January 03, 2019 (Detroit, Michigan) – Ontario’s Dylan Bibic of the Midweek Cycling Club finished 2018 with a bang racing at the new Lexus Velodrome in Detroit at their Cycling Championship Games series on December 14. The 15-year-old claimed first place in the Pro Elimination race as well as a podium in the Madison alongside teammate Luke Cavender from Troy, Michigan.

In the Elimination Race, Bibic raced smart and strong, maintaining his position at the front of the group throughout the opening laps. As the field narrowed to just three riders, the Mississauga native held his own and then raced aggressively, taking the front for the majority of the remaining laps. New Zealander, Hayden Strong, would be the rider to challenge the Canadian for the title in the finale, but came up just short as Bibic bested him in the sprint to the line.

In the Madison, Bibic took on the final laps from behind, catching the front group of three after his final exchange. The youngster made a late charge, moving into 3rd, but could not come over the top of the remaining riders and settled for bronze. The Detroit Medical Center Blue Team would take the win composed of Hayden Strong and Brad Green.

Check out all the action and great post-race interview with Bibic on Season 2 Episode 3 of the Cycling Championship Games below.

These top results in Detroit close out an excellent season for Bibic highlighted by his domination at the 2018 U17/Junior/Para Canadian Track Championships where he won an incredible seven gold medals in Under-17 men, winning every single event except the Sprint and 500 metre time trial, where he also medaled. He took home a Canadian record performance in the Team Sprint while racing for Team Ontario.

Bibic also showed his talent on the road with a 2nd place finish in the U19 Road Provincial Championships. Watch out for this rising star on the Canadian cycling scene in the New Year.

Cycling Championship Games 203 from Lexus Velodrome on Vimeo.