October 26, 2018 (Milton, ON) – Team Canada’s hopes for a medal in the team pursuit competitions were not realized as Day 2 began at the Tissot Track World Cup in Milton, but fans still had reason to cheer as a new Canadian record was set again by the men.

First up the women’s squad of Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey, Kinley Gibson and Steph Roorda caught the Japanese team in the First Round besting their time in the qualification by nearly three seconds. But Germany pipped them for the bronze medal ride against New Zealand while Great Britain would face off against Italy for gold.

Next up the men’s team Aidan Caves, Michael Foley, Derek Gee and Jay Lamoureux raced to another Canadian record again with a time of 3:56.352 besting their time in the qualifications (3:56.931) by over half a second. Caves replaced a sick Adam Jamieson.

Their stellar ride was not enough to make the medal round as Great Britain takes on France for the bronze while it’s Denmark vs Huub Wattbike Test Team, the British trade team, in the battle for gold.

“A couple of national records set this week with the boys, @The_AdamJ @Aidancaves @legerlejay and Mike Foley! Even sweeter to do it at home @TWCMilton @CANFUND @GRBridgeTheGap,” tweeted Gee.

The morning session finished off with the women’s Team Sprint qualifications where Canada’s Amelia Walsh and Lauriane Genest placed 12th place and did not advance as only the top eight teams move onto the next round.

Results here.

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