December 31, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – The final countdown has begun and there are still some very tight battles in Pedal Magazine‘s 2012 Cycling Awards honouring Canada’s top riders from this past season so we have decided to extend the deadline to 10pm EST on Dec. 31st.

Ryder Hesjedal is the front runner in three categories but there still some very close races… for the Best Track Senior Cyclist (Male or Female) award there’s a 3-way battle between Tara Whitten, Zach Bell and the Women’s Team Pursuit; Best MTB XC Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female) sees Catharine Pendrel being chased by Emily Batty and Geoff Kabush; and in the Best CX Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female) Batty is just ahead of Kabush…

These awards recognize all categories including juniors, seniors, U23 and paracyclists from all disciplines including road, MTB, DH, cyclocross, track and BMX. Here’s your opportunity to recognize the many talented riders from across the country and celebrate the stand-out performances from this past season.

Check out our new and fun categories like your Favourite Cycling Coffee Shop, Bike Shop, Race/Event and Place to Ride. Every province has something to offer so now’s the time to share the wealth in your backyard.

Award winners will be selected on the basis of votes tallied from across the country at pedalmag.com. All entrants are eligible to win one of three prizes:

* 1st prize – a 1-yr subscription to Pedal
* 2nd prize – a Pedal News Boy Hat
* 3rd prize – a Pedal T-Shirt

Please include your email address [at the end of the process] if you wish to be eligible to win any prizes.

You can complete as many or as few categories as you like, but you are limited to only ONE entry per person. Please fill out a ballot and cast your vote today.

Deadline – voting ends at 10pm (EST) on December 31, 2012
Winners – will be announced on January 1, 2013

To vote click HERE.