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TEAM CANADA TO RACE BIGGEST PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S STAGE RACE

Olympic medallist and former World Champion Tara Whitten makes return to competition

(Ottawa, ON – May 1, 2015) In seven days, Cycling Canada will take part in North America’s biggest stage race for women, the Amgen Tour of California, from May 8-10.

The Canadian National Team will be represented by 2012 Olympian Denise Ramsden, as well as four members of the Women’s Team Pursuit program on the track in Stephanie Roorda, Annie Foreman-Mackey, Kirsti Lay, Allison Beveridge. Gabrielle Pilote-Fortin will complete the six-member team.

For the three-day stage race, the team will be led by Craig Griffin, Canada’s Track Women Endurance coach.

The women’s race will travel through South Lake Tahoe on May 8-9, and conclude in Sacramento on May 10, the same day of the overall start of the men’s race.

TARA WHITTEN RETURNS TO COMPETITION WITH NATIONAL TEAM COLOURS

With her eyes set on the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Tara Whitten will make a return to competition with the National Team. Whitten took a break from competition to focus on her doctorate studies, enjoying a well-deserved rest period after a gruelling Olympic cycle.

Whitten has had much success in the time trial, winning multiple Canadian Championships titles and finishing fourth at the 2011 UCI Road World Championships in Denmark.

The invitational Individual Time Trial will be disputed on May 15.

TEAM CANADA – 2015 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

  • Annie FOREMAN-MACKEY
  • Kirsti LAY
  • Allison BEVERIDGE
  • Gabrielle PILOTE-FORTIN
  • Denise RAMSDEN
  • Stephanie ROORDA
  • Tara WHITTEN (Individual Time Trial only)
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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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CYCLING CANADA’S NEXTGEN MEN’S GROUP GET READY FOR THEIR EUROPEAN SPRING PROJECT

(Ottawa, ON – March 20, 2015) Following the recent announcement of the Cycling Canada NextGen program, the Men’s Track Endurance group will be assembling in Milton on Monday, March 23rd, 2015. 

After a season beginning last July at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the team raced through the UCI Track Cycling World Cup season gaining valuable experience in the build-up to this summer’s Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. Riders are now heading to Europe for a two-month project that will combine training camps and races in several countries, including three UCI Nations Cup events.

For some of the riders, this project in Europe will begin the preparation for July’s Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games while for others it will provide an opportunity to experience European racing and provide the long-term development pathway towards a professional career.

RIDERS

  • Aidan Caves, BC
  • Alexander Cowan, AB
  • William Elliott, ON
  • Adam Jamieson, ON
  • Eric Johnstone, AB
  • Sean MacKinnon, ON
  • Edward Walsh, NS

STAFF

  • Ian Melvin – Cycling Canada NextGen Men’s Endurance Track Coach
  • Luc Arseneau – Cycling Canada NextGen Men’s Road Coach
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CYCLING CANADA ENLISTS IN THE SERVICES OF KEVIN FIELD AS MEN’S ROAD PROGRAM MANAGER

(Ottawa, ON – March 20, 2015) Following the departure of Gord Fraser who was tasked with ensuring the liaison and managerial role with Cycling Canada’s male road cycling professionals, Kevin Field is now committed to continue enhancing the communication and creating more racing opportunities for this talented group of athletes.

Kevin’s responsibilities in this position will be to ensure optimal communication with Canada’s top men road professional cyclists and their trade teams. Cycling Canada expects this enhanced communication will lead to Cycling Canada being increasingly aware of its men’s professionals needs all the while ensuring that the Canadian road community better understands Cycling Canada’s strategic directions.

It is also anticipated that through optimized liaising with riders and trade teams Field will be well equipped to provide solid evidence based recommendations to Cycling Canada’s selection committee as to which athletes should be selected for targeted international national team competitions.

“I’m excited about this opportunity. It fits really well with what I’d like to achieve alongside the other cycling projects I have on the go. I’ve worked as a Sports Director for most of our top athletes in the past, slipping into this role will be very seamless. Living in the Ottawa region is a bonus and the proximity to Jacques and the head-office will make the transition to the new and interesting challenge of working inside a NSO easy. Gord is a long-time friend and colleague, all the feedback I heard from the athletes about his work was really positive. My plan is to continue and strengthen the processes he established in this position.”

“Though it will be hard to fill Gord’s (Fraser) shoes I am very confident that Kevin will be able to create an excellent partnership with our road men professionals,” said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director – Head coach at Cycling Canada. “Kevin’s background as a Sports Director for numerous professional trade teams in the past gives him credibility when liaising with the men’s professional rank; not to mention the fact that over the course of the last few years he’s really had his ear to the ground when it comes to knowing how our athletes are doing in the international peloton.”

Over the next couple of years it is anticipated that Kevin will be instrumental in selecting then best possible performers for the up and coming Pan Am Games on the road, as well as ensuring optimal preparedness for a men’s team to perform at the 2015 UCI Road World Championships in Richmond Virginia. Field will also work at ensuring for the road men’s team a maximal amount of quota spots for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, which will lead to great performances come August of 2016.

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CCES: Language revised in Clause 4 of the Athlete Contract

(Ottawa, ON – December 22, 2014) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) wishes to advise the Canadian sport community that the language in Clause 4 of the Athlete Contract has been adjusted to more clearly reflect the purpose for the disclosure and to clarify to National Athlete Pool (NAP) athletes that the information to be disclosed must be directly related to potential anti-doping rule violations as described in the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). The CCES has no mandate and therefore will not use the disclosed information for any other purpose.
http://www.cces.ca/en/advisories-66-language-revised-in-clause-4-of-the-athlete

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2015 CANADIAN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RACING CALENDAR

(December 15th, 2014 – Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada is pleased to unveil the 2015 Canadian National and International racing calendar, which features more than 30 national and international events across Canada in 2015 including the 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games in Toronto.

2015 NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CALENDAR

  • Canadian MTB DH Championships – Sun Peaks (BC), July 9 -11
  • Canadian MTB XCO/XCE/TR Championships – Saint-Félicien (QC), July 17-20
  • Canadian MTB XCM Championships – Horseshoe Valley (ON), September 12-13

2015 National Mountain Bike calendar: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/mountain-bike/events/type-of-event/domestic?kyear=2015

2015 NATIONAL ROAD CALENDAR

  • Global Relay Canadian Road Cycling Elite & Para Championships – St-Georges de Beauce (QC), June 25-28
  • Global Relay Canadian Road Cycling Masters & Junior Championships –Thetford Mines (QC), July 2-5

2015 National Road calendar:

https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/road/events/type-of-event/uci-events?kyear=2015

2015 NATIONAL BMX CALENDAR

  • Canadian BMX Championships – Drummondville (QC), July 3-5

2015 BMX calendar:

https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/bmx/events/type-of-event/domestic?kyear=2015

2015 NATIONAL PARA-CYCLING CALENDAR

  • Global Relay Canadian Road Cycling Elite & Para Championships – St-Georges de Beauce (QC), June 25-28

2015 National Para-cycling calendar:

https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/para-cycling/events/type-of-event/domestic?kyear=2015

Cycling Canada, in partnership with its provincial affiliates and organizing committees invite you to come out and encourage Canada’s best and most promising athletes.

  

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Pan Am Games tickets available now!

 

Buy your ticket to history today — nothing beats being there.

Tickets for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games are now being sold on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t delay!

Tickets start at just CAD$20 and 75 per cent are CAD$45 and under.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions, please visit the Ticketing FAQs.

If your question isn’t answered in the FAQs, the TORONTO 2015 Ticketing Customer Service team is available from Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. (ET).

  • Toll-free within Canada and USA: 1.855.726.2015 (cellular charges may apply)
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  • Email: ticketmaster.ca/email 
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ROAD STAKEHOLDERS MEETING SUMMARY AVAILABLE ONLINE

To view the summary of the Road Stakeholders Meeting, click here

To view  the summary in French, click here

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FOUR CANADIAN WOMEN IMPLICATED IN CRASH AT ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Women’s Road Race features massive pile-up and takes Canadian women out of race

(Ponferrada, ESP – September 27, 2014) A massive crash in the peloton occurred on the second lap of the women’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships taking place in Ponferrada, Spain. All four Canadian women entered in this event were implicated in the crash, slimming the peloton from 134 riders to 77 riders.

Following this massive pile up, only late addition Lex Albrecht was able to get back on her bike and attempt to bridge back up to the peloton. With a five-minute time deficit and nursing an injured elbow, Albrecht eventually abandoned the race.

The three other Canadians entered in the event were not able to get back into the race, suffering various injuries.

At the present time, Cycling Canada can confirm that both protected riders expected to do well in this race were transported to hospital. Karol-Ann Canuel, who finished sixth earlier this week in the individual time trial, has been diagnosed with a hip fracture. She will stay hospitalized for observation and will remain under care until medically cleared to travel. Leah Kirchmann sustained a broken collarbone as a result of the crash. Kirchmann has been released and will return home as planned prior to undergo follow-up treatment in Canada.

In the case of Joëlle Numainville, who has just recently returned to competition after being cleared to race following a crash in 2013 that had left her with longstanding concussion symptoms, she suffered a slight blow to the head in the crash. After undergoing numerous and exhaustive tests in hospital, she has been cleared with no concussion symptoms. Numainville will be returning home as scheduled. 

Cycling Canada wishes a speedy recovery to the four Canadian women involved in the crash.

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