September 17, 2010 (Montreal, QC) – Cascade-ABC Cycles team is winding down operations according to a press release sent out Wednesday. Founded in 2005 by Quebec cyclists with the common goal of promoting and developing women’s cycling, The team describes itself “the première and most important Québec cycling team completely composed of women,” on its Facebook page. Team Cascades-ABC Cycles has accomplished much in six years, including:

– Four Canadian titles;
– One American championship title;
– Nine Quebec championship titles
– Over 150 podiums in North America.

ABC-Cascade’s attributes its success to:
– Generous sponsors;
– talented, disciplined and determined cyclists;
– Family and friends who were always present and,
– Team spirit and exemplary sportsmanship.

The team would also like to extend kudos to:

Its principal sponsors, Cascades, ABC Cycles and Honeywell, which have supported ABC-Cascade throughout this incredibly ambitious project.

Media representatives Jean Chartrand (CKAC Sports), Guy Maguire (Veloptimum), François Gariépy (Biosphere Television) and Pedal Magazine. “You offer a valuable and important media showcase for cycling and organizations like ours.”

And to all the cyclists who have joined us. Thank you for your trust. Thank you for all the times we’ve had the pleasure and privilege to share with you.

And also all those who worked as mechanics, masseuses, feeding station volunteers or coaches. You were able to take good care of team members Cascades-ABC Cycles.

And finally, thank you all, readers of our news, you were part of our big dream and helped turn that into reality. It is now time for us to make our bow to spend more time with our children, Raphael and Naomie.”

Goodbye and thank you!

Maxime Caron and Suzie Bélanger