through its ranks.

Mont-Tremblant (QC) will kick off the series with both cross-country and downhill races. Riders will face new course designs in both disciplines, making the most of the spectator-friendly village at the base of the mountain. The event, to take place May 17-18, is renowned for its tenacity has been presented for the last 21 years, the oldest nationally-sanctioned mountain bike race in the country. A revised Sunday-Monday race schedule will benefit riders with increased practice time in both cross-country and downhill.

Horseshoe Valley (ON), located just minutes from the renowned Hardwood Hills where the 2015 Pan-Am Games will take place, will welcome the cross-country riders for the series’ second stop. Alongside Hardwood Ski and Bike, aspiring Olympic champions will have access to back-to-back weekend racing, with week-long cycling activities following the big day of racing. Those in attendance will get a sneak peak at some of the same single-track to be used for the 2015 Canadian Mountain Bike Marathon Championships to take place this fall.

Cross-country specialists won’t travel far for the third leg of the series, with Hardwood Ski and Bike (ON) hosting week-long cycling activities leading into the Trek Store Canada Cup #3. The event minutes away from Horseshoe Valley features a Tuesday Fun Ride and Social, a Wednesday Midweek race and an Eliminator race on Thursday. A large international crowd is expected with a last chance for riders to preview the official course to be used at the Pan-Am Games later in the summer.

Baie-St-Paul (QC) remains on the Canada Cup calendar for 2015, allowing the organizer to fine-tune any last details prior to hosting the 2016 Canadian Mountain Bike XCO Championships. The course in the beautiful Charlevoix region boasts a proven track record of nationally and provincially-sanctioned events. This race will also be a fantastic opportunity for riders to warm-up for the Canadian Championships, taking place the following weekend.

Downhillers will get another crack at the gnarly Panorama Mountain (BC) Bike Park this year. Many big names are already confirmed for the event, with Troy Brosnan (Specialized), Chris Kovarik (Intense) and Claire Buchar (Intense) already confirmed. The equal prize purse for both men and women winners will be $500. The Canada Cup event will be a part of the Dunbar Cycles Summer Series, also incorporating an exciting Dual Slalom event on Saturday dubbed the “Dunbar Grass Stains Dual Slalom”.

Finally, Whistler Mountain (BC) will welcome Canada’s best riders for both cross-country and downhill in the big finale. The Canadian Open DH is excited to welcomes iXS as its new presenting sponsor. As a part of the Crankworx World Tour, Whistler will welcome some of the world’s top mountain bikers from all disciplines, promising stiff competition across the board. Canada Cup Series Champions will be crowned in Whistler, ending a quarter-century of the Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series. 

SUMMARY OF 2015 CANADA CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES

Tremblant (DH/XCO):

May 17: Downhill

May 18: Cross-country

Organizer: Les Enterprises Cykel

Registration XC   |   Registration DH

Horseshoe Valley (XCO)

June 7: Cross-country

Organizer: Superfly Racing

Hardwood Hills (XCO)

June 14: Cross-country

Organizer: Pulse Racing

Registration XC

Baie St. Paul (XCO)

July 11: Cross-country

Organizer: Club Cycliste Charlevoix

Registration XC

Panorama Mountain (DH):

July 18: Downhill

Organizer: SE Racing & Promotions

Registration DH

Whistler (DH/XCO):

August 14: Cross-country

August 16: Downhill

Organizer: Whistler-Blackcomb

Registration XC/DH: Registration will open on June 1, 2015.

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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES DATES AND HOST CITIES OF 2016 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ottawa-Gatineau, Calgary, Baie-St-Paul, Sun Peaks, and Horseshoe Valley to host Canadian Championships

(Ottawa, ON – April 22, 2015) Cycling Canada is proud to announce the dates and host cities of its 2016 Canadian Championships series. Canada’s top cyclists of all cycling sports will be treated to top-notch venues and experienced organizers throughout the entire series.

The 2016 Global Relay Canadian Road Championships will take place in Ottawa (ON) and Gatineau (QC). Organizers Doug Corner and John Large have worked in collaboration with organizations from both Quebec and Ontario to bring the Championships to the region.

The 2016 and 2017 Road Championships will showcase the para-cycling, junior and elite categories over five consecutive days of racing, in both provinces. The event will be in the Nation’s Capital for two years – 2016 and 2017 – hosting the Championships in line with Canada’s much anticipated 150th Anniversary celebrations.

A bidding process is now underway for the 2016 Canadian Road Championships for masters. Interested organizers are encouraged to visit Cycling Canada’s website to learn more.

Baie-St-Paul (QC), which has been a longstanding host on the Canada Cup and Quebec Cup Mountain Bike calendars, will welcome the 2016 Canadian Mountain Bike Cross-Country Championships. The Championships organized by the Club Cycliste Charlevoix is to take place July 14-17, 2016 in one of Canada’s prestigious and scenic region of Charlevoix. Following the Championships will be the Canada Cup race in St-Félicien, which hosts the 2015 edition of the event.

Mountain Bike downhillers will seek thrills and high speeds in the picturesque and challenging trails of Sun Peaks Resort for the 2016 Canadian Mountain Bike Downhill Championships, July 23-24, 2016. The event will be hosted in British Columbia’s mainland for the third straight year. With successful organizer Henry Pejril at the helm, Sun Peaks Resort boasts a solid reputation in downhill racing. The venue offers all the amenities on-site at the mountain base village, featuring over 7000 beds minutes from the chairlift, restaurants, boutiques and artisan markets on the weekend.

BMXers will gather in Calgary (AB) for the 2016 Canadian BMX Championships from September 2-5, 2016. The Calgary BMX Racing Association has a long history of hosting Canada Cup and Alberta Cup races and is home to many talented young riders. The race track in Calgary is just minutes away from the city’s vibrant downtown, abundant amenities, as well as the Calgary International Airport

Calgary is thrilled to welcome the event for consecutive years. “Winning the bid for the 2016 Canadian BMX Championship is one more testament to Calgary’s reputation as a year-round sport city,” said Marco De Iaco, Vice President, Sport & Major Events at Tourism Calgary. “Not only do events like these provide benefits to a growing sport tourism industry, they provide branding and promotional opportunities for the city of Calgary. We look forward to supporting the Calgary BMX Racing Association in the planning and delivery of an exceptional event.”

Canada’s top endurance Mountain Bikers will have the chance to show their talent and skills at the 2016 Horseshoe Hustle Canadian XCM Championships in Horseshoe Valley (ON) on September 11, 2016. The event hosted by SuperFly Racing will celebrate its second consecutive Championships as it is hosting the 2015 edition of the event. The venue is fully serviced, including on-site accommodation and some of Ontario’s best single-track trails. The organizer has been successfully organizing endurance races since 2000.

The 2016 Canadian Championships for Track cycling and Cyclo-cross will be announced at a later date. 

SUMMARY OF 2016 CANADIAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS SERIES

2016 Global Relay Canadian Road Championships

Ottawa, ON/Gatineau, QC

June 25-29, 2016

Organizers: Doug Corner & John Large

 

2016 Canadian Mountain Bike XCO Championships

Baie St Paul, QC

July 14-17, 2016

Organizer: Club Cycliste Charlevoix

 

2016 Canadian Mountain Bike DHI Championships

Sun Peaks, BC

July 23-24, 2016

Organizer: Henry Pejril & Sun Peaks Resort

 

2016 Canadian BMX Championships

Calgary, AB

September 2-5, 2016

Organizer: Calgary BMX Racing Association

 

2016 Horseshoe Hustle Canadian XCM Championships

Horseshoe Valley, ON

September 11, 2016

Organizer: Superfly Racing

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HOP ON, CANADA!

Cycling Canada unveils new campaign

(Ottawa, ON – April 13, 2015) Cycling Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of a new campaign. “Hop On” is our rallying cry to encourage people to get on their bikes and contribute to Canada’s reputation as a leading cycling nation.

Learn how you can ride, cheer and support our athletes at hoponcanada.ca. You’ll also find our new commercial, athlete interviews, Cycling Canada merchandise, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wtqnbObhbA

This innovative campaign was developed by Innocean Worldwide Canada Inc. with the support of numerous creative and production partners.  We will be adding stories and information to the site each month leading to the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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