November 27,2008 – The OCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mike Garrigan as the new High Performance Mountain Bike Coordinator. Mike brings to this position a wealth of knowledge in the mountain biking sector including racing, coaching, and managing a very successful development team. Mike will be working on a project basis with the Manager, High Performance Programs Brendan Arnold and Provincial Head Coach, Denise Kelly in coordinating the program for the 2009 season. We are very pleased to have Mike on board with us.

Mike is the 2007 Cyclocross National Champion, 2008 Provincial Cyclocross Champion and has represented Canada at multiple World Championships in MTB and Cross. Mike is also a Level 2 coach and will be helping with the lead up to the 2009 Canada Summer Games in PEI.