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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES THE NEXTGEN CLASSES OF 2016

(Ottawa, ON – November 13, 2015) When the NextGen program (previously known as the Talent Development Program) was introduced by Own the Podium, the sport of cycling was identified as one of the few summer and winter sports to be given the opportunity to access funds that would contribute to building future champions that were positively trending towards Olympic and Paralympic podium performances within five to eight years.

 After the success of the Victoria NextGen program, Cycling Canada continued the growth of its NextGen program by expanding to Milton, ON, and Bromont, QC. With the Mattamy National Cycling Centre as its home, both the Men’s and Women’s NextGen track endurance programs will benefit from this world class training facility, through an enhanced Daily Training Environment, and access to an integrated network of professional support staff. 

Utilising infrastructure already in place from Cycling Canada’s successful national Para-Cycling program, the Para-Cycling NextGen program will be based in Bromont, QC.

The four NextGen programs that are hosted by Cycling Canada could never operate without valuable partners like the Canadian Sports Institutes, the Provincial Cycling bodies, Own the Podium, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. By September 2016, all NextGen program will target specific cycling sports as they fast track the development of nominated cycling candidates to international performances.

In Victoria, the NextGen program led by Coach Jeff Ain (jain@csipacific.ca) will transition in September 2016, to solely cater towards Cross-Country Mountain Bike athletes. For the 2015-16 season; however, the targeted riders to the BC NextGen Program are:

  • Erin Atwell, from Victoria, BC; initially coached by Lister Ferrar

  • Felix Burke, from Mont-Tremblant, QC; initially coached by Keith Wilson

  • Gillian Elsay, from Courtenay, BC; initially coached by Richard Wooles

  • Catherine Fleury, from Alma, QC; initially coached by Jude Dufour

  • Emily Handford, from West Vancouver, BC; initially coached by Andrew Pinfold

  • Max McCulloch, from Victoria, BC; initially coached by Dan Proulx

  • Sidney McGill, from Edmonton, AB; initially coached by Tracey Shearer

  • Soren Meeuwisse, from Toronto, ON; initially coached by Kevin Simms

  • Rachel Pageau, Chicoutimi, QC; initially coached by Dan Proulx

  • Haley Smith, from Uxbridge, ON; initially coached by Dan Proulx

  • Rhys Verner, from Squamish, BC; initially coached by Mike Charuk

  • John Wilcox, from Victoria, BC; initially coached by Steve Lund

In Milton, ON, the NextGen Track Endurance Women’s Program will be led by Coach Cameron Jennings (cameron.jennings@cyclingcanada.ca), who recently relocated to Ontario from Edmonton to work with targeted track endurance women that will eventually start integrating into our international performing National Team squad post Rio Games. The targeted 2015-16 riders to the NextGen Track Endurance Women’s Program are:

  • Arianne Bonhomme, from Gatineau, QC; initially coached by Craig Griffin

  • Kinley Gibson, from Edmonton, AB; initially coached by Cameron Jennings

  • Jamie Gilgen, from Dundas, ON; initially coached by Rob Good

  • Meghan Grant, from Delta, BC; initially coached by Jenny Trew

  • Catherine Ouellette, from Saint-Lambert, QC; initially Pierre Hutsebaut

  • Georgia Simmerling, from Vancouver, BC (No previous cycling coach)

The Town of Milton will also host the NextGen Men’s Track Endurance Program that has been led by Coach Ian Melvin for the past year. This group of riders has already shown international competitiveness at the recent Pan-American Games and will have a full road and track program. It will be managed in part by Development Coach Luc Arseneau (luc.arseneau@cyclingcanada.ca) on the road and by Ian Melvin (ian.melvin@cyclingcanada.ca) when the program hits the velodrome boards. The targeted 2015-16 riders to the NextGen Men’s Track Endurance Program are:

  • Willem Boersma, from Winnipeg, MB; initially coached by Jayson Gillespie

  • Evan Burtnik, from Edmonton, AB; initially coached by Cameron Jennings

  • Aidan Caves, Vancouver, BC; initially coached by Jeff Ain

  • Alec Cowan, from Calgary, AB; initially coached by Nich Jendzjowsky

  • William Elliot, from Barrie, ON; initially coached by Kevin Simms

  • Adam Jamieson, from Barrie, ON; initially coached by Rick Lee

  • Jay Lamoureux, from Victoria, BC; initially coached by Jeff Ain

  • Sean Mackinnon, from Hamilton, ON; initially coached by Kevin Mackinnon

  • Bayley Simpson, from Lindsay, ON; initially coached by Rob Good

  • Edward Walsh, from Halifax, NS; initially coached by Luc Arseneau

Finally, the Centre National de Cyclisme Bromont will be hosting the Para-Cycling NextGen Program for the first time, which will be led by Coach Guillaume Plourde (guillaume.plourde@cyclingcanada.ca). As para-cyclists tend to develop faster than in other cycling sports, it is anticipated that some NextGen athletes will graduate to our National Team program shortly after the Rio Games. In the meantime the targeted 2015-16 riders to the Para-Cycling NextGen Program are:

  • Myriam Adam, from St-Jean sur le Richelieu, QC; initially coached by Sébastien Travers

  • Annie Bouchard, from Baie-St-Paul, QC; initially coached by Eric Van den Eynde

  • Tristen Chernove, from Cranbrook, BC; (No previous cycling coach)

  • Joey Desjardin, from Hawkesbury, ON; initially coached by Arnaud Litou

  • Sebastien Heroux, from Bromont, QC; initially coached by Sébastien Travers

  • Elsa Lalonde, from Hawkesbury, ON; (No previous cycling coach)

  • Cindy Morin, from Levis, QC; initially coached by Pierre Pomerlea

For any additional cycling NextGen program inquiries please contact CyclingNextGen@cyclingcanada.ca

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GOLD MEDAL FOR CANADA ON OPENING DAY OF UCI TRACK CYCLING WORLD CUP

Canada’s Women Team Pursuit takes home the gold medal to kick start 2016 season

(Cali, COL – October 31, 2015) Canada won the gold medal in the women’s team pursuit event at the UCI Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia, and in doing so earned the white jersey as the UCI World Cup leaders.

The four-woman team qualified with the fastest time of all countries at the race, 4:21.359, just edging the reigning Olympic Champions from Great Britain, who posted the second-fastest time of 4:21.736. The Canadian Team, comprised of Jasmin Glaesser, Allison Beveridge, Stephanie Roorda and Kirsti Lay, went on to face the rising team from China in the first round, and easily took the win by five seconds to qualify for the gold medal race.

In the second race of the first round, the United States faced Great Britain and created an upset by beating the international powerhouse by over two seconds, setting the table for an all North American gold medal race.

In the ultimate race of the night, Canada went full-out, managing to lower their qualifying time with a comfortable win over their neighbouring country by more than five seconds. Great Britain and China battled an intense dual for the bronze, with Great Britain edging their opponents by less than 0.2 seconds to round up the podium.

Canada’s women endurance coach Craig Griffin was thrilled with the performance. “This win was a great team effort from the qualifying round to the final. With a couple of riders not at 100%, the girls really stepped up to produce three solid rides in capturing the World Cup leader’s jersey after this first round. It validates the hard work they have put in at this point and indicates our training is tracking well for the 2016 World Championships and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.”

In the women’s team sprint, Canada’s duo of Monique Sullivan and Kate O’Brien posted an impressive time of 33.726 seconds for the eighth place. The team did not advance to the medal rounds but continue to climb the international rankings, most important for the Olympic qualifications. Canada was the best country among the Americas on Friday night, posting better results than their rivals from Colombia (12th) and Mexico (14th).

Without its star rider Hugo Barrette, who crashed in training, the men’s team sprint also did well, taking the fifteenth place with a time of 45.433 seconds. The Men’s Team Pursuit event was also disputed on the opening night, with Canada taking the 12th place by posting a time of 4:05.535.

The UCI World Cup continues Saturday and ends on Sunday.

 

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UCI TRACK WORLD CUP SEASON SET TO KICK OFF IN COLOMBIA

Canada’s track cycling team looking to score big in Olympic Qualification process

(Ottawa, ON – October 28, 2015) The opening round of the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Cup is set to begin this weekend in Cali, Colombia. Throughout the season, Canada’s track cycling team will be looking to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and the World Cup season culminating to the UCI World Championships will be critical in the qualification process.

Calgary’s Monique Sullivan and Kate O’Brien will both be looking for strong results in the team sprint and individual sprint events. The dynamic duo soared on the international scene this year with resounding success at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto followed by the UCI Track Pan American Championships.  Sullivan and O’Brien made huge improvements in the last year and climbed their way up in the Olympic qualification standings.  Both will use the Track Cycling World Cup season to gain ground with the ultimate goal to qualify for the upcoming Olympics.

Canada’s women’s team pursuit squad, ranked third in the world, will be in Cali to solidify their international rank.  Allison Beveridge, Kirsti Lay, Jasmin Glaesser, Laura Brown, and Stephanie Roorda travelled to Colombia for the race on Friday.

In the men team pursuit, Canada will be looking to improve its ranking with solid performances. Without the presence of captain Remi Pelletier-Roy, who suffered from a broken clavicle this month, the four-man team will have to roll up their sleeves to help Canada qualify for the Olympic Games. Ed Veal stepped in to replace Pelletier-Roy until he can return to competition. Accompanying Veal will be Evan Burtnik, Sean MacKinnon, Aidan Caves and Adam Jamieson.

In the men’s sprint events, three Canadian speedsters are in Colombia to race. The men’s team sprint event will be represented by Joseph Veloce, Evan Carey, and Joel Archambault. Archambault flew to Colombia last night on a very short notice after Hugo Barrette sustained injury after a crash while training for the World Cup.

Hugo Barrette is currently recovering in hospital after a serious crash during training on Tuesday. Barrette went over the rail and landed in the spectator seating, suffering a cut over his eye and briefly losing consciousness. He was treated immediately by medical staff and members of the Canadian team and taken to hospital where he was found to have no broken bones or internal injuries. Barrette is being kept in hospital under observation and will return to Canada as soon as he can travel.

Competition begins on Friday and will run through Sunday.

TEAM CANADA – 2015 UCI TRACK WORLD CUP – CALI, COL

  • Evan BURTNIK (18, Edmonton, AB) Men’s Team Pursuit
  • Ed VEAL (38, Queensville, ON) Men’s Team Pursuit, Omnium
  • Aidan CAVES (20, Vancouver, BC) Men’s Team Pursuit, Points Race
  • Sean MACKINNON (20, Hamilton, ON) Men’s Team Pursuit, Individual Pursuit
  • Adam JAMIESON (19, Barrie, ON) Men’s Team Pursuit
  • Joel ARCHAMBAULT () Men’s Team Sprint
  • Joseph VELOCE (26, Fonthill, ON) Men’s Team Sprint, Sprint
  • Evan CAREY (21, Victoria, BC) Men’s Team Sprint
  • Monique SULLIVAN (26, Calgary, AB) Women’s Team Sprint, Keirin, Sprint
  • Kate O’BRIEN (27, Calgary, AB) Women’s Team Sprint, Sprint
  • Allison BEVERIDGE (22, Calgary, AB) Women’s Team Pursuit, Scratch Race
  • Stephanie ROORDA (29, Vancouver, BC) Women’s Team Pursuit
  • Kirsti LAY (27, Montreal, QC) Women’s Team Pursuit
  • Jasmin GLAESSER (23, Coquitlam, BC) Women’s Team Pursuit, Omnium
  • Laura BROWN (28, Vancouver, BC) Women’s Team Pursuit
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2016 CYCLING CALENDAR UNVEILED

The 2016 Cycling Canada Domestic Calendar filled with exciting events

(Ottawa, ON – October 22, 2015) Cycling Canada announces 2016 domestic events calendar for all cycling sports.

TRACK

Junior and Cadet age categories will start off an exciting track season, with Canadian Cadet/Junior Track Championships taking place April 1-3 at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton. The Track calendar will also see the return of the Milton International Challenge. The inaugural event hosted in 2015 only days after the Mattamy National Cycling Centre opened, served as a test event of the Pan-Am Games and welcomed some of the world’s top competitors. The Canadian Track Championships for the Elite, Para-cycling and Master categories will take place in the fall with final dates to be announced.

Two new national sanction events will appear on the track calendar, with the Eastern Track Challenge in Milton on February 13th and Western Track Challenge to take place in Burnaby, BC (date TBC). The events, geared towards the U15, Cadet and Junior age groups, will provide a competitive platform for up and comers preparing for Canadian Track Championships.

ROAD

The Global Relay Canadian Championship will take place in partnering cities Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec for the Elite, Junior and Para-cyclists. The 2016 edition of the event, running from June 25-29, will see a revamped schedule introduced. The Masters will have a separate Canadian Championships, scheduled mid-June, with more details to come in the following weeks.

Internationally, Gatineau will once again this year host the women’s Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau and the Chrono Gatineau in early June. The third edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay and the Tour de Beauce will once again be hosted on back-to-back weeks, allowing teams to compete in both events in a cost-effective way.

The Tour of Alberta is scheduled to return for a fourth consecutive year. Sanctioned as UCI 2.1 race, Canada’s biggest stage race will once again bring the best North American cyclists and some of the World’s best to Western Canada. The UCI World Tour Grand Prix Cyclistes, the only North American World Tour races, are slowly becoming classic races on the World Tour calendar, year after year attracting the best of the best to Canadian soil.

Para-cyclists can look forward to another exciting weekend of competition with the return of the Défi Sportif AlterGo in Montréal, QC.

MOUNTAIN BIKE

The Canadian MTB XCO Championships will take place, as previously announced, in Baie-Saint-Paul, a staple venue in the Canadian Mountain Biking scene. The resort, located in the majestic Charlevoix region, has hosted Canada Cup and Coupe du Québec events for the last 17 years, and will host for the first time the Canadian Championships.

Bear Mountain, a partner of Cycling Canada, will be hosting for the first time a Canada Cup Mountain Bike event, slated for an early-season March 5th debut. The resort, which is the training base for the Canadian Mountain Bike Team, has developed brand new trails to host the event, which are getting rave reviews with early users. The 2016 Canada Cup MTB Series begins in March, and will run through August. The cross-country series will visit Victoria, Mont-Tremblant, Horseshoe Valley, Hardwood Ski and Bike and St-Félicien. Whistler, during the Crankworx Festival, will once again host the Series finals for the XCO and DH disciplines.

Downhillers will see the addition of the East Coast Open Canada Cup, set to take place at Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario, making its debut in the national series. The series will feature a total of four races for the adrenaline seekers: Mont-Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Panorama and Whistler. The Canadian MTB DH Championships will once again take place at Sun Peaks Resort, promising riders an exciting battle for the coveted Maple Leaf jersey.

Mont-Sainte-Anne remains a classic UCI World Cup race on the international calendar. The Velirium races will take place just before the Olympic Games, allowing athletes to get final training prior to the pinnacle international event in 2016.

BMX

Calgary BMX, host of the 2015 Canada Cup BMX Finals, will be hosting the Canadian BMX Championships for the next two years and will also host the final round of the Canada Cup BMX Series for 2016.

The Canada Cup returns with seven events on the calendar in Abbotsford, Drummondville, Toronto and Calgary. The opening Canada Cup BMX events will be hosted in May in Abbotsford, aligning with the Olympic Qualification window, while Toronto’s Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre and BMX Drummond will return for an exciting second and third round of competition.

CYCLO-CROSS

The marquee event of the season will be the 2016 Canadian Cyclocross Championships, scheduled for October 22nd. Cycling Canada is pleased to announce Sherbrooke, Quebec as the host city of the 2016 & 2017 Canadian Cyclocross Championships. The city has hosted Provincial championships in the past few years, and organizers from the Club Cycliste de Sherbrooke are ready to welcome Canada’s best in this fast-growing cycling sport.

Chief organizer, Stéphane Vallières adds: “We are very excited that Club Cycliste de Sherbrooke has been chosen to host the 2016 & 2017 Canadian Cyclocross Championships. We will work hard to ensure these championships are a success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the City of Sherbrooke, Destination Sherbrooke and the Siboire microbrewery for their support in the preparation of the bid.”

The full schedule, including all domestic events for all cycling sports and disciplines, has been posted on cyclingcanada.ca.

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KATHERINE MAINE, BAYLEY SIMPSON TAKE HOME OMNIUM RED AND WHITE JERSEYS

2015 Canadian Track Championships at Mattamy National Cycling Centre conclude

(Milton, ON – October 11, 2015) The 2015 Canadian Championships continued for a fifth and last day at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, with track cyclists of U17 and U19 categories roaring on the boards of the new velodrome and showcasing their skills and talent with the hopes to win the coveted Canadian Champion jerseys.

In the Junior women category, Katherine Maine (The Cyclery-Opus) won the coveted Omnium Red and White Jersey, amassing 221 points. Devaney Collier (Team Alberta) earned 204 pts for the silver, while Amelia Bell (Team NCCH p/b DEC Ex) took home 188 pts for the bronze medal.

Bayley Simpson (Jet Fuel Coffee) proved he was Canada’s top junior men track cyclists, successfully defending his 2014 title with a strong set of races. Simpson ended the six-race event with 227 points. Thierry Kirouac-Marcassa (Equipe du Quebec) raced an amazing Points race showing two lap gains, clawing his way from fifth to second place with 194 pts. His teammate Pier-Andre Côté (Equipe du Quebec) rounded the podium with 202 pts and the bronze medal.

In the U17 category, Maggie Coles-Lyster of Local Ride Racing earned 211 points for the title, while Riley Pickrell of Tripleshot Cycling Club dominated his field, winning four of the six races.

Cycling Canada would like to thank all the athletes of all age categories, coaches, volunteers and the College of Commissaires for their involved in these highly successful championships.

RESULTS – 2015 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

U17 MEN – OMNIUM

1. PICKRELL, Riley (Tripleshot Cycling Club) 201 pts

2. FOLEY, Michael (Independent) 181 pts

3. GUILLEMETTE, Tristan (Equipe du Quebec) 169 pts

U17 WOMEN – OMNIUM

1. COLES-LYSTER, Maggie (Local Ride Racing) 211 pts

2. WEST, Ruby (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tires) 184 pts

3. ATTWELL, Erin J (Triple Shot Cycling) 171 pts

U19 MEN – OMNIUM

1. SIMPSON, Bayley (Jet Fuel Coffee) 227 pts

2. KIROUAC-MARCASSA Thierry (Equipe du Quebec) 194 pts

3. COTE, Pier Andre (Equipe du Quebec) 202 pts

U19 WOMEN – OMNIUM

1. MAINE, Katherine (The Cyclery–Opus) 221 pts

2. COLLIER, Devaney (Team Alberta) 204 pts

3. BELL, Amelia (Team NCCH p/b DEC Ex) 188 pts

U17 MEN – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. MACDONALD, Dawson (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express) 2:24.630

2. PICKRELL, Riley (Tripleshot Cycling Club) 2:25.617

3. SHENKER, Josh (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express) 2:26.144

U17 WOMEN – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. COLES-LYSTER, Maggie (Local Ride Racing) 2:34.420

2. ATTWELL, Erin J (Triple Shot Cycling) 2:37.721

3. WEST, Ruby (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tires) 2:38.160

U19 MEN – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. BURTNIK, Evan (Team Alberta) 3:22.305

2. COTE, Pier Andre (Equipe du Quebec) 3:26.636

3. KIROUAC MARCASSA Thierry (Equipe du Quebec) 3:28.817

U19 WOMEN – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. MAINE, Katherine (The Cyclery–Opus) 2:34.863

2. BELL, Amelia (Team NCCH p/b DEC Ex) 2:35.912

3. COLLIER, Devaney (Team Alberta) 2:36.170

U17 MEN – TIME TRIAL

1. SYDNEY, Je’Land (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tire) 34.329s

2. PICKRELL, Riley (Tripleshot Cycling Club) 34.349s

3. WAMMES Nick (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tire) 35.591s

U17 WOMEN – TIME TRIAL

1. ATTWELL Erin J (Triple Shot Cycling Club) 38.074s

2. COLES-LYSTER Maggie (Local Ride Racing) 38.160s

3. CRESWICKE Charlotte (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tire) 38.840s

U19 MEN – TIME TRIAL

1. BURTNIK Evan (Team Alberta) 1:05.367

2. RITTER Stefan (Team Alberta) 1:06.094

3. WILLCOX John (TaG Cycling) 1:06.825

U19 WOMEN – TIME TRIAL

1. MAINE Katherine (The Cyclery – Opus) 37.881s

2. COLLIER Devaney (Team Alberta) 38.099s

3. BELL Amelia (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express) 38.394s

U19 MEN – KEIRIN

1. RITTER, Stefan (Team Alberta)

2. COTE, Pier Andre (Equipe du Quebec)

3. KIROUAC-MARCASSA, Thierry (Equipe du Quebec)

U19 WOMEN – KEIRIN

1. BELL Amelia (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express)

2. COLLIER Devaney (Team Alberta)

3. SIMONSON, Holly (Cycling BC)

U17 MEN – SPRINT

1. PICKRELL, Riley (Tripleshot Cycling Club)

2. SYDNEY, Je’Land (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tire)

3. WAMMES, Nick (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tire)

U17 WOMEN – SPRINT

1. COLES-LYSTER, Maggie (Local Ride Racing)

2. ATTWELL, Erin J (Triple Shot Cycling Club)

3. WEST, Ruby (Kallisto-FCV p/bToyo Tires)

U19 MEN – SPRINT

1. RITTER, Stefan (Team Alberta)

2. COTE, Pier Andre (Equipe du Quebec)

3. KIROUAC MARCASSA, Thierry (Equipe du Quebec)

U19 WOMEN – SPRINT

1. BELL, Amelia (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express)

2. LOWRY, Hillary (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express)

3. GENEST, Lauriane (Equipe du Quebec)

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MASTER CYCLISTS COMPLETE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT AND KEIRIN

Cadet and Junior Omnium events begin with close battles

(Milton, ON – October 10, 2015) The 2015 Canadian Championships continued for a fourth day at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, and the master racers ended their Championships with the individual pursuit and keirin races.

The U17 and U19 riders, Canada’s future generation of track cyclists, began their two-day omnium events. Both Omnium are proving to be very exciting with close gaps at the midway point.

Katherine Maine is currently leading the women’s junior omnium, battling a tight race against Devaney Collier and Anna Talman. The Top 3 is currently separated by a narrow four points, setting up for an intense battle on Sunday.

The men’s junior omnium overall standings is equally as close with three riders within eight points. Evan Burtnik, Bayley Simpson and Pier-André Côté have all broken the 100-pt mark, and each point will be critical in the remaining three events.

The fifth and last day of the Canadian Championships will be disputed tomorrow.

RESULTS – 2015 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

MASTER A – KEIRIN

1. MCLEAN, James (Racer Sportif/Mattamy)

2. PALMA, Mark (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express)

3. BAERG, Brent (Atomic)

MASTER B – KEIRIN

1. MCKEE, Steve (Wheels of Bloor Gray)

2. D’ANGELO, Andy (Kurzawinski Coach)

3. FIREK, Chris (Racer Sportif/Mattamy)

MASTER C – KEIRIN

1. UGALDE, Richard (La Bicicletta)

2. KURZAWINSKI, Krzysztof (Kurzawinski Coach)

3. ABBEY, Garnett (Erace Cancer)

MASTER F – KEIRIN

1. DEKINA, Vlada (Kurzawinski Coach)

2. ROY, Emilie (Independent)

3. MAROIS, Manon (Velogare Helicodream)

MASTER A – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. CHARRUAU, Mathieu (Trek-Fiera) 3:36.896

2. GILLIGAN, Mark (Nacsworld p/b WASP) 3:50.450

3. FONTANAUD, Jérémie (Scott Rackultra) 3:50.662

MASTER B – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. MCKEE, Steve (Wheels of Bloor Gray) 3:36.085

2. NASH, Mike (Ride with Rendall p/b Biemme) 3:38.591

3. DEBELLEFEUILLE, Craig (Cyclemeisters / Bow Cycle) 3:42.024

MASTER C – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. BAUER, Steve (Independent) 2:25.672

2. AMOS, Ron (Hammer/53×11) 2:28.165

3. KURZAWINSKI, Krzysztof (Kurzawinski coach) 2:28.234

MASTER F – INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

1. DEKINA, Vlada (Kurzawinski Coach) 2:47.534

2. WOZNY, Gail (Juventus Cycling Club) 2:53.677

3. ULRICH, Lisa (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express) 2:55.665

MADISON MEN

1. TEAM QC (SCHWINGBOTH, Jacob / PELLETIER-ROY, Remi) 18 pts

2. TREK RED TRUCK (DAVIES, Dylan / LAMOUREUX, Jay) 14 pts

3. WHEELS OF BLOOR/ IND (MCKEE, Steve / BAUER, Steve) 5 pts

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NINE CANADIAN CYCLING LEGENDS INDUCTED INTO CANADIAN CYCLING HALL OF FAME

(Milton, ON – October 10, 2015) The newly established Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame now has permanent home at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ontario, and nine Canadian Cycling legends have their plaques permanently mounted on its walls.

Located in the main lobby of the Community entrance, every athlete entering the facility will be reminded of the cycling greats that paved the way for their future success. Above and beyond blazing the trails, these outstanding individuals inducted into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame will forever inspire a future generation of Olympic and World Championships medallists.

The first of three phase was launched Saturday, with two more phases remaining to its completion. A Display cabinet with Hall of Fame memorabilia will be installed next as Phase 2, while an engaging interactive electronic display will make its way for Phase 3, where citizens will be able to browse the successes of inductees through revolving information, videos, photos and biographies.

THE 2015 CLASS OF INDUCTEES

Steve Bauer is best known for his breakout performance at the 1984 Olympic Games, where he won Canada’s first ever men’s road race medal, finishing second in a memorable race. Following those Olympic Games, he turned professional and went on to win a bronze medal at the World Championships in 1984 and silver in 1988. Throughout his twelve-year professional career, Steve made eleven appearances at the Tour de France. He became the first Canadian to win a stage of Le Tour when he claimed the coveted yellow jersey at the end of the first stage of the 1988 edition.

In 1994, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (civil division) for having ‘paved the way for Canada’s coming generations of cycling enthusiasts.’ In 2005, Steve was inducted to the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sport Hall of Fame.

“I am delighted to be inducted with the inaugural class of exceptional individuals into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame. This class of champions has all contributed uncharted greatness to our beloved sport. It is especially touching for me to be inducted with Jocelyn Lovell, one of my greatest mentors when I was a young athlete.”

  • Steve Bauer

 

Tanya Dubnicoff was the top female track cycling sprinter in the World in 1993 after winning the World Championships, becoming the first Canadian women to do so. Throughout an illustrious career, she represented Canada at three Olympic Games, three Pan-American Games and two Commonwealth Games. Her Pan American gold medal haul of four included two at the 1999 Games held in her hometown of Winnipeg. Dubnicoff was selected to lead Team Canada into the opening Ceremonies as the flag bearer for the event.

“I would like to congratulate all the other inductees into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame. What a fabulous assembly of cycling ambassadors. When I read the accomplishments of these individuals, I am truly humbled to be in their presence.”

  • Tanya Dubnicoff

 

Curt Harnett represented Canada four times at the Olympic Games, bringing home three medals. In 1984, he won silver in the 1,000m time trial, along with a bronze in the 1992 and 1996 match sprint. He holds two World Championships silver medals, as well as five gold and three silver medals in World Cup competition. In addition, he enjoyed multi-medal winning success at other major Games, including two match sprint silver medals from the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games. He also won a gold medal in the 1,000m time trial and bronze medal in the match sprint at the 1987 Pan American Games. He was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.

“The inaugural ‘Class of 2015’ being inducted into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame contains trailblazers, trendsetters and advocates, whose efforts and sacrifices set the stage for me to pursue my own cycling dreams and ambitions. It is humbling to stand beside them to receive this honour. Congratulations to all my fellow inductees and thank you to Cycling Canada for this recognition.”

  • Curt Harnett

 

Marc Lemay will be inducted in the Builder category for his years of exemplary service to the sport.  Domestically, Marc served as President of the Canadian Cycling Association from 1981 to 1992 and as a member of the Canadian Olympic Association Board of Directors from 1982 to 1996. Internationally, he led the Union Cycliste International (UCI) Mountain Bike Commission through its early growth period from 1990 to 2001 including the successful addition of men’s and women’s cross country to the Olympic program in 1996.

“It is a great honor to be among the first class of inductees into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame, and be there among athletes who have marked our sport.”

  • Marc Lemay

 

Jocelyn Lovell first represented Canada at major Games in 1968 when he was selected as a teenager to the Olympic Team that competed in Mexico City in 1970, and was selected a total of three time to the Canadian Olympic Team. He won three medals at the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, including gold in the 10-mile scratch race which made him the first Canadian in 32 years to win a cycling gold at those Games. He dominated the 1,000m time trial throughout the 1970s, winning gold at both the 1971 and 1975 Pan-American Games, and, in the process setting a record for the distance that would stand for 28 years.

“It is an honour indeed to be included in our first Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame. As I look at the list of accomplishments of all these individuals, wow, it’s all pretty major stuff. And now a sophisticated velodrome, a Hall of Fame, and a place where, finally, Canadian cycling can hang its hat. Fantastic.”

  • Jocelyn Lovell

 

Lori-Ann Muenzer rose to prominence in 2004 at the Athens Olympic Games where she won the Match Sprint event in dramatic style. In addition, she won six World Championships medals (in Match Sprints, Flying and Standing events), silver and bronze medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games where she set the Flying 200M record. In addition, she was a Pan American Champion in the Keirin and Match Sprint.  

She remains the only Cycling Olympic Gold medalist in Canadian history.

“Together as a cycling community we have encouraged, mentored and supported one another throughout our careers. It is an honour to be included in the first class of inductees to the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame.”

  • Lori-Ann Muenzer

 

Torchy Peden was the most prominent Canadian cyclist in the highly competitive six-day race events that took place between 1929 and 1948. During that era, Torchy won 24 of the 48 races in which he entered. He teamed with various riders from around the world throughout his career, but his most memorable victories were the ones with his brother Doug, who also was a gifted athlete. He represented Canada in the 1928 Olympic Games.

Peden was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1955 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 1966.

“Torchy Peden would be very pleased and humbled by his inclusion in the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame. The sport was good to him and he was quite grateful.”

  • Bill Peden on behalf of the Peden family

 

Gordon Singleton began his amateur cycling career in 1975. Singleton represented Canada in the 1976 Olympic Games on his home turf in Montreal, Canada, at only 19 years of age. In 1978 he participated in the Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton and returned home with a gold and bronze medal. In the years to come, Gord rose to international stardom, becoming the first cyclist ever to break and hold simultaneously world records in the 200 metres, 500 metres and 1000 metres. Singleton competed in six World Championships, winning one gold in 1982, when he became the first Canadian cyclist to win a World Championship title, and three silver medals.

Singleton holds 11 Canadian Championships titles. He received the Order of Canada 1986. He was named Niagara Falls Sports athlete of the century to celebrate the city’s centenary.

“This moment is a culmination of many great memories and many great efforts by some very special individuals. Looking forward, we are creating a lasting legacy to inspire our young people to accomplish even greater achievements. I’m incredibly humbled to be a spoke in the wheel.”

  • Gordon Singleton C.M.

 

Alison Sydor started her career as a road racer, which culminated in winning Canada’s first-ever road medal by a Canadian woman in 1991. From there, Sydor transitioned to the sport of Mountain Biking where she was a medal contender at the World Championships and Olympic Games level from her first silver World Championships medal in 1992 to her final medal in 2004. In that period, the Edmonton native won ten World Championships medals (three gold, five silver and two bronze), notbaly the World Championships titles in 1994, 1995 and 1996. At the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Sydor won a silver medal. In addition, Sydor won 17 World Cup races in her career, and for 13 consecutive years (1992-2004) never finished outside of the top-5 at the world championships.

In 1995 and 1996, Sydor was awarded the Velma Springstead Trophy as Canada’s top female athlete. In 2013, Sydor was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

“It’s great for everyone who appreciates the sport of cycling in Canada that we will now formally celebrate and recognize achievements. As a young athlete, I was always grateful to have examples of Canadians performing on the international stage to show me I did not ever need to limit my ambition and that Canadians could race with the best in the world and dream of winning at the highest level. I’m proud that I was able to become one of those top riders myself and a role model for the next generation. Now I am also very proud to be inducted into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame with a group that has inspired both myself and will continue to inspire our future young cyclists.”

  • Alison Sydor

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OMNIUM TITLES DECIDED THROUGH BREATH-TAKING POINTS RACE

Jasmin Glaesser and Rémi Pelletier-Roy earn Red and White Jersey in dramatic fashion

(Milton, ON – October 09, 2015) The omnium events ended Friday as the Canadian Track Championships continued, and both could not have been closer heading into the last and final round.

Jasmin Glaesser, Canada’s sweetheart at the Pan-Am Games winning four medals, fought a close battle with Stephanie Roorda for the crown of women omnium. Glaesser led the omnium for most of the two days, with Stephanie Roorda taking advantage of the flying lap to take a small two-point lead heading into the critical Points race, where the omnium is typically decided.

Early in the active and intense Points race, Roorda made a solo attempt to gain a lap, but Glaesser very quickly reacted and followed her. With only meters before the intermediate sprint line, Roorda joined the pack, while Glaeser decided to wait before engaging. With this strategy to be patient, Glaesser took five sprint points as well as the 20 additional points for the overtaking the field while chasing Roorda. The 25 points put Glasser alone in the lead, and she never looked back. She made some critical sprints for points while tactfully managing Roorda and her attacks. Steadily, as the race unfolded, Glaesser increased her lead to ride away with the Red and White Jersey with 223 points. Roorda finished second with 215 points while Laura Brown won the tiebreaker against Kirsti Lay in the sprint for the finish at 173 points.

Remi Pelletier-Roy, the defending Champion in the men’s omnium, had his work cut out with Kris Dahl at the control of the standings prior to the men’s points race. But Pelletier-Roy is a specialist of the Points race, and he remained calm as he knew well in advance that the overall omnium would be decided in the ultimate race. With only four points separating the two, anything was possible.

Pelletier-Roy perfectly played his cards, attacked when necessary, followed the right moves on his way to defend his Canadian title with 231 points. The victory was largely due in part to two full lap gains on his main rival, Kristopher Dahl, including an unanswered lap gain midway throughout the 160-lap race. Dahl juggled with the second and third positions and ultimately managed to finish in second place with 204 points.

But credit must be given where credit is due. Ryan Roth jumped from ninth place prior to the ultimate race all the way to the third place. Roth demonstrated phenomenal athletic abilities and endurance, gaining a total of three laps for 60 points over the peloton, finishing his two-day event with 201 points. Thanks to an impressive sprint at the finish line to earn three points, Roth resisted the intense pressure set by Ed Veal, who similarly excelled in the points race, taking the fourth place with 200 points.

Triple Pan-Am Games medallist Hugo Barrette raced to his third gold medal of the week, easily winning the men’s keirin. Without a problem, Barrette advance to the final round with a convincing victory. In the gold medal race, he used his strength to overtake the six-man field and earn his third jersey and jug of apple cider of the weekend. The 2014 Champion in the Keirin, Joseph Veloce, did not participate in the individual sprint and keirin events, due to sickness.

In the women’s keirin, a photo-finish was required to determine the winner of the seven-lap race, with Lizanne Wilmot narrowly winning the five-woman race. Thanks to a late surge with half a lap to the finish line, Wilmot was the first to cross the line with a 0.0003s lead overtaking Kate O’Brien. With speeds reaching upward of 70 km/h, the difference between a gold and silver medal were merely millimeters. Wilmot raised eyebrows in her second Canadian Championships, sprinting her way to the silver medal in the individual event with the fastest qualifying time, and the gold medal in the keirin.

Kate O’Brien isn’t coming home empty-handed, winning her career first individual Red and White Jersey in the 500m time trial, which was also part of the omnium. Monique Sullivan finished just behind in second place with Kirsti Lay rounding up the podium in third place.

Kris Dahl won the kilo race Canadian title with a time of 1:05.437, his career first track cycling title. Throughout his cycling career, Dahl won Canadian titles in road cycling as a U23 and a cyclo-cross title in the junior category. He was fastest of the group, finishing in front of Aidan Caves and Remi Pelletier-Roy.

The Team Pursuit and Team Sprint races took place today for the U17 and U19 age categories. The young track cyclists showcased their talent and delivered some impressive performances under the watchful eyes of Cycling Canada talent scouting personnel.

The event also featured the time trial, scratch race and points race for Master cyclists.

Taking place at the velodrome of the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, these Championships are proving that track cycling has its place within premier Canadian sports.The Championships continue throughout the weekend with more master, junior and u17 races. For more information, schedules, and up-to-the-minute results visit cyclingcanada.ca.

 

RESULTS – 2015 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

ELITE WOMEN – OMNIUM

1. GLAESSER, Jasmin (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) 223pts

2. ROORDA, Stephanie (Cycling BC) 215 pts

3. BROWN, Laura (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team) 173 pts

 

ELITE MEN – OMNIUM

1. PELLETIER-ROY, Remi (Equipe du Quebec) 231 pts

2. DAHL, Kristofer (Team SmartStop) 204 pts

3. ROTH, Ryan (Silber Pro Cycling) 201 pts

 

ELITE WOMEN – 500M TIME TRIAL

1. O’BRIEN, Kate (Independent) 36.119s

2. SULLIVAN, Monique Independent) 36.424s

3. LAY, Kirsti (Equipe du Quebec) 36.855s

 

ELITE MEN – 1000M TIME TRIAL

1. DAHL, Kristofer (Team SmartStop) 1:05.437

2. CAVES, Aidan (Cycling BC) 1:05.628

3. PELLETIER-ROY, Remi (Equipe du Quebec) 1:05.802

 

JUNIOR WOMEN – TEAM SPRINT

1. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 2 (LOWRY, Hillary/MAINE, Katherine)

2. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 1 (CRESWICKE, Farleigh/BELL, Amelia)

3. QUÉBEC (BARIL, Olivia/GENEST, Lauriane)

 

JUNIOR MEN – TEAM SPRINT

1 QUÉBEC (COTE, Pier-Andre/SOUCY, Jean Francois/KIROUAC MARCASSA, Thierry)

2 COMPOSITE (WILLCOX, John/BATISTA, Elói/MACLEOD, Chris)

 

JUNIOR WOMEN – TEAM PURSUIT

1. COMPOSITE ONTARIO (MAINE, Katherine/BELL, Amelia/LOWRY, Hillary/CRESWICKE, Farleigh)

 

JUNIOR MEN – TEAM PURSUIT

1. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 1 (SIMPSON, Bayley/ KELLY, Joseph/ JONES, Jordann / CURRIE, Ian)

2. COMPOSITE QUÉBEC (MACLEOD, Chris / COTE, Pier-Andre / SOUCY, Jean Francois/ KIROUAC MARCASSA, Thierry)

3. BC COMPOSITE (FITZMAURICE, Cameron/ WILLCOX, John / DUSO, Max / MORRIS, Rowan)

 

U17 WOMEN – TEAM SPRINT

1. TRIPLE SHOT CYCLING (VAN DAM, Sarah/ATTWELL, Erin)

2. COMPOSITE ONTARIO (WEST, Ruby/DESOUSA, Naomi)

3. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 2 (CRESWICKE, Charlotte/VAN YZENDOORN, Ali)

 

U17 MEN – TEAM SPRINT

1. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 2 (WAMMES, Nick/SHENKER, Josh/TAYLOR, Lucas)

2. TRIPLE SHOT CYCLING (ATTWELL, Adam/BROWN, Angus/PICKRELL, Riley)

3. QUÉBEC (DRAPEAU ZGORALSKI, Gabriel/GUILLEMETTE, Tristan/PELLETIER, Felix)

 

U17 WOMEN – TEAM PURSUIT

1. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 1 (VAN YZENDOORN, Ali/WEST, Ruby/DESOUSA, Naomi/KRIARAKIS, Kassandra)

2. BC COMPOSITE (ATTWELL, Erin/COLES-LYSTER, Maggie/VAN DAM, Sarah/OVENELL, Margaret)

3. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 2 (CRESWICKE, Charlotte/GIBSON, Julia/RAUWERDA, Kaitlyn/SLATER Victoria)

 

U17 MEN – TEAM PURSUIT

1. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 2 (ERNST, Chris/ MACDONALD, Dawson/ SHENKER, Josh/ TAYLOR Lucas)

2. COMPOSITE ONTARIO 3 (FOLEY, Michael/ FLAGEOLE-BRAY, Sydney/ CORREA, Justin/ MCKELLAR, Riley)

3. QUÉBEC (GUILLEMETTE, Tristan/ DRAPEAU ZGORALSKI, Gabriel/ DALTERIO, Antoine/ PELLETIER, Felix)

 

MASTER A – SCRATCH

1. FONTANAUD, Jérémie (Scott Rackultra)

4. GILLIGAN, Mark (Nacsworld p/b WASPca)

3. HIGUCHI, Masa (Bicisport)

 

MASTER B – SCRATCH

1. MCKEE, Steve (Wheels of Bloor Gray)

2. NASH, Mike (Ride with Rendall p/b Biemme)

3. FIREK, Chris (Racer Sportif/Mattamy)

 

MASTER C – SCRATCH

1. AMOS, Ron (Hammer/53×11)

2. BROOKS, James (West of Quebec Wheel)

3. KURZAWINSKI, Krzysztof (Kurzawinski Coach)

 

MASTER F – SCRATCH

1. DEKINA, Vlada (Kurzawinski Coach)

2. WOZNY, Gail (Juventus Cycling Club)

3. ROY, Emilie (Independent)

 

MASTER A – TIME TRIAL

1. CHARRUAU, Mathieu (Trek-Fiera) 1:10.613

2. NUTTALL, Michael (Cycles London Racing) 1:11.736

3. BAERG, Brent 1:12.035

 

MASTER B – TIME TRIAL

1. ATKINS, Brent (West of Quebec Wheel) 52.395s

2. DEBELLEFEUILLE, Craig (Cyclemeisters / Bow Cycle) 52.506s

3. FIREK, Chris (Racer Sportif/Mattamy) 52.876s

 

MASTER C – TIME TRIAL

1. BROOKS, James (West of Quebec Wheel) 37.326s

2. FRONER, Richard (Lapdogs) 37.503s

3. BAUER, Steve (Independent) 37.617s

 

MASTER F – TIME TRIAL

1. ROY, Émilie (Independent) 40.439s

2. MAROIS, Manon (Velogare Helicodream) 41.787s

3. DEKINA, Vlada (Kurzawinski Coach) 42.006s

 

MASTER A – POINTS RACE

1. CHARRUAU, Mathieu (23 pts)

2. REID, Chris (17 pts)

3. FONTANAUD, Jérémie (13 pts)

 

MASTER B – POINTS RACE

1. MCKEE, Steve (26 pts)

2. D’ANGELO, Andy (12 pts)

3. FIREK, Chris (11 pts)

 

MASTER C – POINTS RACE

1. KURZAWINSKI, Krzysztof (18 pts)

2. BAUER, Steve (13 pts)

3. ABBEY, Garnett (3 pts)

 

MASTER F – POINTS RACE

1. DEKINA, Vlada (20 pts)

2. WOZNY Gail (11 pts)

3. ULRICH, Lisa (7 pts)

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BARRETTE AND SULLIVAN SPRINT TO VICTORY AT CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

Glaesser and Pelletier-Roy earn Red and White in Individual Pursuit

(Milton, ON – October 08, 2015) Hugo Barrette and Monique Sullivan, the 2015 Pan-American Games Champions, confirmed their Canadian sprint supremacy Thursday on the boards of the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, successfully defending their Canadian titles in the individual sprint event.

The pair remains undefeated in individual sprint racing at the new velodrome. They won the 2014 Canadian Championships, the Milton International Challenge, the Pan-American Games and now the 2015 Canadian Championships.

Barrette qualified with the fastest time of the Elite Men group, easily racing his way to the gold medal race. In the ultimate race, he raced against teammate Joel Archambault of Équipe du Québec, taking the win in two straight sets.

Monique Sullivan, who finished sixth in the Keirin at the 2012 London Olympic Games, qualified with the second fastest time of the qualifiers. Sullivan also easily advanced to the gold medal race. In the process, the Calgary sprinter faced in semifinals her close friend and National Team teammate Kate O’Brien, taking the win two heats. In the gold medal dual, Sullivan defeated Lizanne Wilmot, also in two straight heats, to grab the red and white.

In the Para-cycling individual pursuit, the tandem of Daniel Chalifour and Jean-Michel Lachance earned their second title in as many races at these Championships. The Chalifour-Lachance duo rode the 4km Individual Pursuit in 4:29.084 (99.23%), taking the gold medal.

Marie-Claude Molnar defeated her opponent in the Women C class to take her second first place in as many days, posting a time of 4:19.386 (99.89%) in the 3km event.

In the Men C class, Jaye Milley was the fastest of the combined group, crossing the finish line after 4km of racing in 4:24.860 (96.3%). He fought a narrow battle against Brayden McDougall, also of Team Alberta, who finished with a percentage of 95.8%.

The day marked the beginning of the Omnium races for the Elite category, with the presentation of the scratch race, the individual pursuit and the elimination race.

Both Jasmin Glaesser and Remi Pelletier-Roy, who raced the omnium at the Pan-Am Games securing two medals for Canada, currently sit atop the standings after three of six events. Glaesser is in a tight battle with Stephanie Roorda while Pelletier-Roy is being chased by Kris Dahl.

The individual pursuit race within the omnium was also a stand-alone Canadian Championships event, and Glaesser and Pelletier-Roy both earned the title with world-class performances. Glaesser topped the women’s podium with a winning time of 3:37.280 over 3km while Pelletier-Roy posted a time of 4:28.72 after four gruelling kilometres to take the top position among the men.

The event continues Friday with the completion of the omnium event, as well as the keirin races for the sprinters. The U17 (cadet) and U19 (junior) will also their make their debut at these Championships, benefiting from the outstanding opportunity to be surrounded by National Team members.

RESULTS – 2015 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT – PARA – B

1. CHALIFOUR, Daniel (Équipe du Québec) (4:29.084) 99.23%

2. CARRIER, Alexandre (Équipe du Québec) (4:41.641) 94.80%

3. TAYLOR, Lowell (Independent) (4:57.340) 89.80%

 

INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT – PARA – MEN C

1. Jaye MILLEY (MC1) (Team Alberta) (4:24.860) 96.39%

2. Brayden MCDOUGALL (MC1) (Team Alberta) 4:26.480) 95.80%

3. Tristen CHERNOVE (MC3) (Cycling BC) (3:56.752) 94.99%

 

INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT – WOMEN C

1. MOLNAR, Marie‐Claude (WC4) (Équipe du Québec) (4:19.386) 99.89%

2. SALT, Michelle (WC2) (Independent) (5:23.635) 85.68%

 

INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT – WOMEN ELITE

1. GLAESSER, Jasmin (Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies) 3:37.280

2. LAY, Kirsti (Equipe du Quebec) 3:40.038

3. ROORDA Stephanie (Cycling BC) 3:41.722

 

INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT – MEN ELITE

1. PELLETIER, ROY Remi (Equipe du Quebec) 4:28.722

2. ROTH, Ryan (Silber Pro Cycling) 4:32.464

3. LAMOUREUX, Jay (Trek Red Truck) 4:34.076

 

SPRINT – WOMEN ELITE

1. SULLIVAN, Monique (Team PCL)

2. WILMOT, Lizanne (Team NCCH p/b DEC Express)

3. O’BRIEN, Kate (Team PCL)

4. RUBY, Krista (Musette Racing)

 

SPRINT – MEN ELITE

1. BARRETTE, Hugo (Équipe du Québec)

2. ARCHAMBAULT, Joel (Équipe du Québec)

3. CAREY, Evan (Dr. Walker Sports)

4. PARTRIDGE, Mischa (Cycling BC)

 

SPRINT – MASTER A

1. TRAINI, Enrico

2. BAERG, Brent

3. MCLEAN, James

 

SPRINT – MASTER B

1. MCKEE, Steve

2. ATKINS, Brent

3. D’ANGELO, Andy

 

SPRINT – MASTER C

1. KURZAWINSKI, Krzysztof

2. UGALDE, Richard

3. CORMIER, Charles

 

SPRINT – MASTER F

1. DEKINA, Vlada

2. MAROIS, Manon

3. ROY, Emilie

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OLYMPIC HOPEFULS EARN RED AND WHITE JERSEYS TO KICK OFF CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Milton hosts Canadian Track Championships with fast speed and intense team pursuits

(Milton, ON – October 07, 2015) The team sprint and team pursuit events, as well as the Para-cycling time trial events, took place on Wednesday to start the 2015 Canadian Track Cycling Championships at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton.

Alberta’s Monique Sullivan and Kate O’Brien, who took the gold medal at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, won the Canadian Championships title in the women team sprint events, successfully defending their 2014 title. They posted a time of 34.858s in the Finals. The pair completed the two laps 2.516s faster than their closest rivals, Lizanne Wilmont, and Jamie Gilgen. The sprinting duo will represent Canada at the upcoming UCI World Cup Series, hoping to qualify the country for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games next summer.

In the men’s sprint, the composite team comprised of Evan Carey, Joe Veloce, and Hugo Barrette easily took the gold medal. The trio, who won the Pan-American Games gold medal, posted a time of 45.034s, to capture the title. The team made of Chris Singleton, Joel Archambault, and Misha Partridge came in second place, crossing the finish line just under four seconds after the Pan-Am Gold medallists.

In the Women’s Team Pursuit, Team West Coast coasted to the victory in the women’s race. The team included National Team members Laura Brown Stephanie Roorda, Jasmin Glaesser and ski-cross convert Georgia Simmerling. The four-woman team defeated in the gold medal ride. Team Quebec, formed by Kirsti Lay, Ariane Bonhomme, Catherine Dessureault, and Catherine Ouellette by more than five seconds.

The men’s team pursuit team comprised on Ontario’s, Ed Veal, Ryan Roth, Sean MacKinnon, and Aidan Caves rode to the gold medal with a time of 4:12.446. In second place came Team NBA, comprised of Adam Jamieson, Jack Burke, Jay Lamoureux, and Alexander Cowan.

For the Canadian National Team members, this event marks the launch of the 2016 season highlighted by the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The team will compete in four UCI World Cup events and the 2016 Track World Championships throughout the winter.

In the Para-cycling action, the time trial races were featured for these inspiring athletes. These Championships featured the highest number of registration in the category, with the event held in full integration. Daniel Chalifour and pilot Jean-Michel Lachance took the gold medal in combined tandem racing, reaching 96.64% of the National Team Standards for the gold medal. Alexandre Carrier and pilot Arrousen Laflamme took the second place and silver medal with 95.73% while Lowell Taylor pilot Mark McDonald took third.

In the C class, Marie-Claude Molnar went on to take the top spot in the Women’s race with a time of 43.553s over 500m of racing. Molnar averaged speeds of 41km/h throughout her race. Jaye Milley raced to 94.35 of the standard, earning the title in the men’s race. In second place came newcomer Tristen Chernove, while Braydon McDougall earned the bronze medal with 92.77%.

Thursday, the 2015 Canadian Track Championships will be a full day of racing starting at 8:00 am. The master racers will make their debut with the sprint events. The elite sprinters will also tackle their individual sprint events. The omnium begins with the presentation of the first three races for elite riders, and the para-cyclists will race the individual pursuit.

Full results are available at cyclingcanada.ca.

RESULTS – 2015 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

TIME TRIAL – PARA – B

1. Daniel CHALIFOUR (MB) (Equipe du Quebec) 96.64%

2. Alexandre CARRIER (MB) (Equipe du Quebec) 95.73%

3. Lowell TAYLOR (MB) (Independent) 89.18%

 

TIME TRIAL – PARA – WOMEN C

1. Marie-Claude MOLNAR (WC4) (Equipe du Quebec) 96.20%

2. Michelle SALT (WC2) (Independent) 85.01%

 

TIME TRIAL – PARA – MEN C

1. Jaye MILLEY (MC1) (Team Alberta) 94.35%

2. Tristen CHERNOVE (MC3) (Cycling BC) 93.66%

3. Brayden MCDOUGALL (MC1) (Team Alberta) 92.77%

 

TEAM SPRINT – ELITE – MEN

1. COMPOSITE 3 (CAREY, Evan/VELOCE, Joseph/BARRETTE, Hugo) 45.034s

2. COMPOSITE 2 (PARTRIDGE, Mischa/ARCHAMBAULT, Joel/SINGLETON, Chris) 48.865s

3. COMPOSITE 1 (MACDONALD, Eric/CULLINGHAM, Andrew/NESBITT, Daniel) 149.687s

 

TEAM SPRINT – ELITE – WOMEN

1. TEAM PCL (SULLIVAN, Monique/O’BRIEN, Kate) 34.858s

2. COMPOSITE AWESOME (WILMOT, Lizanne/GILGEN, Jamie) 37.374s

3. COMPOSITE (CORMIER, Natalie/BLAIS, Marie-Soleil) 37.449s

 

TEAM PURSUIT – ELITE – MEN

1. ONTARIO (VEAL, Ed/ROTH, Ryan/MACKINNON, Sean/CAVES, Aidan) 4:12.446

2. NBA (JAMIESON, Adam/BURKE, Jack/LAMOUREUX, Jay/COWAN, Alexander) 4:18.500

3. QUEBEC (PELLETIER ROY, Remi/SOUCY, Marc-Antoine/JEAN, Emile/DOYLE, Elliott) 4:20.202

 

TEAM PURSUIT – ELITE – WOMEN

1. WEST COAST (BROWN, Laura/ROORDA, Stephanie/SIMMERLING, Georgia/GLAESSER, Jasmin)

 4:34.372

2. QUEBEC (LAY, Kirsti/BONHOMME, Ariane/DESSUREAULT, Catherine/OUELLETTE, Catherine) 4:41.663

3. OPUS – THE CYCLERY (FOREMAN-MACKEY, Annie/WATTERS, Ellen/FLYNN, Emily/GILLARD, Allyson) 5:08.405

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