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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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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/

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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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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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GOLDEN DAY FOR CANADA IN ROAD RACES AT PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP

Gautier and Croteau find winning ways in Italy

(Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2015) Canada’s Shelley Gautier (WT1) and Marie-Ève Croteau (WT2) both raced to the top of the podium in the first road race of the 2015 season, bouncing back from silver and bronze medals in Friday’s time trial.

Gautier stopped the clock at 52:47 after 21.3 kilometers of racing the Women’s T1 category, crossing the finish line 22 seconds before her closest competitor, Yulia Sibagatova of Russia.

Racing in the Women’s T2 category, Croteau returned to the top of the podium after suffering from severe health issues, which began just before the 2012 Paralympic Games. Croteau showed a 20-second lead when crossing the finish line after 45:38 of racing.

Through her rehabilitation, Croteau showed impressive perseverance and determination. And today, the dividends paid off with the gold medal, perfectly following the strategy set forth by the coaching staff.

“Being aware of very limited training in January due to the serious health problem that I had, which deprived me of almost four months of training, I now find myself with two World Cup podiums, said Croteau. “Honestly, I admit that it was a difficult challenge to get here, but I was also trying not to apply that pressure on myself. With my coach Eric Van Den Eynde, we had goals and strategies. We are especially very happy with my road race, in which I applied our strategy to the letter. Thank you to all the staff of Cycling Canada.”

The World Cup in Maniago ends Sunday with the presentation of more road races.

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

WOMEN T1

1. GAUTIER, Shelley WT1 CANADA 52:47

2. SIBAGATOVA, Yulia WT1 RUSSIA 53:09 +0:22

3. PEROVA, Svetlana WT1 RUSSIA 1:03:25 +10:38

 

WOMEN T2

1. CROTEAU, Marie-Eve WT2 CANADA 45:38

2. MAJUNKE, Jana WT2 INDEPENDANT 45:58 +0:20

3. DINES, Hannah WT2 GREAT BRITAIN 46:03 +0:25

 

MEN H2

1. MAZZONE, Luca MH2 ITALY 1:37:12

2. FANKHAUSER, Tobias MH2 SWITZERLAND 1:37:57 +0:45

3. HINDRICQ, Christophe MH2 BELGIUM 1:39:55 +2:43

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5. LABBE, Robert MH2 CANADA 1:49:19 +12:07

 

MEN H3

1. WEBER, Max MH3 INDEPENDANT 1:45:32

2. DEBERG, Jean Francois MH3 BELGIUM ST

3. TARSIM, Riadh MH3 INDEPENDANT 1:45:38 +0:06

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9. MOREAU, Charles MH3 CANADA 1:46:19 +0:47

MEN T2

1. CALCAGNI, Carlo MT2 INDEPENDANT 50:08

2. DURST, Hans-Peter MT2 INDEPENDANT 50:15 +0:07

3. FUCHS, Goldy MT2 SOUTH AFRICA 53:27 +3:19

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12. CORRIVEAU JOLIN, Louis-Albert MT2 CANADA 56:08 +6:00

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CANADIAN PARA-CYCLING TEAM OPENS UP ROAD WORLD CUP SEASON WITH FIVE MEDALS

Canada earns two silver and three bronze medals in time trial at World Cup in Maniago, ITA

(Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2015) Canada earned five medals in the time trial events at the opening UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup of 2015, with Marie-Claude Molnar, Marie-Ève Croteau, Shelley Gautier, Mike Sametz and Charles Moreau all climbing onto the podium in Maniago, Italy.

Molnar (WC4) and Gautier (WT1) both earned the silver medal in their respective categories, while Marie-Eve Croteau (WT2), Mike Sametz (MC3) and Charles Moreau (MH3) took the bronze medal to start the season.

Gautier, second on the day, suffered today her first loss since beginning competitive cycling in 2010. Gautier was defeated by just 14 seconds to Russia’s Yulia Sibagatova. She remained undefeated until today in all World Cup and World Championships races.

Nicole Clermont (WC5) narrowly missed the podium, just four seconds off the bronze medalist’s time.

The World Cup in Maniago continues tomorrow and Sunday with the presentation of the road races.

 

RESULTS – TIME TRIAL – UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP – MANIAGO, ITA

WOMEN C4

1. MORELLI, Shawn WC4 USA 20:09.15

2. MOLNAR, Marie-Claude WC4 CANADA 21:24.96 +1:15

3. NARCISI, Jenny WC4 INDEPENDANT 22:36.30 +2:27

 

WOMEN T1

1. SIBAGATOVA, Yulia WT1 RUSSIA 32:12.48

2. GAUTIER, Shelley WT1 CANADA 32:27.04 +0:14

3. PEROVA, Svetlana WT1 RUSSIA 38:12.56 +6:00

 

WOMEN T2

1. MAJUNKE, Jana WT2 INDEPENDANT 27:06.96

2. DINES, Hannah WT2 GREAT BRITAIN 28:05.29 +0:58

3. CROTEAU, Marie-Eve WT2 CANADA 28:08.77 +1:01

 

MEN C3

1. BATUKOV, Sergey MC3 RUSSIA 38:22.81

2. SCHELFHOUT, Diedrick MC3 BELGIUM 38:26.07 +0:03.26

3. SAMETZ, Michael MC3 CANADA 38:29.08 +0:06.27

 

MEN H3

1. PODESTA, Vittorio MH3 ITALY 20:35.14

2. FREI, Heinz MH3 SWITZERLAND 20:37.55 +0:02

3. MOREAU, Charles MH3 CANADA 21:14.46 +0:39

 

WOMEN C5

1. HARKOWSKA, Anna WC5 POLAND 19:06.62

2. NEIMANAS, Greta WC5 USA 19:57.69 +0:51

3. BRACHTENDORF, Kerstin WC5 INDEPENDANT 20:17.78 +1:11

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4. CLERMONT, Nicole WC5 CANADA 20:22.50 +1:15

 

MEN C1

1. TEUBER, Michael MC1 INDEPENDANT 19:18.77

2. WINKLER, Erich MC1 INDEPENDANT 20:02.82 +0:44

3. MASINI, Giancarlo MC1 ITALY 20:13.76 +0:54

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9. MILLEY, Jaye MC1 CANADA 22:24.73 +3:05

 

MEN H2

1. SHERIDAN, Brian MH2 USA 25:41.56

2. LION, Yaakov Kobi MH2 ISRAEL 26:31.65 +0:50

3. MAZZONE, Luca MH2 ITALY 26:37.08 +0:55

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8. LABBE, Robert MH2 CANADA 29:44.87 +4:03

 

MEN H4

1. FRUEHWIRTH, Thomas MH4 AUSTRIA 19:41.21

2. WILK, Rafal MH4 POLAND 19:51.43 +0:10

3. MERKLEIN, Vico MH4 INDEPENDANT 20:33.63 +0:52

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11. LEDO, Mark MH4 CANADA 21:38.46 +1:57

 

MEN T2

1. CALCAGNI, Carlo MT2 INDEPENDANT 21:12.82

2. DURST, Hans-Peter MT2 INDEPENDANT 21:53.91 +0:41

3. BOYLE, Ryan MT2 USA 22:45.39 +1:32

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7. CORRIVEAU JOLIN, Louis-Albert MT2 CANADA 24:13.86 +3:01

 

MEN B

1. TER SCHURE, Vincent / FRANSEN, Timo MB INDEPENDANT 33:09.90

2. POLAK, Marcin / LADOSZ, Michal MB POLAND 33:42.26 +0:32.36

3. BATE, Stephen / DUGGLEBY, Adam MB GREAT BRITAIN 33:56.23 +0:46.33

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6. CHALIFOUR, Daniel / CLOUTIER, Alexandre MB CANADA 34:26.56 +1:16.66

11. CARRIER, Alexandre / LAFLAMME, Aroussen MB CANADA 35:13.72 +2:03.82

 

WOMEN B

1. PODKOSCIELNA, Iwona / WNUCZEK, Aleksandra WB POLAND 37:53.22

2. VAN DEUDEKOM, Odette / VAN DIJK, Kim WB INDEPENDANT 38:21.98 +28.76

3. DUNLEVY, Katie-George WB IRELAND 38:40.76 +0:47.54

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7. WELDON, Robbi / CARON, Joanie WB CANADA 40:35.76 +2:42.54

8. RYAN, Shawna / LEMIEUX, Audrey WB CANADA 40:38,26 +2:45.04

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CYCLING CANADA MOURNS THE PASSING OF ROSS CHAFE

(Ottawa, ON – June 2) On Sunday, May 31st, two members of the Whistler Cycling Club, Ross Chafe (50) and Kelly Blunden (53), were killed in a traffic accident when they were struck by a vehicle while on a ride near Pemberton, BC.

Ross Chafe was a member of the National Cycling Team, representing Canada at three World Championships on the road (1979, 1980 and 1986).  He also competed in the 1983 Pan American Games and the 1986 Commonwealth Games.

In addition, Ross served on the Board of Directors of the Hamilton 2003 Road World Championships Foundation for almost a decade and was instrumental in the foundation’s support to developing riders. 

Linda Jackson, Chair of the Foundation said; “The news about Ross is simply devastating. Ross was such a kind and generous person. He was always a strong proponent of supporting the development of Canada’s next generation of cyclists. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time.

On behalf of the members of Cycling Canada we extend our deepest sympathy to the families, friends and fellow riders of Ross Chafe and Kelly Blunden.

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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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TARA WHITTEN TAKES SILVER MEDAL AS SHE RETURNS TO INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Whitten has eyes set on the women’s individual time trial at Rio 2016

(Ottawa, ON – May 7, 2015) Tara Whitten of Edmonton, AB (The Cyclery-OPUS) won the silver medal in the individual time trial race Thursday at the 2015 UCI Road Pan-American Championships.

The London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist took a break from competition after the Olympic Games to focus on completing her doctorate studies. In the spring, she announced her return to competition with the objective to compete for Canada at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Today, she tackled the flat 18-km course with confidence, and crossed the finish line 15s back of Carmen Small of the United States of America, who posted the winning time of 27:55.

“It feels really good to be back in international competition ‎after almost three years away,” said Tara Whitten from Mexico. “My legs were feeling really good today.  My pacing was a little off, but I’m happy that I could hold it together for a strong finish. I’m looking forward to building on this result as the rest of the season unfolds.”

Whitten will next race for the National Team at the 2015 Amgen Tour of California Invitational Time Trial, May 15 at Big Bear Lake.

Adam De Vos (Team HR Block) posted the best time for Canadians in the Men U23 time trial race, in seventh place. Alex Cataford (Silber Pro Cycling) punctured and suffered mechanical issues, finishing ninth.

The road races at the UCI Pan-American Championships will take place Saturday and Sunday.

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FIVE CANADIANS TO RACE THE 2015 UCI ROAD PAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MEXICO

Whitten to test form in the Elite Women Time Trial as Canada hopes to earn points towards World Championships

(Ottawa, ON – May 5, 2015) Cycling Canada is sending five athletes to compete at the 2015 UCI ROAD Pan-American Championships in Leon, Mexico from May 7-10.

Tara Whitten of Edmonton, AB (The Cyclery-OPUS) will use the event to test herself at the international level in the Elite Women Time Trial, and help Canada qualify spots for the upcoming 2015 UCI Road World Championships in Richmond, Virginia.

Matteo Dal-Cin of Ottawa (Team Silber Pro Cycling) and Pierrick Naud of Amos, QC (Team Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies) will represent Canada in the Elite Men Road Race, suiting up in the National team uniform to score as many UCI points to improve Canada’s World Championships and Olympic rankings.

Alex Cataford of Ottawa, ON (Team Silber Pro Cycling), the 2013 U23 Canadian Time Trial Champion, and Adam De Vos of Victoria, BC (Team H&R Block) will be racing the U23 Men Time Trial race, however both will partake in the Elite Men Road Race alongside Dal-Cin and Naud.

Denise Kelly will be the lead coach for these championships, which begins May 7 with the Time Trial races for all categories. The Women and U23 Men Road Races will take place on May 9, with the Elite Men hitting the road on May 10 for their Road Race.

TEAM CANADA – 2015 UCI PAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

  • Tara WHITTEN (Edmonton, AB/The Cyclery-OPUS) Elite Women TT
  • Adam DE VOS (Victoria, BC/Team H&R Block) U23 TT & Elite Men RR
  • Alexander CATAFORD (Ottawa, ON/Team Silber Pro Cycling) U23 TT & Elite Men RR
  • Matteo DAL-CIN (Ottawa, ON/Team Silber Pro Cycling) Elite Men RR
  • Pierrick NAUD (Amos, QC/Team Optum pb Kelly Benefits Strategies) Elite Men RR
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