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BEAUCEVILLE TO WELCOME CANADA’S TOP MASTER AND JUNIOR CYCLISTS AT 2014 CANADIAN ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Canada’s best Masters and Junior riders to race Canadian Championships in Beauceville

(Ottawa, ON – May 08, 2014) Cycling Canada and the Corporation du Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce, the organizing committee of the 2014 Canadian Road Cycling Championships, are proud to announce Beauceville as the host city for the Master and Junior categories of the 2014 Canadian Road Cycling Championships.

This will be the third consecutive year where the Canadian road cycling championships are hosted in the Beauce region.

Running from July 3-6, the event in Beauceville will feature the gruelling time trials, the traditional road race and the fast-paced and exciting Criterium for the Master and Junior categories. Several hundreds of road cyclists and their support teams are expected to converge to the Beauceville 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 as the reigning Canadian Champion.

In addition for the junior categories, the event is an opportunity to qualify for the selection pool of the upcoming UCI Road World Championships, to be held in September.

The event is organized by La Corporation du Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce with Francis Rancourt at the helm. The committee is highly experienced in the delivery of road cycling events, having hosted amongst many other races the famous Tour de Beauce for the last 29 years, Canada’ longest-standing international stage race.

“Beauceville has been a very active and proud host city for these Championships. The economic impact to the region should be important as this is the top domestic race for road cycling event in Canada for these categories,” said Francis Rancourt. “The stakes are high and the intensity is always present at this prime event, for all races.”

The event is supported locally by an array of partners, including the Town of Beauceville, the Sûreté du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec, the Groupe Canam, Caisse Desjardins de la MRC du Granit, iClic, Tafisa, Tourisme Région de Mégantic, St-Georges Toyota, Le Georgeville and Alex Coulombe Ltée.

“The town of Beauceville is proud to partner with the Canadian Championships to be held July 2 to 6. This is an excellent opportunity for all citizens to promote a physically active lifestyle and positioning cycling as a major tourist gathering for our vibrant community. Centered on action, Beauceville wants to mobilize the community to contribute to the success of the Championships 2014, both from the residents and the local entreprises. To all the organizers, sponsors, riders and volunteers, we wish you the best of success,” said Luc Provençal, mayor of the town of Beauceville.

More information, including registrations and route details, can be found at http://www.championnatscanadiensroute.com

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GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE GATINEAU

The following press release is from Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau.

Gatineau, May 8 2014 – The world best’s female cyclists will be back in Gatineau in June for the 5th edition of the Grand prix cycliste Gatineau.

A high caliber female sqad will compete in the streets of Gatineau in a time trial on June 6 and a road race on June 7. But international races are only part of what has become a landmark of the cycling world.

The Grand prix weekend also continues to host the ”Coupe Quebec Cuisses Or de l’Outaouais”, part of the series for young cyclists sanctioned by FQSC with a road race on June 7 and a sprint, a skill circuit and a criterium on June 8.

Also returning this year, a road race for amateurs who can challenge themselves on either a

111.8 km or 69.3 km closed road circuit through the Allumettières Bouleveard and beautiful trails of the Gatineau Park . This year, some adjustments were made to the first loop of the circuit for safety reasons.

Registrations to the Medio or Gran Fondo are currently available via our website :

www.grandprixcyclistegatineau.com

Finally, changes have also been made to the site in order to enhance the proximity between the spectators and athletes. The start and arrival area is now located at the corner of Brodeur Street and the Lac-Des-Fées Promenade. The Velo Village is located near the finish area and offers spectators a selection of local cycle retailers, activities and specialized cycling services.

Source : Frédérique Moulin

info@grandprixcyclistegatineau.com 

819-776-1782

For more information, please click here

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MEN’S NATIONAL ROAD CYCLING TEAM TO RACE APRIL BLOCK IN BELGIUM

(Ottawa, April 11, 2014) The Canadian men’s cycling team is kicking off the 2014 road season on European soil this weekend.

Five riders will spend the next three weeks at Cycling Canada’s base in Tielt-Winge, Belgium, competing in a series of national-level events.

The team is made up of athletes selected to the men’s track endurance program through a series of training camps over the winter. The racing program has been designed to get them accustomed to a concentrated block of racing that is faster and more aggressive than they would face in North America, with the goal of starting the buildup towards the Commonwealth Games team pursuit.

“Racing in Belgium is ideal for this profile of athlete,” said men’s road development coach Luc Arseneau, who is managing this project. “We already know these guys all have big motors. Now we need to challenge them with some fast-paced events that will also hone their technical and tactical abilities.”

CANADIAN ATHLETES:

  • Aidan CAVES (19, Vancouver, BC)
  • William ELLIOTT (19, Barrie, ON)
  • Eric JOHNSTONE (19, Calgary, AB)
  • Sean MACKINNON (18, Hamilton, ON)
  • Ed VEAL (37, Queensville, ON)

RACING PROGRAM:

  • April 12 – Duffel, BEL
  • April 13 – Dilsen-Stokkem, BEL
  • April 18-21 – Arden Challenge, BEL
  • April 23 – Bever, BEL
  • April 26 – Hakendover, BEL
  • April 27 – Molenstede, BEL

 

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CANADIAN WOMEN’S ROAD TEAM SET TO START SEASON IN EUROPE

(Ottawa, April 4, 2014) The Canadian Women’s Road team will make its spring debut in Europe this week.  Between April 7 and May 4 eight riders will tackle a busy race schedule in Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg with a mix of one day races, stage races and the iconic Fleche Wallonne World Cup.  The riders will stay at the Canadian base, located in Tielt-Winge, Belgium.

The team is a mixture of experienced and development riders, some of whom will be contesting races on European soil for the first time.  This concentrated block of racing will provide the riders with early-season intensity as well as the opportunity to race against the best in the World.

The Canadian team boasts Track World Cup champions and World Championship silver medalists Allison Beveridge and Steph Roorda, who will be accompanied by a mix of track endurance and road athletes.

RACING PROGRAM

  • 07.04.2014: Grand Prix de Dottignies (UCI 1.2) BEL
  • 09.04.2014-13.04.2014: Energiewacht Tour (2.2) NED
  • 20.04.2014: Ronde van Gelderland (1.2) NED
  • 23.04.2014: Fleche Wallonne (CDM) BEL
  • 25.04.2014: van Borsele ITT (NE) NED
  • 26.04.2014: EPZ Omloop van Borsele WE (1.2) NED
  • 27.04.2014: Dwars door de Westhoek (1.1) BEL
  • 02.05.2014-04.05.2014: Festival Luxembourgeois (2.1) LUX

RIDERS

  • Allison BEVERIDGE (Calgary AB)
  • Annie EWART (Victoria BC)
  • Catherine DESSEUREAULT (Ville-Marie QC)
  • Gabrielle PILOTE-FORTIN (Neuville QC)
  • Leah KIRCHMANN (Winnipeg MB)
  • Annie FOREMAN-MACKEY (Hamilton ON)
  • Steph ROORDA (Vancouver BC)
  • Anika TODD (Victoria BC)

SUPPORT STAFF

  • Denise Kelly – Road Coach
  • Craig Griffin – Track Endurance Coach
  • Michel L’Hoest – Soigneur
  • Dan Peters – Mechanic

 

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CYCLING NATIONAL TEAM LIST UNVEILED

Ottawa, Feb. 6, 2014 – Cycling Canada has unveiled the list of 129 athletes who have been nominated to the 2014 National Team List.

Click here to see the list.

Athletes are nominated to the list based on Sport Canada carding status, 2013 results, selection to 2013 world championships and discretionary nominations by the National Coaches.

The list is divided into three tiers, which help determine priority access to National Team coaching, equipment, sport science services and funding.

National Team List status does not guarantee selection to National Team projects, which are open to all eligible Canadian athletes.

The published list shows nominations only. In order to confirm their National Team List status, athletes must share their yearly training plans with the National Coaches, complete the UCI True Champion or Cheat anti-doping education program and commit to Cycling Canada’s Code of Conduct. The same requirements will apply to any athlete selected to represent Canada.

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CYCLING COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION CRITERIA RELEASED

(Jan. 27, 2014 – Ottawa ON) Cycling Canada has released the selection criteria for the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

These criteria outline Canada’s objectives for the Games and the performances athletes must achieve in order to be nominated to the team. Due to the early entry deadline imposed by the Commonwealth Games Federation, the team will be announced by May 23, 2014.

The selection criteria are in two parts:

An anticipated 15 cycling athletes will compete for Canada in track, mountain bike and road events from July 23 to Aug. 3, 2014.

Cycling competition will begin with the track events at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome from July 24 to 27. The mountain bike cross country will be held at Cathkin Braes Country Park on July 29. The road time trial will be held on July 31, and the road race on Aug. 3, both on courses through Glasgow itself.

For more information on the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, visit www.glasgow2014.com.

For more information on Canada at the Commonwealth Games, visit www.commonwealthgames.ca.

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CYCLING CANADA REACTS TO DOPING ADMISSION OF RYDER HESJEDAL

(Ottawa, ON – October 30, 2013) Like many Canadian cycling fans, Cycling Canada was shocked and saddened to learn that Ryder Hesjedal was involved in doping over a decade ago.

To his credit, he has been open and honest with the anti-doping authorities that investigate such matters in a confidential fashion as we learned today through his statement and the subsequent statement of Travis Tygart, CEO of USADA.

We continue to urge any athletes that have information about doping in the sport to come forward to the CCES to help with the ongoing fight against doping.

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CYCLING CANADA POSITION ON ALLEGATIONS OF DOPING BY CANADIANS

(Ottawa, ON – October 30, 2013) Cycling Canada is concerned by the allegations made public today related to Michael Rasmussen’s new book Yellow Fever.  The allegations towards Chris Sheppard, Seamus McGrath and Ryder Hesjedal dating back to 2003 are another example of why the international federation (International Cycling Union – UCI) needs to come to agreement with WADA on a way to deal with such allegations of historic doping.

The WADA Code has a statute of limitations of eight years.  As such, even if these three athletes admitted to these allegations, this information in and of itself, would not result in anti-doping rule violations. We believe that the UCI and WADA should continue to work toward an agreement on an amnesty program that would relate historic cases of doping that are outside the statute of limitations. This type of amnesty could allow cycling to deal with historic cases while learning the scope of the cheating and the methods that were employed to avoid detection.

Since the Lance Armstrong USADA report and findings, Cycling Canada has been working with Canada’s national anti-doping organization, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports (CCES), to get to the heart of the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in Canadian cycling.  The fact that athletes are not willing to speak out about their personal experiences with doping remains a serious stumbling block in this pursuit.

As for the Canadian riders cited in today’s allegations, if they have information they wish to share regarding their experiences in cycling and the issue of doping, it remains our hope that they will come forward should they have information that can assist in the fight against doping.

Cycling Canada has always taken a strong stance against doping and we wish to reiterate that doping has no place in our sport.  Those that break the rules will be punished to the fullest extent allowed by the anti-doping regulations.

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CYCLING QUADRENNIAL PLANS UNVEILED

(Ottawa, On – Oct. 25, 2013) – A clear vision for the future is crucial to success in sport. After each Olympic Games Cycling Canada produces a new quadrennial plan, which guides the key decisions for the following four years to help ensure we meet our goals.

This living document is updated each year until a new one is produced after the next Olympics.

Cycling is complex, with five sports divided into dozens of disciplines, each of which has its own challenges. Cycling Canada has developed an overview quadrennial plan as well as a plan for track, road, mountain bike, BMX and para-cycling.

These plans can be found by clicking the links below. 

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JOELLE NUMAINVILLE AND JACK BURK CRACK TOP 20 AT ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Numainville posts 19th best time among elite women, while Burke takes 19th place in junior men

(Tuscany, ITA – September 24, 2013) Reigning Canadian Time Trial Champion Joëlle Numainville of Laval, QC rode to the nineteenth place in the elite women individual time trial at the 2013 UCI Road World Championships in Tuscany, Italy, posting the fastest Canadian time of the day.

Numainville completing the 21.8km course with a time of 29:46.77, while Denise Ramsden, who represented Canada in the event at the 2012 Olympic Games, finished 24th with a time of 30:0646

“I would have been much happier with a top 15, so I am a little disappointed. Now, I’ll turn and refocus for the road race, which is my main objective this week,” said Numainville, who was the top Canadian finisher in the road race at the 2012

In the men’s junior individual time trial race, Jack Burke of Toronto, ON finished as the top Canadian with a nineteenth position, while Adam Jamieson took the 37th place.

“I wish I had known the course better. I think I lost time in the more technical sections. I still managed to leave everything out there, but at the end I just wasn’t as efficient with my output,” commented Jack Burke.

These UCI Road World Championships continues tomorrow with the elite men individual time trial race. No Canadians will be taking part in the race. For more information, please visit: http://www.toscana2013.it/?lang=en

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RESULTS – INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIALS – 2013 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Elite Women (21.8km)

1. VAN DIJK, Ellen (NED) 27:48.18

2. VILLUMSEN, Linda (NZL) 28:12.28 +24.10

3. SMALL, Carmen (USA) 28:16.92 +28.74

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19. NUMAINVILLE, Joelle (CAN) 29:46.77 +1:58.59

24. RAMSDEN, Denise (CAN) 30:06.46 +2:18.28

 

Junior Men (21.8km)

1. DECRAENE, Igor (BEL) 26:56.83

2. KRIGBAUM, Mathias (DEN) 27:05.49 +8.66

3. MOSTOV, Zeke (USA) 27:17.80 +20.97

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19. BURKE, Jack (CAN) 28:10.14 +1:13.31

37. JAMIESON, Adam (CAN) 28:40.74 +1:43.91

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