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ELITE MEN POOL ANNOUNCED FOR ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Canadian Team looking strong with five World Tour headliners among short-list

(Ottawa, ON – August 28, 2012) Cycling Canada is excited to announce the list of riders shortlisted to the selection pool to represent Canada at the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, set for September 15 to 23 in Limburg, Netherlands.

The list is headlined by five riders who are racing with professional teams on the UCI World Tour. The list includes 2012 Giro d’Italia winner and 2012 Olympian Ryder Hesjedal, the 2012 Canadian Road Race Champion Ryan Roth, as well as 2012 Canadian Time Trial Champion Svein Tuft.

Canada secured four spots for the men elite road race, six for the women elite road race, and three for the men U23 road race. For all time trial categories, Canada secured two spots.

Four members of the selection pool ride for Canadian-based cycling teams, including three from pro-continental Team SpiderTech powered by C10, and one from Cycling Canada trade team Garneau-Québécor.

ELITE MEN – ROAD RACE

  • Michael BARRY (Team Sky Pro Cycling)
  • Guillaume BOIVIN (Team SpiderTech p/b C10)
  • Marsh COOPER (Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies)
  • Ryder HESJEDAL (Garmin-Sharp) * 2012 Olympian
  • Bruno LANGLOIS (Garneau-Québécor)
  • Christian MEIER (Origa-GreenEdge)
  • Francois PARISIEN (Team SpiderTech p/b C10)
  • Dominique ROLLIN (Française-Des-Jeux)
  • Ryan ROTH (Team SpiderTech p/b C10) * Canadian Champion, Road Race
  • Sebastian SALAS (Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies)
  • Svein TUFT (Origa-GreenEdge)
  • David VEILLEUX (Team EuropCar)

ELITE MEN – TIME TRIAL

  • Ryder HESJEDAL (Garmin-Sharp) * 2012 Olympian
  • Christian MEIER (Origa-GreenEdge)
  • Svein TUFT (Origa-GreenEdge) * Canadian Champion, Time Trial
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Junior Men Road World Championship – Selection Pool

Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the Junior men named to the selection pool for the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, set for September 15 to 23 in Limburg, Netherlands.

The Junior Men’s pool is headlined by Canadian Champions Christopher Prendergast and Nigel Ellsay, who took the Canadian titles in the road race and time trial respectively.

From this pool, the final selection for World Championships will be made. The number of riders is yet to be confirmed by the UCI.

For more information on the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, visit: www.limburg2012.nl

JUNIOR MEN

  • Olivier Brisebois, QC
  • Nigel Ellsay, BC
  • Brandon Etzl,ON
  • Yohan Patry,QC
  • Benjamin Perry,ON
  • Christopher Prendergast, MB
  • Olivier Miclette, QC
  • Marc-Antoine Soucy, QC
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CANADIAN CYCLISTS BALANCE COMPETITION WITH GIVING BACK

Canadian cyclists are raising money for their sport as they get set to ride

August 7, 2012:  The different Canadian Cycling teams will be raising money for all competitive cyclists as they pedal to the medal at international cycling races across the World in 2012.

Each Canadian cycling team – Road, BMX, Mountain Biking and Track – has set up its own “Giving Group” on a new online charitable platform called Chimp. And within each of these Giving Groups, the teams are asking friends, family, fans and bike enthusiasts to join. Group members can leave comments for the team’s cyclists, and they can donate as well. All the money raised in the groups will be given to Cycling Canada.

“I wouldn’t be competing in the Olympics if it weren’t for the support of the Cycling Canada. So I’m glad I have this kind of platform to give back. I hope people join and support the BMX Giving Group, so the Cycling Canada can in turn support other BMXers,” says BMX rider Tory Nyhaug, ranked fifth in the World as he prepares for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer of Cycling Canada: “We couldn’t be more proud of our athletes. Not only of the caliber of athleticism they hold, but also the strength of character they each have. They all want to support the cycling community as much as it has supported them. Their success helps build the sport of cycling in so many ways.”

There’s an added bonus: Every dollar given to the teams’ Giving Groups will be matched by North Vancouver’s John Henry Bikes. “We really want to help youth discover the sport, and the best way to do that is to support the sport – support Cycling Canada. We also want to reward and recognize those who are representing our sport and our country on the world stage,” says John Henry Bikes CEO Willie Cromack.

Contact:

For more information and links to each group: www.chimpfund.com/cyclingcanada

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Good luck, Canada!

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Junior Women Road World Championship – Selection Pool

Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the Junior women riders named to the selection pool for the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, set for September 15 to 23 in Limburg, Netherlands.

The Junior Women pool is headlined by Canadian Champions Ariane Bonhomme and Saskia Kowalchuk, who took the Canadian titles in the Road race and Time Trials respectively.

The selection pool for the Junior men will be announced at a later date. The final composition of the Canadian squad will be announced shortly before the event.

For more information on the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, visit: www.limburg2012.nl

JUNIOR WOMEN

  • Ariane Bonhomme, QC
  • Saskia Kowalchuk, ON
  • Audrey Labrie, QC
  • Allyson Gillard, QC
  • Madeleine McConnell, ON 
  • Kinley Gibson, AB

 

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French Version of AAP now posted

Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the posting of the french version of AAP carding criteria for the present 2013 carding cycle for road.

Athlete assistance page (EN): click here

Athlete assistance page (FR): click here

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STRONG POOL OF CANADIAN RIDERS FOR ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ramsden, Hughes, Kirchmann and Shaw in the hunt for Road Cycling World Championships

(Ottawa, ON – July 10, 2012) Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the U23 Men and Elite Women riders named to the selection pool for the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, set for September 15 to 23 in Limburg, Netherlands.

The Elite Women pool is headlined by Canadian Champions Denise Ramsden and Clara Hughes, who took the Canadian titles in the Road race and Time Trials respectively. Leah Kirchmann and Rhea Shaw received Automatic selection to the pool, winning medals at the 2012 UCI Pan-American Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina, earlier this spring.

Antoine Duchesne, who won the U23 road race at the recent Canadian Championships, and Hugo Houle, who came who posted the fastest time among the young riders, will also be strong contenders looking to secure spots for the World Championships.

Tara Whitten is also in the selection pool. Whitten was Canada’s top rider at the previous edition of the Road World Championships, taking the fourth place in the women’s time trial.

The selection pool for the Elite Men will be announced at a later date. The final composition of the Canadian squad will be announced shortly before the event.

For more information on the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, visit: www.limburg2012.nl

ELITE WOMEN

  • Julie BEVERIDGE (Calgary, AB)
  • Karol-Ann CANUEL (Amos, QC)
  • Gillian CARLETON (Victoria, BC)
  • Annie EWART (Victoria, BC)
  • Jasmin GLAESSER (Coquitlam, BC)
  • Clara HUGHES (Glen Sutton, QC) [Canadian Champion, Time Trial]
  • Leah KIRCHMANN (Winnipeg, MB) [Medallist, 2012 Pan-American Championships]
  • Véronique LABONTÉ (Montréal, QC)
  • Joëlle NUMAINVILLE (Montréal, QC)
  • Denise RAMSDEN (Yellowknife, NWT) [Canadian Champion, Road Race]
  • Rhae SHAW (Amherstberg, ON) [Medallist, 2012 Pan-American Championships]
  • Tara WHITTEN (Edmonton, AB)
  • Lex ALBRECHT (Montreal, QC)

 

U23 MEN

  • Ryan AITCHESON (Kitchener, ON)
  • David BOILY (Québec, QC)
  • Antoine DUCHESNE (Blainville, QC) [Canadian Champion, Road Race]
  • Hugo HOULE (Ste-Perpétue, QC) [Canadian Champion, Time Trial]
  • Simon LAMBERT-LEMAY (St-ours, QC)
  • Pierrick NAUD (Amos, QC)
  • Rémi PELLETIER-ROY (Longueuil, QC)
  • Stuart WIGHT (Riverview, NB) 
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CRITERIUM RACES CLOSE 2012 COLD-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Doyle and Labrie take Junior Criterium titles on last day of outstanding Canadian Championships

(Lac Mégantic, QC – July 1, 2012) Lac Mégantic hosted today the sixth and final day of the 2012 COLD-FX Canadian Road Championships presented by Canadian Tire, and the fan-friendly criterium races were showcased during Canada Day celebrations.

In the featured Junior criterium races, Eliott Doyle raced to the top prize in the men’s race, after 36 laps of the 1.1km course. Emmanuel Gagné (Alma Acura Ultarviolet Devinci) took the second place, followed by Brendan Eztl (Team SpiderTech powered by PowerWatts) in third.

“I’m very happy. Yesterday, I wanted to perform well because I was second in the road race last year, and I put too much pressure on myself and crumbled. Today I was back, now a National Champion,” admitted Doyle.

“We expected to always have a member of the Quebec team in attacks. I am one of the best sprinters in Quebec, so I managed to get to the end and do my job.”

In the junior race, Audrey Labrie (Team Piste.ca) raced to the Maple Leaf jersey. In the 30-lap race, Labrie crossed the finish line first in the bunch sprint, followed by Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta) and Rosalie Cardin-Houle (CC I am Gold).

“I’m really happy since yesterday was such a disappointment for me not to win. To have the title now is a great victory because it allowed me to show others my sprinting abilities,” expressed Labrie. “I wanted to stay in the pack, since I was alone from my team, and I knew there would be a lot of attacks from other teams. I sneaked up to the front in the end. I had to be in second place of the last corner to start the sprint.”

The Masters races were also held prior to the junior races. In the men’s 30+ race, Dominic Picard had an amazing race, riding 32 laps in a solo breakaway towards the gold medal and Canadian title. Stéphane LeBeau won the Masters Men 50+ race, while Olympian John Malois [1992, Barcelona, Points race] won the bunch sprint of the Masters Men 40+ race. Julie Marceau won the only women’s master race, which was held at the same time as the Junior women race.

Cycling Canada would like to take this opportunity to thank the organizing committee, le Tour de Beauce, for organizing top-notch races, the city of Lac Mégantic for the warm welcome into its charming city, as well as all the partners, collaborators and volunteers of the event, notably COLD-FX and Canadian Tire.

RESULTS – 2012 COLD-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS – CRITERIUM
Junior Men
1. DOYLE, Elliott (QC) Equipe du Quebec 52:30
2. GAGNE, Emmanuel (QC) Alma Acura Ultraviolet Devinci ST
3. ETZL, Brandon (ON) Spidertech propulsée par Powerwatts ST
 
Junior Women
1. LABRIE,Audrey (QC) Piste.ca 45:42
2. GIBSON, Kinley (AB) Team Alberta ST
3. CARDIN-HOUDE, Rosalie (QC) CC IAMGOLD ST
 
Masters Women
1. MARCEAU, Julie (ON) Lapdogs 45:42
2. VANIER, Carole (QC) Indépendant ST
3. DEAVY, Carol (ON) Les Rouleurs de l’Outaouais ST
 
Masters 30-39
1. PICARD, Dominic (QC) Quilicot-Rackultra 59:47
2. DOYON, Francois (QC) Quilicot-Rackultra +0:22
3. MACDONALD, Geoff (AB) ERTC/Revolution Cycle +0:23
 
Masters 40-49
1. MALOIS, John (QC) Suarez-ACQ 1:02:54
2. TODD, André (QC) Cycle Néron Cinelune ST
3. DAGENAIS, Richard (ON) Timmins Cycling Club ST
 
Masters 50-59
1. LE BEAU, Stéphane (QC) Suarez-ACQ 49:25
2. SANCHEZ, Miguel (QC) Sports Bazar +0:02
3. ADAMS, Sylvan (QC) Powerwatts-FITTIME +0:09
 
Masters 60+
1. MALOIS, John (QC) Suarez-ACQ 1:02:54
2. TODD, André (QC) Cycle Néron Cinelune ST
3. DAGENAIS, Richard (ON) Timmins Cycling Club ST

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CHRISTOPHER PRENDERGAST AND ARIANE BONHOMME NEW JUNIOR CANADIAN CHAMPIONS

Top juniors races for Maple  Leaf Jersey in road races at Canadian Road Championships

(Lac Mégantic, QC – June 30, 2012) Christopher Prendergast of Team Manitoba and Ariane Bonhomme of Team Québec both rode to solo victories today as the Junior Men and Women took part in the road races at the 2012 COLD-FX Canadian Road Championships presented by Canadian Tire in Lac Mégantic, QC.

Christopher Prendergast completed the 111.7-kilometer course in 3:07.26 to take his first Canadian Title in road races. Prendergast, who had won the Canadian Criterium Champion race last year, was pleased with his racing today. “It’s amazing to be a National champion. Certainly beats last year [when I won the Crit].

“I thought the racing was great. I attacked from the last climb [of Mont Morne] and one guy jumped with me. I thought we would work together until the finish, but it didn’t turn out that way. Never at any points I thought I would make it until about three kilometres to go when it was all downhill.”

“I wanted to get in an early breakaway, because sometimes at Junior Nationals, guys work for themselves and the peloton is not always working together. So I didn’t know if the break would get caught. I just jumped in the break, and didn’t work too hard until the last climb where I attacked.”

Two and a half month ago, Prendergast moved to France, where he took part in bigger races. “I’ve done tons and tons of big races over in France, like Category 2s and big junior races. I did lot of training, and took it a little bit easier this past week, and came in all guns going.”

In the seven-man sprint for the second place, Brandon Etlz of Team SpiderTech powered by PowerWatts came in second, followed by Benjamin Perry of Team CHCH in third.

In the women’s race, Ariane Bonhomme also won her race in a solo break. In the last big hill coming back to lac Mégantic for the finish, Bonhomme took the opportunity of a breaking peloton to launch her attack, alongside teammate Allyson Gillard.

“I did not really expect that. This is my first junior year, and this is a first experience for me at Nationals. My goal was to finish with the pack, and I won. I do not even realize it yet,” said Bonhomme, visibly very happy with the top prize.

“My goal was to stay with the girls in the pack. I knew there were some pretty good climbers in the group, and I wanted to stay with them. When the girls started to drop out, I ended up with Allyson, and I knew how she was very strong. I didn’t really an attack, she simply dropped. I felt bad at the same time, because she was my teammate and I knew that the Worlds were her goal this year. At the same time, it is a Canadian Championships – a big race.”

Allyson Gillard, also of Team Québec, finished second at 1 :07 of the winning time, while Audrey Labrie of Piste.ca took the third place.

Tomorrow, the criterium races will be held for all Masters categories, as well as for the Juniors, concluding the 2012 COLD-FX Canadian Road Championships presented by Canadian Tire.

RESULTS – 2012 COLD-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROAD RACES
Junior Women
1. BONHOMME, Ariane (QC) Equipe du Quebec 2:40:59
2. GILLARD, Allyson (QC) Equipe du Québec +1:07
3. LABRIE, Audrey (QC) Piste.ca +1:34
 
Junior Men
1. PRENDERGAST, Christopher (MB) Team Manitoba 3:07:26
2. ETZL, Brandon (ON) Spidertech propulsée par Powerwatts +0:32
3. PERRY, Benjamin (ON) TEAM CHCH +0:32

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MASTERS RACING AT ITS BEST IN LAC MÉGANTIC

Road races for Masters showcased at 2012 COLD-FX Canadian Road Championships

(Lac Mégantic, QC – June 29, 2012) The second day of the second weekend at the 2012 COLD-FX Canadian Road Championships presented by Canadian Tire went without a glitch on a beautiful day in Lac Mégantic, QC.

The day started with four races, Masters 50-59 and 60+ for the Men, and the two Masters women categories, and then continued in the afternoon with a second wave with the Masters Men 30-39 and 40-49.

In the Masters Men 30-39, Brandon Sant was the fastest of the large peloton. In an exciting sprint finish, Sant was the first to cross the finish line, after 121.4 kilometers, the longest race of the day. Charlie Gorman was second, while François Doyon took third.

In the 40-49 categories, Pascal Buissières crossed the line in first place, taking the ultimate prize in cycling, the Maple Leaf Jersey. Buissières completed the 106.8km course in 3:07.22.

Don Zuck was the first to cross the finish line in the Master 50-59, taking the Maple Leaf jersey with a time of 3:02.48, completing the 106.8 km course. In the Masters 60+, Pierre l’Écuyer took the victory, crossing the finish line alone with a time of 3:10.55.

Both Masters Women categories finished the gruelling 92.2-km course in a nail-biting sprint, with Pascale Legrand (Masters 30-39) and Carole Vanier (Masters 40+) taking the victory in their respective categories after 2:56.06 of racing.

The 2012 COLD-FX Canadian Road Championships presented by Canadian Tire continue Saturday with the road races for the junior and para-cyclists, and end on Sunday with the criterium races.

RESULTS – 2012 COLD-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROAD RACES
Full results: https://cyclingcanada.ca/sport/para-cycling/events/type-of-event/canadian-championships/2012-immunity-fx-canadian-road-championships-presented-by-canadian-tire-2/
Masters Men 30-39
1. SANT, Brandon (QC) Powerwatts-FITTIME 3:26:46
2. GORMAN, Charlie (ON) Nine2FivePro.com Cycling Team ST
3. DOYON, François (QC) Quilicot-Rackultra ST
 
Masters Men 40-49
1. BUSSIERES, Pascal (QC) Team Spirit p/b Euro-Sport 3:07:22
2. LEFEBVRE, Yves (QC) Trek – Bontrager +0:05
3. LANGEVIN, Luc (QC) Equipe Brunet +2:47
 
Masters Men 50-59
1. ZUCK, Don (ON) TDI TEAM ZUCK 3:02:48
2. ANDERSON, Robert (CA) Team Specialized Racing Masters S.T.
3. LAMARCHE, André (QC) Trek – Bontrager +0:06
 
Masters Men 60+
1. L’ECUYER, Pierre (QC) FADOQ 3:10:55
2. CLUETT, Gary (ON) ZM Cycle & Fitness 3:26:56
3. CLARKE, Gordon (ON) Bikesport 3:27:16
 
Masters Women 30-39
1. LEGRAND, Pascale (QC) Trek – Bontrager 2:56:06
2. GOSSELIN, Chantal (QC) Les Rouleurs de l’Outaouais ST
3. LABBÉ, Carmen (QC) Quilicot-Rackultra ST
 
Masters Women 40+
1. VANIER, Carole (QC) 2:56:06
2. CLERMONT, Nicole (QC) Club Cycliste Sherbrooke ST
3. MARCEAU, Julie (ON) Lapdogs ST

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