Pedal Magazine’s 2018 Cycling Award WINNERS

January 02, 2019 (Toronto, ON) – We apologize for the short delay and are very pleased to announce the winners of Pedal Magazine’s 2018 Cycling Awards that recognize all categories including juniors, seniors, U23 and paracyclists from all disciplines encompassing road, MTB, DH, cyclocross, track and BMX.

The big winner again was Michael Woods taking three categories winning Best Overall Cyclist (Male or Female), Best Overall Senior/U23 Male Cyclist and Best Road Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female). Woods had a remarkable milestone season that included placing second at Liege-Bastogne-Liege as well as on Stage 4 at the Giro d’Italia, winning a stage at the Vuelta a Espana, and then taking the bronze in the men’s road race at the Road Worlds in Innsbruck, Austria, ending a 34-year drought to become the first Canadian male since Steve Bauer in 1984 to finish on the road race podium.

“It is an honour to be selected for the these awards especially when considering the numerous other great performances by Canadian riders this past season. This was a year of both great highs and great lows for both my wife and I, and we could not have got through it without the support of my family, my good friends, my coach, and my team,” said Woods.

Emily Batty, took home two awards claiming the Best Overall Senior/U23 Female Cyclist award and the Best MTB XC Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female). Batty won bronze in the Elite Women’s race at the MTB Worlds, finished third overall in the World Cup series and retained her national title as well for a stellar season.

Carter Woods took the Best Overall Junior Male Cyclist award while bronze medalist at the Junior Road Worlds, Simone Boilard, was no surprise as the Best Overall Junior Female Cyclist.

The Best Track Senior Cyclist (Male or Female) went to Women’s Team Pursuit squad with Allison Beveridge, Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey, Kinley Gibson, and Steph Roorda just edging out their counterparts on the men’s side Adam Jamieson, Aidan Caves, Jay Lamoureux, Derek Gee, and Michael Foley.

Finnley Isles prevailed to win the Best MTB DH Senior Cyclist (Male or Female) award while Michael Van Den Ham bagged his third consecutive Best CX Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female) award with a stellar victory in the Elite Men’s race at nationals to defend his title.

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Tory Nyhaug also defended his Best BMX Cyclist (Male or Female) award while Shelley Gautier, with a historic perfect season, was honoured as the Best Paracycling Cyclist (Male or Female).

“Thank you to everyone who voted for me. It is an honour to be recognized for all of my hard work. Wow, the first Canadian rider to get a perfect UCI Season,” said Gautier. “I want to encourage other cyclists to do their best and to achieve their goals. Let’s all be proud to be a Canadian riders, whether you are male or female, disabled or not.”

Congratulations to all winners and we look forward to more standing ovations in 2019. Please stand by for our “fun” categories naming the country’s best shops, cafes, events, and places to ride coming shortly.

Pedal Magazine’s 2018 Cycling Award WINNERS
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Best Overall Cyclist (Male or Female)
Michael Woods

Best Overall Senior/U23 Male Cyclist
Michael Woods

Best Overall Senior/U23 Female Cyclist
Emily Batty

Best Overall Junior Male Cyclist
Carter Woods

Best Overall Junior Female Cyclist
Simone Boilard

Best Road Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female)
Michael Woods

Best Track Senior Cyclist (Male or Female)
Women’s Team Pursuit (Allison Beveridge, Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey, Kinley Gibson, Steph Roorda)

Best MTB XC Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female)
Emily Batty

Best MTB DH Senior Cyclist (Male or Female)
Finnley Isles

Best CX Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female)
Michael Van Den Ham

Best BMX Cyclist (Male or Female)
Tory Nyhaug

Best Paracycling Cyclist (Male or Female)
Shelley Gautier

2018 Best Canadian Cycling Moment/Performance
Michael Woods bronze in the men’s road race at the 2018 Road Worlds in Innsbruck, Austria