November 26, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – With over 200 people in attendance the OCA Cycling Celebration was a big success showcasing the province’s talent pool of riders while paying special tribute to Olympians Emily Batty (MTB) and Joe Veloce (Track) and Paralympians Mark Ledo, Shelly Gautier and Robbie Weldon – Weldon won gold in the tandem road race with pilot Lyne Bessette at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Racing High Performance Director Brendan Arnold MC’d the evening as countless athletes from all disciplines graced the stage as proud parents and fans applauded a fine year of cycling in the province while sharing a glass and a superb sit-down dinner. A silent auction also helped raise money for youth programs… lots more photos coming

OCA Cycling Celebration Awards 2012

2012 Olympians
– Emily Batty and Joe Veloce

2012 Paralympians
– Mark Ledo
– Shelly Gautier
– Robbie Weldon – gold medalist 2012 Paralympic Games in London

MTB Contributor of the Year
– Hardwood Ski and Bike

MTB Organizer of the Year
– Chico Racing

Female MTB-XC Athlete of the Year
– Emily Batty

Male MTB-XC Athlete of the Year
– Derek Zandstra

CX Athlete of the Year
– Benjamin Perry

Downhill Athlete of the Year
– Kristen Courtney

Tim DaSilva BMX Male Athlete of the Year
– Corey Walsh

Track Athlete of the Year
– Joseph Veloce

Road Contributor of the Year
– Malcolm Cameron and Blake Ellis

Road Female Athlete of the Year
– Sarah Rasmussen

Road Male Athlete of the Year
– Benjamin Perry

Board of Directors Award of Achievement
– Robbi Weldon

Presidents Award
– Mark Summers