January 13, 2010 (Ottawa, ON) – Due to the retirement of the event organizer, the Canadian Cycling Association has determined it must announce the cancellation of three UCI sanctioned races for Elite women for 2010. The cancelled events are: Montréal Women’s World Cup (May 29th, 2010), the Tour de Grand Montréal (May 31st – June 3rd, 2010) and the Tour de PEI (June 6th-10th, 2010).

Following the event organizer’s decision to not host these events in 2010, it was determined that it would not be economically and administratively feasible to keep the events on the calendar. An alternative UCI women’s road event and date is under consideration.

The Montréal Women’s World Cup ran for 12 years and was known for enthusiastic crowds lining the Mount Royal climb. It has been the only Women’s World Cup in North America in recent years. The Tour de Grand Montréal ran for eight years and was the largest women’s UCI stage race event in North America. The Tour de PEI ran for three years and featured five stages around the Island for the World’s top female road cyclists.

The CCA is disappointed with the cancellation. The CCA stands behind the CCA/UCI brands and delivers premium international cycling events to the most passionate and loyal teams, athletes, and fans of the sport.

The CCA’s first priority is to ensure that all events live up to the required standards. The CCA would like to recognize and thank Daniel Manibal and his organization team for their dedication to Women’s cycling over the years. The sport is indebted to them for their hard work and support to make these events well known around the world.