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MANY BIG NAMES TO RACE CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

Olympians Tara Whitten, Gillian Carleton, Zach Bell are expected to race

(Ottawa, ON – August 24, 2013) The 2013 Canadian Track Championships presented by Mike’s Bike Shop are set to begin on Wednesday, and many of Canadian Track stars are expected to race at this year’s event.

The Championships, held for the second straight year in at the Dieppe Velodrome in New-Brunswick, will attract some of the biggest stars of the sport, notably three-time World Champion and Olympic medallist Tara Whitten of Edmonton, AB, two-time World Championships medallist Zach Bell of North Vancouver, and Olympic medallist Gillian Carleton of Victoria, BC.

Many other top riders are registered to race, including Hugo Barrette (QC), Joakim Albert (QC), Stuart Wight (NB), Emile Jean (QC), Jean-Michel Lachance (QC), Rémi Pelletier-Roy (QC), Ryan Aitcheson (ON), Stephanie Roorda (BC), Sara Byers (ON), Aidan Caves (BC), Eric Johnstone (AB), Marc-Antoine Noel (QC), Kinley Gibson (AB) just to name a few.

The event starts on Wednesday, and will feature all Olympic events for the cadet (U17), junior (U19), elite and Masters (30+) categories.

Check out the Facebook page of the Canadian Track Cycling Championships at www.facebook.com/canadiantrackchampionships

For more information, visit the website of the event, at http://www.atlanticcyclingcentre.com/track2013/

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Cycling Canada is currently hiring at Track Cycling coach

Cycling Canada is currently hiring! Can you contribute to a leading-edge program?

The Track Sprint Coach will implement the technical direction that will lead to the building of a robust world class sprint program. With the support of the Track Integrated Services Team (IST), the Track Sprint Coach will establish an optimal daily training environment through the creation and implementation of world class training programs for identified track sprinters. The Track Sprint Coach will work closely with the Track Development Coach to establish talent identification and development strategies to increase the mass of international calibre athletes coming into the track program.

The Track Sprint Coach will be a key member of Cycling Canada’s high performance coaching team determined to achieve podium success at the World Championships and Olympic Games. [MORE]

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5 CYCLISTS NOMINATED FOR CIBC TEAM NEXT FUNDING

Cycling Canada is putting forward five names for the CIBC Team Next program.

These athletes were chosen from among more than 50 who submitted applications by the Aug. 1 deadline.  Cycling Canada’s High Performance Committee reviewed all the applications and nominated one athlete per cycling discipline to put forward:

  • Para-cycling: Louis-Albert CORRIVEAU-JOLIN
  • Road : Gabrielle PILOTE-FORTIN
  • Track : Candice VERMEULEN
  • MTB : Derek ZANDSTRA
  • BMX : Corey WALSH

These athletes will have until Sept. 6 to complete an online nomination process and vie to be among the 67 athletes who will receive support. Later in the fall, AthletesCAN and CIBC will announce the final list of athletes who will be receiving support.

CIBC is investing $2 million into helping these young athletes realize their dreams of representing Canada on the world stage. The 67 selected athletes will each receive a $5,000 annual grant for the next 3 years ($15,000 total) in addition to receiving mentorship from top prominent athletes, workshop and advice on personal finance and community support.

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CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW ATHLETES COUNCIL

Through an internal election where Cycling Canada’s present National Team listed athletes were asked to vote for athletes council members the following athletes have been elected to sit in as athletes council members up to the 2014 Cycling Canada Annual General Meeting.

Para-cycling:

  • Matthieu PARENT (re-elected)
  • Robbi WELDON

Road:

  • Leah KIRCHMANN
  • Vacant

Track:

  • Stephanie ROORDA
  • Joachim ALBERT

MTB:

  • Amanda SIN (Re-elected)
  • Geoff KABUSH (Re-elected)

BMX:

  • Amelia WALSH
  • Mischa PARTRIDGE

The mandate of the newly appointed members of the athlete’s council is to promote the views and interests to Cycling Canada on all issues which directly or indirectly affect national team athletes, high performance athletes and/or any national caliber athlete.

In the coming weeks the new council will elect their chair and co-chair who will respectively represent athletes interests at the Cycling Canada board of directors level and the High Performance Committee levels. 

Any athlete wishing to raise concerns, comments or suggestions can do so by merely emailing the council (athletescouncil@cyclingcanada.ca). 

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REGISTRATION NOW ACTIVE FOR 2013 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Cyclists can now register online for the top domestic track cycling races on the 2013 calendar

(Dieppe, NB – August 09, 2013) The registration process is now active for the 2013 Canadian Track Cycling Championships presented by Mike’s Bike Shop, scheduled for August 27 to September 1 at the Dieppe Vélodrome in Dieppe, NB, announced the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada, Cycling Canada.

The event will feature many track cycling races featuring cyclists in junior, elite and masters categories, including Olympians and National Team members alike.

Registration can be done at: http://www.atlanticcyclingcentre.com/track2013/index.php?r=site/page&view=registration&lang=en

“The National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada hosted this event in 2012, and the organizers have done a stellar job in the providing a competitive platform just after the Olympic Games. Now, they get, to kick start this new Olympic cycle with a fresh slate and energized riders,” said Mathieu Boucher, Domestic Performance Director at Cycling Canada. “The organizing committee led by Charles Cormier is experienced in hosting these events, and we are extremely confident that they will raise the bar in the second of their two-year mandate.”

More information can be found on the event webpage at www.atlanticcyclingcentre.com/track2013 and on the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CanadianTrackCyclingChampionships

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The 2013 Canadian Track Cycling Championships presented by Mikes Bike Shop is Canada’s top domestic track cycling event. The event annually attracts some of the country’s best track riders challenging for the Red and White Jersey awarded to the Canadian Champions. Organized by the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada in Dieppe, NB and hosted at the Dieppe Velodrome, the event is governed by the Cycling Canada, a member of the International Cycling Union (UCI).

The 2013 Canadian Track Cycling Championships presented by Mikes Bike Shop is made possible thanks to the close collaboration between Cycling Canada, VeloNB and the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada. The event will be held from August 27 to September 1, and showcases racing in the Junior, Elite and Masters categories.

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KINLEY GIBSON WINS SILVER MEDAL AT JUNIOR TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Aidan Caves fifth in individual pursuit

(Glasgow, GBR – August 8, 2013) Edmonton’s Kinley Gibson won a silver medal for Canada on the opening day of the 2013 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Glascow, Scotland.

“Kinley lined up for the scratch race today with no pressure; her focus is firmly fixed on later this week. She knew the Colombian girl was dangerous and once she’d seen her escape the group without any response, she took her chance and settled in for 10 laps of focused effort,” said Rob Good, a coach with the Canadian team in Scotland. “This result is testimony to her professional approach and all the work that she has put in throughout the season and especially since mid-June since the Junior track program came together.”

In the men’s individual pursuit, Aidan Caves of Vancouver, BC narrowly missed a chance to race for the bronze medal, finishing fifth of the qualifying round, posting a time of 3:23.75. Eric Johnstone of Calgary, AB had the tenth fastest time of the day, with 3:24.881.

The Men’s team pursuit finished 12th, posting a qualifying time of 4:21.344.

The events are shown live on UCI’s Youtube channel worldwide (http://www.youtube.com/ucichannel). Broadcast starts at 7 pm local (18:00 GMT) and 2 pm (13:00 GMT) on Sunday.

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MIKE’S BIKE SHOP PRESENTS 2013 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Local bike a bike a huge supporter of the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada in Dieppe

(Dieppe, NB – August 6, 2013) The 2013 Canadian Track Championships, to be held in Dieppe, New Brunswick at the end of August, now has a presenting partner: Mike’s Bike Shop.

As one of Canada’s most prominent specialty bicycle retailers, Mike’s Bike Shop has now opened its brand new, state of the art, 16,000 sq./ft retail facility. With its most recent accolade being receiving as the City of Dieppe’s business excellence award for 2013, the independently and locally owned shop is continuing its fast paced growth.

“From day 1 of the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada, Mike’s Bike Shop has been a great supporter of the development of elite cycling in the region,” said Charles Cormier, president of the organizing committee of the event. “Over the years, it has supported, among others, the Centre’s Selection program, the Pepsi Cup, and is currently the driving force behind the Tuesday night series, the unique Mike’s Bike Shop Cup. It has also supported all five Canadian Championships that took place in Dieppe since 2001.

As part of the community, Mike’s Bike Shop is also very active by supporting many municipal programs as well as its own local cycling Club. For 2013, the organizing committee of the 2013 Canadian Track Championships is very happy to once again be able to count on the support of owner Rick Snyder has the official presenter of the event.

The 2013 Canadian Track Cycling Championships presented by Mikes Bike Shop begins August 27 and runs through September 1. Canada’s best cyclists are expected to participate in this year’s event, held for the second consecutive year at the UCI-regulated outdoor velodrome. Mike’s bike Shop joins a growing list of partners for the event, including the Province of New Brunswick, the City of Dieppe, McDonald’s, Coastal Inn, Giant, FitWorks, ProTherapy, Gatorade, MacDonald Buick GMC Cadillac LTD, Bell Alliant, Office Interiors, Sobey’s and Investor’s Group.

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STRONG CANADIAN CONTINGENT HEADING TO JUNIOR TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gibson, Bonhomme and Johnstone headline team to compete for World Junior Titles

(Ottawa, ON – July 29, 2013) Cycling Canada is proud to announce the team that will represent Canada heading to the 2013 UCI Junior Track World Championships, hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, from August 7-11.

The team will be strong at this important international race for junior racers, headlined by the two-time Junior Pan-American Champion and 2013 Canadian Junior Time Trial Champion Kinley Gibson (18, Edmonton, AB), three-time medallist at Pan-American Championships Eric Johnstone (18, Calgary, AB),  and 2012 Canadian Junior Road Champion and 2013 Pan-American Champion Ariane Bonhomme (18, Gatineau, QC).

First year junior Guillaume Roussel (17, Laval, QC) and 2013 Pan-American Champion Marc-Antoine Noel (17, Drummondville, QC) will be looking to test their skills, while Aidan Caves (18, Vancouver, BC) completes the strong team that will be looking to win World Junior titles against the best junior track cyclists.

“Attendance at the Junior Track World Championships is seen as a crucial developmental step for emerging international track cyclists.  The championships provide the experience of competing in a world benchmark event and allow the athletes the opportunity to gain a true measure against an International field,” said Rob Good, who will accompany the Canadian track cycling team heading to Glasgow.

“The group selected have the potential to achieve Top-5 results in specific events, however, more important in 2013 is the delivery of the performance,” added Good.

The championships also provide staff with an opportunity to review and assess the young athletes outside of regional championships with a view to future national team opportunities.

Ariane Bonhomme (18, Gatineau, QC) Endurance

  • 2013 Pan American Championships – 1. Team Pursuit; 4. Individual Pursuit
  • 2013 Canadian Road Championships – 3. Individual Time Trial
  • 2012 Canadian Road Championships – 1. Road Race

Aidan Caves (18, Vancouver, BC) Endurance

  • 2012 Pan American Championships – 3. Omnium

Kinley Gibson (18, Edmonton, AB) Endurance

  • 2013 Pan American Championships – 1. Omnium; 1. Team Pursuit
  • 2013 Canadian Road Championships – 1. Individual Time Trial; 1st Criterium; 3rd Road Race

Eric Johnstone (18, Calgary, AB) Endurance

  • 2013 Pan American Championships – 1. Kilo TT, 2. Individual Pursuit, Omnium

Marc-Antoine Noel (17, Drummondville, QC) Endurance

  • 2013 Pan American Championships – 1. Scratch Race

Guillaume Roussel (17, Laval, QC) Endurance

 

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CIBC OFFERS NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES

Cycling Canada accepting applications for Team Next program

“As Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, CIBC is proud to help create a lasting sport legacy in Canada through CIBC Team Next. Our vision is to inspire a generation of young athletes, strengthen the values of our communities and leave behind a sustainable legacy for years to come.” – CIBC release.

CIBC has announced that it will invest $2 million into helping 67 young athletes realize their dreams of representing Canada on the world stage. The 67 selected athletes will each receive a $5,000 annual grant for the next 3 years ($15,000 total) in addition to receiving mentorship from top prominent athletes, workshop and advice on personal finance and community support.

Cycling Canada has been asked to submit a maximum of 5 eligible* cycling athletes to CIBC and AthletesCAN by early August. Once the list of 5 athletes is determined these athletes will have until August 16th to complete an online nomination process. In September, AthletesCAN and CIBC will announce the 67 names that will be receiving support.

Before August 1st Cycling Canada is seeking to receive applications from our current cyclist pool. Each application will be reviewed by our High Performance Committee then to the High Performance Director who will in turn forward the 5 final nominated athletes to AthletesCAN before August 6th.

Click here to download the application form (Word document).

Eligibility requirements

  • Athletes must not currently be receiving Sport Canada AAP funding support
  • Athletes must be of age to compete at the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
  • Athletes must submit a training plan leading up to the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games in their cycling sports speciality
  • Athletes must submit the name and contact information of their coach
  • Athletes must provide an outline of their cycling career goals

*A maximum of five nominations will be accepted from each qualifying NSO. A maximum of 1 athlete per qualifying NSO can have competed at a previous Olympic/Paralympic and/or Pan/Parapan American Games.

 

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CANADIAN JUNIOR TRACK RIDERS EXCEL AT PAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Canada wins six medals in Mexico with four Pan-American titles

(Ottawa, ON – July 13, 2013) The 2013 UCI Junior Track Pan-American Championships ended on Friday in Mexico, and Canada showed some great potential with its future generation of track cyclists winning six medals including four titles.

Canada’s junior women’s pursuit team came away with gold after beating Mexico in the final on Thursday. Although Ariane Bonhomme (Gatineau, QC), Kinley Gibson (Edmonton, AB), Sarah Mason (London, ON) and Kristen Sears (Ancaster, ON) first rode together in the last couple weeks, they have set the bar high for the Canadian track endurance program. With the women’s team pursuit now being held over four kilometres, the team’s time of 4:42:067 is also a new Canadian record.

“This result bodes well for the future of our track endurance programs,” said Cycling Canada High Performance Director and Head Coach Jacques Landry. “The athletes’ performances show that our provincial coaches have already done great work, and we can expect even better in the coming years, especially with the construction of the Milton Velodrome.”

Unfortunately for Mason, she crashed in the women’s elimination race later that evening, breaking her collarbone. She is undergoing surgery in Mexico and is expected to recover quickly, though she will miss several weeks of racing.

Eric Jonhstone (Calgary, AB) had a brilliant week in Mexico, winning three medals. He took the gold medal in the Kilo in a time of 1:03:247, setting the new Pan-American Championships record and new Canadian Junior record. He also won a pair of silver medals in the men’s omnium and the individual pursuit, in which he also set a new Canadian record of 3:18.753

In addition to her team pursuit title, Kinley Gibson also took the highest honours with a gold medal in the women’s omnium, the gruelling six-race event featuring both sprints and endurance events. Marc-Antoine Noel (Drummondville, QC) won gold in the men’s scratch race.

Follow Cycling Canada on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cyclingcanada and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cyclingcanada .

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