July 28, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the riders selected to represent Canada in the cross-country events at the 2007 Mountain Bike World Championships team, to be held in Fort William, Scotland, on September 4-9. Thirteen athletes will compete in the cross-country events in Fort William:

Canada’s 2007 MTB Worlds Team

Junior Men
– Jeff Clarkson (Victoria, BC)
– Francis Morin (Valcourt, QC)

Junior Women
РAndr̩anne Pichette (Qu̩bec, QC)

U23 Men
– Max Plaxton (Victoria, BC)
– Neil Kindree (Garibaldi Highlands, BC)
РRaphael Gagn̩ (Qu̩bec, QC)

U23 Women
– Emily Batty (Brooklin, ON)

Elite Men
– Geoff Kabush (Victoria, BC)
– Seamus McGrath (Duncan, BC)
– Ricky Federau (Abbotsford, BC)

Elite Women
РMarie-H̩l̬ne Pr̩mont (Ch̢teau Richer, QC)
– Kiara Bisaro (Courtney, BC)
– Catharine Pendrel (Kamloops, BC)

The team relay team will be chosen by the head coach on site.

The team will be supported by the following staff:

– Manager: Sean O’Donnell
– Head coach: Houshang Amiri
РAssistant coach: S̩bastien Travers
– Doctor: Cara Ewert
– Chiropractor: Richard Robinson
– Massage therapist: Sylvie Raymond
– Mechanic: Chad Grochowina