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NINE JUNIOR TRACK RIDERS TO REPRESENT CANADA AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

2015 UCI Junior Track World Championships to take place in August at Astana, KAZ

(Ottawa, ON – May 21, 2015) Canada will be sending nine junior cyclists to attend the 2015 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan this summer, August 19-23, 2015.

The men’s endurance program will be represented by Evan Burtnik of Edmonton, AB, Connor Byway of Ottawa, ON, Bayley Simpson of Lindsay, ON, John Willcox of Victoria, BC, and Jordann Jones of Ancaster, ON.

Katherine Maine of Ottawa, ON, Anna Talman of Edmonton, AB and Gillian Ellsay of Courtenay, BC will be racing the women’s endurance events.

Stefan Ritter of Edmonton, AB, will be the lone sprinter representing Canada, racing both the sprint and the keirin.

Of the nine cyclists, three participated in the 2014 edition of this event: Evan Burtnik, Connor Byway, and Bayley Simpson. Burtnik finished seventh in the omnium, the best result for these three young cyclists.

“Having continued to lift the expectation of what is demanded of a National Team rider at the UCI Juniors Track World Championships, there is an increasing expectation of the level of performance of our riders, said Ian Melvin, men’s endurance track coach at Cycling Canada. “Several strong performances in the Men’s Individual Pursuit at the selection trials suggest that a top-6 ride in the Men’s Team Pursuit is well within our reach and that a top-5 in the Individual Pursuit itself is a very real objective.”

Melvin adds: “The inclusion of three talented Junior Women has the promise to fulfill several top-10 placings in the individual endurance events while in the Men’s Sprint, the rapidly developing Stefan Ritter has the opportunity to rub shoulders with the best in the world where anything can happen.”

Supported by Cycling Canada staff, the 2015 Canadian Junior Track World Championship team has the potential to continue building towards medal potential performances in the coming years. As one of the major pathways into elite national team programs, ever improving performances and results will only serve to enhance and support Cycling Canada on the world stage.

TEAM CANADA – UCI JUNIOR TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Evan BURTNIK (18, Edmonton, AB)
Connor BYWAY (17, Ottawa, ON)
Bayley SIMPSON (17, Lindsay, ON)
John WILLCOX (16, Victoria, BC)
Jordann JONES (16, Ancaster, ON)
Stefan RITTER (17, Edmonton, AB)
Katherine MAINE (17, Ottawa, ON)
Anna TALMAN (17, Edmonton, AB)
Gillian ELLSAY (18, Courtenay, BC)

May 21, 2015/by Communications

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 150^th 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

April 22, 2015/by Communications

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.

April 14, 2015/by Communications

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – NEXTGEN Women’s Track Endurance Coach

Overview of Cycling Canada:

Cycling Canada (CC) is the recognized authority by the UCI (Union Cycliste International) on all aspects of cycling in Canada, including BMX, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Para-Cycling, Road and Track. Founded in 1882, the CCA aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship medal performances. With the vision to be a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, Cycling Canada manages the National teams, hosts national and international events, and administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada.

Job Description:

The NextGen Women’s Track Endurance Coach will implement the technical direction that will lead to the building of a robust world class track program. With the support of the Track Integrated Services Team (IST), the NextGen Wome’s Track Endurance Coach will establish an optimal daily training environment through the creation and implementation of world class training programs for identified female development track endurance athletes. The NextGen Women’s Track Endurance Coach will work in close partnership with the Women’s Road Coach and the Women’s Track Endurance Coach to establish talent identification and development strategies to increase the mass of female Track and Road international caliber athletes coming into the Track and Road folds. The NextGen Women’s Track Endurance Coach will also collaborate with the Men’s Development Road Coach, the Men’s Road Program Manager as well as the NextGen Men’s Track Endurance Coach to ensure proper alignment of the road and track endurance programs

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

In collaboration with the Integrated Support Team (IST), the Track-Road Coordinator and other National coaches ensure optimal daily training environment for all identified elite and development sprint track athletes
Assisted by IST ensure the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of athlete training and preparation for competition
Assisted by the HPD-Head Coach and supported by the Track-Road Coordinator ensure the development, implementation and analysis of the NextGen Women’s Track Endurance program consistent with the objectives established in the High Performance quadrennial plan
In collaboration with the Women’s Track Endurance Coach and the Women’s Road Coach lead the process of identifying and developing a 2020 targeted Women’s Track Endurance (WTE) program.
Overseen by the High Performance Director- Head Coach and assisted by both the Women’s Track Endurance Coach, the Women’s Road Coach, the Men’s Road Development Coach, the NextGen Men’s Endurance Coach, the Men’s Road Program Manager and the Track Sprint Program Coach create aligned yearly Track program budgets.
Supported by the Track-Road Coordinator ensure optimal competitive and training conditions and the completion of all support activities required for effective and efficient execution of National Team programs
Supported by the Track-Road Coordinator and supervised by the High Performance Manager ensure on-budget track development program expenditures.
Assist the Track-Road coordinator and High Performance Manager in the drafting of yearly selection track development program selection policies and ensure constant follow-through of the said selection policies.
Upon request of the High Performance Director – Head Coach attend High Performance Committee or Track Selection Advisory Group meetings.
Provide guidance and mentorship to NCCP identified coaches and provincial/territorial coaches
Provide counsel to the Performance Development Manager or Development Coordinator in matters pertaining to track LTAD framework and coach specific track NCCP content
Provide counsel to Track-Road Coordinator and High Performance Manager in the drafting yearly Sport Canada AAP carding criteria.
Support the Track-Road Coordinator to ensure optimal National Team program information content on Cycling Canada’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts
Provide counsel to the IST Manager’s role of assessing the Track Development programs IST needs
Overseen by the High Performance Manager assist the Track-Road Coordinator in ensuring efficient National Team equipment distribution and monitoring to identified National Team athletes

Knowledge and Skills

Cycling Canada is looking for a NextGen Women’s Track Endurance Coach that has experience coaching at the national and/or international level in a track cycling capacity. Experience working with the next generation of international athletes would be expected. The successful candidate will need to be minimally certified at Level 3 of the National Coaching Certification Program, eligible for equivalency based on past experience and be willing to undergo the Level 4 – Advanced Coaching Diploma of the National Coaching Certification Program.

The following knowledge, skills or experience will be considered assets:

NCCP Comp. Dev. Advanced (New Level 4) or international equivalency
experience in the application of sports science, sports medicine and technology to improve performance
demonstrated teaching and organizational skills
athlete recruitment and retention capacity
the ability to communicate in both official languages
the ability to work with new technologies to communicate with athletes and coaches within the system

Salary & Benefits

The salary scale for the position is in the range of $ 57,500 to $ 62,500 dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition the successful candidate will be eligible for benefits in accordance with the organization’s Human Resource Guideline.

This position is subject to six-month probation; at the end of which a documented performance review will be completed.

Starting Date: End of April 2015

Location: The position is based at the Mattamy National Cycling Center velodrome in Milton, Ontario.

Application Deadline: Persons interested should send an expression of interest cover letter and resume for this position to general@cyclingcanada.ca by April 3^rd, 2015

All applications will be confidential. We thank all those who apply. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Cycling Canada Cyclisme promotes Employment Equity.

THIS POSITION IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY SPORT CANADA

March 23, 2015/by Communications

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

March 20, 2015/by Communications

FIVE CANADIAN PARA-CYCLISTS READY TO RACE AGAINST WORLD’S BEST AT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Ottawa, ON – March 20, 2015) Five of the best track para-cyclists will race for Canada at the 2015 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships from March 26 to 29 at the indoor velodrome in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.

The five-member Canadian team will consist of Jaye Milley (Calgary, AB), Marie-Claude Molnar (Longueuil, QC), Brayden McDougall (Calgary. AB), Ross Wilson (Edmonton, AB) and Michael Sametz (Calgary, AB).

At the track cycling World Championships, the team hopes to secure podium performances and multiple Top 10 positions that will help Canadian athletes cumulate qualification points for the track cycling events at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

“We’re excited about this event as it will give us the opportunity to see the progress made by our para-cyclists in actual competition settings. This will allow us to observe the international growth of the sport and where we stand, and take decisions as to what needs to be done to win medals in Rio,” said Jacques Landry, Director of High Performance and Head Coach at Cycling Canada. “We have a great support structure in place for these para-cyclists with Eric Van den Eynde leading the team. We are confident that the work invested heading to these World Championships will bear its fruits.”

Coaches and managers will also use this opportunity to observe and assess the athletes’ competitiveness on the international scene 18 months away from the Paralympic Games.

The team prepared for this event by attending a road training camp in Gainesville, Florida, prior to transferring to a track-specific training block that ended Thursday at the new Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome in Milton, ON.

At the 2014 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Mexico, Milley secured Canada’s two medal, both bronze medals coming in the kilo time trial and the individual pursuit.

March 20, 2015/by Communications

SULLIVAN FINISHES FOURTH IN FINAL DAY OF TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Ottawa, ON – February 22, 2015) Canada’s Monique Sullivan just missed the podium in the women’s Keirin at the 2015 UCI Track World Championships on Sunday, finishing 4th. It is Sullivan’s best-ever world championship result and caps five days of competition that saw Canada win two bronze medals and a total of four top-8 results.

Sullivan qualified in a minimum number of rides to make the gold medal final in the Keirin and rode a strong race, just getting pipped by Lisandra Guerra Rodriguez (Cuba) in the final metres for the bronze. Anna Meares (Australia) won gold and Shanne Braspennincx (Netherlands) the silver.

“Today was a great day on the boards,” said Sullivan. “I really owe this one to the team and everyone who supported me. There’s been a push to the sprint program and my result is a testament to that. To have a dedicated sprint coach really helps the program and it makes a difference.”

“The goal is always to win a medal, but today I focussed on not wanting it. You want it so bad, but I just focussed on the process, and told myself ‘it’s about position’. In the early rounds especially I executed my rides well and I wasn’t scared to race my race, I’m not just following wheels. Just don’t be scared, everyone is beatable.”

Jacques Landry, Director of High Performance for Cycling Canada, summed up the Canadian performance, “Overall, I am satisfied with this week of competition. We as a program are tracking well with performances at the international level all the while building depth through our development programs. The women’s endurance successes this week are a product of great leadership by our coach Craig [Griffin] and also determination and commitment from the women in our program.”

“On the sprint side of things, the resurgence of Monique in the Keirin will serve as a catalyst from which we can continue to integrate a high performance culture within our ranks. We’ve only started seeing what our sprint athletes are capable of. With our sprint coach Erin providing great technical and tactical expertise on a daily in our new home in Milton, there is no doubt in my mind that through patience and hard work we will deliver performances at Games to come.”

“I am proud of the athletes and staff that we have in our program right now. We have all the ingredients to become a strong and confident track cycling nation.”

Text courtesy of Rob Jones/Canadian Cyclist

February 22, 2015/by Communications

CANADA WINS SECOND BRONZE MEDAL AT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Ottawa, ON – February 21, 2015) Canada took its second medal of the Track Cycling World Championships on Saturday, in St-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, when Allison Beveridge won the bronze medal in the women’s Scratch Race.

Beveridge, who was a member of Canada’s bronze medal Team Pursuit squad on Wednesday, came back from a mid-race crash to win bronze. Initially, Beveridge finished fourth, but moved up to third after the French rider, Pascale Jeuland, was relegated for an improper move. Kirsten Wild (Netherlands) took gold and Amy Cure (Australia) silver.

“It was definitely up and down,” agreed Beveridge. “I felt a bit frustrated after my crash, and then to come fourth was really frustrating. So to end up with the bronze was really exciting and a good way to end off the world championships. I first heard that I had won the bronze medal from the announcer and the crowd booing when the French girl was relegated, but when they came over to get me for the podium I knew for sure.”

Canada also had two men in the Sprint competition – Joseph Veloce and Hugo Barrette. Veloce, the Canadian national sprint champion, qualified 24th with a personal best time of 9.992 seconds for the Fly 200 metre time trial, but was knocked out of competition in the first heat. Barrette finished 26th in the qualifying time trial and did not move on to the sprint competition.

“It was definitely a bittersweet day,” said Veloce. “I’m happy with my qualifier – the first tie under ten seconds at sea level – but I ended up having to race the fastest guy and he caught me flat footed, so that was it for my day. I had some forced time off after a bad crash in 2013, but I’m happy with my progression in the last three months, as I keep getting faster. Now I’m looking forward to racing at home in Toronto.”

Canada has one athlete racing on Sunday, the final day of competition, with Monique Sullivan competing in the women’s Keirin.

Text courtesy of Rob Jones/Canadian Cyclist

February 21, 2015/by Communications

GLAESSER 6TH IN INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Ottawa, ON – February 20, 2015) Two Canadians competed on Day 3 of the 2015 Track World Championships in St-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, on Friday. Jasmin Glaesser was Canada’s top finisher with a sixth place result in the women’s Individual Pursuit, while Monique Sullivan was eliminated in the first round of the women’s Sprint.

Sullivan qualified 14th in the Flying 200 metre time trial, but lost to Victoria Williamson of Great Britain in the first round of head-to-head sprinting. This is Sullivan’s first world championship since the London Olympics, and she is steadily rebuilding her form.

“I was definitely hoping for more today,” agreed Sullivan. “But it’s all about learning and building for the next races, so I’m just taking what I can from this experience. I’m happy with the training I’ve had, but it’s all about consistency, and soon I think everything will begin to come together.”

Glaesser, a member of Canada’s Team Pursuit squad, which won a bronze medal the day before, and set a new national record, came up flat in the 3000 metre Individual Pursuit after two hard rides the day before.

“I had some pretty high expectations today, Glaesser admitted. “I’ve had some great Individual Pursuits last month in Milton and training in L.A. [Los Angeles], so I knew that I was more than capable of being in the final. I’m absolutely gutted, but I was running on an empty tank today after the Team Pursuits [on Thursday, when Canada set a new national record].”

February 20, 2015/by Communications

Canada Wins First Medal of 2015 Track World Championships

Day 2 of the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in St-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, saw five world titles awarded, with a second world record also set. Canada won its first medal of these championships with a bronze in the Women’s Team Pursuit.

For a fourth straight year, Canada was on the podium in the Team Pursuit. After struggling in the opening round on Wednesday, the Canadian team of Allison Beveridge, Jasmin Glaesser, Kirsti Lay and Steph Roorda came back in round two on Thursday with a time three seconds faster then their previous one, setting a Canadian record of 4:17.799. They finished second in their heat to defending world champions Great Britain, who went on to the gold medal final against Australia, while Canada faced New Zealand. In the bronze medal final Canada won by nearly five seconds.

“I was disappointed in our performance yesterday,” admitted Glaesser, “we made some technical errors that didn’t show what we could do out there. So, I think we came back today and redeemed ourselves a little bit. Everyone today … we really focussed, we set our minds to it and committed to our ride, and I think that showed.”

The first title was awarded in the women’s 500 metre Individual Time Trial, with the same three medalists as last year, but reverse order. Russia’s Anastasia Voynova took gold after finishing the bronze medal position last year, while world record holder Anna Meares of Australia retained silver, and defending champion Miriam Welte of Germany dropped to bronze. Canada’s Kate O’Brien, racing at her first world championships, finished 18th.

“I’m still pretty new to this,” explained O’Brien, “so it’s hard to say what time I expected. It’s an indication of where I am right now, and I know that I have some more work to do.”

In the men’s Keirin, Canada’s Hugo Barrette did not make it out of the first round. In the Repechage race, Barrette attempted to break away with a lap to go and was leading by eight bike lengths with less than a lap to go. However, he was caught ten metres from the line. He admits to disappointment, commenting “it’s the world championships, and everyone showed up with great legs today. I’m in the best shape of my life, but wasn’t able to make the semi-finals, so that’s really disappointing. I gave my best and it just wasn’t enough.”

February 19, 2015/by Communications