December 18, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the eight athletes who will represent Canada at the 2009 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships to be held in Hoogerheide, Netherlands from January 31 to February 1, 2009.

Elite Women
– Wendy Simms (BC)
– Natasha Elliot (ON)
– Pepper Harlton (AB)

Elite Men
– Aaron Schooler (AB)
– Derrick St John (ON)

U23 Men
– Andrew Thomas (SK)
– Brian Robinson (AB)
– Kyle Fry (ON)

The following athletes who were selected to the World Championships team have declined their selection and will not be replaced.

– Geoff Kabush
– Mike Garrigan
– Shawn Bunnin
– Kevin Noiles
– Tyler Trace
– Craig Richey
– Drew Mackenzie
– Michael Bidniak
– David Larson
– Cody Canning
– Evan Guthrie
– Kris Dahl
– Kevin Thrope
– Stuart Wright
– Sebastian Sleep

Dan Proulx has been contracted to fill the role of Team Manager.