November 18, 2016 (Montreal, QC) – While not yet officially announced, Pedal has learned that sports journalist Randy Ferguson of Montreal has been nominated to Cycling Canada’s High Performance Committee.

“It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I announce my appointment as Chair of Cycling Canada’s High Performance Committee. The last 15 years involved in our sport have allowed me to witness many magical moments in Canada and abroad. It is time for me to get involved in another level of cycling and to participate actively in our presence on the world stage. I am committed to this position with humility and objectivity and I hope to understand, learn and guide this committee which plays an important role in the Canadian cycling world,” wrote Ferguson on Facebook.

Ferguson, who is fluently bilingual, was a sports commentator at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and the 2012 London Olympics. He is also often found in the commentator’s box at the Grands Prix Cyclistes races in Quebec City and Montreal.

 

He previously told Pedal “I fell into sports journalism by accident while trying to pursue a career in marketing. While competing at a mountain bike event, the commentator had to rush away for an emergency and the organizers pushed the microphone at me because I knew something about the sport.”

After that, Ferguson worked for the Mardis Cyclstes de Lachine as a commentator and other gigs followed from World Championships to the Olympics. Ferguson also does sports commentary on cross-country skiing.

Pedal joins the cycling community at wishing Ferguson the best with this new position!