ROAD TO RIO 2016 BEGINS IN TORONTO WITH CELEBRATION OF CYCLING SUCCESS

Cycling Canada embarks on new quadrennial plan with hopes of topping the Olympic podium in 2016

(Ottawa, ON – October 5, 2012) Cycling Canada, the governing body of cycling in Canada, is kicking off the new Olympic Cycle in style, hosting a celebration of cycling successes in Toronto on October 26th that will feature some of Canada’s top athletes, coaches and cycling alumni.

Dozens of Canada’s cycling stars and alumni are expected to meet in Toronto on October 26th for an exciting evening that aims at celebrating the successes of Canadian Cycling teams on the international scene over the last four years, and kick off the next Olympic-cycle in which Canada aims to increase its medal-performances from the 2012 Games in London.

“We are excited to kick off our road to Rio 2016 with what promises to be a magnificent event in Toronto, ON, this upcoming October 26. Cycling fans from across Canada, especially in the greater Toronto area, will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mingle with Canada’s top cyclists, Canadian team coaches and alumni – all under a single roof. These last Olympic Games in London inspired our great nation, and has confirmed that we are definitely on track to become one of the top cycling nations in the World by 2020 and beyond,” said Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of Cycling Canada.

Among the confirmed guests to date are World Champion Catharine Pendrel, three-time World Champion Tara Whitten, the 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Women’s Team Pursuit squad comprised of Whitten, Jasmin Glaesser, Gillian Carleton and Laura Brown, two-time Olympic medallist in cycling and legendary Olympian Clara Hughes, 2012 Paralympic Gold Medallist and two-time World Champion Robbi Weldon, 2012 Paralympic Bronze medallist Marie-Claude Molnar, four-time UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup and UCI Para-cycling Road World Champion Marie-Ève Croteau, track cycling Olympians Monique Sullivan and Joseph Veloce as well as Paralympians Shelley Gautier, Brayden McDougall, Jaye Milley, Robert Labbé, pilot Emilie Roy and Dominique Mainguy.

Prominent coaches are also expected to be present, such as Canada’s top cycling coach and High Performance Director Jacques Landry, former Track World Champion Tanya Dubnicoff, who led Canada’s Women Team Pursuit to a bronze medal at the recent Olympic Games, BMX guru and Canadian team Head Coach Adam Muys, as well as the Canadian Para-cycling Head Coach Eric Van Den Eynde.

More athletes and high-profile alumni are expected to add their names to that list in the next couple days adding to this event that will bring most of Canada’s top stars under one roof for an exciting evening of celebration.

Added Mathieu: “Without the support of our cycling community as a whole, including our athletes, world-class coaches, administrators, officials, financial partners and aspiring partners, as well as with the ongoing support from the Cycling Canada Club and the Vision 2020 group, our ambitious objective of becoming a world-leading cycling nation wouldn’t be possible. We are very grateful for their continuous support.”

The event will be held on October 26th at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto. Tickets are only $ 50 and can be purchased here: http://www.issmembership.com/oca/events/2012-10-26_Celebration_of_Excellence_October_26/register.asp?volunteer=0

For more information on the event, please visit cyclingcanada.ca.

October 5, 2012/by Communications

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Friday October 26, 2012

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October 4, 2012/by Communications

RESULTS – Day 5

2012 CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS | CHAMPIONNATS CANADIENS PISTE 2012

Results | Résultats

Sprint, Masters | Vitesse, Maîtres

1. Marc Couture (Suarez-ACQ)

2. Charles Cormier (Mike’s Bike Shop)

3. Sylvan Adams (Powerwatts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C218-R-MAS-C-Sprint-Final.pdf

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Individual Pursuit, Masters AB | Poursuite individuelle, Maîtres AB

1. Mike Nash (Ride with Rendall) (3:47.263)

2. Mathieu Charruau (Trek-Bontrager) (3:57.005)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C170-MAB-R-Pursuit-Final.pdf

Individual Pursuit, Masters C | Poursuite individuelle, Maîtres C

1. Sylvan Adams (Powerwatts) (2:39.598)

2. Marc Couture (Suarez-ACQ) (2:43.218)

3. Charles Cormier (Mike’s Bike Shop) (2:41.198)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C199-MC-R-Pursuit-Final.pdf

Flying 200m, Masters B | Départ lancé 200m, Maîtres B

1. Mike Nash (Ride with Rendall) (12.610s)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C181-MB-R-200m.pdf

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Keirin, Masters C | Keirin, Maîtres C

1. Charles Cormier (Mike’s Bike Shop)

2. Sylvan Adams (Powerwatts)

3. Marc Couture (Suarez-ACQ)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C220-R-MAS-C-Keirin.pdf

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Scratch, Masters C | Scratch, Maîtres C

1. Sylvan Adams (Powerwatts)

2. Charles Cormier (Mikes Bike Shop)

3. Tommy Mak (Bicisport)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C219-MasterABC-Scratch.pdf

Scratch, Masters AB | Scratch, Maîtres AB

1. Mathieu Charruau (Trek Bontrager)

2. Mike Nash (Ride with Rendall)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C219-MasterABC-Scratch.pdf

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Points, Masters C | Points, Maîtres C

1. Sylvan Adams (Powerwatts) (9 pts)

2. Chales Cormier (Mike’s Bike Shop) (8 pts)

3. Tommy Mak (Bicisport) (3 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C221-R-MAS-ABC-Points.pdf

Points, Masters AB | Points, Maîtres AB

1. Mathieu Charruau (Trek Bontrager) (33 pts)

2. Mike Nash (Ride with Rendall) (26 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C221-R-MAS-ABC-Points.pdf

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Kilo TT, Masters A | Kilo CLM, Maîtres A

1. Mathieu Charruau (Trek-Bontrager) (1:14.384)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C213-MAS-A-R-Kilo.pdf

750m TT, Masters B | 750m CLM, Maîtres B

1. Mike Nash (Ride with Rendall) (56.635s)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C214-MAS-B-R-750.pdf

500m TT, Masters C | 500m CLM, Maîtres C

1. Marc Couture (Suarez-ACQ) (39.695s)

2. Charles Cormier (Mike’s Bike Shop) (39.954s)

3. Yves Chassé (Independant) (40.681s)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C215-R-MAS-C-500.pdf

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Kilo TT, Para-cycling Tandem | Kilo CLM, Paracyclisme Tandem

1. Robbi Weldon/Katie Spittlehouse (Thunder Bay Cycling Club) (1:23.880)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C211-ParaB-R-Kilo.pdf

500m TT, Para-Cycling, Women C1-5 | 500m CLM, Paracyclisme C1-5

1. Marie-Claude Molnar (Équipe du Québec) (46.683s)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C212-ParaC-500M.pdf

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Individual Pursuit, Para-Cycling Tandem | Poursuite individuelle, Paracyclisme Tandem

1. Robbi Weldon/Katie Spittlehouse (Thunder Bay Cycling Club) (4:17.458)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C216-PARAB-R-3km.pdf

Individual Pursuit, Para-Cycling, Women C1-5 | Poursuite individuelle, Paracyclisme C1-5

1. Marie-Claude Molnar (Équipe du Québec) (4:42.830)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C217-R-ParaC-3km.pdf

September 16, 2012/by Communications

RESULTS – Day 4

2012 CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS | CHAMPIONNATS CANADIENS PISTE 2012

Results | Résultats

Omnium, U17 Women | Omnium, U17 Femmes

1. Clara Mackenzie (Cycling BC) (11 pts)

2. Keltie Campbell (Ottawa Bicycle Club) (12 pts)

3. Véronique Parent (Myca-CC2R) (15 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C194-U17F-R-Omnium-FinalClass.pdf

Omnium, U17 Men | Omnium, U17 Hommes

1. Connor Byway (Team Ontario) (11 pts)

2. Derek Gee (Ottawa Bicycle Club) (12 pts)

3. Logan Simonson (Cycling BC) (16 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C196-U17H-R-Omnium-FinalClass.pdf

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Keirin, Junior Women | Keirin, Junior Femmes

1. Kristen Sears (Team Ontario)

2. Catherine Ouellette (Équipe du Québec)

3. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C175-JRF-R-Keirin-Final.pdf

Keirin, Junior Men | Keirin, Junior Hommes

1. Joakim Albert (Équipe du Québec)

2. Vincent De Haître (Team Ontario)

3. Justin Mallet (Atlantic Cycling Centre)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C176-JRM-R-Keirin-Final.pdf

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Team Sprint, Junior Women | Vitesse par équipe, Juniors Femmes

1. Team Mixte (Kristen Sears, Kinley Gibson) 40.786s

2. Équipe du Québec (Catherine Ouellette, Marie-Ève Poisson) 41.390s

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C197-JRH-R-TeamSprint-Finals.pdf

Team Sprint, Junior Men | Vitesse par équipe, Juniors Hommes

1. Team Ontario (E. Johnstone, E. MacDonald, V. De Haitre) 51.672s

2. Cycling BC (A. Caves, A Reddy, A. Grant) 52.397s

3. Atlantic Cycling Centre (J. Mallet, J. Roussel, D. Doiron) 53.611s

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C197-JRH-R-TeamSprint-Finals.pdf

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Team Pursuit, Junior Men | Poursuite par équipe, Juniors Hommes

1. Team CHCH (S. Fothergill, J. Orton, A. Jamieson, M. Rupes ) (4:53.245)

2. Composite 1 (A. Caves, A. Reddy, E. Johnstone, J. Pickell) (4:55.061)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C190-JRH-R-TeamPursuit-Final.pdf

September 15, 2012/by Communications

RESULTS – Day 3

2012 CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS | CHAMPIONNATS CANADIENS PISTE 2012

Results | Résultats

Omnium, Elite Women | Omnium, Élites Femmes

1. Gillian Carleton (Cyling BC) (12 pts)

2. Stephanie Roorda (Cycling BC) (14 pts)

3. Laura Brown (Cycling BC) (21 pts)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C147-W-R-Omnium-FinalClass.pdf

Omnium, Elite Men | Omnium, Élites Hommes

1. Remi Pelletier-Roy (Équipe du Québec) (9 pts)

2. Jean-Michel Lachace (Équipe du Québec) (11 pts)

3. Ed Veal (Team Ontario) (18 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C149-M-R-Omnium-FinalClass.pdf

Omnium, Junior Women | Omnium, Juniors Femmes

1. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta) (12 pts)

2. Catherine Ouellette (Équipe du Québec) (16 pts)

3. Sarah Mason (Team Ontario) (18 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C143-JRF-R-Omnium-FinalClass.pdf

Omnium, Junior Men | Omnium, Juniors Hommes

1. Aidan Caves (Team Ontario) (12 pts)

2. Eric Johnstone (Team Alberta) (13 pts)

3. Marc-Antoine Noel (Équipe du Québec) (30 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C145-JRH-R-Omnium-FinalClass.pdf

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Individual Pursuit, Elite Women | Poursuite individuelle, Élites Femmes

1. Gillian Carleton (Cycling BC) (3:47.912)

2. Stephanie Roorda (Cycling BC) (3:53.884)

3. Jasmin Glaesser (Cycling BC) (3:54.609)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C099-W-R-Omnium-Pursuit.pdf

Individual Pursuit, Elite Men | Poursuite individuelle, Élites Hommes

1. Remi Pelletier-Roy (Équipe du Québec) (4:47.953)

2. Ed Veal (Team Ontario) (4:50.321)

3. Jean-Michel Lachance (Équipe du Québec) (4:52.714)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C101-M-R-Omnium-Pursuit.pdf

Individual Pursuit, Junior Women | Poursuite individuelle, Juniors Femmes

1. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta) (2:44.840)

2. Catherine Ouellette (Équipe du Québec) (2:50.515)

3. Sarah Mason (Team Ontario) (2:50.876)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C116-JRF-R-Omnium-Pursuit.pdf

Individual Pursuit, Junior Men | Poursuite individuelle, Juniors Hommes

1. Aidan Caves (Cycling BC) (3:44.133)

2. Adam Jamieson (Team CHCH) (3:44.627)

3. Eric Johnstone (Team Alberta) (3:45.271)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C118-JRH-R-Omnium-Pursuit.pdf

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Scratch, Elite Women | Scratch, Élites Femmes

1. Stephanie Roorda (Cycling BC)

2. Laura Brown (Cycling BC)

3. Candice Vermeulen (Team Ontario)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C122-W-R-Omnium-Scratch.pdf

Scratch, Elite Men | Scratch, Élites Hommes

1. Jean-Michel Lachance (Equipe du Québec)

2. Remi Pelletier-Roy (Équipe du Québec)

3. Ed Veal (Team Ontario)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C125-M-R-Omnium-Scratch.pdf

Scratch, Junior Women | Scratch, Juniors Femmes

1. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta)

2. Sarah Mason (Team Ontario)

3. Catherine Ouellette (Équipe du Québec)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C131-JRF-R-Omnium-Scratch.pdf

Scratch, Junior Men | Scratch, Juniors Hommes

1. Aidan Caves (Cycling BC)

2. Eric Johnstone (Team Alberta)

3. Adrian George (Team Ontario)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C134-JRH-R-Omnium-Scratch.pdf

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Keirin, Elite Women | Keirin, Élites Femmes

1. Sara Byers (Team Ontario)

2. Karine Côté (Multisports Keurig)

3. Catherine Couture (Équipe du Québec)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C128-W-R-Keirin-Final.pdf

Keirin, Elite Men | Keirin, Élites Hommes

1. Joseph Veloce (Team Ontario)

2. Hugo Barette (Équipe du Québec)

3. Stéphane Cossette (Équipe du Québec)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C141-M-R-Keirin-Final.pdf

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500m TT, Elite Women | 500m CLM, Élites Femmes

1. Gillian Carleton (Cycling BC) (36.984s)

2. Laura Brown (Cycling BC) (38.021s)

3. Karine Côté (Multispots Keurig) (38.543s)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C146-W-R-Omnium-500m.pdf

Kilo (1000m TT), Elite Men | Kilo (1000m CLM), Élites Hommes

1. Hugo Barette (Équipe du Québec) (1:08.415)

2. Stephane Cossette (Équipe du Québec) (1:09.172)

3. Jean-Michel Lachance (Équipe du Québec) (1:09.445)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C148-M-R-Omnium-Kilo.pdf

500m TT, Junior Women | 500m CLM, Juniors Femmes

1. Catherine Ouellette (Équipe du Québec) (40.536s)

2. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta) (40.764s)

3. Kristen Sears (Team Ontario) (41.419s)

Results | Résultats : https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C142-JRF-R-Omnium-500m.pdf

Kilo (1000m TT), Junior Men | Kilo (1000m CLM), Juniors Hommes

1. Joakim Albert (Équipe du Québec) (1:07.364)

2. Vincent De Haître (Team Ontario) (1:09.613)

3. Aidan Caves (Cycling BC) (1:09.644)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C144-JRH-R-Omnium-Kilo.pdf

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Sprint, Junior Women | Vitesse, Juniors Femmes

1. Kristen Sears (Team Ontario)

2. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta)

3. Sarah Mason (Team Ontario)

Results | Résultats:https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C110-JRF-R-Sprint-Draw.pdf

Sprint, Junior Men | Vitesse, Juniors Hommes

1. Joakim Albert (Équipe du Québec)

2. Vincent De Haître (Team Ontario)

3. Andrew Grant (Cycling BC)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C111-JRH-R-Sprint-Final.pdf

September 14, 2012/by Communications

RESULTS – Day 2

2012 CANADIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS | CHAMPIONNATS CANADIENS PISTE 2012

Results | Résultats

Points, Elite Women | Points, Élites Femmes

1. Gillian Carleton (22 pts)

2. Stephanie Roorda (21 pts)

3. Laura Brown (15 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C062-W-R-Omnium-Points.pdf

Points, Elite Men | Points, Élites Hommes

1. Remi Pelletier-Roy (81 pts)

2. Jean-Michel Lachance (52 pts)

3. Brian Trafford (36 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C065-M-R-Omnium-Points.pdf

Points, Junior Women | Points, Juniors Femmes

1. Kinley Gibson (20 pts)

2. Sarah Mason (11 pts)

3. Bailin Xie (7 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C049-JRF-R-Omnium-Points.pdf

Points, Junior Men | Points, Juniors Hommes

1. Martin Rupes (22 pts)

2. Eric Johnstone (10 pts)

3. Adam Reddy (8 pts)

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C051-JRH-R-Omnium-Points.pdf

Team Sprint, Elite Women | Vitesse par équipe, Élites Femmes

1. Ontario (S. Byers, C. Vermeulen) 38.551s

2. Québec (K. Côté, C. Couture) 39.964s

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C084-W-R-TeamSprint-Final.pdf

Team Sprint, Elite Men | Vitesse par équipe, Élites Hommes

1. Québec (S. Cossette, H. Barette, J. Albert) 49.241s

2. Mixte 2 (J. Marans, T. Smith, J. Veloce) 49.925s

3. Mixte 1 (J. Shankland, E. Reid, J. Broad) 50.855s

Results | Résultats: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C083-M-R-TeamSprint-Final.pdf

OMMNIUM STANDINGS, AFTER DAY 1 | CLASSEMENTS DE L’OMNIUM, APRÈS JOUR 1

Elite Women | Élites Femmes

1. Stephanie Roorda (6 pts)

2. Gillian Carleton (7 pts)

3. Allison Beveridge (1 pts)

Standing after 3/6 | Classement après 3/6: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C080-W-R-Omnium-After3.pdf

Elite Men | Élites Hommes

1. Rémi Pelletier-Roy (4 pts)

2. Jean-Michel Lachance (6 pts)

3. Ed Veal (10 pts)

Standing after 3/6 | Classement après 3/6: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C082-M-R-Omnium-After3.pdf

Junior Women | Juniors Femmes

1. Bailin Xie (Team Ontario) (6 pts)

2. Kinley Gibson (Team Alberta) (8 pts)

3. Sarah Mason (Team Ontario (8 pts)

Standing after 3/6 | Classement après 3/6: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C086-JRF-R-Omnium-After-3.pdf

Junior Men | Juniors Femmes

1. Eric Johnstone (Team Alberta) (6 pts)

2. Aidan Caves (Cycling BC) (9 pts)

3. Justin Mallet (Atlantic Cycling Centre) (15 pts)

Standing after 3/6 | Classement après 3/6: https://cyclingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/C088-JRH-R-Omnium-After3.pdf

Quotes | Citations

— Gillian Carleton, Canadian Champion, Points race

« It feels pretty nice [to win the Points race]. To be honest, I haven’t been on the track since coming back from London [Olympic Games], so coming here was my first time feeling that speed, and pushing a big gear so it was a little shock to the system. It feels like I have been steadily improving race after race. It’s nice to get the track legs back. It’s beautiful riding here, it’s outside. Very exciting…”

“I just wanted to make sure I scored points on most of the sprints, and win a couple if I could, if I wasn’t gonna put out too much effort. It went really well. I was able to stay near the front and pick up a couple points right from the beginning, which starts the race nicely. I really had only one bad sprint where I wasn’t featured in the top two. It was good, and consistent. “

“I feel pretty tired. I haven’t done anything this intense in one month. Tomorrow is a new day. I just have to recover tonight. Honestly, it’s very nice racing here. It’s always pretty motivational to see the young kids race outdoors in the sun. I am looking forward and see what happens tomorrow – but it will certainly be fun.”

« Je me sens plutôt bien [à gagner la course aux points]. Pour être honnête, je n’ai pas été sur la piste depuis mon retour de Londres [aux Jeux olympiques]. C’est la première fois que je ressens le sentiment de vitesse, et en utilisant un grand engrenage, donc ça donne un petit choc au système. Je crois que ma forme s’améliore de course en course. C’est bien de retrouver les jambes de piste. C’est beau de rouler ici, à l’extérieur. Très excitant… »

« [Lors de la course aux points] je voulais juste m’assurer que je marque des points sur la plupart des sprints, et d’en gagnez quelques-uns si je le pouvais, si je n’allais pas y mettre trop d’effort. Ça s’est très bien passé. J’ai été en mesure de rester près de l’avant et prendre quelques points dès le commencement, pour bien débuter la course. J’ai vraiment connu un seul mauvais sprint où je n’étais pas parmi les deux premières. »

« Je me sens très fatiguée. Je n’ai rien fait de cette intensité en un mois, depuis mon retour. Demain est un nouveau jour. Je dois récupérer ce soir. Honnêtement, c’est très agréable de courir ici. C’est toujours très motivant de voir les jeunes, courir à l’extérieur, au soleil. Je suis impatient de voir ce qui se passera demain — mais ce sera certainement amusant. »

— Rémi Pelletier-Roy, Canadian Champion, Points race

« Je suis très content. C’est mon premier titre de champion canadien, toutes disciplines confondues (Route et Piste), donc c’est une petite fierté pour moi. Je savais que la course serait un peu spéciale. On n’est pas beaucoup de coureurs ici, donc je m’attendais à ce que ça soit un peu éparpillé sur la piste. J’ai mis le rythme assez rapide, car tout le monde était laissé à soi-même, et c’est ce qui est arrivé. J’ai réussi à prendre trois tours – et c’est comme ça que ça c’est terminé. »

« Je me sens bien à propos de l’omnium. Je n’ai pas fait beaucoup de piste dernièrement, mais j’ai connu une grosse saison sur la route et je crois que mon endurance est là, ce qui me permet de récupérer d’une course à l’autre. Je m’attends à de belles choses demain. Je devrais bien récupérer ce soir. En poursuite, j’ai une bonne forme, et j’ai des grandes attentes et j’aimerais ça remporter la course. La course au scratch, ça va tout dépendre selon le classement de l’omnium, et le kilo, c’est l’effort ultime. J’ai bien hâte. »

“I’m very happy. This is my first Canadian title in all disciplines (Road and Track), so it’s a little pride for me. I knew the race would be a bit special. There are not a lot of riders here, so I was expecting the race to be a little scattered on the track. I went with a fairly rapid pace because everyone was left to fend for themselves, and this is what happened. I managed to take three laps – and this is how it is done.”

“I feel good about the omnium. I have not done a lot of track lately, but I’ve had a great season on the road and I think my endurance is there, which allows me to recover from a race to another. I expect good things tomorrow. I should recover well tonight. In the Pursuit, I am in good shape, and I have high expectations and I want win it. For the scratch race, it will all depend on the overall rank of the omnium , and finally for the kilo, that is the ultimate effort. I can not wait.”

Schedule – Friday, Sept 14 | Horaire – Vendredi le 14 septembre

10am start

Elite, Junior Omnium IV, V, VI (M/W) *

Elite Keirin (M/W)

Junior Sprint Finals (M/W)

Cadet Omnium II, III (M/W) *

September 13, 2012/by Communications

CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK OFF WEDNESDAY IN DIEPPE, NEW BRUNSWICK

Best Canadian track cyclists including Olympic medallists to hit Maritimes, racing for Canadian titles

(Dieppe, NB – September 11, 2012) The 2012 Canadian Track Cycling Championships are here! The 2012 edition of the event will be held in Dieppe, New-Brunswick, starting on Wednesday, and will end on Monday September 17.

Throughout the six-day event, fans will see in action Canada’s top track cyclists racing on the newly resurfaced track at the Caisse Populaire Dieppe/Memramcook velodrome, including the full Olympic Team Pursuit medallists Tara Whitten, Gillian Carleton, Jasmin Glaesser and Laura Brown, as well as Olympic sprinter Joseph Veloce.

Luc Arseneau, technical director of the organizing committee, is pleased with the preparations in advance of the event. “We are ready to welcome Canada’s best riders to Dieppe, to New Brunswick, to Atlantic Canada. Thanks to all our partners, to the many volunteers who are helping us, as well as the City of Dieppe and the Province of New Brunswick for their contributions, we are confident that the riders will enjoy their stay in Atlantic Canada. The event will be a great opportunity to see some our Canadian Olympic medallists in action, as well as the best para-cyclists, cadet, junior and master racers this country has to offer.”

Racing begins with the Elite races mainly on Wednesday and Thursday. Then, the Junior and Cadet riders will take over the track. On the weekend, the para-cyclists, fresh off the Paralympic Games in London, and the Masters will then conclude the event.

In total, 89 riders have registered for the event. The complete registration list can be found at http://www.atlanticcyclingcentre.com/track2012/index.php?r=register/index&lang=en

The event is organized by the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada in collaboration with Cycling Canada and Vélo NB. The National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada has hosted five Canadian Championships since 2001. For more information, please visit: http://www.atlanticcyclingcentre.com/track2012/index.php?r=site/index&lang=en

The event would be not be made possible without the generous support of local and provincial partners and sponsors: Cycling Canada, City of Dieppe, Province of New Brunswick, Velo NB, MacDonald Buick Cadillac GMC, Subway Restaurants, Mike’s Bike Shop, Fitworks, Palais Crystal Palace, Coastal Inn, Giant Bicycles, Bell Alliant, Office Interior, Protherapy, and Gatorade G Series. There will also be a daily sponsor for each day of the competition: Amiko control system, Co-Op, Panago, Croissant Soleil, Mosser’s Pub, and Valley Redemption Centre.

2012 CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – SCHEDULE (DIEPPE, NB)

Wednesday, September 12 (10am start)

Elite Sprint (M/W)
Elite Team Pursuit (M/W)

Thursday, September 13 (10am start)

Elite, Junior Omnium I, II, III (M/W) *
Elite Team Sprint (M/W)
Junior Sprint Qualifying (M/W)
Cadet, Omnium I, II

Friday, September 14 (10am start)

Elite, Junior Omnium IV, V, VI (M/W) *
Elite Keirin (M/W)
Junior Sprint Finals (M/W)
Cadet Omnium II, III (M/W) *

Saturday, September 15 (10am start)

Junior Keirin (M/W)
Junior Team Pursuit (M/W)
Junior Team Sprint Qualifying (M/W)
Cadet Omnium IV, V (M/W) *
Masters Individual Pursuit Qualifying (M/W)
Masters Sprint Qualifying (A, B, C)
Para-cycling Team Sprints (C)

Sunday, September 16 (10am start)

Junior Team Sprint Finals (M/W)
Junior Madison (M)
Masters Individual Pursuit Finals (A, B, C)
Master Sprint Finals (A, B, C)
Para-cycling Time Trail (500m/Kilo (B, C)

Monday, September 17 (10am start)

Masters Scratch (A, B, C)
Masters Time Trials (A, B, C)
Masters Keirin (A, B, C)
Masters Points (A, B, C)
Para-cycling Individual Pursuit (B, C)

* Canadian Championships Titles will be awarded to the winner of: Individual Pursuit, Points, Scratch and Time Trials (500m/1000m) races as part of the Omnium.

September 11, 2012/by Communications

Day 3 Update from Track Junior World Championships

There were several strong performances by the young Canadian team at the 2012 UCI Junior Track World Championships in New Zealand on Day 3.

Aidan Caves (BC) had four strong events in the six-event Omnium tonight, finishing with a fifth place in the Kilo, good for the 11th place of the overall standings for the first year Junior. Caves had two sub-par performances in the mass start races over the last two days. Caves was over-heard to say “I know I have the speed, I will have to work on my endurance to make the podium in 2013.”

In sprint action, Joakim Albert (QC) had a person best Flying 200m qualification, stopping the clock at 10.4 seconds, landing in ninth. Eric Johnstone (AB) stopping the clock in 10.9 seconds to finish in 15th, Will Simonds did not qualify for the sprint tournament with a personal best 11.6 seconds.

In the first round, Johnstone took the eventual fifth place finisher from Great Britain to the mat with a solid effort, only to come up a little short. He lost his dual just a half a wheel behind his rival, and was knocked out. Albert went through the opening round, defeating an American rider.

In the second round, Albert lost by a wheel, and had to prepare for the repêchage rounds. With the speed of all the competitors, Albert was to take the lead and control from the front. Unfortunately, the other riders had the same game plan, and at the end of a very tough sprint, Albert came second top be knocked out of the tournament. “We will race much more aggressively in the Keiren on Sunday” said the talented sprinter from Quebec.

Audrey Labrie (QC) raced near the front of the scratch race in order to stay away from trouble and be part of any move. The race came down to a sprint finish, with Labrie crossing the line in eight place.

Today, the team start with the Individual Pursuit, featuring Will Simonds and Aidan Caves, the Women’s Omnium with Kinley Gibson, as well as the Points Race with Eric Johnstone. The Women’s Keirin will feature young sprinter Audrey Labrie.

August 24, 2012/by Communications

Registration – 2012 Canadian Track Cycling Championships

Registration

>> Register NOW!

>> View the Official Website for the event!

Registration will close at 11:59PM on September 7th 2012 with no exceptions.

Race packages will need to be picked up the day before the athlete competes.

On-line registration will be available with entry fees as follows:

U17 = $40
Junior = $30 per event, $75 maximum
Para= 30$ per event
Master = $35 per event, $80 maximum
Elite Women = $40 per event, $110 maximum (Omnium – 110$ maximum)
Elite Men = $40 per event, $110 maximum (Omnium – 110$ maximum)
There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

August 22, 2012/by Communications

Track Junior Worlds Update – Day 1

Australia, Russia and New Zealand teams led the way as racing wrapped up this evening at the Velodrome. Very hot temperatures greeted the racers, which usually means some very quick times and the sell out crowd were not disappointed.

The Canadian Women’s Team Sprint duo of Kinley Gibson (Edmonton) and Audrey Labrie (Montreal) had a great afternoon of preparation and lined up against the team from Trinidad. The Canadians had a very respectable ride and had a great start, with both riders getting off the line very strong. The exchange was completed without hesitation and the sprint to the line was done perfectly. A sixth place in qualifying for the team and a nice way to start the competition.

Thursday’s events will see the entire six rider team from Canada participating on the track. Spirits are high and the prospects for personal best rides are a real possibility.

Results at http://www.juniorworlds2012.com/

August 22, 2012/by Communications

ROAD TO RIO 2016 BEGINS IN TORONTO WITH CELEBRATION OF CYCLING SUCCESS

Come meet Canada’s top cyclists in Toronto!

RESULTS – Day 5

RESULTS – Day 4

RESULTS – Day 3

RESULTS – Day 2

CANADIAN TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK OFF WEDNESDAY IN DIEPPE, NEW BRUNSWICK

Day 3 Update from Track Junior World Championships

Registration – 2012 Canadian Track Cycling Championships

Registration

Track Junior Worlds Update – Day 1

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