November 03, 2018 (Midland, ON) – Pedal caught up with top Canadians Michael Van Den Ham (Garneau – Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare) and Maghalie Rochette (Cx Fever p/b Specialized) who both raced to third-place podium finishes in their respective Elite races at the Pan Am Cyclo-cross Championships on Day 1. We also chatted with Stephen Hyde (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld.Com 2nd in the Elite Men’s race and Nick Carter (USA) Kccx Elite Cyclocross Team winner of the Junior Men’s competition – full results here.

November 03, 2018 (Midland, ON) – Here are the full results from Day 1 at the inaugural Pan American Cyclo-cross Championships at Little Lake Park in Midland, Ont. This is the first time that the Continental Championships for cyclo-cross are taking place in Canada.

Results

Sportif Men – 6 km – 18.3 km/h
1. Kevin Gibson (Can) Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc 19:41
2. Denver Poole (Can) Independent 0:20
3. Joel Anderson (Can) Independent 1:12
4. Keenan Brookes (Can) Lantern Rouge 1:49
5. Mark Hamilton (Can) Awi Racing P/B The Crank And Sprocket 3:13
6. Stuart Cureton (Can) Shimano 3:26
7. David Lalonde (Can) Independent 6:37
8. Andy Zarzycki (Can) Lantern Rouge 10:49
DNS Neil Walker-Wells (Rsa) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av
DNS Jamie Nielsen (Can) Independent
DNS Alex Van Der Baravyan-Gauthier (Can) Lantern Rouge
DNS Warren Hoffner (Can) Lantern Rouge

Sportif Women – 6 km – 16.1 km/h
1. Pauline Beaupre (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 22:21
2. Aliza Tobias (USA) Kms Cycling – Killington Mountain School 0:41
3. Meg Siegel (Can) Lantern Rouge 1:13
4. Stephanie Walker-Wells (Nzl) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 1:29
5. Sophie Hotchkiss (Can) Clpt 4:00
6. Amanda Neiley (Can) Independent 8:07
7. Sarah Fasullo (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 8:37
8. Stephanie Rankin (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 8:38
9. Liza Parry (Can) Team Hardwood Nextwave 10:13
DNS Holly Mclean (Can) Trek Store Cc
DNS Martine Gossoin (Can) Independent

Single Speed Men – 12 km – 19.3 km/h
1. Mitch Kaiser (Can) Lantern Rouge 37:16
2. Michael Jaffray (Can) Towheelsespaylmerexpress 0:22
3. Aaron Coulter (Can) Mountainview Cc/Total Sports 0:56
4. Jamie Vrooman (Can) Vélocolour 1:09
5. Thomas Wood (Can) Mountainview Cc/Total Sports 1:25
6. Raymond Auger (Can) Cycle-Smart 2:00
7. Hinkel Yeung (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 2:48
8. Mike Costa (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 5:55
9. Nick Iwanyshyn (Can) Lantern Rouge 6:25

Single Speed Men – 12 km – 19.3 km/h
1. Mitch Kaiser (Can) Lantern Rouge 37:16
2. Michael Jaffray (Can) Towheelsespaylmerexpress 0:22
3. Aaron Coulter (Can) Mountainview Cc/Total Sports 0:56
4. Jamie Vrooman (Can) Vélocolour 1:09
5. Thomas Wood (Can) Mountainview Cc/Total Sports 1:25
6. Raymond Auger (Can) Cycle-Smart 2:00
7. Hinkel Yeung (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 2:48
8. Mike Costa (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 5:55
9. Nick Iwanyshyn (Can) Lantern Rouge 6:25

Sportif Men – 6 km – 18.3 km/h
1. Kevin Gibson (Can) Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc 19:41
2. Denver Poole (Can) Independent 0:20
3. Joel Anderson (Can) Independent 1:12
4. Keenan Brookes (Can) Lantern Rouge 1:49
5. Mark Hamilton (Can) Awi Racing P/B The Crank And Sprocket 3:13
6. Stuart Cureton (Can) Shimano 3:26
7. David Lalonde (Can) Independent 6:37
8. Andy Zarzycki (Can) Lantern Rouge 10:49
DNS Neil Walker-Wells (Rsa) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av
DNS Jamie Nielsen (Can) Independent
DNS Alex Van Der Baravyan-Gauthier (Can) Lantern Rouge
DNS Warren Hoffner (Can) Lantern Rouge

Sportif Women – 6 km – 16.1 km/h
1. Pauline Beaupre (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 22:21
2. Aliza Tobias (USA) Kms Cycling – Killington Mountain School 0:41
3. Meg Siegel (Can) Lantern Rouge 1:13
4. Stephanie Walker-Wells (Nzl) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 1:29
5. Sophie Hotchkiss (Can) Clpt 4:00
6. Amanda Neiley (Can) Independent 8:07
7. Sarah Fasullo (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 8:37
8. Stephanie Rankin (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 8:38
9. Liza Parry (Can) Team Hardwood Nextwave 10:13
DNS Holly Mclean (Can) Trek Store Cc
DNS Martine Gossoin (Can) Independent

Under 13 Men – 12 km – 18.9 km/h
1. Ashlin Barry (Can) Mariposa Cycle Racing Team 38:08
2. Danny Hune (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -1 Lap
3. Carl De Groote (Can) Independent -1 Lap
4. Keiran Inglis (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -1 Lap
5. Pim De Koning (Can) Techy Kids -1 Lap

Under 15 Men – 12 km – 21.9 km/h
1. Ian Ackert (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 32:51
2. Colton Bartholomew (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 3:22
3. Lars Derstroff (Can) Independent 4:58
4. Bas Stroomberg (Can) Mariposa 10:05
5. Benen Macewen (Can) Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting -1 Lap
6. Augustus De Groote (Can) Independent -1 Lap
7. Alessandro Polloni (Can) Independent -1 Lap
8. Matteo Polloni (Can) Independent -1 Lap
9. Benjamin Brown (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -1 Lap
10. Jacob Barnes (Can) Durham Shredders -1 Lap
DNS Troy Von Svoboda (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team
DNS Colin Knowles (USA) Asu Junior Development
DNS Will Knowles (USA) Asu Junior Development

Under 17 Men – 12 km – 21.4 km/h
1. Luke Valenti (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 33:40
2. Theron Inglis (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 0:17
3. Oscar Clark (Gbr) Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire 0:49
4. Brett Lancaster (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 0:58
5. David Sandoval (USA) Kms-Killington Mountain School 1:03
6. Theodore De Groote (Can) Independent 1:06
7. Colton Woolhouse (Can) Aj’S Evoluion P/B Norco 1:10
8. Gabriel Dobrozsi (USA) Lionhearts Jr. Racing 2:03
9. Finlay Macewen (Can) Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting 2:24
10. Milo Nixon (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 5:56
11. Benjamin Sweet (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 7:09
12. Lucas Norman (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 7:13
13. Lucas Barnes (Can) Durham Shredders 8:50
14. Cameron Knox (Can) Independent -1 Lap
DNF Rohan Mehta (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -3 Laps

Under 13 Women – 9 km – 10.1 km/h
1. Emily Samuelson (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 35:44

Under 15 Women – 9 km – 13.9 km/h
1. Charlotte Nelson (Can) Midweek Cycling Club 38:53
2. Amanda Samuelson (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 1:03

Under 17 Women – 9 km – 19.6 km/h
1. Ava Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 27:29
2. Elli Clark (Can) Homestead Racing 0:17
3. Isabella Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 3:19
4. Sarah Gibertoni (USA) Killington Mountain School/Bmb 8:35

Master Women 65-74 – 6 km – 13.4 km/h
1G Patricia Konantz (Can) Ride With Rendall 26:57

Master Women 55-64 – 6 km – 14.8 km/h
1G Marit Sheffield (USA) Parkave Bike Shop 24:23
2S Marcie Girouard (Can) Euro-Sports 0:38
3B Lori Kofman (Can) Erace Cancer Cycling Team P/B Camp Ooch 0:54

Master Women 35-44 – 12 km – 17.3 km/h
1G Sarah Gilchrist (Can) Edmonton Road & Track 41:40
2S Joanne Grogan (USA) Bmb Racing 0:10
3B Rhonda Stickle (Can) Bike Zone Racing 0:22
4. Caitlin Callaghan (Can) Hardcore Cc 0:37
5. Kathy Eggenberger (Can) Reggie Riders 1:11
6. Vickie Monahan (USA) Team Errace 2:41
7. Stacey Richardson (USA) Amy D. Foundation 3:28
8. Joanne Beattie (Can) Six S Partners P/B Ciclowerks 3:35
9. Rebecca Christensen (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club 4:35
10. Marie-Eve Lahaie (Can) Cx Sherbrooke 4:43
11. Jules Gorham (Can) Independent 5:34
12. Suzanne Carlsen (Can) Vélocolour 6:25
13. Sarah Anderson (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club -1 Lap

Master Women 45-54 – 12 km – 17.3 km/h
1G Lisa Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 41:41
2S Alana Heise (Can) Terrascape Racing 1:53
3B Kathleen Macewen (Can) Lapdogs Cycling Club 3:39
4. Trish Snyder (Can) Lantern Rouge 4:16
5. Sonia Tessier (Can) Woodcock Cycle Works 4:52
6. Nathalie Mousseau (Can) Aj’S Evoluion P/B Norco 6:01
7. Natalie Wright (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 7:42
8. Geraldine Vander Haegen (USA) Cbc Racing/Olympia Orthopaedic Associates 8:04
9. Amy White (Can) Towheelsespaylmerexpress 8:37
10. Leslie Greene (Can) Velocity Cycling Club -1 Lap

Master Men 65-74 – 9 km – 17.3 km/h
1G Charles Townsend (USA) Northstar Development Cycling 31:09
2S James Laird (Can) Independent 0:01
3B Robert Dillon (USA) Bmb Racing 4:44
4. Francis Morrow (Can) Independent 7:51
5. Ken Jobba (Can) Ancaster Velo -1 Lap
DNS Jean Michaud (Can) Lapdogs Cycling Club

Master Men 55-64 – 12 km – 18.2 km/h
1G Don Seib (USA) Barker Mountain Bikes – Bmb Racing 39:36
2S Jonathan Card (USA) Mariner Cycling 0:12
3B Bob Bergman (Can) Independent 1:53
4. Brad Young (USA) No, 22 Cx Team 2:27
5. Eric Jackson (Can) Independent 2:50
6. Jacques Bilodeau (Can) Cc De Sherbrooke 2:55
7. David Morgan (USA) Gom Racing – Lila Delman Real Estate 3:06
8. Michel Hamel (Can) Cxs-Club Cycliste De Sherbrooke 3:07
9. Tracy Shearer (Can) Juventus Cc 3:50
10. Ian Stewart (Can) Euro-Sports 3:51
11. James Cook (Can) Canadian Cycling Magazine 3:56
12. Ken Germaine (Can) Juventus Cc 4:43
13. Eric Orschel (Can) Durham Shredders 5:24
14. Al Walcroft (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 6:14
15. Cornelius Kluge (Can) Velocity Cc 6:20
16. Roy Andrigo (Can) Woodstock Racing 6:43
17. Peter Kofman (Can) Erace Cancer Cycling Team P/B Camp Ooch 6:59
18. Ron Spencer (Can) Independent 8:52
19. Marshall Leininger (USA) Independent 10:32
20. Ed Vanpuymbroeck (Can) Independent 11:03
21. Rod Mysko (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 11:27
22. Fred Bergen (Can) Oakville Cycling Club -1 Lap
23. Jamie Osborne (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club -1 Lap
DNF Robert Orange (Can) Ride With Rendall P/B Biemme -1 Lap
DNS Michael Taylor (Can) Independent

Master Men 45-54 – 12 km – 19.0 km/h
1G Adam Myerson (USA) Cycle-Smart 37:52
2S Todd Bowden (Can) Aetna Race Team 0:15
3B Jean-Francois Blais (Can) Trek Cyclocross Collective 0:21
4. Steve Proulx (Can) The Cyclery 0:29
5. Justin Morgan (USA) Top Club Cyclocross 0:57
6. Grant Holicky (USA) Full Cycle Elite 1:05
7. James Mcguire (Can) Tekne Cycle Club 1:16
8. Frederic Brousseau (Can) Velo2000/Rhino Rack 1:20
9. Jon Barnes (Can) Trek Canada 1:20
10. Todd Fairhead (Can) Tekne Cycle Club 1:31
11. Eric Jobin (Can) Independent 1:49
12. Zac Wheeler (Can) Reggie Riders 1:56
13. Brian De Leenheer (Can) Reggie Riders 3:03
14. Greg Clark (Can) Homestead Racing 3:11
15. Louis-David Jobin (Can) Felt Mtb 3:33
16. Angus Botterell (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club 3:42
17. Solomon Amos (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club 3:53
18. Chris White (Can) Independent 3:53
19. George Organ (Can) Cyclepath Oakville Race Team 4:20
20. Michael Breault (Can) Independent 4:28
21. Edgars Apse (Can) Blacksmith Cycle 4:39
22. Matthew Fix (USA) Noco Cycling Project/First City Cycling Team 4:50
23. Jeff Neilson (Can) Terrascape Racing 5:16
24. Michael Brewster (Can) Cyclemeisters/Bow Cycle 5:29
25. Sheldon Laidman (Can) Independent 5:46
26. Alex Sanchez (Can) Lapdogs Cycling Club 5:47
27. Kevin Gandy (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club 6:03
28. Owen Scott (Can) Steed Cycles 6:05
29. Andrew Maceachern (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club 6:18
30. Scott Murison (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club 6:20
31. Richard Wiersma (Can) True Grit Cycling Club 6:26
32. Bevin Reith (Can) Lapdogs Cycling Club 6:28
33. David Bilenkey (Can) Independent 6:35
34. Pary Bell (Can) Mariposa Cycle Racing Team 6:45
35. Mark De Koning (Can) Techy Kids 7:40
36. Stephen Gregory (Can) Independent 7:49
37. Marc Joanisse (Can) Towheelsespaylmerexpress 8:07
38. Liam Rourke (Can) Independent 8:11
39. William Hellems (Can) Coachchris.Ca/Garneau 8:12
40. Alain Brisebois (Can) Cvm De La Gatineau 8:37
41. Brandon Hune (Can) Independent 9:36
42. Ben Pye (Can) Independent 10:11
43. Don Gain (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 10:20
44. Shane Hotchkiss (Can) Independent 10:38
45. Garth Logan (Can) Independent 10:53
46. Adam Killick (Can) Midweek Cycling Club 11:05
47. Mark Fisher (Can) Independent 11:12
48. Tim O’Connor (Can) Ride With Rendall P/B Biemme 12:54
49. Brent Armstrong (Can) Independent -1 Lap
50. Bogdan Paraschivu (Can) Toronto Hustle -1 Lap
DNF Glenn Meeuwisse (Can) Trek Store Cc -1 Lap
DNF Rob Rice (Can) Techy Kids -3 Laps
DNS David Labancz (Can) Independent
DNS David Hildebrand (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective
DNS Paul Richard (USA) Ccb Racing
DNS Robert Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team
DNS Barry Earhart (Can) Aj’S Evoluion P/B Norco
DNS Dan Harper (USA) Dahanger/harmony Builders
DNS Chris Bartholomew (Can) Independent
DNS Andrew Doble (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team

Master Men 35-44 – 15 km – 18.8 km/h
1G Matt Timmerman (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld 47:55
2S Jake Wells (USA) Form P/B Irc Tires 1:10
3B Frederic Auger (Can) Trek Gpl 1:25
4. Alec Donahue (USA) Jam Fund / Ncc 2:25
5. Matt Surch (Can) Tekne Cycle Club 2:28
6. Thierry Laliberté (Can) Cycle Campus – Ypc Lab 2:29
7. Chandler Delinks (USA) Cannondale Cyclocrossworld 3:00
8. Ryan Young (Can) Terrascape Racing 3:08
9. David Sheek (USA) Sdg – Muscle Monster 4:05
10. Tim Marshall (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club 4:17
11. Josh Whitmore (USA) Cts Cycling Team 4:55
12. Noah Rosen (Can) Vélocolour 5:16
13. Tim Gale (Can) Velofix Ontario 5:31
14. Kai Christensen (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club 5:37
15. Chris Pollett (Can) Towheelsespaylmerexpress 6:33
16. Mark Brusso (Can) Lapdogs Cycling Club 6:54
17. Eric De Groote (Can) Independent 8:37
18. Brook Smith (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 9:07
19. Marc Kell Whitehead (Can) Vélocolour 9:48
20. Joe Meissner (Can) Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc 9:59
21. Rob Stel (Can) Cyclepath Oakville Race Team 10:17
22. Bret Waghorne (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av 10:47
23. Michael Jaffray (Can) Towheelsespaylmerexpress 11:54
24. Alex Keen (Can) Kirwin Partners Cycling Team -1 Lap
25. Mark Weymouth (Can) Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc -1 Lap
26. Michael Fletcher (Can) Ancaster Velo -1 Lap
27. David Wheelock (Can) Kirwin Partners Cycling Team -1 Lap
28. Gonzalo Sapisochin (Esp) Morning Glory Cycling Club -1 Lap
29. Ryan Prystai (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av -1 Lap
30. Kris Hernandez (Can) Vélocolour -1 Lap
DNF Jamie Elcombe (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club -5 Laps
DNF Elliott Askara (Can) Kirwin Partners Cycling Team -4 Laps
DNF Jamie Vrooman (Can) Vélocolour -2 Laps
DNS David Coughlin (Can) Velo Colour.
DNS Chris Mcneil (Can) Soul Sportif
DNS Keith Moore (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club
DNS Jamie Sprules (Can) Morning Glory Cycling Club
DNS Brad Hauser (Can) Independent

Junior Men – 15 km – 19.8 km/h
1. Nick Carter (USA) Kccx Elite Cyclocross Team 45:25
2. Alex Morton (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld.Com Devo Team 0:16
3. Andrew Strohmeyer (USA) Cts Cycling Team Fueled By Organic Valley 0:49
4. Magnus Sheffield (USA) Cannondale Pb Cyclocrossworld 1:14
5. Lucas Stierwalt (USA) Cincinnati Cyclocross/Lionhearts Junior Racing 1:22
6. Carter Woods (Can) Naked Factory Racing 1:24
7. Harrison White (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld 2:06
8. Dillon Mcneill (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective 2:33
9. Dylan Kerr (Can) Aj’S Evoluion P/B Norco 2:39
10. Conor Martin (Can) Tag Cycling Race Team 2:41
11. Colton Woods (Can) Trek Store Cc 2:43
12. Ryan Maclean (Can) Juventus Cc 2:49
13. Paul Mysko (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 3:17
14. Nathan Knowles (USA) Asu Junior Development 3:42
15. Jared Scott (USA) Boulder Junior Cycling 4:25
16. Damien Vialaret (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads 4:37
17. Jules Van Kempen (USA) Tri-Cyclists 4:44
18. Matthew Leliveld (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 5:24
19. John Paul Amalong (USA) Cts Cycling Team Fueled By Organic Valley 5:41
20. Charles Springer (USA) Boulder Junior Cycling 5:51
21. Jamie Williams (USA) Cincinnati Cyclocross, Lionhearts Junior Racing 6:13
22. Jakob Yells (Can) River City Cycle Club 6:27
23. Luke Bristow (Can) Juventus Cycling Club 6:31
24. Levi Ogryzlo (Can) Cyclepath Oakville Race Team 6:59
25. Matt Birchard (Can) S&S Racing Pb Garneau / Frog Cycles 7:32
26. Will Smith (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 7:39
27. Jack Ciotlos (Can) Mariposa Cycle Racing Team 8:36
28. Matis Boyer (Can) Independent -1 Lap
29. Kieran Nilsen (Can) Trail Bicycles -1 Lap
30. Logan O’Krafka (Can) Independent -1 Lap
31. Avery Gervais (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -1 Lap
32. John Noble (Can) S&S Racing Pb Garneau / Frog Cycles -1 Lap
33. Nick Sammon (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -2 Laps
34. Parsa Moeini (Can) Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting -3 Laps
DNF Hugo Brisebois (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads -2 Laps
DNF Torin Bickmore (USA) Boulder Junior Cycling -3 Laps

Elite Women – 15 km – 18.8 km/h
1. Ellen Noble (USA) Trek Factory Racing Cx 47:59
2. Kaitlin Keough (USA) Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.Com 0:10
3. Maghalie Rochette (Can) Cx Fever P/B Specialized 0:20
4. Clara Honsinger (USA) Team S&M Cx 0:25
5. Rebecca Fahringer (USA) Kona Maxxis Shimano 0:27
6. Courtenay Mcfadden (USA) Pivot Maxxis Pb Stans – Dna Cycling 1:00
7. Katie Clouse (USA) Alpha Bicycle Groove Subaru 1:12
8. Jenn Jackson (Can) Awi Racing P/B The Crank And Sprocket 1:23
9. Sandra Walter (Can) Liv Cycling Canada 1:43
10. Samantha Runnels (USA) Squid Squad 2:06
11. Ruby West (Can) Specialized – Tenspeed Hero 2:51
12. Erica Zaveta (USA) Garneau-Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare 3:42
13. Raylyn Nuss (USA) Gateway Harley-Davidson Trek 4:10
14. Dana Gilligan (Can) Macogep-Argon18-Girondins De Bordeaux P/P Mazda 4:11
15. Sarah Sturm (USA) Specialized Ten Speed Hero 4:15
16. Laurel Rathbun (USA) Donnelly Cycling 4:16
17. Natasha Elliott (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads 4:16
18. Jennifer Malik (USA) Carpe Diem Racing 4:38
19. Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (Can) Quebecor / Stingray 4:40
20. Emily Werner (USA) Amy D Foundation 4:50
21. Sophie Russenberger (USA) Team S&M Cx 5:00
22. Emilly Johnston (Can) Naked Factory Racing 5:33
23. Erica Leonard (Can) Highgate Racing P/B D’Ornellas Bike Shop 5:51
24. Siobhan Kelly (Can) Black Dog Racing 5:57
25. Amanda Nauman (USA) Sdg – Muscle Monster 6:00
26. Corey Coogan Cisek (USA) Amy D Foundation 6:09
27. Natalie Tapias (USA) Jam / Ncc 6:23
28. Natascha Piciga (Can) Giant Toronto Pb Liv 6:25
29. Kelly Lawson (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 7:38
30. Shantel Koenig (Can) Redbike 7:49
31. Anna Schappert (Can) Dark Red Racing 8:21
32. Ellie Mitchell (USA) Nwcx Project 8:22
33. Bridget Tooley (USA) Garneau-Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare 8:44
34. Chelsea Weidinger (USA) Independent 8:54
35. Kathryn Mcdicken (USA) Asu Devo 9:55
36. Petra Schmidtmann (USA) Van Dessel Factory Team -1 Lap
37. Turner Ramsay (USA) Alpha Bicycle Co.- Groove Subaru -1 Lap
38. Nicole Bradbury (Can) Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments -1 Lap
39. Clio Dinan (USA) Independent -1 Lap
40. Katelyn Walcroft (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -1 Lap
41. Kaitlyn Shikaze (Can) Cyclepath Oakville Race Team -2 Laps
42. Jodi Wendland (Can) The Cyclery -2 Laps
43. Jocelyn Stel (Can) Giant Toronto Pb Liv -2 Laps
44. Claire Steciuk (Can) Hardwood Next Wave -2 Laps
45. Jill Messier (Can) West Of Quebec Wheelers -2 Laps
46. Carys Reid (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team -2 Laps
47. Nicola Coles (Can) Euro-Sports -3 Laps
48. Sophie Hotchkiss (Can) Clpt -3 Laps
DNF Evelyn Sifton (Can) Independent -3 Laps
DNF Téa Wright (USA) Boulder Junior Cycling -4 Laps

Elite Men – 21 km – 21.0 km/h
1. Gage Hecht (USA) Alpha Bicycle Co./Groove Subaru Silverthorne 59:55
2. Stephen Hyde (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld.Com 0:08
3. Michael Van Den Ham (Can) Garneau – Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare 0:14
4. Kerry Werner (USA) Kona Maxxis Shimano 0:30
5. Cooper Willsey (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld.Com 0:31
6. Brannan Fix (USA) Alpha Bicycle Co.-Groove Subaru 1:08
7. Tobin Ortenblad (USA) Santa Cruz / Donkey Label Racing 1:27
8. Andrew Dillman (USA) Sdg Muscle-Monster 1:51
9. Gunnar Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 1:55
10. Cody Kaiser (USA) Langetwins / Specialized 2:23
11. Anthony Clark (USA) Squid Squad 2:30
12. Sam Noel (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld Devo Team 3:02
13. Lance Haidet (USA) Donnelly Sports 3:08
14. Eric Brunner (USA) Fcx Elite 3:12
15. Maxx Chance (USA) Fcx Elite 3:51
16. Marc André Fortier (Can) Pivot Cycles- Ote 3:56
17. Tyler Orschel (Can) Durham Shredders 3:58
18. Quinton Disera (Can) Norco Factory Team 4:34
19. Tyler Clark (Can) Homestead Racing 5:18
20. Kale Wenczel (USA) Jam / Ncc 6:14
21. Trevor O’Donnell (Can) Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus 6:21
22. David Yexley (Gbr) Bicisport 6:43
23. Benjamin Gomez Villafane (USA) Garneau-Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare 7:24
24. Derrick St John (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads -1 Lap
25. Emile Hamm (Can) Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club -1 Lap
26. Dylan Postier (USA) Garneau-Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare -1 Lap
27. Noah Hayes (USA) Voler/Easton/Hrs/Rock Loberster -2 Laps
28. Calvin Loney (Can) Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire -2 Laps
29. Luke Hlavenka (Can) Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire -2 Laps
30. Christian Ricci (Can) Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus -2 Laps
31. Anton Varabei (Can) Toronto Hustle -2 Laps
32. Alex Lefebvre (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club -2 Laps
33. Robert Meneguzzi (Can) Hamilton Cycling Club -2 Laps
34. Brendan Matheson (Can) Barrie Cycling Club -2 Laps
35. Timothy Coffey (USA) Team Athletic Mentors / Greenwareusa -2 Laps
36. Terry Mckall (Can) Naked Factory Racing -2 Laps
37. James Fedosov (Can) Speedriver.Com -3 Laps
38. Ryan Johnson (USA) Upmc/Pro Bikes -3 Laps
39. Stephen Kirby (Can) Midweek Cycling Club -3 Laps
40. Edward Walsh (Can) Team Nova Scotia -3 Laps
41. Darren De Ruiter (Can) Ncch Elite Pb Mgcc -3 Laps
42. Christopher Mitchell (Can) Thunder Bay Cycling Club -3 Laps
43. Malcolm Barton (Can) Durham Shredders -3 Laps
44. Jacques Cormier (Can) Midweek Cycling Club -3 Laps
45. Mark Lancia (Can) Awi Racing P/B The Crank And Sprocket -3 Laps
46. Connor Gregory (Can) Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av -3 Laps
47. Andrew Bray (Can) Independent -4 Laps
48. Joel Anderson (Can) Independent -4 Laps
49. Andrew Lambert (Can) Independent -4 Laps
50. Justin Minicola (Can) Peterborough Cycling Club -5 Laps
DNF Jack Kisseberth (USA) Garneau Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare -7 Laps
DNF Spencer Petrov (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld.Com -4 Laps
DNF Corey Brioschi (Can) Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire -6 Laps
DNS Nicholas Diniz (Can) Ncch Elite Pb Mgcc
DNS Denzel Stephenson (USA) Fcx Elite
DNS Jeremy Powers (USA) Pactimo / Fuji / Sram
DNS James Driscoll (USA) Pivot-Maxxis P/B Stans-Dna Cycling
DNS Frederick Junge (USA) Base Media Racing

November 03, 2018 (New Zealand) – Canada’s James Piccoli, the defending Tour of Southland champ, put in a valiant effort to re-claim the title following a crash on Stage 3 up Coronet Peak with back-to-back victories on Stages 4 and 5 – his Bluff Hill win on the fourth stage was redemption following his fateful crash the day before. But in the end it was not enough as the talented Quebec rider finished fourth overall.

Piccoli made headlines earlier this year winning the 33rd Tour de Beauce riding for Team Canada with legendary teammate Svein Tuft, the last Canuck to win the Tour back in 2008. Piccoli ended the 10-year drought for the biggest UCI-win of his career.

Final GC

1. Michael Vink (Nzl) WPC South – Joyride Apparel 20:01:12
2. Hamish Bond (Nzl) Kia Motors/Ascot Park Hotel 0:18
3. Sam Gaze (Nzl) PowerNet 2:55
4. James Piccoli (Can) Kia Motors/Ascot Park Hotel 3:28
5. Ryan Christensen (Nzl) Kia Motors/Ascot Park Hotel 5:43

November 02, 2018 (Borrego Springs, CA) – Canadian rider, James McNaughton from Mississauga, broke the Men’s Solo 12-Hour course record at the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships in Borrego Springs, California, Oct 26-27. McNaughton, who smashed the 6-Hour Men’s Solo division course record in 2017, returned in 2018 to race in the 12-Hour category.

He maintained a pace of 24.1 mph (38.7 km/hr) to win his 40-49 age group category and win the Men’s Solo 12-Hour division overall win with a total distance of 285.6 miles (459.6 km) in 11:52:02. McNaughton lapped all of his competitors, and shaved off over five minutes from the previous record of 285.6 miles in 11:57:52 set by Andy Jackson in 2017, to set a new course record.

Earlier we reported that fellow Canuck, Meaghan Hackinen from Saskatoon, broke the course record en route to second overall in the Women’s Solo division while winning the women’s 30-39 category, at the same event – read more here.

Full results here.

November 01, 2018 (Borrego Springs, CA) – Canadian rider, Meaghan Hackinen from Saskatoon, broke the course record en route to second overall in the Women’s Solo division while winning the women’s 30-39 category, at the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships, Oct. 26-27, in Southern California’s Borrego Springs.

Hackinen, an experienced randonneur but rookie time trialist, racked up a total of 456 miles (733.8 km) narrowly losing the world title to American Jennifer Orr by 3.5 minutes. She maintained a pace of 19.1 mph (30.7 km/hr) throughout the night and into the afternoon as temperatures soared to 35 degrees. Hackinen stepped off the bike only to relieve herself and apply sunscreen, and fuelled her body with bananas, yams, dates, peanut butter and jam sandwiches, GU gel, Gatorade, and Red Bull.

The  attracts ultra-endurance cyclists from around the world including Austria’s Christoph Strasser who took the overall win with a record-breaking 567.6 miles (913.4 km) racing in the Men’s Solo category. The top Canadian man was Shawn Vangassen who finished 68th overall and 46th in the Men’s Solo category completing 234.0 miles (376.6 km) at an average speed of 17.9 mph.

Racers started in waves, with 24-Hour participants beginning first at 5 pm on Friday (Oct. 26), 12-Hour racers joining them at 5 am on Saturday (Oct. 27), and finally the 6-Hour racers starting at 11 am. All races wrapped up at 5 pm. The event is a RAAM qualifier, as well as an end-of-season opportunity for elite and novice riders alike to test their mettle, catch up with friends, and enjoy the warmth of the desert.

The course features an 18-mile (29 km) loop with 347 feet (105 metres) of elevation gain as riders pass through the famous Galleta Meadows sculpture garden, enjoying stunning views of the Anza-Borrego desert. For the final 1.5 hours, racers move to a fast 4.8-mile (7.7 km) finishing loop. The event is non-drafting, and participants can race solo or in team categories.

Results

Overall Male

1. Christoph Strasser (Austria) 567.6 miles (913.4 km) – 23:40:06
2. Marko Baloh (Slovenia) 514.8 miles (828.4 km) – 23:54:12
3. Mark Gibson (USA) 477.6 miles (768.6 km) – 23:44:54

Overall Female

1. Jennifer Orr (USA) 456 miles – (733.8 km) – 23:53:52
2. Meaghan Hackinen (Canada) 456 miles (733.8 km) – 23:57:24
3. Seana Hogan (USA) 433.2 miles (697.1 km) – 23:52:24

Full results can be viewed here.

November 01, 2018 (Pescadero, CA) — Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank today released its roster for 2019, which includes ten returning riders and three new additions to the team. The new riders will bolster the team’s core of strong riders who achieved a record 37 victories and 73 podiums in 2018, including the team’s first ever podiums in the Women’s World Tour (WWT). The team will continue to focus on the WWT while maintaining a strong North American presence.

“We are happy with the season we had this year,” said Linda Jackson, Founder of Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank. “We’ve developed a forceful combination of strong riders and cohesive teamwork, both on and off the bike. Our title sponsors, TIBCO Software and Silicon Valley Bank, along with a strong group of industry supporters led by Fuji (bikes) and Edco (wheels) have helped build the framework for our team’s continued success.”

New riders being added to the 2019 roster include Nina Kessler (NED), Rozanne Slik (NED) and Sharlotte Lucas (NZ). American Lauren Stephens will also be rejoining the team’s roster, as previously announced, for her sixth season with Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank.

Kessler joins the team from Team Hitec Products–Birk Sport. This year, Kessler won Erondegemse Pijl (Erpe Mere) and finished in the top 10 at twelve races. Kessler won the points classification at La Course by the Tour de France in 2016 and was also 2016 Dutch National Champion on the track in the Madison and Omnium. Fellow Dutch rider Roxanne Slik joins Team TIBCO Silicon Bank from FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope and, like Kessler, adds substantial European racing experience to the team. Slik’s results include a victory on stage 5 of the Internationale LOTTO Thüringen Ladies Tour this year, and a top 20 at the iconic Flanders Classic.

New Zealand rider Sharlotte Lucas joins the team after a very successful 2018 season, including a victory at the Oceania Championships, along with a 4th place finish at the Commonwealth Games and 2nd place in the New Zealand Nationals Road Race.

Finally, Lauren Stephens rejoins the team after spending a year racing with Cylance Pro Cycling. Stephens was a recipient of a grant from Silicon Valley Cycling Foundation in 2013 and raced for Team TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank from 2013 through 2017. Known as a time trial specialist and strong climber, Lauren amassed numerous international podiums while she was on the team. These podiums included victories at the Chrono Gatineau, Winston Salem Cycling Classic and the individual time trials at The Argentina Classic and Internationale LOTTO Thüringen Ladies Tour. Stephens also scored two silver medals in the 2017 USA National Championships.

Returning riders include American Kendall Ryan, who won the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California and claimed numerous victories at BC Superweek and across North America.

“I’m really excited to continue my journey with Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank for 2019,” said Ryan. “It will be my 8th year with the team, and I’m so grateful to Linda Jackson and our team’s sponsors for their ongoing support. 2018 was a great season for me, and I’m looking forward to pursuing even more success in 2019 with the team.”

Canadian Alison Jackson also returns to the team, with her strong performances at the UCI World Tour level that resulted in several GC top 10 finishes, including sixth at the Grand Prix de Plouay. “2019 is going to be a good year for the team,” added Alison Jackson. “There is a large core of the team returning, and that consistency gives us power. Each year, my personal results get better and better, and I am confident that with the support of Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank, we will achieve even higher results than in 2018.”

Current Australian Road National Champion Shannon Malseed, who scored a 2nd place finish at the Tour of Chongming Island WWT event, will be back in 2019 with the team and will be starting her season with an aim to defend her National Championship title in Australia.

Fellow Australian Brodie Chapman will also be returning to Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank after a successful debut in her first year as a professional rider. Chapman showcased her climbing prowess at the Herald Sun Tour early in the season and continued to build on her experience and performances throughout the year.

Mexican TT National Champion Ingrid Drexel, who scored a top 10 finish at the Grand Prix de Plouay WWT race in 2017, will be returning to the team for her third year, together with the Guatemalan TT National Champion Nicolle Bruderer.

Canada’s Lex Albrecht, who won the second stage of the Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour and the Tour of the Gila in 2017, will be returning to the team for her 3rd year. Alice Cobb, who represented Great Britain at the 2018 UCI World Championships, and American rider Emily Newsom, who captured the QOM and points jersey at Erondegemse Pijl (Erpe Mere), complete the roster of returning riders.

“While I am happy with the results that we achieved this year, I believe that we can do more,” said Linda Jackson. “Alison made the finishing group of most of the WWT races this year and was able to parlay her smart riding into numerous top 10 finishes. Our new riders are going to be a huge help in turning this year’s top 10 results into multiple podium results for several of our riders next season. I am excited to see this progress unfold for the whole team; we have a lot of talent on the team that has yet to fully emerge”.

Full 2019 Roster for Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank:

– Lex Albrecht (CAN)
– Nicole Bruderer (GTM)
– Brodie Chapman (AUS)
– Alice Cobb (GBR)
– Ingrid Drexel (MEX)
– Alison Jackson (CAN)
– Nina Kessler (NED)
– Sharlotte Lucas (NZ)
– Shannon Malseed (AUS)
– Emily Newsom (USA)
– Kendall Ryan (USA)
– Rozanne Slik (NED)
– Lauren Stevens (USA)

October 30, 2018 (Boise, Idaho) — Simone Boilard will make her professional debut in 2019, having signed with TWENTY20 Pro Cycling to launch her professional cycling career. Boilard is one of Canada’s rising talents, showing another year of improvement. Boilard has made the steady climb through the junior ranks, closing out her junior racing earning a bronze medal in the hard fought junior women’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria and a strong 5th place in the individual time trial.  Boilard showed composure and consistency as well as power and strength on the world stage last month, proving she has the skills and desire for the professional peloton.

“While Simone is only 18, she has been competitive since age three. She is very mature for her age and will easily transition into the professional ranks. She fits the mission of the team in both high performance and development. She has the same drive that both Dygert and Valente had at age 18. I am thrilled to be working with her,” commented General Manager, Nicola Cranmer. “We will script a balanced season for her so she can also remain focused on her education as well as developing as an elite athlete.”

Boilard lives in Quebec and grew up with a “beat the boys” attitude. Determined, focused and a love for being outdoors, Boilard found cycling balanced well with skiing in the winter and the competitive fire was lit. Boilard has made improvements each season, both in her strength and also in her fitness adaption. These calculated improvements are instrumental to a developing female athlete. Boilard continued the progression this season, improving on her 8th at the 2017 UCI World Championships in Bergen.

“I very happy to be included on the TWENTY20 roster.  I believe I share the same values as the team who is always looking for excellence and hard work in both sport and academic domains. I chose TWENTY20 program because I believe that it provides a great learning environment for me. Providing great mentors and role models inspires an ideal environment for women cyclists. Their knowledge will help me reach the highest level of cycling by giving me the opportunity to do a progressive transition from Junior to Elite,” said Boilard.

Boilard will have the opportunity to work on her tactical and technical skills and gain valuable race experience. With a balanced roster of young talent and experienced leaders, the set up is ideal for Boilard, who will also continue her educational goals.

“In my family, education has always been a priority. My mom was a high school principal for many years and now she is directing a school board. I love bike racing because it is my passion. I am aware that there will be a life “after bike racing”. This is why I am doing full-time Cegep online. I am very self-motivated and it requires a lot of discipline but it’s also a great challenge. Plus, I always have something to do when I am on the road waiting for the next training ride or race,” added Boilard.

Read more on Simone Boilard’s bronze here.

October 28, 2018 (Milton, Ont.) – Canada’s Hugo Barrette spoke with the media after his bold attack and stunning silver medal in the men’s Keirin at home on the Milton Velodrome on Day 3 of the Tissot UCI Track World Cup in Milton.

October 27, 2018 (Milton, Ont.) – A packed house saw Team Canada take home silver and bronze medals on Day 3 of the Tissot UCI Track World Cup in Milton. Hugo Barrette from Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC won stellar silver in the men’s Keirin while Allison Beveridge from Calgary, AB, and Stephanie Roorda from Vancouver, BC, raced to a bronze medal in the women’s Madison – a Canadian first at this level.

The tension mounted in men’s Keirin as Barrette advanced to the final amidst a world-class field winning his heat in the First Round and taking third in the Second Round.

The pace was quick from the gun and with more than a lap remaining a huge cheer erupted as Barrette attacked gaining a strong gap on the five chasers. As he round the final corner he was still leading but in the final sprint, Great Britain’s Jason Kenny, six-time Olympic champion, just passed him at the line. Matthijs Buchli (Beat Cycling Club) was third. Canuck, Joel Archambault from Ste-Christine, QC, finished 13th.

“I wanted to win and knew I could so I jumped from far out as I was on Kenny’s wheel and felt it was right moment to go,” said Barrette. “What a feeling to take silver at home against this world-class field. I could hear the crowd and that really motivated me. I hope to inspire the next generation as well as I’m just a regular guy working hard to realize my dreams.”

In the women’s Madison, Beveridge and Roorda raced well and were sitting third with five laps remaining. The duo know each other well and were in the medal hunt. In tight quarters they kept their cool to win the bronze, Canada’s first World Cup medal in the Madison, as Great Britain won gold and Denmark took the silver.

“It’s great to win a medal home and our first at a World Cup. We were in the medal hunt and sure there were some close calls and dark moments but we gave it our best and stayed calm. We’re so happy to finish with a medal for Canada,” said Roorda.

In the men’s Omnium, Canadian Michael Foley from Milton, ON, battled through two crashes in the Elimination round to finish with a top-10 result. Foley was 8th in the Scratch Race, 14th in the Tempo Race, 8th in the Elimination Race and 14th in the Points Race to finish 10th overall behind winner Benjamin Thomas from France.

“I’m pretty happy with 10th in this field and that was the goal as well,” commented Foley post-race, “I was lucky in the Elimination with the two crashes and was able to keep going but felt it in the Points Race. With two other Omnium riders on the team we’ll have to see about future competitions.”

Lauriane Genest from Levis, QC, qualified strong in ninth in the women’s Sprint but was eliminated in the 1/16th finals to finish 17th overall. Amelia Walsh from Ayr, ON qualified 34th and did not advance.

“The goal was a top 10 so I’m happy with 9th at my first World Cup,” said Genest. “The competition is higher here than the Pan Ams and Commonwealth Games. I wasn’t satisfied with my 1/16 final and it can always be faster. Now I will focus on tomorrow’s Keirin.”

Results here.

 

October 27, 2018 (Milton, Ont.) – Team Canada began Round 2 of the Tissot Track World Cup with a stunning display of form and talent. While their impressive accomplishments may have been overshadowed by the deep and competitive fields at the Milton Velodrome, the team’s strong riding bodes well. Team Canada and the new NextGen Pedal 2 Medal squad, racked up four 5th-place finishes in addition to breaking the Canadian record for the Men’s Team Pursuit, twice.

Their strong early form was evident on Day One during the team pursuit qualification rounds on Thursday with both the men and women’s teams qualifying 4th and 5th respectively. The men’s fourth place qualification was a massive confidence boost as a rising nation in men’s Team Pursuit as the squad shaved nearly two seconds from the old Canadian record.

Confidence in their ability to be competitive was clear on Friday, Day Two, the first official day of competition, with the women’s squad attacking the First Round with a fluid aggressiveness in attempt to break into the top-4 medal final. Their time reflected their confidence with a reduction of over three seconds off their original qualifying time. The depth of the field unfortunately drowned out their accomplishment as four other nations maintained their qualification spots as Canada settled for 5th.

The men had a similar intensity entering the first round where they were matched against the British-based Huub Wattbike Test Team, that qualified first, at three tenths of a second ahead of the Canucks. The Canadian squad took the race to the Huub Wattbike Test Team gaining an advantage from the gun, maintaining a half-second lead over the concept team out of Britain.

Yet the early aggression paid a toll on the Canadian squad, and they fell of the pace after 3000m. The second-place finish in the First Round didn’t prove to be a defining factor of the total speed of the team however, as the Canadians dropped another six tenths off their 24-hour-old Canadian record. An impressive time by the French saw them move up from 6th to 4th bumping Canada to its second 5th-place finish.

“It’s hard to miss the medal round by such a slim margin,” said Lamoureux, “but we set another Canadian record, so I think everyone’s pretty happy. With the coaching change, we are working on the more technical aspects and being faster in the last kilometre, and I think it’s helped us go a lot faster.”

The men’s 15km, 60-lap Scratch Race final saw lone Canadian Evan Burtnik, in his striking Pedal 2 Medal kit racing against featured favourites, Christos Volikakis of Greece and Oliver Wood of Great Britain. Early on the race was fast, but inactive as the peloton rolled on the black line at around 50km/h. Burtnik was arguably the main instigator of the race early on as he attacked repeatedly over the next 20 laps.

At the half-way mark Burtnik was reeled in by the peloton before a flurry of attacks caused gaps to appear in the stretched out field as Burtnik attempted to recover from his efforts. The race split over the next five laps as Burtnik was left in a chase group of five, half-a-lap down on the peloton. A moment of ebbing opened an opportunity for the eventual race winner, Vitaliy Hryniv of Ukraine, to launch his race-winning attack. Hryniv gained half a lap on the peloton in just over a kilometre, catching the rear of the dropped chase group containing Burtnik.

The chase group’s motivation to chase, paired with the power of the strong Ukrainian, pulled the entire field together with four to go. Burtnik, was positioned well in the final sprint and was able to pick up another well-earned 5th place finish just behind Volikakis, Wood and Felix English of Ireland, while Hryniv celebrated his victory further back in the field, avoiding the dangers of the final sprint.

The duo of Amelia Walsh and Lauriane Genest were Canada’s only entry in the women’s Team Sprint competitions, but unfortunately missed out on qualifying for the first round finishing 12th. The Australians were a strong force and produced an upset in the final by beating Germany the defending world champs. The men’s team sprint competition featured a stacked field and was a hotly contested race won by The Netherlands over Dutch trade team Beat with Great Britain third.

Day Two came to a close with the woman’s Scratch Race final. Canada fielded two riders in the affair with veteran, Alison Beveridge, and Devaney Collier in Pedal 2 Medal colours. The race began conservatively as riders watched each other with an early attack by Swiss rider, Michelle Adnres, but it was soon shut down. The race came alive with 13 laps to go as a flurry of attacks came from the rested field.

Surprisingly two riders were able to ride away from the seemingly indecisive group in the form of Russia’s Alexandra Goncharova and Lithuania’s Olivija Baleisyte. The pairing nearly lapped the field as the peloton began gearing up for the final sprint. Beveridge was in a excellent position with two laps to go before an unexpected slowing by the field completely changed the positioning of riders in the field.

Beveridge, caught out in the lull, was forced to sprint from 8th wheel, pushing a lot of wind as she moved up the wheels to the finish. Her strength faltered in the last half lap as she was unable to pass the final two riders on the track and she rolled in 5th. Collier, who was caught out in the lull, finished 12th in the pack.

All in all Canada had an excellent opening to its second Track World Cup on home soil as they were knocking on the podium door ever step of the way. The depth of the field proved impressive as fans are being exposed to some of the best world class competition anywhere.

Results here.

 

October 27, 2018 (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.) – Legendary coach and world champion, Norman Sheil, 86, originally from Great Britain, passed away at this home in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. on Oct. 25. Sheil coached some of Canada’s top riders from 1978-82 including Jocelyn Lovell, Steve Bauer, Gordon Singleton, Louis Garneau, Hugh Walton, Pierre Harvey, Ron Hayman, Eon D’Ornellas and more.

Sheil was an accomplished rider himself winning the world pursuit championships for Britain in 1955 and 1958, Commonwealth Games gold twice in 1954 and 1958, and raced at the Tour de France in 1960. He retired from racing in 1963 and began coaching in Britain before coming to Canada. Sheil returned to racing winning the 1998 Masters Points Race world title.

“I first met Norman Sheil when I was racing in the UK with coaching great Eddie Soens. During interviews for Canada’s coaching position I was asked to sit in on interviews,” said Singleton, who won Canada’s first world title in 1983 winning the Keirin. “Norman was a fabulous man and an uplifting coach.”

“We went to the 1998 Masters Worlds together where he added another title to his great career,” added Singleton. “His previous world titles were very special as there were only four amateur titles at that time. When he moved to from Ottawa we became very good friends and my wife and I visited him regularly.”

October 26, 2018 (Milton, ON) – Team Canada’s hopes for a medal in the team pursuit competitions were not realized as Day 2 began at the Tissot Track World Cup in Milton, but fans still had reason to cheer as a new Canadian record was set again by the men.

First up the women’s squad of Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey, Kinley Gibson and Steph Roorda caught the Japanese team in the First Round besting their time in the qualification by nearly three seconds. But Germany pipped them for the bronze medal ride against New Zealand while Great Britain would face off against Italy for gold.

Next up the men’s team Aidan Caves, Michael Foley, Derek Gee and Jay Lamoureux raced to another Canadian record again with a time of 3:56.352 besting their time in the qualifications (3:56.931) by over half a second. Caves replaced a sick Adam Jamieson.

Their stellar ride was not enough to make the medal round as Great Britain takes on France for the bronze while it’s Denmark vs Huub Wattbike Test Team, the British trade team, in the battle for gold.

“A couple of national records set this week with the boys, @The_AdamJ @Aidancaves @legerlejay and Mike Foley! Even sweeter to do it at home @TWCMilton @CANFUND @GRBridgeTheGap,” tweeted Gee.

The morning session finished off with the women’s Team Sprint qualifications where Canada’s Amelia Walsh and Lauriane Genest placed 12th place and did not advance as only the top eight teams move onto the next round.

Results here.

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October 24, 2018 (Sherbrooke, QC) – Check out these interviews with Sherbrooke CX Day Two winners Gunnar Holmgren (Garneau-Easton P/B Trasitions Life Care) and Ruby West (Specialized – Tenspeed Hero) along with Quebec rider, Magdeleine Vallieres Mill, who was second as they share their thoughts on their races at Quebec’s first UCI C2 Cyclocross event – Day Two results here – Day One results here.

October 23, 2018 (Milton, ON) – Team Canada presented the 22 Canadian athletes selected for the Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup Milton racing this coming weekend, Oct. 26-28, at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre. Read more about the team here rosters below and check our photos. Tickets are still available here – race schedule here.

Team Canada
Hugo Barrette – Sprint
Lauriane Genest – Sprint
Amelia Walsh – Sprint
Allison Beveridge – Women’s Track Endurance
Stephanie Roorda – Women’s Track Endurance
Annie Foreman-Mackey – Women’s Track Endurance
Ariane Bonhomme – Women’s Track Endurance
Kinley Gibson – Women’s Track Endurance
Jay Lamoureux – Men’s Track Endurance
Derek Gee – Men’s Track Endurance
Adam Jamieson – Men’s Track Endurance
Michael Foley – Men’s Track Endurance
Aidan Caves – Men’s Track Endurance

Pedal 2 The Medal
Joel Archambault – Sprint
Miriam Brouwer – Women’s Track Endurance
Devaney Collier – Women’s Track Endurance
Laurie Jussaume – Women’s Track Endurance
Katherine Maine – Women’s Track Endurance
Evan Burtnik – Men’s Track Endurance
Vincent De Haitre – Men’s Track Endurance
Chris Ernst – Men’s Track Endurance
Tristan Guillemette – Men’s Track Endurance

October 21, 2018 (Sherbrooke, QC) – Here are the full results from Day Two at the Sherbrooke CX, Quebec’s first UCI C2 Cyclocross event in the province held at Jacques Cartier Park in Sherbrooke on October 21. Ruby West (Can) Specialized – Tenspeed Hero and Gunnar Holmgren (Can) Garneau-Easton P/B Trasitions Life Care repeated their Elite wins on the second day of competition.

Results

Under 13 Women – 9 km – 25.6 km/h
1. Alexia Harel (Can) Dalbix Sherbrooke 21:04
DNF Dahlia Fillion (Can) Independent -3 Laps

Under 13 Men – 9 km – 30.7 km/h
1. Tristan Taillefer (Can) Dalbix 17:37
2. Shawn Marcotte (Can) Dalbix 2:35
3. Malik Mongrain (Can) Independent -1 Lap

Under 15 Women – 9 km – 25.2 km/h
1. Laura Gagnon (Can) Dalbix – CWU15 21:28
2. Solene Plamondon (Can) Espoirs Laval – CWU15 1:44

Under 15 Men – 9 km – 30.7 km/h
1. Alix Brunelle (Can) Dalbix 17:35
2. Benjamin Brousseau-Noel (Can) Ccb Ultime Velo 0:51
3. William Bourbonnais (Can) Zvp Opto-Réseau 1:22
4. Noah Duval (Can) Dalbix Sherbrooke 1:45
5. Justin Gagné (Can) Dalbix 1:49
DNF Medrik Marcotte (Can) Dalbix -2 Laps
DNS Félix-Antoine Leclair (Can) Dalbix Sherbrooke

Under 17 Women – 15 km – 22.5 km/h
1. Ava Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 39:56
2. Jasmine Aspirot (Can) Cxs Sherbrooke 1:12
3. Isabella Holmgren (Can) Centurion Next Wave 2:05
4. Catryana Marcotte (Can) Dalbix Siboire 3:01
5. Molly Blanchet (Can) Dalbix Siboire 7:31
6. Marie-Fay St-Onge (Can) Planete P/P Trek -1 Lap
7. Sarah Gibertoni (Usa) Killington Mountain School/Bmb -1 Lap
8. Jasmine Dutil (Can) Cx Sherbrooke -1 Lap
DNF Frédérique Chapdelaine (Can) Dalbix -2 Laps

Under 17 Men – 15 km – 25.3 km/h
1. Ian Ackert (Can) Hardwood Next Wave 35:31
2. Matteo Oppizzi (Can) Iris Bob Cyclo 1:39
3. Jordan Gagné (Can) Dalbix Siboire 2
4. Zack Duval (Can) Dalbix Sherbrooke 2:58
5. David Sandoval (Usa) Bmb Racing 3:24
6. Maxime St-Onge (Can) Planete P/P Trek 4:29
7. Jeffrey Dumont (Can) Dalbix 6:09
8. Louis Raymond (Can) Cycle Neron 7:15
9. Etienne Gagne (Can) Espoirs Laval – Primeau Vélo -1 Lap
DNF William Simard (Can) Dalbix Siboire -2 Laps
DNF Médéric Carrier (Can) Dalbix -3 Laps
DNS Xavier Gagnon (Can) Dalbix Siboire

Women 30-39 – 18 km – 20.8 km/h
1. Gabrielle Carriere (Can) Ma Bicyclette 52
2. Halina Torresan (Can) Cycles Campus Ypc Lab 3:32
3. Suzanne Carlsen (Can) Velocolour -2 Laps
4. Elisa Piscollo (Can) Scott -3 Laps
5. Marissa Plamondon Lu (Can) Velorganic Racing Team -3 Laps
DNS Marie-Eve Lahaie (Can) Cxs

Women 40+ – 18 km – 21.9 km/h
1. Lisa Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 49:17
2. Julie Adams (Can) Cycle Vélo Outaouais 1:57
3. Nathalie Poirier (Usa) Velo Resource 3:10
4. Cathy Rowell (Usa) 6:46
5. Jules Gorham (Can) Powerwatts Nord 6:57
6. Geneviève Rompré (Can) Maglia Rosa Racing Team 10:01
7. Marcie Girouard (Can) Euro-Sports -1 Lap
8. Patricia Konantz (Can) Ride With Rendall -1 Lap
9. Ede Cameron (Can) -2 Laps
DNS Annie St-Onge (Can)
DNS Magali Aubé (Can) Cc Acq

Men 50-59 – 18 km – 23.9 km/h
1. Michael Rowell (Usa) Bikeway Source Racing 45:08
2. Robert Orange (Can) Ride With Rendall 0:54
3. Patrick Reglain (Can) Veloselect 1:17
4. Nicolas Fortin (Can) Duvaltex 1:53
5. André Todd (Can) Cycle Néron 2:34
6. Bernard Desrochers (Can) Cc De Sherbrooke 2:55
7. Francois Lemarbre (Can) Vélo 2000 Rhino Rack 3:25
8. Frederic Gagne (Can) Espoirs Laval – Primeau Vélo 3:28
9. Mario Lane (Can) Ccvm Évolution 4:13
10. Gerald Plamondon (Can) Espoirs Laval 4:48
11. Alain Cadorette (Can) Cannondale Echelon P/B 4Iiii 5:03
12. Alain Jeannotte (Can) Ultime Velo 5:11
13. Claude Lepage (Can) Cxs De Sherbrooke 6:52
14. Claude Lajoie (Can) Indépendant 6:57
15. José Lhottellier (Can) 7:18
16. Luc Faucher (Can) Mxo/Agence Totale/Ab Coachelite 7:56
17. Rod Mysko (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 8:29
18. René Perreault (Can) L’Arrêté Bicycle -2 Laps
19. Pierre Leclerc (Can) Veloselect -2 Laps
DNF Andre Todd (Can) Cycle Néron -6 Laps
DNS Martin Dufort (Can)
DNS Andre Lamarche (Can) Trek-Gpl
DNS Martin Paradis (Can) Mxo Agence360/Abcoachelite
DNS James Cook (Can) Canadian Cycling Magazine
DNS Martin Rousseau (Can)
DNS Alain Guimond (Can) Independant
DNS Todd Bowden (Usa) Aetna Race Team

Men 60+ – 18 km – 22.1 km/h
1. Michel Hamel (Can) 48:48
2. Paul Curley (Usa) Spin Arts/American Lung Association Cycling Team 0:47
3. Ian Stewart (Can) Euro-Sports 1:31
DNS Michael Taylor (Can) Independent

Men 40-49 – 21 km – 25.0 km/h
1. Frederic Auger (Can) Trek Gpl 50:26
2. Frédéric Francoeur (Can) Cxs Sherbrooke 0
3. Robert Holmgren (Can) Centurion Next Wave 0:17
4. Charles Ostiguy (Can) Collectif Parlee Cycles 1:01
5. Frederic Brousseau (Can) Velo2000/Peak Centre 2:11
6. Martin Dutil (Can) Cx Sherbrooke 2:22
7. Alexandre Frappier (Can) Independent 2:27
8. Louis Michel Menard (Can) Trek – Gpl 2:32
9. Noah Rosen (Can) Vélocolour 3:09
10. Martin Tremblay (Can) 3:20
11. Eric Blais (Can) Equipe Duvaltex 3:27
12. Louis-David Jobin (Can) Felt Mtb 3:29
13. Stephane Vallieres (Can) Cannondale / Echelon P/B 4Iiii 3:30
14. Frederic Dorais (Can) 3:58
15. John Malois (Can) Club Cycliste De L’Académie 4:09
16. Jerome Lariviere (Can) Équipe Duvaltex 4:21
17. Patrick Seguin (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads 4:23
18. David Villeneuve (Can) Scottrackultra 4:30
19. Jonathan Boisvert (Can) La Cordée 4:54
20. Jean-François Bertrand (Can) Équipe Abcoachelite, Mxo Agence 360 5:45
21. Nicolas Letarte (Can) 6:04
22. Francois Zakorzermy (Can) Cx Sherbrooke 6:16
23. Gino Roy (Can) Vélo Plein Air Rimouski 6:39
24. Alexandre Meunier (Can) Club Cycliste De Sherbrooke 6:39
25. Colin Matthews (Can) Independent 6:58
26. Frederic Chenard (Can) Maglia Rosa Racing Team 7:11
27. Yannick Charbonneau (Can) Cycles Campus / Ypc Lab 7:29
28. Eric Hebert (Can) Equipe Duvalex 8:21
29. Antoine Pelletier (Can) Giant Québec 8:34
30. Jean-Francois Carriere (Can) Vélorganic -1 Lap
31. Yanick Perreault (Can) Vélo 2000 / Peak Center -2 Laps
32. Gervais Pouliot (Can) Ultime Vélo -2 Laps
33. Henri Guay (Can) Martin Swiss Cycles -2 Laps
34. Luc Parent (Can) Vélo Plein Air -3 Laps
DNF Michel Fillion (Can) Scott-Rackultra -5 Laps
DNF Jean-Francois Proulx (Can) Maglia Rosa Racing Team -6 Laps
DNS Leigh Quilliams (Can) Trek-Gpl
DNS Sheldon Miller (Usa) Bmb Racing
DNS David Hildebrand (Usa) Trek Cyclocross Collective
DNS Hugo Brouillard (Can)
DNS François Blouin (Can) Garneau Hype
DNS Rodolphe Ferrier (Can) Velogare
DNS Jean-Francois Blais (Can) Trek Cyclocross Collective
DNS Hugo Brouillard (Can) Vertige Performance
DNS Todd Fairhead (Can) Tekne Cycle Club

Men 30-39 – 18 km – 24.0 km/h
1. Joel Pelletier (Can) 45:01
2. Andres Abushihab (Can) Maglia Rosa Racing Team 0:06
3. Mike Morse (Usa) Independent 0:58
4. Nicolas Roberge (Can) Velorganic 1:05
5. Mathieu Gibeault (Can) Maglia Rosa Racing Team 2:22
6. Bryan Mongrain (Can) Vélo 2000 Rhino Racks 3:44
7. Martin Rancourt (Can) Cycle Campus/Ypc 3:57
8. Marc Kell Whitehead (Can) Vélocolour 4:07
9. Brian James Quessy (Can) Velorganic 4:11
10. Jean-Simon Durand (Can) Scott-Rackultra 4:11
11. Nicolas Taillefer (Can) Dalbix Siboire 4:52
12. Samuel Lessard (Can) Powerwatts-Mdt 6:33
13. Jamie Vrooman (Can) Velocolour -1 Lap
14. Sébastien Rioux (Can) Vélo Plein Air -2 Laps
DNS Olivier Lalonde (Can) Club Cycliste Université De Montréal
DNS Pascal Bourdages (Can) Scottrackultra
DNS Guillaume Lafleur (Can) Ottawa Bicycle Club

U19 Men – 18 km – 26.5 km/h
1. Magnus Sheffield (Usa) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld 40:44
2. Alex Morton (Usa) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld Devo Team 0
3. Paul Mysko (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 0:04
4. Harrison White (Usa) Cyclocrossworld P/B Cannondale 0:08
5. Ryan Maclean (Can) Juventus Cc 0:12
6. Dylan Kerr (Can) Aj’S Evolution P/B Norco 0:12
7. Jérémie La Grenade (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads 1:33
8. Damien Vialaret (Can) Vandessel By Hyperthreads 1:37
9. Will Smith (Can) Hardwood Nextwave 2:04
10. Tommy Servetas (Usa) Nycross P/B Craft 2:15
11. George Piepgras (Usa) New England Devo P/B Cadence Wealth Management 3:19
12. Matis Boyer (Can) 3:38
13. Gregory Santiago Zapata Cordoba (Can) Dynamiks De Contrecoeur 3:39
14. Patrick Frank (Usa) Nycross P/B Craft 3:47
15. Zachary Brunelle (Can) Dalbix 4:02
16. Luke Bristow (Can) Juventus Cycling Club 4:12
17. Nicolas Rivard (Can) Espoirs Elite – Primeau Velo 4:13
18. Jeremie Baron (Can) Mathieu Performance 4:20
19. Charles Antoine Côté (Can) Cx Sherbrooke 4:37
20. Joel Plamondon (Can) Espoirs Laval 5:48
DNS Darwin Orsler (Can) Synergy Racing
DNS Charles Antoine St-Onge (Can) Planete P/P Trek
DNS Enrick Garneau (Can) Dalbix Siboire

Elite Women – 18 km – 23.8 km/h
1. Ruby West (Can) Specialized – Tenspeed Hero 45:18
2. Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (Can) 0:06
3. Regina Legge (Usa) Trek Cyclocross Collective 1:03
4. Kelly Lawson (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 1:11
5. Dana Gilligan (Can) 1:39
6. Corey Coogan Cisek (Usa) Amy D Foundation 1:42
7. Laurie Arseneault (Can) Acq 1:54
8. Sidney Mcgill (Can) Focus Cx Canada 2:07
9. Meghan Owens (Usa) Hands-On Cycling P/B Guerciotti 2:22
10. Natascha Piciga (Can) Giant Toronto Pb Liv 2:54
11. Clio Dinan (Usa) 3:15
12. Katelyn Walcroft (Can) Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team 3:36
13. Emily Curley (Usa) Corner Cycle 3:58
14. Joanne Grogan (Usa) Bmb Racing 4:22
15. Kaitlyn Shikaze (Can) Cyclepath Oakville 5:16
16. Laurie Coulombe (Can) Logica Sport Biemme 6:24
17. Emilie Hauss (Can) Logica Sport 6:34
18. Marie Philip Simard (Can) 6:35
19. Adele Desgagnes (Can) Vélo Club Métropolitain Quebecor 7:20
20. Aliza Tobias (Usa) Killington Mountain School/Bmb 8:20
21. Mireille Larose Gingras (Can) Vélo Cartel X Bl Coaching 8:46
22. Laurence Bourque (Can) Independant -2 Laps
DNF Natasha Elliott (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads -4 Laps
DNS Beatrice Le Sauteur (Can) Logica Sport Biemme
DNS Vickie Monahan (Usa) Team Errace

Elite Men – 27 km – 27.8 km/h
1. Gunnar Holmgren (Can) Hardwood Nextwave 58:13
2. Marc Andre Fortier (Can) Pivot Cycles – Ote 1:35
3. Sam Noel (Usa) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld Devo Team 1:46
4. Derrick St John (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreads 2:12
5. Craig Richey (Can) Garneau – Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare 2:14
6. Nicholas Diniz (Can) Ncch Elite P/B Mgcc 2:51
7. Marc Andre Daigle (Can) 3:02
8. Raphael Auclair (Can) Pivot Cycles – Ote 3:10
9. Benjamin Gomez Villafane (Usa) Garneau – Easton P/B Transitions Lifecare 3:11
10. Thierry Laliberte (Can) Cycle Campus -Ypc Lab 3:29
11. Mathieu Bélanger Barrette (Can) Pivot Cycles – Ote 3:32
12. Rémi Fagnan (Can) Indépendant 3:44
13. William Goodfellow (Can) Veloselect 3:50
14. Andrew Borden (Usa) Castleton University 4:28
15. William Côté (Can) Cx Sherbrooke 4:32
16. Christian Sundquist (Usa) Twin Six Metal 4:33
17. Eric Jeannotte (Can) Ultime Vélo 5:08
18. Travis Wold (Usa) Independent 5:16
19. Daniel Vaughn (Usa) Jam Fund / Ncc 5:24
20. Calvin Loney (Can) The Northhub P/B Bolton Tire 5:54
21. Zachary Curtis (Usa) Bmb Racing 5:58
22. Matthew Owens (Usa) Independent 6:13
23. Lucas Lajoie (Can) Siboire 6:52
24. Erik Carlson (Usa) Hyperthreads/Apex 7:53
25. Robin Plamondon (Can) Espoirs Elite -2 Laps
26. Stephen Kirby (Can) Midweek Cycling Club -2 Laps
27. Trent Blackburn (Usa) Jam / Ncc -2 Laps
28. William Blackburn (Can) -3 Laps
29. Maxime Keeney (Can) Cxs -3 Laps
30. Sebastien Kern (Fra) Asptt Mulhouse -3 Laps
31. Guillaume L. Walsh (Can) Veloselect-Apogee Racing Team -3 Laps
32. Christian Norvold (Usa) Jam / Ncc -3 Laps
33. Julien Cassou (Can) Espoirs Élite Primeau Vélo -3 Laps
34. Mathieu Bouchard (Can) Velo 2000/Rhino-Rack -4 Laps
DNF Alexis Gagne (Can) Espoirs Elite – Primeau Vélo -9 Laps
DNF David Maltais (Can) Independent -4 Laps
DNF Scott Smith (Usa) Dirt League -5 Laps
DNF Ian Gielar (Usa) Jam / Ncc -6 Laps
DNF Francis Juneau (Can) Vélo 2000 Rhinorack -7 Laps
DNF Frederic Cossette (Can) -8 Laps
DNS Cameron Jette (Can)
DNS Edouard Tougas (Can)
DNS Léandre Bouchard (Can) Kmc Ekoï Sr Suntour
DNS David Boivin (Can) Cxs
DNS Scott Fitzgerald (Irl) Mariposa Bicycles

October 21, 2018 (Woodstock, ON) – Here are the full results from the 4th annual Dam ‘Cross, CX O-Cup #4 held in Woodstock, ON at the Pittock Park Conservation Area on Sunday, Oct. 21. This year the race offered DOUBLE O-Cup points. Nicole Bradbury (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments) topped the women’s field while Trevor O’Donnell (Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus) led the men’s competition.

Results

Master 3 Men – 10.16 km – 17.7 km/h
1. Seth Stewart (Rock&Road Cycle Club – CMMB.3) 34:29
2. Adam Roberts (Independent – CMMA.3) 0:35
3. Joe Meissner (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMA.3) 1:37
4. Ondrej Benjik (Rock&Road Cycle Club – CMMB.3) 1:48
5. Yves Bonnardeaux (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMC.3) 2:01
6. Kevin Gibson (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMB.3) 2:12
7. Rob Stel (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – CMMB.3) 2:22
8. Phil Torres (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMB.3) 2:40
9. Arjan Stroomberg (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.3) 2:47
10. Bevin Reith (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMB.3) 2:54
11. Neil Walker-Wells (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMB.3) 3:05
12. Julian Simpson (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMB.3) 3:19
13. Michael Fletcher (Ancaster Velo – CMMB.3) 3:25
14. Ian Rubenzahl (London Centennial Wheelers – CMMC.3) 3:29
15. Adam Killick (Midweek Cycling Club – CMMB.3) 3:53
16. Gordon Drewitt (Speed River Cycling Club – CMMB.3) 4:06
17. Brandon Hune (Independent – CMMB.3) 4:15
18. Dallas Moesker (Woodstock Racing – CMMA.3) 4:36
19. Jason Williams (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMA.3) 4:37
20. Antonio Kazulin (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMA.3) 4:38
21. Paul Bradbury (Independent – CMMD.3) 5:24
22. Harold Walker (Independent – CMMC.3) 5:26
23. Mike Clark (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMB.3) 6:08
24. Mike Mcinnis (Midweek Cycling Club – CMMC.3) 6:09
25. Chris Bartholomew (Independent – CMMC.3) 6:23
26. Bruce Mccurry (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMMB.3) 6:30
27. Ed Vanpuymbroeck (Independent – CMMC.3) 6:43
28. Chris Yellow (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMB.3) 6:43
29. Lorenzo Zatta (Independent – CMMC.3) 7:11
30. Adam Glauser (Waterloo Cycling Club – CMMA.3) 7:14
31. Jeff Hencher (Kirwin Partners Cycling Team – CMMC.3) 7:18
32. Jamie Osborne (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMD.3) 7:22
33. Nial Fisher (The Hub Race Team – CMMB.3) 8:17
34. Fred Bergen (Oakville Cycling Club – CMMC.3) 8:44
35. Jean Michaud (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMD.3) 8:45
36. Francis Morrow (Independent – CMMD.3) 10:25
37. Ed Stanley (Independent – CMMC.3) -1 Lap
38. Mike Williamson (Woodstock Racing – CMMC.3) -1 Lap
39. William Pol (London Cycling Club – CMMD.3) -1 Lap
DNF Ken Jobba (Ancaster Velo – CMMD.3) -3 Laps
DNS Vance Lai (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMB.3)
DNS Kris Hernandez (Vélocolour – CMMA.3)
DNS Alain Francq (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMC.3)
DNS Bogdan Paraschivu (Toronto Hustle – CMMB.3)

Elite 4 Men – 12.7 km – 17.6 km/h
1. Alexander Vanderlinden (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.4) 43:21
2. Caelum Wishart (Independent – CME.4) 0:35
3. Adam Trela (Woodstock Racing – CME.4) 1:20
4. Andrew Scollard (Independent – CME.4) 1:21
5. Kyle Laing (Independent – CME.4) 3:16
6. Denver Poole (Independent – CME.4) 3:21
7. Michael Eves (Independent – CME.4) 3:33
8. Marek Musiej (Win Cycling Centre – CME.4) 4:26
9. Brian Chou (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.4) 4:46
10. Chris Angermann (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.4) 5:06
11. Winston Chong (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.4) 6:05
12. Jeremy Haak (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.4) 6:32
13. Leif Maitland (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CME.4) 6:56
14. Matiss Mezulis (Independent – CME.4) 7:20
15. Patrick Clancy (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.4) 7:41
16. Mike Costa (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.4) 8:02
17. Warren Haas (Independent – CMMA.3) 8:59
18. Calvin Rowaan (Bike Zone Racing – CME.4) 9:26
19. Reuben Wiersma (Independent – CME.4) 10
20. Alex Van Der Baravyan-Gauthier (Lantern Rouge – CME.4) -1 Lap
NP Mike Costa (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.4)

Under 17 Men & Women – 10.16 km – 19.3 km/h
1. Oscar Clark (Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire – CMU17) 31:38
2. Colton Bartholomew (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU15) 0:15
3. Luke Valenti (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17) 0:19
4. Theron Inglis (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17) 1:07
5. Finlay Macewen (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU17) 1:54
6. Brett Lancaster (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17) 2:06
7. Gregory Cuff (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CMU17) 2:48
8. Lars Derstroff (Independent – CMU15) 3:29
9. Ashlin Barry (Mariposa Cycle Racing Team – CMU13) 4:25
10. Troy Von Svoboda (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU15) 4:41
11. Cole Dempster (Midweek Cycling Club – CMU15) 5:21
12. Carson Mattern (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CMU17) 5:22
13. Reilly Pargeter (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU17) 8:47
14. Maxim Wojciechowski (True Grit Cycling Club – CMU13) 8:49
15. Danny Hune (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU13) 10:11
16. Jayden Mcmullen (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU15) -1 Lap
17. Sheldon Drewitt (Speed River Cycling Club – CMU13) -1 Lap
18. Jett Jardeleza-Toole (Blacksmith Cycle – CWU15) -1 Lap
19. Benen Macewen (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU15) -1 Lap
20. Brody Mann (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CMU13) -1 Lap
21. Keiran Inglis (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU13) -1 Lap
22. Pim De Koning (Techy Kids – CMU13) -1 Lap
23. Ruby Jardeleza-Toole (Blacksmith Cycle – CWU13) -1 Lap
DNS Rohan Mehta (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17)
DNS Connor Mcinnis (Midweek Cycling Club – CMU15)
DNS Eric Ogryzlo (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – RMU15)
DNS Bas Stroomberg (Independent – CMU15)

PeeWee Boys – 10.16 km – 16.9 km/h
1. Ashlin Barry (Mariposa Cycle Racing Team – CMU13) 36:03
2. Maxim Wojciechowski (True Grit Cycling Club – CMU13) 4:24
3. Danny Hune (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU13) 5:46
4. Sheldon Drewitt (Speed River Cycling Club – CMU13) -1 Lap
5. Brody Mann (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CMU13) -1 Lap
6. Keiran Inglis (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU13) -1 Lap
7. Pim De Koning (Techy Kids – CMU13) -1 Lap

Minime Boys – 10.16 km – 19.1 km/h
1. Colton Bartholomew (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU15) 31:53
2. Lars Derstroff (Independent – CMU15) 3:14
3. Troy Von Svoboda (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU15) 4:26
4. Cole Dempster (Midweek Cycling Club – CMU15) 5:06
5. Jayden Mcmullen (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU15) -1 Lap
6. Benen Macewen (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU15) -1 Lap
DNS Eric Ogryzlo (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – RMU15)
DNS Bas Stroomberg (Independent – CMU15)
DNS Connor Mcinnis (Midweek Cycling Club – CMU15)

Cadet Men – 10.16 km – 19.3 km/h
1. Oscar Clark (Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire – CMU17) 31:38
2. Luke Valenti (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17) 0:19
3. Theron Inglis (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17) 1:07
4. Finlay Macewen (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU17) 1:54
5. Brett Lancaster (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17) 2:06
6. Gregory Cuff (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CMU17) 2:48
7. Carson Mattern (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CMU17) 5:22
8. Reilly Pargeter (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMU17) 8:47
DNS Rohan Mehta (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMU17)

PeeWee Girls – 10.16 km – 10.3 km/h
1. Ruby Jardeleza-Toole (Blacksmith Cycle – CWU13) 44:17

Minime Girls – 10.16 km – 13.2 km/h
1. Jett Jardeleza-Toole (Blacksmith Cycle – CWU15) 34:38

Master 2 / Elite 3 / Junior Men – 15.24 km – 19.1 km/h
1. Matthew Leliveld (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMJ) 47:55
2. Jack Ciotlos (Mariposa Cycle Racing Team – CMJ) 0:23
3. Noah Miller (Woodstock Racing – CMU23.3) 0:23
4. Levi Ogryzlo (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – CMJ) 0:40
5. Bronson Patychuk (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.3) 1:21
6. Eric Frost (Independent – CMJ) 2:43
7. Logan O’Krafka (Independent – CMJ) 3:01
8. Mitchell Mccurry (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMJ) 3:05
9. Keith Moore (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMA.2) 3:19
10. Mitch Harris (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.3) 3:27
11. Brian Poel (Independent – CME.3) 3:47
12. Scott Weldon (Novofit – Girardin – CMMA.2) 3:51
13. Oliver Campbell (Midweek Cycling Club – CMJ) 3:57
14. Dave Labancz (Independent – CMMB.2) 3:58
15. Jonathan Van Der Sluis (Team Cf – CME.3) 4:04
16. Grant Stewart (Rock&Road Cycle Club – CMJ) 4:22
17. Andrew Bray (Independent – CME.3) 4:28
18. Chris Ferrell (Woodstock Racing – CMMB.2) 4:33
19. Andrew Maceachern (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMC.2) 4:42
20. Andrew Mcleod (Midweek Cycling Club – CMMB.2) 4:49
21. Marten Mann (Southpoint Racing – CMMB.2) 4:54
22. William Hellems (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CMMB.2) 5:02
23. Neil Ireland (Independent – CMMB.2) 5:26
24. Matthew Janzen (St. Catharines Cycling Club – CME.3) 5:31
25. Matthew Bannon (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMA.2) 5:39
26. Mark Weymouth (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.3) 5:53
27. Ryan Prystai (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMA.2) 6:08
28. David Clark (Independent – CMMB.2) 6:14
29. Aaron Coulter (Mountainview Cc/Total Sports – CMMB.2) 7:08
30. Joel Anderson (Independent – CME.3) 7:31
31. Marc Joanisse (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CMMB.2) 7:45
32. Nick Sammon (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMJ) 7:59
33. Roy Andrigo (Woodstock Racing – CMMC.2) 8:23
34. Andrew Doble (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMMB.2) 8:27
35. Andrew Lambert (Independent – CME.4) 9
36. Mark De Koning (Techy Kids – CMMC.2) 9:21
37. Richard Bowers (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMB.2) 9:36
38. Ryan Kent (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.3) 9:52
39. Robert Daniells (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMA.2) -1 Lap
40. Joel Rose (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMB.2) -1 Lap
41. Jason Rodrigues (Lantern Rouge – CMMB.2) -1 Lap
42. Paul Dean (Cycles London Racing Team – CMMD.2) -1 Lap
43. Ognjen Sokolovic (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMC.2) -1 Lap
DNF Peter Kofman (Erace Cancer Cycling Team P/B Camp Ooch – CMMD.2) -3 Laps
DNF Carlo Capaldi (Tower International Cycling Team – CMMB.2) -3 Laps
DNS Parsa Moeini (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMJ)
NP Mark Weymouth (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.3)

Junior Men – 15.24 km – 19.1 km/h
1. Matthew Leliveld (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMJ) 47:55
2. Jack Ciotlos (Mariposa Cycle Racing Team – CMJ) 0:23
3. Levi Ogryzlo (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – CMJ) 0:40
4. Eric Frost (Independent – CMJ) 2:43
5. Logan O’Krafka (Independent – CMJ) 3:01
6. Mitchell Mccurry (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMJ) 3:05
7. Oliver Campbell (Midweek Cycling Club – CMJ) 3:57
8. Grant Stewart (Rock&Road Cycle Club – CMJ) 4:22
9. Nick Sammon (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMJ) 7:59
DNS Parsa Moeini (Kallisto-Fcv P/B Peloton Contracting – CMJ)

Elite 3 Men – 15.24 km – 18.9 km/h
1. Noah Miller (Woodstock Racing – CMU23.3) 48:18
2. Bronson Patychuk (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.3) 0:58
3. Mitch Harris (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.3) 3:04
4. Brian Poel (Independent – CME.3) 3:24
5. Jonathan Van Der Sluis (Team Cf – CME.3) 3:41
6. Andrew Bray (Independent – CME.3) 4:05
7. Matthew Janzen (St. Catharines Cycling Club – CME.3) 5:08
8. Mark Weymouth (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.3) 5:30
9. Joel Anderson (Independent – CME.3) 7:08
10. Andrew Lambert (Independent – CME.4) 8:37
11. Ryan Kent (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.3) 9:29
NP Mark Weymouth (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.3)

Master 2 Men – 15.24 km – 17.8 km/h
1. Keith Moore (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMA.2) 51:14
2. Scott Weldon (Novofit – Girardin – CMMA.2) 0:32
3. Dave Labancz (Independent – CMMB.2) 0:39
4. Chris Ferrell (Woodstock Racing – CMMB.2) 1:14
5. Andrew Maceachern (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMC.2) 1:23
6. Andrew Mcleod (Midweek Cycling Club – CMMB.2) 1:30
7. Marten Mann (Southpoint Racing – CMMB.2) 1:35
8. William Hellems (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CMMB.2) 1:43
9. Neil Ireland (Independent – CMMB.2) 2:07
10. Matthew Bannon (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMA.2) 2:20
11. Ryan Prystai (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMA.2) 2:49
12. David Clark (Independent – CMMB.2) 2:55
13. Aaron Coulter (Mountainview Cc/Total Sports – CMMB.2) 3:49
14. Marc Joanisse (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CMMB.2) 4:26
15. Roy Andrigo (Woodstock Racing – CMMC.2) 5:04
16. Andrew Doble (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CMMB.2) 5:08
17. Mark De Koning (Techy Kids – CMMC.2) 6:02
18. Richard Bowers (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMB.2) 6:17
19. Robert Daniells (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMA.2) -1 Lap
20. Joel Rose (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMB.2) -1 Lap
21. Jason Rodrigues (Lantern Rouge – CMMB.2) -1 Lap
22. Paul Dean (Cycles London Racing Team – CMMD.2) -1 Lap
23. Ognjen Sokolovic (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMC.2) -1 Lap
DNF Peter Kofman (Erace Cancer Cycling Team P/B Camp Ooch – CMMD.2) -3 Laps
DNF Carlo Capaldi (Tower International Cycling Team – CMMB.2) -3 Laps

All Women – 12.7 km – 17.8 km/h
1. Nicole Bradbury (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CWU23.2) 42:45
2. Siobhan Kelly (Black Dog Racing – CWE.2) 0:11
3. Erica Leonard (Highgate Racing P/B D’Ornellas Bike Shop – CWU23.1) 0:41
4. Rhonda Stickle (Bike Zone Racing – CWMB) 1:25
5. Jocelyn Stel (Giant Toronto Pb Liv – CWU23.2) 5:13
6. Kathleen Macewen (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CWMB) 5:43
7. Joanne Beattie (Six S Partners P/B Ciclowerks – CWMB) 5:58
8. Carolyn Smith (Waterloo Cycling Club – CWE.3) 6:02
9. Pauline Beaupre (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) 6:16
10. Nathalie Mousseau (Aj’S Evoluion P/B Norco – CWMB) 6:34
11. Christina Alsop (Giant Toronto Pb Liv – CWMA) 6:37
12. Amy White (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CWMB) 6:47
13. Maureen O’Hare (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CWMB) 7:02
14. Stephanie Rankin (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) 9:02
15. Stephanie Walker-Wells (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWMB) 9:39
16. Carys Reid (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CWU23.2) 9:42
17. Stephanie Cholyk (Lantern Rouge – CWE.3) 10:45
18. Kari Hueber (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CWE.3) -1 Lap
19. Laura Roberts (Independent – CWMA) -1 Lap
20. Ana-maria Bogatan (Six S Partners P/B Ciclowerks – CWMB) -1 Lap
21. Kathleen Turbitt (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CWU23.2) -1 Lap
22. Sarah Fasullo (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) -1 Lap
DNF Kendra Spanton (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) -2 Laps
DNS Taryn Davis (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CWE.3)

Master Women – 12.7 km – 17.3 km/h
1. Rhonda Stickle (Bike Zone Racing – CWMB) 44:10
2. Kathleen Macewen (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CWMB) 4:18
3. Joanne Beattie (Six S Partners P/B Ciclowerks – CWMB) 4:33
4. Nathalie Mousseau (Aj’S Evoluion P/B Norco – CWMB) 5:09
5. Christina Alsop (Giant Toronto Pb Liv – CWMA) 5:12
6. Amy White (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CWMB) 5:22
7. Maureen O’Hare (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CWMB) 5:37
8. Stephanie Walker-Wells (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWMB) 8:14
9. Laura Roberts (Independent – CWMA) -1 Lap
10. Ana-maria Bogatan (Six S Partners P/B Ciclowerks – CWMB) -1 Lap

Elite Women – 12.7 km – 17.8 km/h
1. Nicole Bradbury (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CWU23.2) 42:45
2. Siobhan Kelly (Black Dog Racing – CWE.2) 0:11
3. Erica Leonard (Highgate Racing P/B D’Ornellas Bike Shop – CWU23.1) 0:41
4. Jocelyn Stel (Giant Toronto Pb Liv – CWU23.2) 5:13
5. Carolyn Smith (Waterloo Cycling Club – CWE.3) 6:02
6. Pauline Beaupre (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) 6:16
7. Stephanie Rankin (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) 9:02
8. Carys Reid (Hardwood Next Wave Cycling Team – CWU23.2) 9:42
9. Stephanie Cholyk (Lantern Rouge – CWE.3) 10:45
10. Kari Hueber (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CWE.3) -1 Lap
11. Kathleen Turbitt (Ncch Pb Franklin Templeton Investments – CWU23.2) -1 Lap
12. Sarah Fasullo (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) -1 Lap
DNF Kendra Spanton (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CWE.3) -2 Laps
DNS Taryn Davis (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CWE.3)

Elite 1&2 / Master 1 Men – 20.32 km – 21.0 km/h
1. Trevor O’Donnell (Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus – CME.1) 58:09
2. Peter Disera (Norco Factory Team Xc – CME.1) 1:01
3. Anton Varabei (Toronto Hustle – CME.1) 4:16
4. Christian Ricci (Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus – CME.2) 4:19
5. Robert Meneguzzi (Hamilton Cycling Club – CME.2) 4:19
6. James Fedosov (Speedriver.Com – CME.2) 4:50
7. Jamie Sprules (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.1) 4:56
8. Corey Brioschi (Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire – CME.1) 5:27
9. Brendan Matheson (Barrie Cycling Club – CME.2) 5:57
10. Eric Jobin (Independent – CMMC.1) 6:05
11. Mark Brusso (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMB.1) 6:19
12. Chris Barson (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CME.1) 6:23
13. Alex Renny (Independent – RME.2) 6:39
14. Stephen Cooley (Independent – CME.2) 6:42
15. Connor Gregory (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.2) 7:13
16. Chris White (Independent – CMMC.1) 8:23
17. Tim Gale (Velofix Ontario – CMMA.1) 8:43
18. Angus Botterell (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
19. Mark Lancia (Awi Racing P/B The Crank And Sprocket – CME.2) -1 Lap
20. Chris Pollett (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
21. Kevin Gandy (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
22. George Organ (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
23. Edgars Apse (Independent – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
DNF Kevin Mahood (Giant Toronto Pb Liv – CMMB.1) -6 Laps

Master 1 Men – 20.32 km – 19.3 km/h
1. Jamie Sprules (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.1) 1:03:05
2. Eric Jobin (Independent – CMMC.1) 1:09
3. Mark Brusso (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CMMB.1) 1:23
4. Chris White (Independent – CMMC.1) 3:27
5. Tim Gale (Velofix Ontario – CMMA.1) 3:47
6. Angus Botterell (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
7. Chris Pollett (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
8. Kevin Gandy (Morning Glory Cycling Club – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
9. George Organ (Cyclepath Oakville Race Team – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
10. Edgars Apse (Independent – CMMB.1) -1 Lap
DNF Kevin Mahood (Giant Toronto Pb Liv – CMMB.1) -6 Laps

Elite 1&2 Men – 20.32 km – 21.0 km/h
1. Trevor O’Donnell (Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus – CME.1) 58:09
2. Peter Disera (Norco Factory Team Xc – CME.1) 1:01
3. Anton Varabei (Toronto Hustle – CME.1) 4:16
4. Christian Ricci (Lakeside Storage/Bicycles Plus – CME.2) 4:19
5. Robert Meneguzzi (Hamilton Cycling Club – CME.2) 4:19
6. James Fedosov (Speedriver.Com – CME.2) 4:50
7. Corey Brioschi (Thenorthhub P/B Bolton Tire – CME.1) 5:27
8. Brendan Matheson (Barrie Cycling Club – CME.2) 5:57
9. Chris Barson (Coachchris.Ca/Garneau – CME.1) 6:23
10. Alex Renny (Independent – RME.2) 6:39
11. Stephen Cooley (Independent – CME.2) 6:42
12. Connor Gregory (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.2) 7:13
13. Mark Lancia (Awi Racing P/B The Crank And Sprocket – CME.2) -1 Lap

Single Speed Men – 12.7 km – 17.4 km/h
1. Andrew Mcewan (St. Catharines Cycling Club – CME.4) 43:45
2. Jacques Cormier (Midweek Cycling Club – CME.2) 1:22
3. Raymond Auger (Independent – CME.2) 1:32
4. Neil Walker-Wells (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CMMB.3) 2:53
5. Michael Jaffray (Towheelsespaylmerexpress – CME.3) 3:55
6. Mark Weymouth (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CME.3) 3:56
7. Kevin Gibson (Faction-Smile Tigerc.R. P/B Wcc – CMMB.3) 4:11
8. Mike Costa (Bateman’S Bike Co P/B Cloud9 Av – CME.4) 6:14
9. Adam Glauser (Waterloo Cycling Club – CMMA.3) 10:16
10. Kathleen Macewen (Lapdogs Cycling Club – CWMB) -1 Lap

October 21, 2018 (Bern, Switzerland) – Canada’s Maghalie Rochette took home a strong 6th-place finish at UCI Cyclocross Telenet World Cup #3 in Bern today as Marianne Vos (Ned) Waowdeals soloed in for the win with Annemarie Worst (Ned) Steylaerts-777 second with American Katherine Compton (KFC Racing) in third.

Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) Corendon – Circus claimed the men’s victory at his first World Cup appearance with Wout Van Aert (Bel) taking second and Toon Aerts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions third.

Results

Women

1. Marianne Vos (Ned) Waowdeals 0:41:00
2. Annemarie Worst (Ned) Steylaerts-777 0:09
3. Katherine Compton (USA) KFC Racing 0:22
4. Sanne Cant (Bel) Corendon-Circus  0:34
5. Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado (Ned) 0:35
6. Maghalie Rochette (Can) CXFever p/b Specialized 0:43
7. Ellen Van Loy (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 0:51
8. Alice Maria Arzuffi (Ita) 0:53
9. Eva Lechner (Ita) 0:55
10. Kaitlin Keough (USA) 0:57
11. Pavla HavlÌkov· (Cze) 1:02
12. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) 1:03
13. Denise Betsema (Ned) 1:05
14. Karla Stepanova (Cze) 1:06
15. Lucia Gonzalez Blanco (Esp) 1:13
16. Manon Bakker (Ned) 1:14
17. Loes Sels (Bel) 1:18
18. Helen Wyman (Gbr)
19. Nadja Heigl (Aut) 1:23
20. Elisabeth Brandau (Ger) 1:26
21. Sophie De Boer (Ned) 1:29
22. Nicole Koller (Sui) 1:31
23. Rebecca Gariboldi (Ita) 1:37
24. Aida NuÒo Palacio (Esp) 1:46
25. Francesca Baroni (Ita) 1:48
26. Fleur Nagengast (Ned) 1:52
27. Inge Van Der Heijden (Ned) 2:24
28. MarlËne Petit (Fra) 2:28
29. Perrine Clauzel (Fra) 2:30
30. Marion Norbert Riberolle (Fra) 2:35
31. Zina Barhoumi (Sui) 2:36
32. Marthe Truyen (Bel) 2:37
33. Joyce Vanderbeken (Bel) 2:53
34. Jana Czeczinkarov· (Cze) 2:59
35. Noemi R¸egg (Sui) 3:06
36. Gaia Realini (Ita) 3:09
37. LÈa Curinier (Fra) 3:18
38. Crystal Anthony (USA)
39. Caroline Mani (Fra) 3:36
40. Nicole Gˆldi (Sui) 3:40
41. Pauline Delhaye (Fra) 3:43
42. Lauriane Duraffourg (Fra) 3:49
43. Alessandra Grillo (Ita) 3:58
44. Elizabeth Ungermanov· (Cze) 3:59
45. Nikola Bajgerov· (Cze) 4:00
46. Marceline Devaux (Fra) 4:01
47. Kathryn Cumming (USA) 4:13
48. Emily Wadsworth (Gbr) 4:29
49. Alicia Franck (Bel) 4:53
50. MÈlissa Rouiller (Sui) 5:08
51. Asia Zontone (Ita) 5:32
52. Michelle Sch‰tti (Sui) 5:41
53. Tanja Blickenstorfer (Sui) 5:54
54. Lucie Cottier (Sui) 6:06
55. Yvonne Waltert (Sui) 6:08
56. Clea Seidel (Ger) 6:15
57. Lydia Bernhard (Ger)
58. Svenja W¸thrich (Sui)
DNF Axelle Bellaert (Bel)
DNF Nikki Brammeier (Gbr)
DNS Nicoletta Bresciani (Ita)
DNS Nina K¸derle (Ger)

Elite Men

1. Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) Corendon – Circus 1:04:48
2. Wout Van Aert (Bel) 0:08
3. Toon Aerts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 0:58
4. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) 1:07
5. Quinten Hermans (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 1:10
6. Daan Soete (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 1:13
7. Corne Van Kessel (Ned)
8. Felipe Orts Lloret (Esp) 1:17
9. Lars Van Der Haar (Ned) 1:22
10. Steve Chainel (Fra) 1:38
11. Gianni Vermeersch (Bel) 1:50
12. Tom Meeusen (Bel) 1:51
13. Vincent Baestaens (Bel)
14. Jens Adams (Bel) 2:03
15. Tim Merlier (Bel) 2:09
16. Kevin Pauwels (Bel) 2:13
17. Nicolas Cleppe (Bel)
18. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservic 2:26
19. Dieter Vanthourenhout (Bel) 2:28
20. Fabien Canal (Fra) 2:29
21. David Van Der Poel (Ned) 2:30
22. Marcel Wildhaber (Sui) 2:33
23. Michael Boro a (Cze) 2:34
24. Jim Aernouts (Bel) 2:48
25. Adam doupalÌk (Cze) 2:54
26. Joshua Dubau (Fra) 2:55
27. Sieben Wouters (Ned) 3:03
28. Diether Sweeck (Bel) 3:05
29. Matthieu Boulo (Fra) 3:06
30. Thijs Aerts (Bel) 3:12
31. Gioele Bertolini (Ita) 3:14
32. David Menut (Fra) 3:19
33. Simon Zahner (Sui)
34. Timon R¸egg (Sui) 3:21
35. Nicolas Samparisi (Ita) 3:26
36. Kevin Suarez Fernandez (Esp) 3:38
37. Gosse Van Der Meer (Ned) 3:49
38. Marek Konwa (Pol) 4:02
39. Ismael Esteban Aguero (Esp) 4:22
40. Jan Nesvadba (Cze) 4:30
41. Stan Godrie (Ned) 4:35
42. Lucas Dubau (Fra)
43. Severin S‰gesser (Sui)
44. Wietse Bosmans (Bel)
45. Yan Gras (Fra)
46. Alois Falenta (Fra)
47. Andreas Moser (Sui)
48. Lukas Winterberg (Sui)
49. Marvin Schmidt (Ger)
DNF Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned)
DNF Marcel Meisen (Ger)
DNF Sascha Weber (Ger)
DNS Manuel M¸ller (Ger)
DNS Yu Takenouchi (Jpn)

 

October 21, 2018 (Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France) – Canada’s Derek Gee claimed a strong 8th overall in the Men’s Omnium at the opening round of the 2018-19 Tissot UCI Track World Cup in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France on Saturday.

He started off the 4-event Omnium with a solid eighth in the Scratch Race and followed up with two 15th-place finishes in the Tempo Race and the Elimination Race to sit outside the top 10 coming into the final Points Race.

Then he stormed to fourth in the finale taking two laps on the field to move up five spots into 8th overall. Albert Torres Barcelo of Spain won overall with Oliver Wood (Great Britain) second and Benjamin Thomas (France) in third.

Gee recently took home four titles at the 2018 Canadian Track Championships repeating his victories from 2017. He’ll join Team Canada’s full roster of 22 athletes at Round 2 at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, in Milton, Ont. on Oct. 26-28.

Results here.

October 18, 2018 (Milton, ON) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce the team that will represent Canada at Round 2 of the Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup, to take place at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ontario from October 26 – 28. This will be Milton’s second year hosting the event, and Cycling Canada is fielding a team of 13 athletes on Team Canada, as well as nine development riders on the UCI trade team, ‘Pedal 2 the Medal’.

“We’re proud to have the privilege of welcoming the world’s best track cyclists back to Canada for the second edition of the Milton World Cup,” said Kris Westwood, Head of Performance Operations at Cycling Canada. “With Olympic qualification underway, the level of competition at this year’s event is going to be even better than last year, and it is very important for our national team, as this will be the first chance for us to truly gauge our athletes’ progression against many of the athletes and teams we will be facing in Tokyo in 2020.”

Team Canada’s sprint squad of three riders is headed by Pan American champion Hugo Barrette, who will compete in the Men’s Sprint and Keirin events. On the women’s side, Commonwealth Games athletes Lauriane Genest and Amelia Walsh will both compete in the Sprint and Team Sprint, with Genest also racing in the Keirin. Joel Archambault will compete in the Sprint and Keirin on the PTM squad.

Team Canada’s women’s endurance squad consists of five athletes, led by Rio Olympic bronze medalist Allison Beveridge. Beveridge will compete in the Omnium, Madison and Scratch events, and is an alternate for the Team Pursuit. Steph Roorda will race in the Madison and the Team Pursuit, accompanied by Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey and Kinley Gibson. The PTM women’s Team Pursuit squad will consist of Miriam Brouwer, Devaney Collier, Laurie Jussaume and Katherine Maine.

“The Milton World Cup will be the second race of our Olympic Qualification period,” said Roorda. “Speaking for the team, we are all pretty excited to get things started. The Milton World Cup is an important race to start our season off with. While the main focus for us is later in the season at the World Championships, it is really important to us to have a good performance at home.  When we can put it together well in front of the home crowd, that’s the best feeling in the world.”

The men’s endurance team for Team Canada will consist of Aidan Caves, Michael Foley, Adam Jamieson and Jay Lamoureux, plus alternate Derek Gee, who will represent Canada at the first round of the World Cup in France, on October 19-21. All riders will compete in the Team Pursuit, with Foley also racing in the Omnium. The PTM team will consist of Evan Burtnik, Vincent De Haitre, Chris Ernst and Tristan Guillemette.

Team Canada

Sprint
– Lauriane Genest – Levis, QC [Sprint, Keirin, Team Sprint]
– Amelia Walsh – Ayr, ON [Sprint, Team Sprint]
– Hugo Barrette – Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC [Sprint, Keirin]

Endurance Women
– Allison Beveridge – Calgary, AB [Omnium, Madison, Scratch, Team Pursuit (alternate)]
– Ariane Bonhomme – Gatineau, QC [Team Pursuit]
– Annie Foreman-Mackey – Kingston, ON [Team Pursuit]
– Kinley Gibson – Edmonton, AB [Team Pursuit]
– Steph Roorda – Vancouver, BC [Madison, Team Pursuit, Omnium (alternate)]

Endurance Men
– Aidan Caves – Vancouver, BC [Team Pursuit]
– Michael Foley – Milton, ON [Omnium, Team Pursuit]
– Derek Gee – Ottawa, ON [Team Pursuit (alternate)]
– Adam Jamieson – Barrie, ON [Team Pursuit]
– Jay Lamoureux – Victoria, BC [Team Pursuit]

PTM (Pedal 2 the Medal)

Sprint
– Joel Archambault – Ste-Christine, QC [Sprint, Keirin]

Endurance Women
– Miriam Brouwer – Burlington, ON [Team Pursuit]
– Devaney Collier – Edmonton, AB [Team Pursuit, Scratch (alternate)]
– Laurie Jussaume – Contrecoeur, QC [Team Pursuit]
– Katherine Maine – Ottawa, ON [Team Pursuit]

Endurance Men
– Evan Burtnik – Edmonton, AB [Team Pursuit, Scratch]
– Vincent De Haitre – Cumberland, ON [Team Pursuit]
– Chris Ernst – Kitchener, ON [Team Pursuit]
– Tristan Guillemette – Trois-Rivieres, QC [Team Pursuit]

October 18, 2018 (Los Angeles, California) – Canada came home with five medals following the 2018 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championship held Oct. 6-13 in Los Angeles, California. The biggest buzz came when Canadian, Dr. Rachel McKinnon, strode atop the podium after winning the 35-44 women’s sprint on Oct. 13. In so doing, she became the first transgender athlete to win a world title.

The event kicked off with a gold medal performance from Fabien Lamaze in the Men’s 35-39 time trial on Oct. 6. Other medal winners include Vikkie Appeel, bronze in the women’s 45-49 individual pursuit; Charlotte Roberge, silver, women 35-44 scratch race; and Bruce Camacho who won silver in the men’s 70+ points race.

McKinnon, who was born a biological man and identifies as a transgender woman, races both track and road. In addition to her victory, she also briefly set a world record in the Flying 200m qualifying with a time of 0:00:11.92

Her world championship victory set off a chorus of both cheers and jeers, and the Canadian athlete took to Twitter to defend her victory.

Some suggest her biological gender gives her an unfair advantage over cis women, while others note that it is within the rules, she is allowed to compete, and moreover she is doing something ground-breaking and inspiring other transgender athletes to pursue sport as well.

“Umm, I trained 15 months *straight* to be able to go 100% and barely make this pass in the final 50m of a race,” she wrote on Twitter on Oct. 17, still dealing with the backlash of her victory. “I train 15-20hrs per week, week in and week out, usually training twice/day. There was nothing easy about this. I barely won,” tweeted McKinnon.

The issue was also debated in an article published in USA Today earlier this year with McKinnon’s position being contrasted by fellow cyclist Jillian Bearden, who agreed with the International Olympic Committee that “naturally occurring testosterone gives transgender women an unfair advantage in competition against cisgender women.”

Yet McKinnon sees it differently, saying that, “whether other competitors believe transgender women have an unfair advantage is irrelevant because she says there is no way to measure if such advantages even exist.”

In July 2017 the UCI, Cycling Canada and the Ontario Cycling Association agreed to change their policies regarding transgender female athletes in the settlement of a human rights action by Kristen Worley and to embark on a program of awareness and education related to diversity and inclusion of all participants – read more here.

Congratulations to all the Canadian riders who competed.

USA Today article here.

UCI Masters Track Worlds 2018 here.

CBC report here.

October 16, 2018 (Maple Ridge, BC) – Pumpkin Cross 2018 is quickly approaching, and this year’s event plans to dish up more of the best cyclocross racing and Halloween fun one can ask for, set October 28^th on your race calendar.

Entering its 12^th year, the Maple Ridge based cyclocross event has grown to be one of Canada’s top cyclocross races. This year’s race is also part of the 2018 Lower Mainland Cyclocross 2018 Kazlaw Cup series.

Liv is back on board to offer its Women’s Learn to Race Clinic with Liv ambassador, Sandra Walter. There is also a $35 special package for first time women racers which includes the clinic, race entry and one-day race license.

“We are very motivated to grow women’s cycling. Since we partnered with Liv to offer the clinics, and the special pricing, we have seen the numbers of women participating in cyclocross increase across the region,” comments race director, Barry Lyster.

Youth races are also a big part of Pumpkin Cross. There will be a race for all ages and skill levels including Cycling BC’s IRide program which will offer free clinics and races for kids under 12 years old, with loaner bikes available. For IRide schedule and information go here.

A big part of the day’s events is the Halloween costume contest. Racers are not only honing their race skills, but working hard to take the top step for the best costume.

There are still opportunities for sponsors and volunteers to participate in this year’s event. Please contact Barry at localrideracing@gmail.com for more information.

Pumpkin Cross would like to thank its partners: Local Ride Racing, Liv / Giant Canada, Cycles Lambert, Power2Max, Born Superior Sports Care, Pitt Meadows Cycles, Team Giant Vancouver, Maple Ridge Dentistry for Kids, Endurance Sports, TaG Cycling, Maple Ridge Equestrian Centre, City of Maple Ridge, Metro Parks, Cycling BC.

For more information and to register visit here.

October 15, 2018 (Kitchener, ON) – The Waterloo Cycling Club presents the first annual KWCX, finally bringing cyclocross racing to the Region of Waterloo. The race will be held at Bingemans, a family-oriented facility, in central Kitchener on Saturday, October 27.

Jason Pollard, WCC President, said, “The Waterloo Cycling Club, one of the largest cycling clubs in Ontario, has put together a great team to bring cyclocross racing to KW. Cyclocross racing or CX is one of the most spectator friendly forms of bike racing as it is held on a closed circuit in a grassy field. We encourage the community to come out and watch.”

Mark Weymouth, Course Designer, said, “The course will be challenging as well as rider friendly. Racers will be complete laps around the fields at Bingemans, through the sand pit, and up a few climbs. It will challenge the best and allow those new to cross racing to have a great time. CX is about having fun, after all.”

Alain Francq, Sponsorship Director, said, “We are proud to have Gemini Motors Subaru as our Title Sponsor allow us to have cash prizes for the top categories. Thanks to Adventure Guide and Waterloo Brewing all categories will have prizes and beer!”

A food truck will be on site and Bingemans will be serving beer on tap to service our riders, post-race, and the crowd.

Race registration is online, in advance, for $35 until October 18, and $40 thereafter at http://kwcx.ca. Race day registration is $60. Spectators are welcome to watch for free. Heckling racers is part of cyclocross, and we encourage everyone to come out and have some fun.

Racing starts at 9:30am and finishes with the top racers racing at 3:10PM. The Bingemans kids play area opens at 10AM and our kids races including push bike races for kids as young as 3 start at 12:15PM. The full schedule and race details are on the race website here.

The Waterloo Cycling Club is a non-profit, volunteer run, club that supports cycling of all disciplines and abilities in the Region of Waterloo.

October 15, 2018 (China) – Canada’s Alex Cataford, 25, with the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, wrapped up his season on a high note, taking a stellar 3rd place overall in his first performance at the UCI 2.1 level Tour of Taihu Lake in China. A hard-fought 5th place finish in the 5.5 km Prologue would prove to be promising for Cataford’s early Tour chances.

Racing well and in contention during multiple intermittent sprints in the first and second stages would put him 3rd overall in the GC standings, which he held on to with the help of his team for the remaining five stages. Cataford shared the final podium with winner, Boris Vallee (Bel) Wanty – Groupe Gobert, and Benjamin Dyball  (Aus) St. George Continental Cycling Team in second.

“What a way to finish off 2018. Held my own against the sprinters and finished 3rd in Tour of Taihu Lake. Thanks so much to my team and everyone else involved to be able to pull off this result. That’s a wrap for this season, and onto the next one,” posted Cataford on Instagram.

Final GC  (brief)
1. Boris Vallee (Bel) Wanty – Groupe Gobert 17:28:07
2. Benjamin Dyball (Aus) St. George Continental Cycling Team 0:19
3. Alexander Cataford (Can) UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team 
4. Serghei Tvetcov (Rou) UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team 0:23
5. Tyler Williams (USA) Israel Cycling Academy 0:25

October 14, 2018 (Ottawa, Ont.) – The annual Cycling Canada Conference took place this past weekend Oct. 12-14 at the Alt Hotel in Ottawa with all PSOs (provincial sport organizations) on hand to review and assess policies, programs, finances, events and future plans.

While the association has seen unprecedented national team performance success with 30+ medals it also faced disruptive and difficult times with a $400,000 deficit and the loss of both its CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and CTO (Chief Technical Officer).

“Over the past year our athletes continued to showcase cycling and deliver world class performances while organizationally Cycling Canada has had a challenging year. Challenging as we incurred significant organizational leadership changes and we have also continued to struggle with fiscal stability and discretionary resource allocation internally,” wrote outgoing President John Tolkamp in his annual report. Following 10 productive years Tolkamp is stepping down in the new year.

The association re-structured its senior management team to meet these challenges and projects a surplus next year of over $100,000. In tandem with these changes, Cycling Canada has launched a high performance review process led by Peter Keen, one of the architects of British Cycling’s resurgence in the 1990s.

According to Tolkamp, “The outcome of this review will help lay the foundation for sustainable high performance success in alignment with the overall health and growth of cycling in Canada for years to come.”

On the marketing side Cycling Canada announced in May that Lexus will continue as the official vehicle of the National Cycling Team as well as a number of high profile domestic and international events across the country each year and include support for three provincial partners (Cycling BC, Alberta Bicycle and FQSC). Mattamy Homes renewed its Tier 1 financial support for track programs as well as the Milton UCI Track World Cup. Lululemon and Clif Bar also extended their national team support.

Cycling Canada reported 19% overall growth in private source revenues and an increase in followers and engagement across all social media platforms.

Discussions also included alignment towards a national database along with raising licensing fees and ways to increase membership both provincially and nationally via grass roots programs, schools and recreational cycling events pointing to cross-country skiing’s Jackrabbit program and Cycling B.C.’s iRide program as possible models.

Earlier in Sept. three new Directors-at-Large were elected to the association’s Board of Directors including Greg Cote, Paul DeVries and Scott Kelly each for a two-year term. Long-time Board member Bill Kinash was re-elected as well for a one-year term. Stepping down are Deb Intas, Dennis Kim and Hannah Parrish. Committee election results were as follows:

High Performance Committee
Chair – Kirsten Frattini acclaimed
Development Program Representative – Jon Burgess

Events Committee
Chair – Andrew Paradowski acclaimed
Road & Track Representative – Andy Holmwood acclaimed

Officials Committee
International Road & Track – Wayne Pomario acclaimed
International BMX – Loyal Ma acclaimed

Cycling Canada annual report here.

October 12, 2018 (Brooklyn, Ont.) – It’s no secret that new and exciting cycling events are popping up all across North America in the past few years. The late 90’s is referred to as the “hay day” of cycling when road racing and mountain bike racing was at its peak in attendance, and there was a list of sponsors lining up to invest in the quickly growing cycling disciplines. That growth in the 90’s seem to have fizzled, but fast forward to 2018 and some in the cycling industry have mentioned that the sports interest is nearing an all-time high and exceeding the “hay day” of cycling in the 90’s.

So, it’s no surprise that two time Olympian and World Championship bronze medalist Emily Batty is creating an event of her own and continuing to build a legacy in the sport.

“Cyclocross is a unique discipline that has a spectator friendly race format and challenges riders in different ways than road and mountain bike racing. With Batty Cross, we wanted to create a cyclocross race that was also an experiential event, where a Halloween theme echoed throughout and had no limit in participation for spectators or riders.” – Emily Batty

When asked about producing Batty Cross, Emily won’t take all the credit for entering the event space and credits the team of people around her including her husband Adam Morka and sister Charlotte Batty who have formed an event team named Emily Batty and Co. When asked about their long-term plans, Adam said, “We are certainly in this for the long haul and there is a great sense of accomplishment in supporting the cycling community and providing an event that has something for everyone, including nonracers.”

“We always wanted to produce an event in proximity to the GTA and after Emily’s family gave us the go-ahead to utilize the family farm as a venue, we went full steam, and it worked out perfect with the featured corn maze, spooky spectator path, trick or treat tech zone, and the haunted forest. We are going to continue building out this event over the next three to four years and once established, look at producing a mountain-bike event with a similar framework to Batty Cross,” Morka continued.

It would seem strange that three mountain bikers would want to produce a cyclocross event and especially when most of their experiences stem from mountain bike competitions. We asked Charlotte why they chose cyclocross and she was quick to answer.

“Cyclocross is viable in the sense that you can have many people in a small venue with a course that is spectator friendly. With Batty Cross, we only marketed the event for two weeks leading up to event day, and that was because we were so focused on event operations. However, we exceeded our expectations and had 200 racers and over 500 people in attendance. Now that the event is off the ground and built, next year we will have a comprehensive marketing lead-in, and we are confident we can double the number of people participating and in attendance.” – Charlotte Batty

We asked a few people what their overall impression of Batty Cross was and the feedback was nothing but positive, and some raved about the positive energy and good vibes of the venue and expo. Most had no idea what to expect, but from the sounds of it, they had a good time on a course that tested racers abilities and one that proved to be exciting for spectators on the sidelines. Poutine, smoked meat, beer, candy, good music and games and activities for everyone to participate sounds like the perfect fall event.

Huge thanks to all the sponsors that made Batty Cross a success. Pfaff Auto, Brooklin Home Hardware, Red Bull, Brock Street Brewing, Durham Shredders, Emily Batty Project, Joy Ride 150, and Sam Moffat Photography. To learn more about Batty Cross and stay up to date on the 2019 event, be sure to visit here.