January 31, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – Richard Wooles had announced his intention to leave Cycling Canada, effective at the end of the month of January, accepting a full-time position with Cycling BC, the provincial governing body in British Columbia.

Wooles, who was working part-time with Cycling Canada and Cycling BC, will focus his efforts, energies and passion to further develop the sport in British Columbia as Manager and Provincial Coach. His expertise and knowledge will allow for great development in the province and ultimately will strengthen cycling in Canada as a whole.

“First, we must thank Cycling BC for allowing us to work with Richard for the past six years. This partnership has led to the resurgeance of the Canadian Track Cycling, winning numerous international track cycling medals at Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups,” said Jacques Landry, Director of High Performance for Cycling Canada.

Landry added: “A enormous ‘Thank you’ to Richard for his unconditional and loyal services to track cycling in Canada, as well as for fundamentally changing the track cycling culture Canada, a culture that will grow on in the near and extended futures.

Wooles successfully completed his contractual duties as Head Coach of the Canadian Track Cycling Teams, with Cycling Canada.

Cycling Canada wishes Richard all the best in his endeavor to continue to build cycling in Canada at the provincial level.