December 28, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – At the halfway point, there are some very tight battles in Pedal Magazine’s 2014 Cycling Awards honouring Canada’s top riders from this past season. Show your support for who you think are the most deserving Canadian riders, bike shops, cafes, events and performances by voting before 6pm EST on Dec. 31st.

Catharine Pendrel is the front runner for the title of Best Overall Cyclist (Male or Female) and is leading in two other categories, while Svein Tuft has the pole position for the Best Overall Senior/U23 Male Cyclist award. And guess who’s out front for the Best Track Senior Cyclist (Male or Female)… yep the Women’s Team Pursuit squad.

Fierce battles are raging in the Junior ranks with Sarah Mason and Soren Meeuwisse neck and neck while Bayley Simpson is just ahead of Adam Jamieson in the Junior Men’s race (by one vote), yet several others like Evan Burtnik, Marc-Andre Fortier and Derek Gee are very close behind.

Daniel Chalifour/Alexandre Cloutier and Shelley Gautier are also locked in a very tight battle for the Best Paracycling Cyclist (Male or Female) award – also separated by only one vote. And Mike Garrigan is looking strong for the CX award but anything can happen as the final countdown begins.

Don’t miss your opportunity to recognize the many talented riders from across the country and celebrate the stand-out performances from this past season.

And remember there are some fun categories as well like your Favourite Cycling Coffee Shop, Bike Shop, Race/Event and Place to Ride. Every province has something to offer so share the wealth in your backyard.

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 Pedal 1-yr. Subscription
* 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 6pm (EST) on December 31, 2014
Winners – will be announced on January 1, 2015

To vote click HERE.