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WOODS REPEAT AS TOP CANADIAN AT GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE DE MONTRÉAL

Woods shows impressive form in difficult Montreal race

(Montreal, QC – September 13, 2015) It is under a cold and torrential rain that the sixth Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal began on Sunday. Michael Woods, the latest rising star in Canadian road cycling, received the Top Canadian award for the second straight year.

Representatives of the 21 teams present were paraded 17 times on the classic 12.1 kilometers loop surrounding Mont Royal Park.

While the world’s best cyclists crossed the Atlantic Ocean to take part in this WorldTour event, Canadian National Team cyclists arrived at the start line with a few goals in mind. Michael Woods, top Canadian last year at this race, was designated as the captain in today’s race, hoping to stay with the main group through to the last lap where he could launch his attack and contend for a result. And he did, finishing 23rd of the race that saw only 64 of 167 cyclist finish the race.

The race was very active from the start to finish. Multiple attacks took place in the early onset of the race, brought back by the fast-pace peloton. A main group of 20 riders formed, and rode together until 100km left in the race, also being brought back. A few more serious attacks would be attempted, all eventually reeled by the determined pack to set up the final lap finish.

Tim Wellens (Lotto-Soudal) attacked in the final five kilometers with along with Adam Yates (Orica-GreenEDGE). Wellens and Yates dropped a few riders in the last kilometers, and found themselves alone entering the last 1000m.

FollIowing the wide hairpin turn signalling 500m to go, the two fought a hard battle for position. Wellens was the strongest at the end of the day to earn his fifth WorldTour career win. 2013 World Champion Rui Fario da Costa (Lampre-Merida) took third place.

With a depleated peloton, only Ryan Anderson and Michael Woods, both riders racing with continental team Optum-Kelly Benefits Strategies, remained in the main group midway through the race. Woods ultimately finished 23rd, while Anderson took the 41st place.

Woods took the Top Canadian award for the second straight year, while Louis Vervaeke (Lotto-Soudal) was crowned King of the Mountain.

The next major event for Canadian road cyclists will be the World Championships, taking place in Richmond, Virginia next week. The Canadian team will be announced this week.

Cycling Canada is supported by Sport Canada, Louis Garneau Sports, Look Cycle, Global Relay, and Bear Mountain Resort.

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MAINE AND PELLETIER-ROY STRONGEST ON THE DAY AT CRITERIUM NATIONAL

Crit racing featured using Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal Start/Finish section.

(Montreal, QC – September 12, 2015) In the rain, the two races of the inaugural Criterium National took place Saturday evening in Montreal. Rémi Pelletier-Roy (Garneau-Québecor) and Katherine Maine (Canadian National Team) were proclaimed the first winners of of this exciting event. 

Both winners were part of the main breakaways of two riders in their respective race, and both launched their attacks in the last 200 meters of racing to secure the victories.

In the men’s race, Rémi Pelletier-Roy of St-Augustin de Desmaures took the victory after 40 laps of racing. Pelletier-Roy and Canadian junior cyclist Derek Gee formed the breakaway of the day, and worked together to the finish line. But Pelletier’s strength was just too much for the powerful junior cyclist. Marc-Antoine Soucy (Garneau-Québecor) won the mass sprint to earn the third place.

Junior cyclist Katherine Maine of Ottawa was first to cross the finish line of the women’s race. The 28 women who took the start raced 30 laps of the 1.1 km course, totalling 33km of racing. Maine won five intermediate sprints, earning some bonuses in the process. In the final 200m, Maine was able to distance herself from Carrie Cartmill (The Cyclery), her breakaway partner, to earn the victory. Canadian Track cyclist Kirsti Lay (SAS-Mazda) took the third place.

The eight junior cyclists racing today will represent Canada at the World Championships next week. They utilized the Criterium National as part of their final preparations.

Presented this year for the first time as part of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Montreal, these races provided Canadian cyclists the opportunity to showcase their colors to the general public.

This criterium event took advantage of the already existing infrastructure of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal, using the start/finish section of the World Tour race on Park Avenue, at the base of Mount Royal Park.

The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal will take place tomorrow at 11 am.

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ADAM DE VOS AND RYAN ROTH ANIMATE GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE DE QUÉBEC

Roth takes career first King of the Mountain title

(Quebec, QC – September 11, 2015) The international peloton emerged in Quebec City on Friday for the sixth edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, a one-day race part of the UCI WorldTour.

Cyclists faced 16 laps of a 12.6 km circuit, riding in the historical Battlefields Park, then along the St. Lawrence River after the impressive descent of the Côte Gilmour. The last kilometers of the loop featured the magnificent Old Quebec surrounded by its European charm and punchy climbs.

The Canadian National Team was present at the start line with some specific goals in mind, including taking the King of the Mountain title.

Ryan Roth and Adam De Vos animated this sixth edition, taking part in the breakaway of the day formed in the first kilometers of racing.

The two cyclists representing Canada, joined by Cesare Benedetti (BORA-Argon18) Perrig Quemeneur (Team Europcar), Wouter Wippert and Darren Lapthorne (Drapac Pro Cycling), were able to create a gap of more than ten minutes on the peloton. However, the main group was little concerned about the composition of the breakaway, consisting of six riders from invited teams.

Gradually during the race, Quemeneur, Wippert, Lapthorne and De Vos all folded from the breakaway. With only Benedetti and Roth in the small leading group, the breakaway was easily caught by the peloton in the 14th lap. The native of Guelph was among the race leaders for 15 laps of 12.6 kilometers course.

Soon after the break was caught, a flurry of attacks was initiated by WorldTour teams. But the last climbs in Old Quebec were difficult even for the cycling greats, facing the challenging Côte de la Montagne, the Côte de la Potasse and the Montée de la Fabrique, featuring respective gradients of 10%, 9% and 7%. A small group of twenty riders ended up together in the last kilometer of the race.

At the finish line, it was finally Rigoberto Uran of Etixx training – Quick-Step who first crossed the finish line, thanks to a solo attack launched with 500 meters to go. The Colombian was followed by Michael Matthews of Orica-GreenEDGE, second, and Alexander Kristoff of Team Katusha third.

Within the breakaway, De Vos took advantage of the first 11 laps to earn 12 points in the King of the Mountain (KOM) standings. De Vos, unfortunately, suffered a puncture at the bottom of the 12th ascent, ending his day in the breakaway, and his aspirations to grab hold of the KOM title.

However, teammate Ryan Roth took over control of the KOM standings, cumulating 13 points at the 13th and 14th laps. Roth held out to be proclaimed King of the Mountain, acclaimed by the large crowd gathered to attend the ceremonies. This King of the Mountain title is Roth’s career first.

The top Canadian in the standings was Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin-Cannondale team, taking 16th place.

Montreal will host the second race of these Grand Prix Cyclistes, Sunday. 

Cycling Canada is supported by Sport Canada, Louis Garneau Sports, Look Cycle, Global Relay, and Bear Mountain Resort.

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CYCLING CANADA REACTS TO CLARA HUGHES REVELATION OF AN ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATION

(Ottawa, ON – September 06, 2015) Cycling Canada was contacted by Clara Hughes on August 27, 2015 and told that she would be releasing a biography on September 8, 2015 containing a revelation of a previously non-disclosed anti-doping rule violation.   

Clara Hughes provided Cycling Canada with a copy of the manuscript excerpt which reveals that she had tested positive for the banned substance ephedrine in 1994 and further indicates that she was notified of this by the then National Team Director who had received the notice of a three month sanction from the UCI (the International Cycling Union).  The description of this matter in the biography says that it was intentionally kept quiet among Clara and the three people specifically named by her.

While the practices in relation to the disclosure of anti-doping rule violations are substantially different today compared to 1994 when neither WADA (World Anti-doping Agency) nor CCES (Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport – Canada’s National Anti-doping Organization) existed, Cycling Canada cannot condone how this matter was handled at the time by any of those involved.  Regardless of the practices of the day, Cycling Canada believes in full, fair and open disclosure of all doping related offences.  We remain fully committed to the principles of fair play and rigid compliance with the WADA Code.  Cycling Canada is proud of its current role as a leader in the anti-doping movement and remains committed to learning from the mistakes of the past so we don’t make them again.

For further information on Cycling Canada’s approach to anti-doping see: https://cyclingcanada.ca/resources/race-clean/

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CANADA’S JUNIOR GOES 1-2 AT OPENING STAGE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN

Derek Gee posted the fastest time of the opening race at the Green Mountain Stage Race disputed in Warren, Vermont (USA).

The young rider from Ontario posted a time of 13:53.28 in the junior race. The time he posted is the seventh fastest of the day, combined with the Pro category.

Canadian National Team member Adam Roberge, Gee’s teammate, took second place 51 second behind. Canada sits 1-2 in the General Classification with Gee as the Race Leader.

The Canadian National Junior Team is participating at this race in preparation for the UCI Road World Championships to take place later in September.

RESULTS – STAGE 1 – GREEN MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE

1. Derek Gee (Canada – National Team) 13:53.28

2. Adam Roberge (Canada – National Team) 14:44.33 +0:51

3. Adam Hartley (BayHill Capital Development Team) 14:48.58 +0:55

4. Reid Richesin (Village Volkswagen Racing Team/Scenic) 14:52.62 +0:59

5. Ian Clarke (Killington Mountain School) 14:53.78 +1:00

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15. Joel Taylor (Canada – National Team) 15:09.79 +1:16

36. Willem Boersma (Canada – National Team) 15:54.30 +2:01

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CYCLING CANADA SELECT JUNIOR TEAMS FOR UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Eight young riders to race for Canada in Richmond, Virginia

(Ottawa, ON – August 26, 2015) Eight junior road cyclists will suit up for Canada at the upcoming UCI Road World Championships from September 20 to 27 in Richmond, Virginia.

The women’s team is comprised of Gillian Ellsay, 18, of Courtenay, BC, Liah Harvie, 17, of Banff, AB, Katherine Maine, 17, of Ottawa, ON, and Gabby Traxler, 17, Calgary, AB.

In the men’s races, Willem Boersma, 18, of Portage La Prairie, MB, Derek Gee, 18, of Osgoode, ON, Adam Roberge, 18, of Prévost, QC, and finally Joel Taylor, 18, of Victoria, BC, have been selected to represent Canada.

The riders will participate in a pre-Worlds campaign before travelling to Richmond. Their schedule includes the Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont (Sept. 4-7), a training camp in Bromont and the Critérium National (sept 12) in Montréal, which is part of the festivities surrounding the Grands Prix cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal.

Coaches Luc Arseneau (men) and Denise Kelly (women) will be leading their respective teams through to the World Championships.

TEAM CANADA – UCI JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior Women

  • Gillian ELLSAY, 18, Courtenay, BC (RR, TT)
  • Liah HARVIE, 17, Banff AB (18) (RR, TT)
  • Katherine MAINE, 17, Ottawa, ON (RR)
  • Gabby TRAXLER, 17, Calgary, AB (RR)

Junior Men

  • Willem BOERSMA, 18, Portage La Prairie, MB (RR)
  • Derek GEE, 18, Osgoode, ON (RR, TT)
  • Adam ROBERGE, 18, Prévost, QC (RR)
  • Joel TAYLOR, 18, Victoria, BC (RR, TT)
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RIO OLYMPIC SELECTION CRITERIA PUBLISHED

With just under a year to go to the Rio Olympics, aspiring Olympians can consult Cycling Canada’s Rio selection policy to find out what they need to do to make the team.

The policy can be found here.

The draft version of the criteria was published on June 19 and updated this week. It is still pending approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee.

The number of athletes Canada can enter in the cycling events will be determined by the Olympic qualification system. Each cycling sport has a different qualification timeline. Cycling Canada will learn its Olympic quotas on the following dates:

  • Road men: Jan. 15, 2016
  • Track: March 7, 2016
  • Mountain bike: June 1, 2016
  • Road women: June 6, 2016
  • BMX: June 7, 2016
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TEAM CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR THE QUEBEC CITY AND MONTREAL GRANDS PRIX CYCLISTES

The sixth edition of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal will build on the tradition of road cycling in North America, welcoming the world’s élite racers to the challenging courses in Québec City and Montréal on September 11 and 13. Since their inception in 2010, the race organizers have invited the national men’s road racing team to these events, allowing the riders to experience a competition of the highest calibre and perform under the eyes of the UCI WorldTeams. Once again this year, Cycling Canada has selected an eight-man national team roster for the races, which are the only two UCI WorldTour events in the Americas.

This year’s team comprises Ryan Anderson (Vancouver, BC / Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies), Guillaume Boivin (Longueuil, QC / Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies), Rob Britton (Victoria, BC / Team Smartstop), Alex Cataford (Ottawa, ON / Silber Pro Cycling), Adam de Vos (Victoria, BC / Team H&R Block), Benjamin Perry (St. Catharines, ON / Silber Pro Cycling), Ryan Roth (Cambridge, ON / Silber Pro Cycling), and Michael Woods (Ottawa, ON / Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies).

These riders have all performed well this season, with six riders boasting either a UCI stage win or podium. Boivin took the Canadian Championships title in June and the bronze medal at the Pan-Am Games in Toronto. Anderson finished second at the Delta UCI road race and at the Canadian Championships behind his teammate Boivin. Britton won the general classification of the Tour of the Gila. Woods recently won Stage 2 at the Tour of Utah and claimed second place in the general classification. Roth finished second overall at the GP Saguenay as well as second in the time trial and third in the road race at the Canadian Championships.

Kevin Field, Cycling Canada’s Men’s Road Manager, will be the directeur sportif for the two races. “The objective of the team will be to have one rider ranked in the Top 10 at the Québec City event, and activate the peloton and be part of key breakaways in Montréal,” he says. “The event will also be a great preparation tool for the 2015 UCI Road World Championships to be disputed in Richmond, Virginia, later in the month. All eight Canadian riders have qualified for the selection pool for this event.”

The cyclists selected for this project have earned 33 of Canada’s 49 UCI race podium performances this season and include five of Canada’s top six ranked riders. Anderson, Boivin and Britton are currently racing the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado, and all team members except for Britton will race the Tour of Alberta starting September 2.

“Whether by inviting Team Canada as well as various Pro Continental squads to our events as wild-card entries since 2010, the creation of the Critérium National de Montréal this year, or our recent partnership with the Québec Cycling Federation to financially support the Coupe du Québec Espoirs road race series, the Grands Prix Cyclistes have always been committed to supporting the development of road racing in this country and to encouraging the next generation of local cyclists,” notes Marcel Leblanc, Vice-President, Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal.

In addition, this past June the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal organizers announced the addition of the Critérium National de Montréal to the race schedule. This is a development event reserved for North American road racers with a UCI (International Cycling Union) licence in the Junior, U23 and Elite categories (ages 17 to 29).

The full list of riders entered in the 6th edition of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal will be announced next week.

 

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CANADA EARNS RECORD QUOTA FOR ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Six Elite Men, four U23 Men and six Elite Women to take the start for Canada at Road Worlds

(Ottawa, ON – August 18, 2015) Thanks to the emerging collaboration between Cycling Canada and professional teams such as Canadian-based Silber Pro Cycling, Canada has qualified the biggest quota in its history for the 2015 UCI Road World Championships.

Six elite men, four U23 men, six elite women, four junior men and four junior women will be on the start lines representing Canada next month in Richmond, Virginia.

This is the biggest quota for the Canadian men since the UCI harmonized professional and amateur road cycling into one category in 1996.

The last time Canada had six Elite men riders at the Pro Road Worlds goes back to the 1992 edition, which took place in Benidorm, ESP.

Kevin Field was brought in as Men’s Road Program Manager to manage the relationship between Cycling Canada and the various Canadian Teams and riders, and the move is paying off:  “I was brought in Cycling Canada for the great relationships I maintained with the riders and teams and, we worked hard to cultivate collaboration and open communication this year. That strategy obviously worked. The teams, directors, riders and Cycling Canada were well aligned this year. Riders and teams knew what we were trying to do, why, how it benefited us and them. Everyone knew where we stood this year along the way, and that certainly helps the riders stay focused on goals.”

Canada earned the six starters thanks to the stellar season of its riders on the UCI America Tour, ranked second after Colombia, ahead of Venezuela, Argentina and the United States. This ranking is in large part the reward of the work done on a daily basis by Canadian riders racing on the America Tour with their respective professional teams such as Silber Pro Cycling, ranked ninth in the UCI America Tour ranking. The strong presence of Canadians in U.S.-based teams, such as Optum-Kelly Benefits Strategies, the top-ranked team in the UCI America Tour, and Team Smartstop (ranked sixth in the UCI America Tour), is also a key factor in the strong Canadian presence at UCI Road World Championships.

Canada will be among a few select countries with six riders on the start line, including but not limited to Norway, Poland, Russia and host nation USA. The feat is particularly impressive since Canada does not have a Canadian-based UCI WorldTour Team. There are two WorldTour teams registered in Russia, and three in the United States.

Canada is the only nation with three riders among the Top 15 of the UCI America Tour rankings. Michael Woods (Optum-Kelly Benefits Strategies) leads the charge in second place, with Guillaume Boivin (Optum-Kelly Benefits Strategies) in 10th and Ryan Roth (Silber Pro Cycling) in 15th.

In the U23 category, Canada earned the four spots thanks to teams like Silber Pro Cycling, with two of the most promising U23 riders in Benjamin Perry and Alex Cataford, and H&R Block Pro Cycling, with Adam De Vos, as critical players in cumulating points. The work done by these teams show a real commitment to the growth of road cycling in Canada.

The maximum quota allocated is nine cyclists, awarded only to the Top 10 nations on the UCI WorldTour (in order, Spain, Great Britain, Colombia, Italy, France, Belgium, Australia, Netherlands, Germany and Czech Republic).

The 2015 UCI Road World Championships will take place September 19-27 in Richmond, Virginia.

 

RANKING – INDIVIDUAL – AMERICA TOUR

1. Bayron GUAMA DE LA CRUZ (Ecuador) (ECU) 198 pts

2. Michael WOODS (Canada) (OPM) 169 pts

3. Daniel DIAZ (Argentina) (FUN) 158 pts

4. Toms SKUJINS (Latvia) (HSD) 150 pts

5. William CHIARELLO (Brazil) 135 pts

6. Miguel UBETO APONTE (Venezuela) 129 pts

7. Oscar SEVILLA RIBERA (Spain) (EPM) 114.6 pts

8. Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Chile) 102 pts

9. Juan MURILLO (Venezuela) 98 pts

10. Guillaume BOIVIN (Canada) (OPM) 98 pts

11. Josué GONZÁLEZ (Costa Rica) 95 pts

12. Carlos Ivan OYARZUN GUINEZ (Chile) (KMP) 94 pts

13. Luis DIAZ (Venezuela) 94 pts

14. Daniel Alexander JARAMILLO DIEZ (Colombia) (JHB) 90 pts

15. Ryan ROTH (Canada) (SPC) 87 pts

 

RANKING – TEAM – AMERICA TOUR (out of 42 teams)

1. OPTUM P/B KELLY BENEFIT STRATEGIES (United States) (OPM) 447 pts

2. FUNVIC – SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS (Brazil) (FUN) 337 pts

3. EPM – UNE – AREA METROPOLITANA (Colombia) (EPM) 302.2 pts

4. TEAM ECUADOR (Ecuador) (ECU) 282 pts

4. HINCAPIE RACING TEAM (United States) (HSD) 282 pts

6. TEAM SMARTSTOP  (United States) (SSC) 242 pts

7. ORGULLO ANTIOQUENO (Colombia) (ANQ) 200 pts

8. UNITEDHEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL CYCLING TEAM (United States) (UHC) 194 pts

9. SILBER PRO CYCLING (Canada) (SPC) 190 pts

10. JAMIS – HAGENS BERMAN (United States) (JHB) 180 pts

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23. H&R BLOCK PRO CYCLING (Canada) (HRB) 51 pts

28. GARNEAU QUEBECOR (Canada) (GQC) 39 pts

 

RANKING – NATION – AMERICA TOUR

1. COLOMBIA (COL) 819.95 pts

2. CANADA (CAN) 756 pts

3. VENEZUELA (VEN) 663 pts

4. ARGENTINA (ARG) 658 pts

5. UNITED STATES (USA) 518 pts

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BEST GAMES EVER FOR CANADIAN CYCLISTS

Canada surpasses all-time medal haul at Major Games

(Toronto, ON – July 26, 2015) Cycling Canada and its Canadian cyclists completed its best Major Games ever at the Toronto 2015 Pan-American Games.

With a medal haul of 20 medals in all cycling disciplines, Canada has more than doubled the previous all-time high of nine medals earned at the 1999 Pan-American Games that took place in Winnipeg.

Jacques Landry, High Performance Director and Head Coach, was thrilled with the performance of Canadian cyclists at these major Games. “These Games have definitely been good ones for cycling, across all of our Olympic disciplines. We obviously came into these Games expecting to win gold medals in some of our marquis events. Our goal, however, remained to reach the podium in each event we entered in, and I believe we came very close to that goal.”

The Games will have a much bigger impact for Canadian cycling in the short, mid and long term. “The unmeasurable impact that these Games have had for Cycling Canada is the degree of awareness that has been acquired by the Canadian public with regards to our programs. It was so great to see the the country to rally behind our athletes in all cycling events, and we hope that this enthusiasm for our sport continues, sparking the interest of our Canadian youth to “Hop On” and become future champions of the road, the mountain bike trails, the dirt jumps or the boards.” 

In BMX, Tory Nyhaug got the ball rolling for Canada with a gold medal, laying down the perfect day with wins in all motos, semi-finals and finals at the newly built BMX Track at Centennial Park.

Emily Batty and Raphael Gagné both won gold medals in Mountain Bike, while Catharine Pendrel took the silver medal only seconds behind Batty in what was a Canadian domination at Hardwood Ski and Bike.

The Track cycling events at the velodrome was all Canada, with gold medals in both Men and Women Team Sprints, followed by gold medals in the Men and Women Individual Sprint thanks to Hugo Barrette and Monique Sullivan. The Women’s team pursuit showed their domination in the Americas, easily riding to the gold medal against the United States of America. Sullivan added the gold medal in the women’s keirin, completed a hat trick in women’s sprint events.

Canada completed the track cycling portion of these Games with 10 medals with two silver and two bronze medals.

The road events started on Wednesday with the individual time trial, and pro rider Hugo Houle arrived at the start line in top form, averaging 400 watts of power over 45 minutes, his personal best, to capture the gold medal by 1:17 on the silver medallist. Sean MacKinnon added a surprising bronze medal standing beside Houle on the podium. Jasmin Glaesser, despite an unfortunate flat tire, earned the silver medal of the women’s race.

The road races were also a Canadian affair, with Jasmin Glaesser adding a gold medal to her collection in the women’s race, along with Allison Beveridge taking the bronze. Glaesser earned her fourth medal in as many races, putting her in the Top 3 of the entire Canadian delegation. Guillaume Boivin earned the bronze medal in a nail-biting sprint of three in the men’s road race.

MEDALLISTS – CYCLING AT TORONTO 2015 PAN-AMERICAN GAMES

  • Raphael Gagné – Gold – Men’s Cross-Country, Mountain Bike

  • Emily Batty – Gold – Women’s Cross-Country, Mountain Bike

  • Canada – Gold – Women’s Team Sprint, Track Cycling

  • Monique Sullivan – Gold – Women’s Keirin, Track Cycling

  • Monique Sullivan – Gold – Women’s Sprint, Track Cycling

  • Canada – Gold – Men’s Team Sprint, Track Cycling

  • Hugo Barrette – Gold – Men’s Sprint, Track Cycling

  • Canada – Gold – Women’s Team Pursuit, Track Cycling

  • Tory Nyhaug – Gold – Men’s BMX

  • Hugo Houle – Gold – Men’s Individual Time Trial, Road Cycling

  • Jasmin Glaesser – Gold – Women’s Road Race, Road Cycling

  • Jasmin Glaesser – Silver – Women’s Omnium, Track Cycling

  • Jasmin Glaesser – Silver – Women’s  Individual Time Trial, Road Cycling

  • Catharine Pendrel – Silver – Women’s Cross-Country, Mountain Bike

  • Kate O’Brien – Silver – Women’s Sprint, Track Cycling

  • Canada – Bronze – Men’s Team Pursuit, Track Cycling

  • Hugo Barrette – Bronze – Men’s Keirin, Track Cycling

  • Sean MacKinnon – Bronze – Men’s Individual Time Trial, Road Cycling

  • Allison Beveridge – Bronze – Women’s Road Race, Road Cycling

  • Guillaume Boivin – Bronze – Men’s Road Race, Road Cycling

Highlights – Toronto 2015 Pan-American Games:

  • Canada won gold medal in all disciplines: BMX, Mountain Bike, Track, Road.

  • Canada topped the medal standings in Mountain Bike, Track and Road cycling events.

  • 20 of 24 Canadian cyclists won at least one medal.

  • Jasmin Glaesser won four medals, including two gold, putting her Top 3 of ALL Canadian athletes of these 2015 Pan-American Games.

  • Raphael Gagné became the first man to win a Gold medal in the mountain bike event at Pan-American Games.

  • Tory Nyhaug became the first Canadian to win a medal in BMX at any Pan-American Games.

  • Hugo Barrette won the gold medal in the sprint event, becoming the first Canadian man to accomplish this feat at Pan-American Games since Gordon Singleton in 1979. Barrette also won the gold in the Men’s Team Sprint along with teammates Evan Carey and Joseph Veloce.

  • Monique Sullivan achieved the Triple Crown, winning the Women Team Sprint, Sprint and Keirin events.

  • Hugo Houle had the performance of his life winning the Individual Time Trial, winning the gold by more than 1:17 on the second place finisher.

  • Canada’s women’s Mountain Bikers finished 1-2, with Emily Batty taking the title only seconds in front of two-time World Champion Catharine Pendrel.

  • Monique Sullivan, Hugo Barrette and Jasmin Glaesser made history by winning at least three medals in one single Games. No Canadian cyclist had ever won three medals in one Major Games prior to today.

MEDAL STANDINGS – BMX

1. United States (1, 0, 1: Total 2)

2. Canada (1, 0, 0: Total 1)

3. Ecuador (0, 2, 0: Total 2)

MEDAL STANDINGS – MOUNTAIN BIKE

1. Canada (2, 1, 0: Total 3)

2. Argentina (0, 1, 0: Total 1)

3. United States (0, 0, 2: Total 2)

MEDAL STANDINGS – TRACK CYCLING

1. Canada (6, 2, 2: Total 10)

2. Colombia (3, 0, 3: Total 6)

3. United States (1, 1, 0: Total 2)

MEDAL STANDINGS – ROAD

1. Canada (2, 1, 3: Total 6)

2. United States (1, 1, 0: Total 2)

3. Venezuela (1, 0, 0: Total 1)

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