September 20, 2018 (Santiago del Estero, Argentina) – Cycling Canada has announced the team of athletes who will represent Canada in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, for the final two BMX World Cups of the 2018 season. Five riders will compete, with World Cup competitions taking place Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th.

“The Olympic qualifying period is officially on and we begin our quest with the World Cup finals in Santiago del Estero,” said Adam Muys, Head BMX Coach at Cycling Canada. “It has been a season of growth and our athletes have stepped up and will be ready to contend for some strong finishes at the finals. Our small group of five athletes all have the ability and speed and I’m really excited to see what they can do.”

The team includes Elite women Drew Mechielsen and Daina Tuchscherer, Elite men James Palmer and Alex Tougas, and Junior woman Avriana Hebert.

– Avriana Hebert – Edmonton, AB
– Drew Mechielsen – Langley, BC
– James Palmer – North Vancouver, BC
– Alex Tougas – Pitt Meadows, BC
– Daina Tuchscherer – Chestermere, AB