The List, which is one of six International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition; and, which substances are banned in particular sports.
The List’s annual revision process is led by WADA, beginning with an initial meeting in January and concluding with the publication of the List by 1 October. This is an extensive nine-month consultation process that includes WADA’s List Expert Group gathering information; circulating a draft List amongst stakeholders; taking their submissions into consideration and revising the draft; followed by, review by the Agency’s Health, Medical and Research (HMR) Committee. The HMR Committee then makes its recommendation to WADA’s Executive Committee that approves the List during its September meeting. For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must be determined that it meets two of the following three criteria: 1. it has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance; 2. it represents an actual or potential health risk to the athletes; or, 3. it violates the spirit of sport.
January 02, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – We apologize for the short delay and are very pleased to announce the winners of Pedal Magazine’s 2017 Cycling Awards that recognize all categories including juniors, seniors, U23 and paracyclists from all disciplines encompassing road, MTB, DH, cyclocross, track and BMX.
The big winner this year was Michael Woods taking three categories winning Best Overall Cyclist (Male or Female), Best Overall Senior/U23 Male Cyclist and Best Road Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female). Woods had a milestone season that began with racing to 9th at Liege-Bastogne-Liege followed by a 5th-place result on Stage 8 at the Giro d’Italia. Then at the Vuelta a Espana he was third on Stage 9 and claimed a stellar 7th overall. He re-signed with Cannondale Drapac which becomes Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale in 2018.
“Looking back I’m both satisfied and pleased with my performances, but I am also finding a lot of motivation from this past season. I had some solid results in 2017, but I still feel that there are areas I can continue to improve upon, and this gets me excited for the season to come. I’m honoured knowing that these cycling awards are from votes by Canadian fans and feel very lucky to have so much support. This was a special year for me on a lot of fronts, and I could not have had the success I had, on the bike, without the support of my wife, my family, my coach, my team, and B2Ten,” said Woods.
The Best Overall Senior/U23 Female Cyclist award went to Jasmin Duehring with a pedigree on both the road and the track. Highlights of her 2017 season include winning historic silver in the women’s Points race, Canada’s first medal at the 2017 UCI TISSOT Track World Cup, at the Milton Velodrome. She had two Scratch Race wins at the London Six Day and podiums at the Redlands Bicycle Classic and Cascade Cycling Classic.
“It’s always a challenge to balance my goals on the road and track and even more so this year as I also finished my degree on the side. I am super grateful to my team, the cycling community, and most of all my family for all their support to help make the year a success,” said Duehring.
Reigning junior men’s road champ, Charles-Etienne Chretien, took the Best Overall Junior Male Cyclist award while double Junior Worlds medalist, Maggie Coles-Lyster, who won historic gold in the Points race and silver in the women’s Omnium, defended her Best Overall Junior Female Cyclist award.
The Best Track Senior Cyclist (Male or Female) went to Men’s Team Pursuit squad with Adam Jamieson, Aidan Caves, Jay Lamoureux, Bayley Simpson, Derek Gee, and Ed Veal having another fab season.
On the MTB side Elite women’s national champ, Emily Batty, took home the Best MTB XC Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female) while Miranda Miller claimed the Best MTB DH Senior Cyclist (Male or Female) award with her landmark Elite Women’s DH Worlds title.
Michael Van Den Ham reclaimed the Best CX Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female) award with a stellar first-time victory in the Elite Men’s race at nationals.
“It’s an honour to be selected at the top CX Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female) this past season. When I saw the riders up for nomination this year, I was and still am hugely impressed by the quality of my fellow Canucks. One of the most exciting things about the sport in Canada is that the level of our nationals top athletes just seems to be increasing so rapidly. I’ve been having my best season to date, but so have other riders like Ruby, Maghalie, Christel, and Mark. So, with that, I guess I’ll enjoy this award now because I know it’s only going to get more and more difficult to win in the future,” said Van Den Ham.
Tory Nyhaug also defended his Best BMX Cyclist (Male or Female) award with another fabulous season while Charles Moreau was honoured for the first time as Best Paracycling Cyclist (Male or Female).
This was another amazing season with so many memorable performances and accolades to select from. The 2017 Best Canadian Cycling Moment/Performance was a virtual tie between Woods 7th overall at the Vuelta and Miller’s DH Worlds title. Honourable mention goes to Coles-Lyster’s Junior Worlds gold, Rob Britton’s Tour of Utah GC victory and Matteo Dal-Cin’s epic road nationals Elite men’s title win.
Congratulations to all winners and readers that voted. It’s great to see many of Canada’s top riders recognized for their fabulous efforts both at home and abroad.
Once again we also had great response to our “fun” categories naming the country’s best shops, cafes, events, and places to ride and we will present these results shortly.
Pedal Magazine’s 2017 Cycling Award WINNERS
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Best Overall Cyclist (Male or Female)
Michael Woods
Best Overall Senior/U23 Male Cyclist
Michael Woods
Best Overall Senior/U23 Female Cyclist
Jasmin Duehring
Best Overall Junior Male Cyclist
Charles-Etienne Chretien
Best Overall Junior Female Cyclist
Maggie Coles-Lyster
Best Road Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female)
Michael Woods
Best Track Senior Cyclist (Male or Female)
Men’s Team Pursuit (Adam Jamieson, Aidan Caves, Jay Lamoureux, Bayley Simpson, Derek Gee, Ed Veal)
Best MTB XC Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female)
Emily Batty
Best MTB DH Senior Cyclist (Male or Female)
Miranda Miller
Best CX Senior/U23 Cyclist (Male or Female)
Michael Van Den Ham
Best BMX Cyclist (Male or Female)
Tory Nyhaug
Best Paracycling Cyclist (Male or Female)
Charles Moreau
2017 Best Canadian Cycling Moment/Performance
Michael Woods 7th Overall at the Vuelta a Espana
Miranda Miller’s Elite Women’s DH Worlds title
January 01, 2018 (Baal, Belgium) – Tyler Clark (Team Canada) raced to a strong 12th place finish in the Junior Men’s competition at the DVV verzekeringen trofee – GP Sven Nys on New Year’s Day. Switzerland’s Loris Rouiller took the win.
In the U23 Men’s race Canada’s Trevor O’Donnell placed 23rd as Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal won over Adam Toupalík (Cze) Corendon – Circus in second with Thomas Pidcock (Gbr) Telenet Fidea Lions third. Team Canada’s Magdeleine Vallieres Mill was 35th.
Katherine Compton (USA) Trek recovered from a crash to win the Elite Women’s race over Annemarie Worst (Ned) Era-Circus with Maud Kaptheijns (Ned) Crelan – Charles in third.
Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Beobank-Corendon won a muddy battle in the Elite Men’s race with Wout Van Aert (Bel) Crelan – Charles second and Corne Van Kessel (Ned) Telenet Fidea Lions third.
Results
Junior Men
1. Loris Rouiller (Sui) 37:12:00
2. Anton Ferdinande (Bel) 0:07
3. Jarno Bellens (Bel) 0:10
4. Ryan Cortjens (Bel) 0:12
5. Vince Van Den Eynde (Bel) 0:23
6. Witse Meeussen (Bel) 0:41
7. Sean Flynn (Gbr) 0:42
8. Tomas Kopecky (Cze) 0:56
9. Wout Vervoort (Bel) 0:58
10. Filippo Fontana (Ita) 1:15
11. Gonzalo Inguanzo Macho (Esp) 1:22 12. Tyler Clark (Can) Team Canada 1:35
13. Jarno Jordens (Bel) 1:38
14. Witse Van Rillaer (Bel) 1:45
15. Bart Artz (Ned) 1:51
16. Michael Bervoets (Bel)
17. Len Dejonghe (Bel) 1:58
18. Bal‡zs Vas (Hun) 2:03
19. Lukas Malezsewski (Bel) 2:04
20. Yente Peirens (Bel) 2:05
21. Senne Van Der Veken (Bel) 2:19
22. Sander De Vet (Bel) 2:35
23. Matthew Taylor (Gbr) 2:56 24. Dylan Kerr (Can) Team Canada 3:59
25. Cedric Vandesompel (Bel) 4:12
26. Tomas De Laet (Bel) 4:18
27. Jason Van Compernolle (Bel) 4:22
28. Andres Verdonck (Bel)
29. Jorre Debaele (Bel) 5:00 30. Conor Martin (Can) Team Canada 5:25 31. Colton Woods (Can) Team Canada 5:31
32. Toon Clynhens (Bel) 5:35
33. Senna Van Cutsem (Bel) 5:54
34. Maxime Cockx (Bel) 6:03
35. Maarten Clauwaert (Bel) 6:39
36. Stef Janse (Bel) 7:27
37. Elias Nilsson (Swe) 7:36
38. Robbe Mellaerts (Bel) 8:21
39. Zach Larsson (Aus) 8:38
40. Maxim Laverge (Bel)
DNF Jens Clynhens (Bel)
Elite Men
1. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Corendon – Circus 58:59
2. Wout Van Aert (Bel) Crelan – Charles 0:58
3. Corne Van Kessel (Ned) Telenet Fidea Lions 1:36
4. Toon Aerts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 1:37
5. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Era-Circus 1:52
6. Kevin Pauwels (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal 2:59
7. Tom Meeusen (Bel) Corendon – Circus 3:04
8. Jens Adams (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 3:22
9. Gianni Vermeersch (Bel) Steylaerts – Betfirst 4:31
10. Wietse Bosmans (Bel) Era-Circus 4:51
11. Diether Sweeck (Bel) Era-Circus 5:07
12. Rob Peeters (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 6:27
13. Jim Aernouts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 6:35
14. Stan Godrie (Ned) Crelan – Charles 7:01
15. Michael Boro_ (Cze) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 8:09
16. Hendrik Sweeck (Bel) Era-Circus
17. Dario Tielen (Bel)
18. Yelle Leaerts (Bel)
19. Alexander Forrester (Gbr)
DNF Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal
DNF Tim Merlier (Bel) Crelan – Charles
DNF Felipe Orts Lloret (Esp) Ginestar – Delikia
DNF Dieter Vanthourenhout (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal
DNF Ismael Esteban Aguero (Esp) Ginestar – Delikia
DNF Joeri Adams (Bel)
Elite Women
1. Katherine Compton (USA) Trek 43:43:00
2. Annemarie Worst (Ned) Era-Circus 0:48
3. Maud Kaptheijns (Ned) Crelan – Charles 0:57
4. Sanne Cant (Bel) Corendon – Circus 1:02
5. Nikki Brammeier (Gbr) 1:04
6. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal 1:10
7. Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado (Ned) Corendon – Circus 1:18
8. Kim Van De Steene (Bel) Tarteletto – Isorex 1:50
9. Ellen Van Loy (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 1:51
10. Loes Sels (Bel) Crelan – Charles 1:52
11. Helen Wyman (Gbr) Xypex-Verge Sport 2:19
12. Harriet Harnden (Gbr) 2:27
13. Anne Terpstra (Ned) 2:32
14. Thalita De Jong (Ned) 2:34
15. Marianne Vos (Ned) 3:05
16. Karen Verhestraeten (Bel) 3:20
17. Geerte Hoeke (Ned) 3:22
18. Jolien Verschueren (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 3:43
19. Pauline Delhaye (Fra) 4:47
20. Marthe Truyen (Bel) 5:18
21. Manon Bakker (Ned) 5:40
22. Alessia Bulleri (Ita) 5:44
23. Anna Kay (Gbr) 6:11
24. Jinse Peeters (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 6:39
25. Kata Blanka Vas (Hun) 6:47
26. Lizzy Witlox (Ned) 7:17
27. Veerle Goossens (Ned) 7:30
28. Asia Zontone (Ita) 8:23
29. Tessa Zwaenepoel (Bel) 8:44
30. Giorgia Fraiegari (Ita) 9:16
31. Shana Maes (Bel) 9:55
32. Natalie Tapias (USA) 10:05
33. Irene Gerritsen (Ned) 10:27
34. Corey Coogan Cisek (USA) 10:33 35. Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (Can) Team Canada 11:05
36. Gaia Realini (Ita) 11:32
37. Tess Van Loy (Bel) 38. Siobhan Kelly (Can) Team Canada
39. Jet Wildeman (Ned)
40. Erin Mitchell (Aus)
41. Lana Van Hool (Bel)
DNF Axelle Dubau Prevot (Fra)
U23 Men
1. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal 53:20
2. Adam Toupal’k (Cze) Corendon – Circus 0:11
3. Thomas Pidcock (Gbr) Telenet Fidea Lions 0:39
4. Stijn Caluwe (Bel) Corendon – Circus 1:32
5. Yannick Peeters (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 1:55
6. Jelle Schuermans (Bel) 1:59
7. Thomas Joseph (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal 2:05
8. Lander Loockx (Bel) 2:07
9. Ben Turner (Gbr) Corendon – Circus 2:25
10. Eddy Fine (Fra) 2:41
11. Niels Derveaux (Bel) Tarteletto – Isorex 3:10
12. Jens Dekker (Ned) Corendon – Circus 3:51
13. Victor Vandebosch (Bel) 3:57
14. Andreas Goeman (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions
15. Johan Jacobs (Sui) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice
16. Jarne Driesen (Bel) Marlux – Bingoal 4:04
17. Nick Van De Kerckhove (Bel) Tarteletto – Isorex 4:08
18. Gert Smets (Bel) Era-Circus 4:38
19. Jelle Camps (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice 5:32
20. Senne De Meyer (Bel) 5:50
21. Sander Lemmens (Bel) 6:10
22. Stephen Lee (Gbr) 6:56 23. Trevor O’Donnell (Can) Team Canada 7:20
24. Nick Peers (Bel) 7:25
25. Lawrence Tibackx (Bel) 7:31
26. David Conroy (Irl) 8:04
27. Nicholas Smith (Aus) 8:37
28. Niels Vandenbroucke (Bel) 8:42
29. Thomas Van De Velde (Bel) 30. Nicholas Diniz (Can) Team Canada
31. Carlos Schreuder (Ned)
32. Albert Poblet Dot (Esp)
33. Lander Tibackx (Bel)
34. Pieter-Jan Vliegen (Bel)
35. Maxime Carriou (Fra)
36. Declan Prosser (Aus)
37. Eric Meyers (Lux)
38. Finlay Robertson (Gbr)
DNF Gr_gory Careme (Bel)
DNF Ben Walkerden (Aus)
DNF Jarno Liessens (Bel)
DNF Florian Vermeersch (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen – Vastgoedservice
DNF Gianni Siebens (Bel) DNF Brody Sanderson (Can) Team Canada
DNF Roel Vandael (Bel)
December 31, 2017 (Ottawa. ON) – Curt Harnett received one of the top honours of his career being appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada announced on Dec. 29 by the Governor General. This year’s list includes famous Canadians such as William Shatner and Jann Arden. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Harnett was inducted for “achieving excellence in the sport of cycling and for his leadership as an advocate for Canadian athletes” and joins three other cyclists who were previously inducted Louis Garneau, Clara Hughes and Gordon Singleton.
“I. Am. A. Canadian. Not special nor unique, just a guy that gave my best to do my best while representing the country that I adore. I wore the maple leaf with great pride. The same pride I feel at this moment. Congrats to my fellow appointees. #proud #humbled,” tweeted Harnett.
Harnett won a silver and two bronze Olympic medals during his fabulous career also setting a world record in the Flying 200m at 9.865 seconds – the first rider to go under 10 seconds. He holds two track world championships silver medals, as well as five gold and three silver medals in world cup competition.
He was named Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Harnett was inducted into the Canadian Sport Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2006. He was also among the inaugural nine athletes inducted into the Cycling Canada Hall of Fame in 2015.
“You never venture off and get involved in things with hopes and aspirations that you’d be awarded a significant honour for it. To have this moment come, I’m pretty proud of the moment. There’s few things like sport that bring a country together, that unify a nation and help us celebrate ourselves collectively,” he told CBC. “It’s really exciting for me to be a part of that as an athlete.”
The 125-strong new member list includes 4 Companions (C.C.), 35 Officers (O.C.) and 86 Members (C.M.) – Garneau and Hughes are Officers while Singleton and Harnett are Members. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date – official announcement here.
December 31, 2017 (Diegem, Belgium) – Christel Ferrier-Bruneau led the charge for Team Canada claiming a strong 13th-place finish in the Elite Women’s race at Superprestige Diegem won by Sanne Cant (Bel) Corendon-Circus over Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Fra) Canyon-SRAM in second with Maud Kaptheijns (Ned) Crelan-Charles in third. Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) Corendon – Circus toppped the men’s field again with Brody Sanderson (Can) Team Canada the top Canuck in 27th and Trevor O’Donnell in 28th.
Results
Elite Women
1. Sanne Cant (Bel) Corendon-Circus 0:48:22
2. Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Fra) Canyon-SRAM 0:21
3. Maud Kaptheijns (Ned) Crelan-Charles 0:35
4. Laura Verdonschot (Bel) Marlux-Napoleon Games 1:08
5. Nikki Brammeier (GBr) 1:20
6. Elle Anderson (USA) 1:32
7. Jolien Verschueren (Bel) Pauwels Sauzen-Vastgoedservice 0:01:33
8. Annemarie Worst (Ned) Era-Circus 1:51
9. Marianne Vos (Ned) 1:58
10. Inge Van Der Heijden (Ned) 2:17
13. Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Can) Team Canada 3:14 30. Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (Can) Team Canada 6:53 51. Helena Coney (Can) Steylaerts-Betfirst 52. Siobhan Kelly (Can) Team Canada
Elite Men
1. Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) Corendon – Circus 1:03:45
2. Wout Van Aert (Bel) Crelan – Charles 0:55
3. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Era-Circus 1:41
4. Toon Aerts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 2:18
5. Marcel Meisen (Ger) Steylaerts-Betfirst 2:28
6. Kevin Pauwels (Bel) Marlux-Napoleon Games 2:30
7. Tom Meeusen (Bel) Corendon-Circus 2:36
8. David Van Der Poel (Ned) Corendon-Circus 2:51
9. Michael Boroa (Cze) Pauwels Sauzen-Vastgoedservice 2:55
10. Quinten Hermans (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 3:15
27. Brody Sanderson (Can) Team Canada -2 Laps 28. Trevor O’Donnell (Can) Team Canada -3 Laps 33. Nicholas Diniz (Can) Team Canada
December 29, 2017 – Congratulations to Svein Tuft and family on the recent arrival of Gunnar who was born on Oct. 12 and tipped the scales at 8 pounds. According to dad, who hails from Langley, B.C. but has roots in Norway, “The whole family is super. Gunnar is an old Norwegian name and the boy sleeps like a champ.”
A chip off the old block as they say and then some as Svein’s grandfather, Arne Tuft, was a competitive skier who made it onto the Norwegian Olympic team in 1936 and finished 6th in the gruelling 50km race. Can’t wait for Gunnar’s first pedal and/or xc ski strokes… all the best to Team Tuft.
December 29, 2017 (Victoria, BC) – We caught up with Rob Britton (Rally Cycling) on his breakthrough season during the Cycling Canada Summit at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, BC last month where many of Canada’s top riders and former legends were on hand for the fundraising gala evening for the national team – read more here.
Britton had an amazing season that began in April where he took the KOM jersey and was 5th overall at the Tour of the Gila which he won in 2015.
Then in May at the Tour of California he was second behind teammate Evan Huffman who won Stage 4 for Rally Cycling’s first-ever WorldTour victory. In June Britton added a career-first win at the Tour de Beauce with a decisive victory on the final Stage 5.
Then in August, Britton capped his breakthrough season with the biggest win of his career winning the overall at the Tour of Utah dubbed America’s toughest stage race, including the Stage 3 TT victory as well. He recently re-signed with Rally Cycling that announced its Pro Continental status for 2018 with 11 Canadians on board – five men and six women – and talks candidly and humbly about his best season to date.
December 28, 2017 (Loenhout, Belgium) – Canada’s Christel Ferrier Bruneau (SAS Macogep Aquisio) raced to another top-20 result claiming 17th again in the Elite Women’s field at the DVV Verzekeringen Trofee-Azencross today in Belgium.
Sanne Cant (Bel) Beobank-Corendon took home another victory with Lucinda Brand (Ned) Team Sunweb in second and Katherine Compton (USA) Trek in third. Fellow Canuck Magdeleine Vallieres Mill was 29th.
Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Beobank-Corendon topped the Elite Men’s field again besting Wout Van Aert (Bel) Crelan-Charles in second with Toon Aerts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions in third.
Tyler Clark was the top Canuck in the Junior Men’s race moving up to 20th overall while Brody Sanderson led the Canadian men finishing 35th in the U23 Men’s competition.
December 24, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Welcome to Pedal Magazine‘s Annual Cycling Awards honouring Canada’s top riders in ALL categories from this past season. These awards recognize juniors, seniors, U23 and paracyclists from all disciplines including road, MTB, DH, cyclocross, track and BMX.
The wealth of talent across the country continues to grow and here’s your opportunity to recognize them and celebrate the many stand-out performances from this past season. Over the holidays there’s time to reflect and make your selections in all or some categories.
Every province has riders contributing to the many outstanding cycling moments/performances from 2017 including Maggie Coles-Lyster’s gold and silver rides at the Junior Track Worlds, Michael Woods stellar 7th overall at the Vuelta d’Espana, Miranda Miller’s DH Worlds title, Allison Beveridge’s national road title and numerous track medals… or Kirsti Lay’s hat-trick of victories at B.C. Superweek, Rob Britton’s Tour of Utah GC win, Leah Kirchmann’s first world title as a member of Team Sunweb in the Team Time Trial in Norway, or Tristen Chernove’s second gold at the 2017 UCI Para-cycling road worlds for Canada’s record fifth world title… enough said.
Plus there are some fun categories as well including your Favourite Cycling Coffee Shop, Bike Shop, Race/Event and Places to Ride. Winners will be selected on the basis of votes tallied from across the country at pedalmag.com.
All entrants are eligible to win one of three prizes:
* 1st prize – a Pedal 1-yr. Subscription
* 2nd prize – a Pedal News Boy Hat
* 3rd prize – a Pedal T-Shirt
Please include your email address [at the end of the process] if you wish to be eligible to win any prizes.
You can complete as many or as few categories as you like, but you are limited to only ONE entry per person. Please fill out a ballot and cast your vote today.
Deadline – voting ends at 6pm (EST) on December 31, 2017 Winners – will be announced on January 1, 2018
December 23, 2017 (Belgium) – Cycling Canada and the Canadian Cyclo-Cross Working Group are pleased to announce the ten athletes that will take part in the European Christmas ‘Cross project to prepare for the World Championships at the end of January.
The project will include five races in Belgium, beginning on December 26th with the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup Heusden-Zolder, and conclude on January 1st at the GP Sven Nys.
“This is Cycling Canada’s third annual Christmas Cross Camp and it is our largest yet,” said Scott Kelly, Program Manager for the Canadian Cyclo-Cross Working Group. “We’re excited that we are able to continue introducing developing athletes to international competition, while providing support to our Elite athletes.”
Four Junior Men, three Under-23 Men, two Under-23 Women and one Elite Woman will participate in the Christmas Cross Camp, including Christel Ferrier Bruneau, the Elite Women’s national champion, and Tyler Clark, the Junior Men’s national champion.
“Increased exposure to quality racing is an essential step in ensuring Canadians are able to compete with the best in the world and there is no better opportunity to do this than during the Christmas Cross period in Belgium.”
Team Canada
Junior Men
– Colton Woods
– Dylan Kerr
– Conor Martin
– Tyler Clark National Champ
U23 Men
– Brody Sanderson
– Nicholas Diniz
– Trevor O’Donnell
U23 Women
– Siobhan Kelly
– Magdeleine Vallieres Mille
Elite Women
– Christel Ferrier Bruneau National Champ
Dec. 26 – UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup Heusden-Zolder
Dec. 28 – DVV verzekeringen trofee- Azencross
Dec. 29 – Cyclo-cross Bredene
Dec. 30 – Telenet Superprestige Diegem
Jan. 1 – DVV verzekeringen trofee- GP Sven Nys
The 2017-18 program and selection criteria can be found on the Cycling Canada website here.
Donations Cycling Canada does not receive government funding for Cyclo-Cross programs. This means all projects are funded through sponsorship, private donations or by the athletes themselves. Any amount donated has a direct impact on the development of this sport in Canada. As a not-for-profit organization, Cycling Canada can issue tax receipts for any donation greater than $25.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Scott Kelly at scott@dundasspeedshop.com.
About the Canadian Cyclo-Cross Working Group:
The Canadian-Cyclo-cross Working Group is made up of various stakeholders from the Canadian Cyclo-cross community. The objective of this initiative is to improve communications and planning around the Canadian Cyclo-cross program. The working group has been tasked with developing a sustainable cyclo-cross program, exploring funding opportunities and identifying and engaging leaders in the Canadian Cyclo-cross community to help drive these initiatives.
Working Group members:
– Program Manager: Scott Kelly
– NSO Rep: Kris Westwood
– PSO Rep: Jayson Gillespie
– Elite Female Rep: Maghalie Rochette
– Elite Male Rep: Michael van den Ham
– Industry Rep: Craig Richey
– Member at Large: Aaron Schooler
December 22, 2017 (Edmonton, Alta.) – The rise in popularity of cyclocross the past ten years has been focused around racing however over recent years, more and more events have opened up the possibilities of cyclocross cycling throughout America. The weapon of choice for recently crowned Elite Men’s Canadian Cyclocross national champion, Michael van den Ham, and his team Garneau-Easton p/b TLC, the Garneau Steeple Elite has been redesigned and is available as a custom bike from Garneau’s DreamFactory.
The whole package of a light and laterally stiff carbon frame with thru axles makes the bike handle like a dream and during the test I was able to dive in and out of corners with confidence. The RTCC carbon frame makes the Steeple both comfortable and light due to the employment of No Void technology, a process that reduces the amount of excess material inside of the frame. The geometry of the bike coupled with the laterally stiff frame makes you want to rail corners and get accelerated back to speed – putting a grin wide across your face. The bottom bracket drop is 66mm, which is a nice compromise between a low centre of gravity for stability and while maintaining an ease to bunny hopping obstacles and keeping the power down through twisty corners. Also, ventures off into single track were a blast since pedal strikes where less likely.
The 12mm thru axles on the front and rear of the bike stiffen up the steering by reducing the amount of flex induced by steering forces, which allows for more precise control and provides a snappy feel while corning. The responsive steering made flowing singletrack super sweet to ride as the bike felt like it was floating between corners.
The Steeple has an abundance of tire clearance that makes the bike very versatile. Not everyone will use the Steeple exclusively to race UCI cyclocross races where a mandated maximum tire width of 33mm is applied so the Steeple will accommodate up to a 45mm wide tire, which equates to a 1.75” mountain bike tire, perfect for those off-road adventure rides.
With the custom paint process of Garneau’s Dream Factory, the frame is literally a blank canvas at the start. With all colour options available and the intuitive and easy to use online custom tool, it was effortless to dream up a design… and the excitement of waiting to see my creation delivered to my door was met with full anticipation – wow says it all.
SRAM Force 1 can be considered the groupset for cyclocross. With it reliability and sure-footed feel, Force 1 is an excellent choice of drivetrain and the Steeple Elite spares nothing. Shifters, cranks, derailleur, and hydro brakes complete the build into a thoroughbred CX racing steed. With the superb stopping power of the SRAM Force 1 flatmount brakes, braking can be postponed later, enabling you to carry a higher level of speed for longer, gaining a subtle but substantial advantage over the competition. Shifting and braking performance is dialed so you can leave it all out on the race course.
The Vittoria Cross XG Pro tires hook up with confidence inspiring grip due to the smartly shaped and spaced knobs, while the beefier TNT side walls accommodate a robust tubless set up and provide additional protection from side wall tears when riding over rougher terrain. In addition, the Easton wheels role smooth and carved corners with their light and bombproof setup. These aluminum wheels weigh in at a respectable 1560g and are built with Sapim double-butted straight pull spokes on future-proof Easton M1 6 bolt disc hubs. The 27mm deep tubeless clincher rim internal width is 19.5mm making it an ideal wheelset for tubeless cyclocross tires. Tested with tubes, a tubeless setup would lighten the load plus a lighter racing wheelset would really make this a killer on CX courses.
With a wider 3T bar and shorter stem, the Steeple has a feel of a MTB fit (wide bars, shorter stem) and this position in cyclocross provides the similar benefits of more stability and control when handling the bike.
Like a pure racing steed, the Steeple XC Elite CX1 awaits only the start signal to tear it up. The combination of a lightweight carbon frame that’s stable in turns, high-performance disc brakes and a SRAM Force group allows its rider to push his limits lap after lap, knowing he has the right bike for the win, or any off road riding adventure.
Price: $6,449,99 CAD (custom painted)
Weight: 17.9 lbs (as tested)
Components: SRAM Force 1 hydraulic 11 speed with Flatmount brakes, Force 1 X-SYNC 40T cranks, 3T Ergoterra pro handlebar, 3T ARX II stem, Easton EA90 SL wheels, Vittoria Cross XG Pro 33c tires, Selle Royal Asphalt saddle
Frame/Fork: RTCC2 carbon, No Void molding2 technology with T12 axle, RTCC2 full carbon fork with T12 axle
December 22, 2017 (Victoria, BC) – We caught up with Michael Woods (Cannondale-Drapac) at the Cycling Canada Summit at Bear Mountain Resort last month where many of Canada’s top riders and former legends were on hand for the gala evening fund-raiser for the national team – read more here.
Woods had a milestone best-ever season, with 84 race days, claiming a stellar 7th overall at the Vuelta a Espana including third on Stage 9 and ninth in the Points Jersey ranking. Earlier in the season Woods raced to 9th at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and was 5th on Stage 8 at the Giro d’Italia. He re-signed with Cannondale Drapac which will become Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale in 2018… check out Woods’ candid comments on his record season, the team, and what made the difference this past year.
December 22, 2017 (Quebec City, Que.)- The Québec Singletrack Expérience Contest with more than $10,000 in prizes is now open. Win a Full Service 2018 QSE package, a Rocky Mountain frameset, or an MTB Package for two at Vallée Bras-du-Nord. The event runs Aug. 4-8 next year and is the long-awaited stage event in which you will discover incredible mountain-bike trail networks minutes from historical Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
7 stages, 7 days, 7 exceptional destinations and 1 permanent base camp, in downtown Quebec City, offering the simplest logistics of any stage race. Ride mostly on perfectly constructed and groomed singletracks, with seven timed descents and seven timed ascents as a bonus. Become a Qué-Biker !
Québec Singletrack Expérience Contest More than 10,000$ in Prizes
1. The “total” 2018 Québec Singletrack Expérience : Value of 3,250$
1 full service package to participate the 2018 Québec Singletrack Experience
Transportation (maximum of 750$CAD)
Lodging for 9 nights
Transfers to and from the airport
2-day shuttle service to attend the UCI World Cup at Mont Ste-Anne on August 11th and 12th
2. 2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct/Pipeline Carbon 90 frameset : Value of 3,700$
An incredible Rocky Mountain 2018 Instinct/Pipeline Carbon 90 frameset
Including rear shock.
Compatible for both 27,5+ or 29 riding.
Available in 2 colors and 4 sizes. You get to decide!
3. 1 entry to the 2018 Québec singletrack Expérience : Value of 2,180$
1 full service package to participate to the Québec Singletrack Experience
Camping for 8 nights
Shuttle service to attend the UCI World Cup at Mont Ste-Anne on August 11th
4. 5 days/4nights mountain bike package for 2 at Vallée Bras-du-Nord : Value of 1,250$
5-day mountain bike passes at Vallée Bras-du-Nord 4 nights lodging for 2
5-day Rocky Mountain dual suspension bike rental for 2
December 21, 2017 (Grenchen, SUI) – Following their six medals in Portugal at the Trofeu Internacional de Anadia Dec. 15-17 Canadian trackies took on more challengers at the Grenchen International Track Cycling Challenge in Switzerland where Jay Lamoureux kicked things off with a victory in the men’s Points Race on the Tissot Velodrome. Stefen Ritter grabbed 2nd place in the men’s Keirin while Derek Gee, Adam Jamieson, Jay Lamoureux and Bayley Simpson won bronze in the men’s Team Pursuit competition – results coming.
December 20, 2017 (Midland, ON) – In an announcement today from CykelHaus Race Promotions, Cycling Canada and The Pan-American Cycling Confederation, it was revealed that the Pan-American Cyclo-cross Championships will be held in Canada on November 3-4, 2018.
This marks the first time ever that Canada will host the championships, announced Silver Goose Event Director, John Hauser. “Our team is incredibly excited to invite the Americas to Midland. It is a fantastic opportunity, and the benefits will go well beyond cycling for our rural community. We have partnered with the local Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation to raise funds through the event.”
The Pan-American Championships were awarded to Midland Ontario for 2 years, including the 2018 and 2019 race seasons. The championships have previously been held in the US in Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Pan-American Champions will be selected in 5 categories of elite racing: Junior Men, U-23 Women and Men, Elite Women and Men. The championships provide an opportunity for racers to gain valuable UCI points for international seeding as well as to receive the prestigious Pan-Am Champion’s jersey to wear in competition.
For the first time, a Masters Pan-American Championships will be held, offering the title to racers in 10 year age groups, aged 35 and above. Hauser commented, “It’s a great way to draw racers of all ages to the event, whether elite or masters. The chance to win a Pan-Am jersey will make for exciting competition for all ages.”
The Pan-American Cyclo-cross Championships are open to racers from the 44 nations of the Pan-American Cycling Confederation (COPACI) spanning the continents from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. Chairman of the Pan-American Cyclo-cross Commission, Brook Watts noted, “The announcement is further proof of the continued globalization of our sport as the championship begins to draw interest and host bids from other nations.” Josh Peacock, Competition Coordinator for Cycling Canada Cyclisme, adds to the significance of this event coming to Canada, noting “Cyclo-cross continues to be one of our country’s most sought-after racing disciplines. Welcoming the Pan-American Cyclo-cross Championships to Canada will be a testament to the strong level of organization and competition that our country has become known for in recent years.”
A full weekend of racing is scheduled including a UCI C2 race and the Master’s Pan-American Championships on Saturday. On Sunday the racing continues with the elite Pan-American categories as well as racing for all other categories.
The complete international cyclo-cross calendar, including the Pan-American Championships, will be formally announced in early February after ratification by the UCI Management Commission. Complete event details, including racer info, registration info, hotel info and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon on the event website here.
December 20, 2017 (Tel Aviv) – Israel Cycling Academy riders will carry their new Peace Ambassadors title alongside the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation logo on their new 2018 jerseys after getting special permission from the UCI to redesign their kits in a last minute move.
As previously reported, Israel Cycling Academy will wear kits from celebrated Italian apparel manufacturer Nalini, who commented earlier, “This year we decided to partner with Israel Cycling Academy. The Giro starts from Israel to celebrate the 70 years of this country but also to celebrate human values which the cycling word needs to globally share.”
It will be the first time a professional team will carry an outright message of peace on their jerseys and the first time that the world-renowned Peres Center for Peace and Innovation will be promoted by a sports team. The Peres Center was founded in 1996 by the late Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of Israel, Shimon Peres, focusing on peace-building projects in the fields of innovation, peace education, medicine, business, and environment. Tens of thousands of people have participated have participated in the Peres Center’s programs as the organization works towards its goal of a prosperous Israel within a peaceful Middle East.
“From day one, we have always seen our team obligations reaching beyond the sports world,” said ICA’s general manager, Ran Margaliot. “We have a role as sports ambassadors but also as human ambassadors. We are ambassadors of goodwill, demonstrating the high values of human behavior, and carrying a message of peace.”
The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation said in a statement: “We see great value and importance that this unique professional cycling team is devoted to help build human bridges across religions and cultures and inspire the young generation of cyclists and others.”
During the team’s recent trip to Israel, the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation nominated Israel Cycling Academy’s riders to be peace ambassadors. Upon receiving this honor, the team set about redesigning their 2018 jerseys to reflect this distinguished responsibility. Because the team had already submitted its original kit design to the UCI, the team requested and received special permission for the redesign.
The shoulders and sleeves of the updated jerseys prominently display the Peres Center’s logo of a flying dove carrying an olive branch. Each rider will carry the title of Peace Ambassador on the back of his jersey alongside his name and national flag. The bold blue of the new jerseys is vivid, bringing light and energy. Margaliot states this blue is, “closer to the Israeli flag. We represent the multiple cultures of Israel and the world.”
The team founder Ron Baron said, “For us this move carries the responsibility to demonstrate peace between people from different backgrounds.”
Israel Cycling Academy co-owner, Sylvan Adams, commented, “We are the most diverse team with riders from 16 countries and 5 continents. This diversity is emblematic of Israel’s pluralistic society, which is diverse, inclusive, and free. In that way, the team’s inclusive philosophy offers an example of how riders of various backgrounds and cultures can coexist in peaceful sportsmanship, and work together towards common goals. This is the model we represent all over the world.”
Former Mexican national champion Luis Lemus enthusiastically agrees. “This title puts a lot of weight on our shoulders. It’s a big responsibility and at the same time an honor: to live and act according to its principles in all aspects of our lives.”
December 19, 2017 (Portugal) – Steph Roorda led the charge for Team Canada at the Troféu Internacional de Anadia track competition in Portugal Dec. 15-17 winning the women’s Omnium and taking the Points race as well with a second-place ride in the Scratch Race.
On the men’s side Stefan Ritter raced to second-place podium finishes in the Sprint and the Kilo. “Another second place in the kilo today at the Troféu Internacional Município de Anadia! Congrats to Daniel Bigham and Ayrton de Pauw for rounding out the podium! #kilometreTT,” wrote Ritter on FB.
December 19, 2017 (Penticton, B.C.) – Preparations for the finest junior cycling event west of Quebec are well underway – and rightly so. In little more than five short months, the flag will drop on the 2018 edition of the Hayman Classic and organizers promise it will be best in the history of the event.
Here are the highlights of the preparations to date: The Hayman Classic 2018 will run over three days in May and feature four events: a time trial, a circuit race, a criterium and a road race.
The competition will again be conducted as a stage race, meaning the finishing times in each of the four events will be added together to give each rider an overall time for the weekend. This is a distinguishing feature of the Hayman Classic, one that sets it apart from almost every other junior cycling event in Canada.
In 2018, for the first time its four-year history, the Hayman Classic is on the national cycling calendar. This represents not only a major development for the competition, but an important step by Cycling Canada toward greater involvement in junior cycling. As of 2018, there will three national events on the junior race calendar – the Hayman Classic, the Tour de la Releve in Rimouski, Que., and the national championships.
The Hayman Classic 2018 will feature three age categories – U15, U17 and U19. Each category will have its own standings and winner’s jerseys.
In keeping with boisterous tradition, the 2018 Classic will feature a Saturday night banquet and celebration of junior cycling. Prizes will be abundant and a guest speaker will be on hand. Riders and their families are welcome, including family members who are not cyclists. That covers everyone from aunts and uncles to distant cousins and infants in strollers.
Registration opens Jan.1, with incentives on offer for early registrants. Details are available on our website – <https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.haymanclassic.com&sa=D&ust=1513659030830000&usg=AFQjCNGhH8NgK7oe_EKyWeKk-1b0p51OGA>www.haymanclassic.com.
The venues for the 2018 Classic will be familiar to many riders and coaches. The first event on Day One – Friday the 25th – is a time trial that will run over the same route that was used last year for a mass-start hill climb. This year, riders will depart at one-minute intervals from Okanagan Falls, ride north along Okanagan Lake and finish in the parking lot at Painted Rock Winery. The course is about 11 kilometres long, and the section from Okanagan Lake to Painted Rock features a hill climb with stinging grades of 16 to 18 per cent.
The second event, also on Day One, will see the Classic return to the afternoon heat and beauty of Area 27, Canada’s newest motor speedway. Nestled among the vineyards and hills near Oliver, B.C., the race track at Area 27 dips, rolls and curves over 4.8 kilometres of silky smooth asphalt – a perfect setting for a circuit race.
Day Three – Saturday the 26th – features a criterium along the now well-known route that runs north and south along Riverside Drive in Penticton. Day Four – Sunday the 27th – will see riders return to the punishing climbs and dizzying descents of the road-race course that begins and ends in Oliver.
Taken together, these four events over three days will offer young riders the variety of conditions, courses and challenges that have become a hallmark of the Hayman Classic. And the one in 2018, says Ron Hayman, will be “bigger and better than ever.”
December 18, 2017 – Following the recent announcement of the team’s move to the Pro Continental ranks, Rally Cycling is releasing their full men’s roster for 2018. The team, winner of the UCI America Tour and USA Cycling Pro Road Tour, made several important additions that strengthen an already formidable roster, which accounted for 58 wins and 107 podiums in 2017.
“Success doesn’t simply come from picking the right riders,” said Performance Director Jonas Carney. “It’s more important to provide your riders a positive environment where they can thrive. Maintaining the athletes who make up the backbone of that culture ensures that we will continue to be successful because new recruits almost always excel in our program.”
Returning riders include American Evan Huffman, double stage winner at this year’s Amgen Tour of California and overall champion at the Tour of the Gila and the Tour of Alberta. Canadian Rob Britton, stage three and overall winner at this year’s Tour of Utah will also return to help guide the team’s formidable stage racing lineup. Danny Pate, a former world U-23 time trial champion and road captain, Matteo Dal-Cin, the current Canadian road race champion and stage one winner of the Tour of the GIla, and Brandon McNulty, former junior time trial world champion and silver medalist in the U-23 time trial in 2017, also rejoin the team.
Multi-time Tour of Utah stage winner Eric Young will lead the way for the sprinters. Two-time US pro criterium champion Brad Huff extends, along with former stage winner and yellow jersey wearer from the Tour of Alberta, Colin Joyce. Adam de Vos, recent victor in Austria’s International Raiffeisen Grand Prix, Emerson Oronte, second on the Oak Glen summit finish and third overall at the Redlands Cycling Classic, and Jesse Anthony, a former Tour of Utah stage winner entering his ninth season with the team, complete the group of returning riders.
New riders already announced include Robin Carpenter, Ty Magner, Ryan Anderson, Kyle Murphy and Nigel Ellsay. The team spoke to a few of the riders to get their take on this past season and what lies ahead with the team’s increased commitment to international racing.
The most successful rider in the team’s 11-year history is back. Evan Huffman’s victories in the WorldTour ranked Tour of California were the first by a continental rider at the sport’s highest level. Those victories were not an isolated incident – having bookended them by winning the Tour of the Gila in April and the Tour of Alberta in September.
“Those wins meant a lot to me personally,” said Huffman. “It was a big confirmation of my overall fitness level, but also of my strengths as a rider, namely time-trialing and breakaways. For the team, it showed that we are super strong and able to compete at a really high level, but also that we’re able to step up and take responsibility for an entire race, and take home yellow.”
After racing in the WorldTour for two years with Astana, Huffman returned to the continental ranks in 2015. When asked what made this year so special he didn’t have to think long.
“I think I was a lot more relaxed with my diet and training in 2017, which left me with more mental energy to succeed in races.”
Huffman is one of only a few riders on the team with experience racing in the upper echelons of the sport. In his eyes he believes the program will continue to gain the respect it has earned.
“I think it gives us more legitimacy in the eyes of race directors and the WorldTour teams we race against,” said Huffman. “We showed that we could get it done all season in the races so it feels good to see everyone working together, the riders, management, and sponsors, to grow the program.”
When he rolled to the line of the stage three time trial at this year’s Tour of Utah, Canadian Rob Britton was on a mission. He had been preparing for this moment for years. Altitude training camps, done. Team momentum and positive environment, check. Pacing for altitude time trial, dialed. He didn’t have to worry about the rest of the week. Just earn the jersey, the rest will follow.
“Winning Utah was massive for me and more specifically, it was really special how we did it,” said Britton. “After I won the TT, the team really took control and there was never a moment through the whole week I was left unprotected. Winning the race was great, far and away the biggest result of my career. But the way the team rode that week was next level and so important to taking home the overall.”
Britton is not a stranger to altitude stage racing, previously finishing fifth at the Tour of Utah in 2016 and third in Colorado’s USA Pro Challenge in 2015.
“The win at Tour of Utah certainly wasn’t an overnight success story,” said Britton. “I’ve been chipping away at a result like this my entire career. There has been plenty of time away from home and sacrifice along that journey, but I don’t think that’s unique to me, that’s just the sport now. I knew I had good form going into the race, the weight was good and more than anything I was pretty relaxed….quietly confident.” Stronger team, bigger expectations
You may ask yourself how a Tour de France veteran and former U-23 World Champion stays motivated in the latter part of their career. For Danny Pate, it’s simple.
“Cycling is what motivates me to continue being a professional athlete,” said Pate. “Not the other way around.”
After the most successful season in the program’s history, we asked what had the biggest impact on him.
“The highlights of the year for me was the team winning the Tour of Utah and Tour of Alberta,” said Pate. “Individuals had great performances to take the lead in those races but it was the well executed and selfless teamwork in the defense of those leads that impressed me the most. I think the biggest area the team has improved in is controlling race situations to favor the team. Through confidence, team cohesion, and leadership from riders and staff, we have accomplished a lot.”
For Pate, the move to the higher division is nothing new. He previously rode in the WorldTour for Team Sky, HTC – High Road, Team Garmin – Slipstream and Saeco.
“I’m excited about the team moving up a level,” confirmed Pate. “All of the riders are hungry for bigger and better things. The Pro Continental division will give the whole team more opportunities on a bigger racing stage.”
This week the team is in Winter Park, CO for their annual winter camp. Athletes and staff with participate in team building activities that include snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking, and paintball.
Rally Cycling Men’s 2018 Roster
Ryan Anderson
Jesse Anthony Rob Britton
Robin Carpenter Matteo Dal-Cin Adam de Vos Nigel Ellsay
Charles Bradley Huff
Evan Huffman
Colin Joyce
Ty Magner
Brandon McNulty
Kyle Murphy
Emerson Oronte
Danny Pate
Eric Young
December 17, 2017 (Namur, Belgium) – Reigning Canadian champ, Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Can) SAS Macogep Aquisio, finished 26th followed by Maghalie Rochette (Can) Clif Pro Team in 32nd at Round 6 of the Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup 2018 in Namur, Belgium on Sunday.
Evie Richards (Gbr) Trek Factory Racing took the win in the Elite Women’s race while Wout Van Aert (Bel) Crelan – Charles won the men’s race. Canada’s Conor Martin was 53rd in the Junior Men’s race.
Results
Elite Women
1. Evie Richards (Gbr) Trek Factory Racing 0:38:49
2. Nikki Brammeier (Gbr) Boels-Dolmans 0:15
3. Eva Lechner (Ita) Clif Pro Team 0:24
4. Katherine Compton (USA) Trek Factory Racing 0:34
5. Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Fra) Canyon-Sram 1:06
6. Kaitlin Keough (USA) 1:08
7. Katerina Nash (Cze) Clif Pro Team 1:14
8. Jolanda Neff (Sui) 1:20
9. Lucinda Brand (Ned) Team Sunweb 1:29
10. Alice Maria Arzuffi (Ita) Steylaerts – Betfirst 1:34
11. Ellen Van Loy (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 1:59
12. Sanne Cant (Bel) Crelan – Charles 2:04
13. Sophie De Boer (Ned) 2:09
14. Christine Majerus (Lux) Boels-Dolmans 2:12
15. Helen Wyman (Gbr) Kona 2:18
16. Annemarie Worst (Ned) 2:26
17. Caroline Mani (Fra) 2:33
18. Maud Kaptheijns (Ned) 2:38
19. Kim Van De Steene (Bel) 2:41
20. Nadja Heigl (Aut) 2:46
26. Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Can) SAS Macogep Aquisio 3:43 32. Maghalie Rochette (Can) Clif Pro Team 4:20
Elite Men
1. Wout Van Aert (Bel) Crelan – Charles 1:07:47
2. Toon Aerts (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 1:04
3. Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) Beobank-Corendon 1:06
4. Kevin Pauwels (Bel) Marlux – Napoleon Games 1:58
5. Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel) Marlux – Napoleon Games 2:08
6. Corne Van Kessel (Ned) Telenet Fidea Lions 2:24
7. Marcel Meisen (Ger) Steylaerts – Betfirst 2:37
8. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) Era-Circus 2:59
9. Daan Soete (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 3:12
10. Quinten Hermans (Bel) Telenet Fidea Lions 3:21
11. Stephen Hyde (USA) 3:35
12. Tim Merlier (Bel) 3:45
13. Jens Adams (Bel) 4:01
14. Lars Forster (Sui) 4:11
15. Steve Chainel (Fra) 4:24
16. Diether Sweeck (Bel) 4:32
17. Dieter Vanthourenhout (Bel) 4:34
18. Marcel Wildhaber (Sui) 4:40
19. Lars Van Der Haar (Ned) 5:05
20. David Van Der Poel (Ned) 5:15
Junior Men
1. Loris Rouiller (Sui) 0:42:01
2. Ryan Kamp (Ned) 0:21
3. Ben Tulett (Gbr) 0:30
4. Ryan Cortjens (Bel) 0:46
5. Sean Flynn (Gbr) 1:01
6. Mees Hendrikx (Ned) 1:17
7. Tomas Kopecky (Cze) 1:24
8. Pim Ronhaar (Ned) 1:33
9. Filippo Fontana (Ita) 1:46
10. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) 2:09
11. Anton Ferdinande (Bel) 2:15
12. Jarno Bellens (Bel)
13. Witse Meeussen (Bel) 2:30
14. Tom· a Je ~ek (Cze) 2:38
15. Alois Charrin (Fra) 2:39
16. Tim Van Dijke (Ned)
17. Leonardo Cover (Ita) 3:04
18. Arno Van Den Broeck (Bel) 3:13
19. Gerben Kuypers (Bel) 3:22
20. Davide Toneatti (Ita) 3:25
53. Conor Martin (Can) 7:44
U23 Men
1. Thomas Pidcock (Gbr) 0:47:57
2. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) 0:16
3. Lucas Dubau (Fra) 0:50
4. Sieben Wouters (Ned) 0:55
5. Jakob Dorigoni (Ita) 0:57
6. Joshua Dubau (Fra) 1:10
7. Timon R¸egg (Sui) 1:17
8. Timo Kielich (Bel) 1:22
9. Adam ToupalÌk (Cze)
10. Thijs Aerts (Bel) 1:53
11. Jelle Schuermans (Bel) 1:58
12. Antoine Benoist (Fra) 2:07
13. Yan Gras (Fra) 2:11
14. Yentl Bekaert (Bel) 2:19
15. Gage Hecht (USA) 2:30
16. Thomas Joseph (Bel) 2:36
17. Eddy Fine (Fra) 2:41
18. Roel Van Der Stegen (Ned) 2:46
19. Toon Vandebosch (Bel) 2:55
20. Jofre Cullell Estape (Esp) 3:00
December 17, 2017 (Saguenay, Que.) – The 5th edition edition of the Grand Prix cycliste de Saguenay, a UCI 2.2 level men’s race, has been cancelled as the G7 Summit being held in La Malbaie from June 7-9 next year is in direct conflict with the annual stage race scheduled to run June 7-10 reports Le Quotidien. Security and safety issues became a major concern as police support will not be possible including other municipal services making it too challenging to hold the race.
According to Steve Potvin, co-president of the GP de Saguenay with Sébastien Gagnon, they tried to swap dates with the Tour de Beauce that will run June 13-18 next year but it was not doable. “We contacted the organization of the Grand Prix de Beauce to see if we could interchange our dates, but it was impossible for them,” Potvin told Le Quotidien. “We also looked to hold the race the week after Tour de Beauce, but it was too close to the road nationals. We considered other dates as well including May and August but the timing didn’t work.”
Gagnon added that their funding partners undertand and will remain on board. Even Grand Prix GM, Gaétan Larouche, will delay his retirement until after the 2019 event – read more here (in French).
December 16, 2017 – Specialized Bicycle Components has issued a recall notice regarding the front forks on their 2018 Allez, Allez Elite, Allez Sport bikes due to a potential manufacturing defect that could result in fork failure and injury to the rider. There have been no reported injuries and the recall affects approximately 13,000 bicycles sold to riders and retailers worldwide. Retailers should stop selling these models and riders should stop riding them and return the bicycle to any authorized Specialized Retailer to initiate a fork replacement procedure, and collect a customer appreciation credit ($75) – see notice below.
Dear Specialized Rider:
At Specialized, safety is our primary concern, and when safety is compromised for the rider, we need to take action.
After careful examination, we’ve concluded that some model year 2018 Allez, Allez Elite, and Allez Sport model bikes may contain a manufacturing defect in the fork crown which potentially affects safety. Therefore, we’ve decided to prepare for a recall which will involve replacing the existing fork with a new fork.
By this letter, we’re asking riders to stop riding, and our dealers to stop selling, affected bicycles. Even though, to our knowledge, no one has been injured and no regulatory agency has brought this to our attention.
We’ve already engaged our considerable manufacturing resources to supply high-quality replacement forks, painted to match your bikes. Riders who’ve purchased these bikes will be our first priority for replacement, followed by our retailers. As riders ourselves, we fully understand and are working hard at finding solutions to minimize your inconvenience. We hope you’ll understand and appreciate that we will need time to obtain necessary government approvals and time for our factories to produce a sufficient quantity of forks for the recall.
We assure you that getting you, the rider, back on your bike is our highest priority, and that we’re working day and night to make this happen as quickly as possible. As we progress, we’ll provide regular updates to you on Specialized.com. And when we begin to deliver replacement forks, we will promptly notify all concerned.
For questions, please contact Specialized Rider Care at 877-808-8154.
On our part, we wish to apologize for this inconvenience.
December 13, 2017 (Ancaster, ON) – The 24th annual Paris to Ancaster Bike Race was a day to remember. With record crowds, brutal winds, and a two-time winner wonderkid taking the podium. Thank you to our sponsor Leggat Auto Group for covering our Race Recap with sports reporter Ken Welch. This year is the 25th Paris to Ancaster race! Don’t miss out, to register visit here. #P2A #P2A2018
December 13, 2017 – Understanding the issues of being a Disabled Person is quite difficult for those who are not disabled. It is somewhat similar to working with War Veterans or someone from a different culture. It may be in the areas of Health, Mobility, Appearance, Language or Cultural Values.
Being a person with a disability is somewhat similar to having a divorce. It is not polite to ask details. For example, a car or bicycle crash leading to a Traumatic Brain injury is difficult for a person to discuss. We found through providing employment opportunities to disabled students, through Canada Summer Works that these students previously could not get jobs because they were disabled.
The Foundation provides opportunities to people who have been ignored by society. It gives our participants an opportunity to become involved in Society. Whether it be a participant or volunteer, my hopes of creating a Foundation to get Disabled Individuals active is alive.
The Foundation understands that people have limitations and accepts that. We work with them and they con-tribute to our success in the community.
Thank You to all of our Volunteers for the work they have done and continue to do.
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Director and Honorary Chairperson
Co Founder of The Shelley Gautier Para-Sport Foundation
December 13, 2017 (Switzerland) – The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) confirms that British rider Christopher Froome was notified of an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) of Salbutamol in excess of 1000ng/ml (*) in a sample collected during the Vuelta a España on 7 September 2017. The rider was notified of the AAF on 20 September 2017.
The anti-doping control was planned and carried out by the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF), the independent body mandated by the UCI, in charge of defining and implementing the anti-doping strategy in cycling.
The analysis of the B sample has confirmed the results of the rider’s A sample and the proceedings are being conducted in line with the UCI Anti-Doping Rules.
As a matter of principle, and whilst not required by the World Anti-Doping Code, the UCI systematically reports potential anti-doping rule violations via its website when a mandatory provisional suspension applies. Pursuant to Article 7.9.1. of the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, the presence of a Specified Substance such as Salbutamol in a sample does not result in the imposition of such mandatory provisional suspension against the rider.
At this stage of the procedure, the UCI will not comment any further on this matter.
(*) WADA’s Prohibited List provides that: “The presence in urine of salbutamol in excess of 1000 ng/mL or formoterol in excess of 40 ng/mL is presumed not to be an intended therapeutic use of the substance and will be considered as an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) unless the Athlete proves, through a controlled pharmacokinetic study, that the abnormal result was the consequence of the use of the therapeutic dose (by inhalation) up to the maximum dose indicated above.”
On the men’s side Stefan Ritter raced to second-place podium finishes in the Sprint and the Kilo. “Another second place in the kilo today at the Troféu Internacional Município de Anadia! 
December 17, 2017 (Saguenay, Que.) – The 5th edition edition of the Grand Prix cycliste de Saguenay, a UCI 2.2 level men’s race, has been cancelled as the G7 Summit being held in La Malbaie from June 7-9 next year is in direct conflict with the annual stage race scheduled to run June 7-10 reports Le Quotidien. Security and safety issues became a major concern as police support will not be possible including other municipal services making it too challenging to hold the race.
