February 14, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Canada will be represented by a strong team of 13 athletes at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Pruszkow, Poland, from February 27th to March 3rd. This will be the first track world championships to take place during the qualifying period for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

“The 2019 Track Worlds in Pruszkow will give us our first real idea of where we stand internationally as we ramp up for Tokyo 2020,” says Kris Westwood, High Performance Director at Cycling Canada. “This will be the first time since the Rio Olympics that each nation comes to the line with part or all of their A squad at the same event. Given our performances at our targeted World Cups, we’re confident we’ll be in the mix.”

The women’s endurance team includes two members of Canada’s Rio Olympic bronze medal squad – Allison Beveridge and Georgia Simmerling. Both will compete in the Team Pursuit, joined by Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey and Kinley Gibson. Beveridge will also compete in the Omnium and Madison (where she will be joined by Gibson). Foreman-Mackey will race in the Individual Pursuit, an event in which she is a former world championship silver medalist.

The men’s endurance squad is coming off its best World Cup season ever, having broken the Team Pursuit national record multiple times, and winning World Cup medals. All five riders will compete in the Team Pursuit, with national champion Derek Gee also competing in the Omnium.

“Our women’s Team Pursuit team is just hitting their stride, and set one of the fastest times anyone has done this year in New Zealand [World Cup],” said Westwood. “Our men’s squad continues to progress at an impressive rate – we’re now just the fifth nation in history to ride faster than 3:53.”

The three rider sprint squad is led by Hugo Barrette, a silver medalist in World Cup competition this season. He will be joined on the men’s side by development rider Joel Archambault, and by the lone women’s entrant, Lauriane Genest, who is having a breakthrough 12 months, finishing fourth in her first ever international competition at the Commonwealth Games. All three riders will compete in both the Keirin and Sprint events.

Women’s Endurance
– Allison Beveridge – Calgary, AB [Team Pursuit, Omnium, Madison]
– Ariane Bonhomme – Gatineau, QC [Team Pursuit]
– Annie Foreman-Mackey – Kingston, ON [Team Pursuit, Individual Pursuit]
– Kinley Gibson – Edmonton, AB [Team Pursuit, Madison]
– Georgia Simmerling – Vancouver, BC [Team Pursuit]

Women’s Sprint
– Lauriane Genest – Levis, QC [Sprint, Keirin]

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

Men’s Sprint
– Joel Archambault – Ste-Christine, QC [Sprint, Keirin]
– Hugo Barrette – Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC [Sprint, Keirin]

February 13, 2019 (Ancaster, ON) – The 2018 Paris to Ancaster Bike Race was a huge success thanks to our volunteers, sponsors and, of course, the 3000+ riders who braved the mud to be a part of this historic 25th Annual Event. Check out some highlights from today’s amazing event and interviews with our winners in this year’s highlight reel video.

February 10, 2019 – The RBC Training Ground talent identification events are scheduled throughout the country to find athletes with Olympic potential and provide them with resources to get to the podium. Walk-ins are welcome at all qualifying events. Check out the dates for March and April 2019 in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada and the Yukon.

View the schedule here.

 

February 09, 2019 – XC racing has been a long-time favorite here at Norco Bicycles. No lifts or shuttles needed in this category – a bike, some dirt and the ability to suffer will make for some great racing in any case. Over the past couple of years, we saw Norco Factory team members Haley Smith and the brothers Quinton and Peter Disera develop into the world-class athletes they are, racing on the highest competitive level possible. For the 2019 season, we are adding more power to the team, with Andrew L’Esperance and Sean Fincham, formerly competing as Forward Racing, joining the Factory squad. Together, the team will continue to push the limits of the sport on a world-cup level.

With continued support from our partners at SRAM and RockShox, Haley, Peter, Quinton and new team additions Lespy and Sean will take the Norco Revolver to new heights. We are excited to have team sponsors DT Swiss, Kenda, HT, Smith Optics and Jakroo on board, providing the team with top-of-the line wheels, rubber, pedals, helmets, glasses and race kits.

Haley, a native of Uxbridge, Ontario, grew up playing every sport under the sun, with a particular love for dance, hockey, and anything that involved the outdoors. Her first exposure to mountain biking was midway through high school. She was instantly hooked. As both, a long-time member of the Norco Factory Team and the Canadian National Team, she is traveling the world riding and racing aboard the Norco Revolver. When Haley is not riding her bike, she is devoting time as a Cam’s Kids Fast and Female Ambassador as well as a mental health advocate.

“Norco is synonymous with home. We are a family – one that pushes and supports each other to the ends of the earth. I’ve evolved as a rider alongside this family, and I’m excited to see our number officially grow this year with the addition of Sean and Lespy, as well as the amalgamation of our DH and XC sides. As a group, we are a force to be reckoned with and I expect 2019 to be a season filled with adventures of all kinds. Thanks to Norco, SRAM, Kenda, Rockshox, and all of our team sponsors for allowing us to live our dreams for another season. We couldn’t do it without you!” – Haley Smith

Peter has been racing bikes since 2007 and as a member of the Canadian National Mountain Bike program he has attended multiple World Championships. One of the main career goals for the next year is to be selected for the 2020 Olympics in Japan while putting some more UCI metal around his neck. He likes the fact that cross-country mountain biking is less monotone than road riding but at the same time not as rowdy as downhill racing.

“Very excited to be with the Norco Factory Team for the 2019 season. This is a very talented and motivated crew – it will be a blast both on and off the bike.” – Peter Disera

Like Peter, his younger brother, “Q” grew up in Bradford, was involved in a multitude of sports and spent most of his time outdoors. His cycling career started when the family moved to Horseshoe Valley and riding suddenly became more than just a family-fun activity. Having access to mountains and trails changed his perception of the sport and racing became a “thing” when the 2012 Canadian XC Nationals were held in his backyard. As an inspired young athlete, his eyes are set on the top step of a World Cup podium and of course the Olympics.

“Super stoked to have this amazing crew of humans/friends together for the coming year with the Norco Factory Team! Each and every one of us brings something unique and uplifting to the table. Together we just keep raising the bar! Can’t wait to rock 2019!” – Quinton Disera

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Lespy, as his friends call him, is no stranger to representing his home province at an elite level. He began his athletic pursuits as a competitive diver, but soon realized his true passion was on dry land and two wheels. Despite being manager and athlete on the Forward Racing team for the past couple of seasons, he was pounding out great results and will be a great addition to the team!

“Incredibly stoked to be working with the crew at Norco Factory Team in 2019. Norco has been a huge supporter for the majority of my career and it feels great to step up to the World Cup program. The team is like a family and the support is world-class. The bikes we get to ride are super fast and super fun so what more could you want? Bring it on 2019.” – Andrew L’Esperance

As the only West coast addition to the team, 20-year-old Sean Fincham is entering his third year in the highly competitive U-23 field. The Squamish rider has made impressive progress over the past two years, winning his first national title in 2018. While his backyard is better known for steep rock slabs and gravity focused riding, the local riding scene and the enormous talent pool in Squamish helped him excel and fine-tune his potential.

“I am stoked to be a part of the Norco Factory Team for the next two seasons. I have been riding Norco Bicycles since I was a first-year junior and it is exciting to now be part of the World Cup program. The team has a great atmosphere and some of the best equipment available. I can’t wait to start racing!” – Sean Fincham

The Norco Factory XC Team will be racing at all stops of the 2019 World Cup circuit as well as select races of the Canadian and US Nationals. With such a young, talented and ambitious team, we are more than excited to kick off the 2019 race season!

Next week, team manager Kevin Haviland and the Norco Factory XC team will be ditching the Ontario winter for the Salamina Epic stage race under the Greek sun. For results and impressions please check here.

February 06, 2019 – Floyd’s Pro Cycling’s schedule for their first year of racing prioritizes variety and fun as much as tradition, with the team now naming the races on their inaugural calendar. Joining in to support FPC’s efforts are new team sponsors including Presenting Sponsor Worthy Brewing, Biemme cycling clothing and Louis Garneau.

On the pavement, the season features a number of marquee U.S. races including the Redlands Classic, Tour of Utah and the Tour of Gila, and expands to Asia with the Tour of Langkawi and Tour de Taiwan.

Departing from the norms of UCI road racing, 2019 will also see FPC riders in the start grid at gravel and MTB events including the Belgian Waffle Ride, Dirty Kanza and Leadville 100. This innovative schedule fits perfectly with FPC’s goal of providing young riders with a world-class platform to experience the adventure of a life in cycling.

The roster has taken shape along with the calendar, and FPC is pleased to announce that Alec Cowan, Noah Granigan, Noah Simms and Jacob Sitler join the previously announced seven riders including former Canadian Silber riders, Nick Zukowsky and Emile Jean, along with Serghei Tvetcov, Travis McCabe, Jonathan Clarke and Canucks Carson Miles and Robin Plamondon. Cowan is a TT threat, Granigan placed 2nd at 2018 U23 US Nationals, Sitler is a classics contender while Jean and Simms are GC riders.

Helping make this year’s adventures possible for the dozen young riders of FPC are three new sponsors, headed by Presenting Sponsor Worthy Brewing of Bend Oregon. Stepping onto the national cycling scene for the first time, Worthy is owned by passionate amateur cyclist Roger Worthington and has been a long-time supporter of local cycling events.

Legendary Italian brand Biemme will help FPC dial in their cross-category efforts. Riders will be wearing the new Vivo collection as well as the proven Aero Prolite TT suit. They’ll also have Biemme’s fitted Jampa line for foul weather in early season gravel and road events.

Biemme Sport International Owner Maurizio Bertinato says “We are extremely happy to be working with Floyd’s Pro Cycling this season. We’re looking forward to getting in-season feedback from the guys as they test the performance and aerodynamics of our technical apparel on the road, gravel and single track.”

Also adorning FPC riders will be Louis Garneau helmets and eyewear. Garneau’s discipline-spanning range of performance helmets and glasses will assist team riders on pavement, gravel and singletrack alike.

“Throughout its history, Garneau has been committed to supporting young, talented cyclists in their pursuit of victory. We believe these athletes are emblematic to unlocking the potential in all of us. Working with Floyd’s Pro Cycling Team will fuel us to produce the best helmets and eyewear athletes depend on to reach their goals,” says President-Artist Louis Garneau.

With the support of Floyd Landis, Van Dessel bicycles and the new sponsors, Floyd’s Pro Cycling is primed to be a force to reckoned with in 2019 no matter what surface greets their tires on any given day.

February 05, 2019 (Vancouver, BC) – Renowned B.C. coach, Richard Wooles, and family are moving to Switzerland next month. Wooles has been offered a job to help run the Road and Track Program at the UCI headquarters alongside Craig Maclean, a British Olympic cyclist who is managing the Sprint program there.

“I had just finished a small contract for them before Christmas and Frédéric Magné asked me if I would like to come back to a full time job,” said Wooles. “They been very accommodating and when my family approved we decided to move there for the time being.”

The UCI’s training program has seen the likes of Chris Froome and Victoria Pendleton come through its doors. Wooles and family are excited about this new opportunity but ties with Canada will remain strong.

“I’ll continue to coach up-and-coming riders through my company, Peak & Valley Coaching, like Sara van Dam who made her debut at the recent Track World Cup in Hong Kong racing with the Canadian women’s team pursuit squad,” added Wooles.

Wooles, who previously held several key positions at Cycling B.C. including Executive Director, helped the association through tough financial times, and coached some of Canada’s top riders such as Zach Bell and Tara Whitten.

Wooles moved to Canada from Switzerland after working as Track Coach there for two years.

Andrea Wooles, his wife, worked for British Cycling as their Exercise Physiologist for five years, and has been working for Cycling Canada since 2008. She will be leaving her role there after 11 years, and will be pursuing photography and her executive/organizational coaching business, Behind the Podium Coaching.

They have two children Dylan, 10 years old, and Zoe, 13 years old.

As part of the move they’re auctioning off four great jerseys to raise money for the Junior Scholarship Fund that Wooles set up to help up to eight U19 riders each year through Peak & Valley Coaching.

Junior Schlorship Fund jerseys here.

February 05, 2019 – One of Canada’s longest running women’s development teams will be fielding a leaner seven rider team in 2019 but will still be looking to make an impact at a National and North American level. Led by past national road race champion, world championships and Commonwealth Games medalist, Annie Foreman-Mackey (Kingston ON), the team contains a lot of familiar faces. Foreman-Mackey is joined by fellow Commonwealth Games medalist Ariane Bonhomme (Gatineau QC), and last year’s silver medalist at the Elite Canadian road championships Kinley Gibson (Edmonton AB).

The team will again compete with some Italian flare riding DeRosa bicycles and wearing a range of custom Biemme apparel for all seasons and conditions. Long time eyewear partner Smith Optics is extending their support to provide the team with their innovative line of Koroyd MIPS helmets.

Returning to the team are a number of Cycling Canada’s NextGen track riders including Junior World Championships medalist Devaney Collier (Edmonton, AB), the versatile Miriam Brouwer (Burlington, ON) and former National Junior Road Race Champion Laurie Jussaume (Contrecouer, QC).

New to the team is Erin Attwell of Victoria BC. Another road and endurance track racer, Attwell was 2016 Junior National Road Race Champion and medalled on the Track World Cup last season in Minsk (along with new teammates Collier and Jussaume).

The Cyclery, Ottawa’s premier bike and Nordic ski store, and has supported the Women’s team for nearly a decade as a passion project for this successful business. Over the years a huge number of women racers have been able to chase their cycling dreams under the Cyclery Racing banner- including current National Champ Katherine Maine who turned professional for the American Rally team after riding for the Cyclery in 2015.

A number of long running Cyclery racers have moved on for 2019. Both Amelie Bruneau and Catherine Ouellette (who won a U23 National title with the Cyclery in 2017) have retired from competition and Emily Flynn has moved on to the professional criterium team LA Sweat. The Cyclery wishes these family members well in their future endeavour and thanks them for everything they did to build a fantastic team culture in their years with the squad.

2019 Cyclery Racing Roster:

– Annie Forman-Mackey
– Ariane Bonhomme
– Devaney Collier
– Erin Attwell
– Kinley Gibson
– Laurie Jussaume
– Miriam Brouwer

February 04, 2019 (London, ON) – The Ed Veal Track 24hr Attack galvanized the cycling community and raised over $50,000 for the Forest City Velodrome (FCV) this past weekend Sunday as he completed a record 735.8km. Veal covered and amazing 5,249 laps in his 24 hours of riding as fans cheered him on and donations poured in.

The initial goal of $25,000 was surpassed only six hours into the Track 24hr Attack and the final amazing tally of $53,000+ included a huge $5,000 donation from National Cycling Centre Hamilton, $1,000 from Epic Tours Halton, $1,000 from Dam Cross and many more. As a previous member of the Men’s Canadian National Track Endurance team, and the current Canadian Hour Record holder for Men’s 40-44, Veal has also been a prominent figure in the local cycling community and loves giving back.

The FCV staff asked Veal to participate in the event after witnessing him ride 505km on Zwift to raise money for a child in need of glasses. Raising over $2,200, his ride was a part of his Great to Be Alive series, where he would hop on Zwift to ride as far as possible, covering 305 km, 405 km, and 505 km rides, simply to celebrate his health and youthful motivation.

Considering the project promoted the benefits of cycling while also saving a treasured facility, he was immediately on board with the FCV event. “A distance record is an awesome stunt or challenge to draw attention, but the real win is the donations. Raising money with your bike to fund the sport or any worthy cause is the real deal (if I may)… just because,” said Veal.

The FCV staff asked Veal to participate in the event after witnessing him ride 505km on Zwift to raise money for a child in need of glasses. Raising over $2,200, his ride was a part of his Great to Be Alive series, where he would hop on Zwift to ride as far as possible, covering 305 km, 405 km, and 505 km rides, simply to celebrate his health and youthful motivation.

About 35 riders and 12 kids joined Veal on the track to support his mammoth effort and raise funds as well including his son Evan. It was an emotional day for Veal who wants to use his bike as a tool to help others. On the eve of the ride, Veal sent out a post saying that “I wouldn’t be able to do this without all of you. Thank you for continuing to stand behind my crazy-ass ideas and attempts such as this. It will be your faces and voices that will be keeping me going as I near the most painful and mentally draining parts of this endeavor.”

As one of North America’s few indoor velodromes, the FCV was originally converted from an old hockey arena. The prominent community center is home to successful youth and elite development programs alike, and has produced world-class athletes to the likes of former teammate Derek Gee. The event came about due to deteriorating facility conditions, and the need for long overdue track upgrades.

At 138m, the Forest City Velodrome is also known as the world shortest indoor track. At 51-degrees in the corners and 17-degree in the straight, its extra steep walls and higher g-force made it extra challenging for Veal to endure during the event. Even still, he was able to average 30.65 km/h for the 700+ km that he rode on the day.

The FCV has decided to put some of the $50,000 in donations into all new heating and lighting infrastructure, as they will be replacing their very old boiler with a more modern radiant system, and switching all light bulbs to LED’s.

“We’re humbled and so grateful to Ed Veal and the community for their support including all our volunteers who made today possible and an incredible success. The future looks so much brighter ahead and we are very appreciative of everyone’s input,” said FCV President, Craig Saari.

Veal spoke openly about his gratitude to his supporters and for the opportunity to take on an event of this kind. “This is not just any wooden track. It’s a project of passion and continues to live on because of a stalwart crews, fabulous fans and events like this. The story is worth the ride and the people are worth meeting. You are part of this project as we journey together to save the Velodrome.”

For more information or to support the movement click here.

February 03, 2019 (Bogense, Denmark) – The 2019 UCI Cyclocross Worlds wrapped up on Sunday in clear and sunny conditions as Canada’s Ruby West, the reigning national U23 Women’s champ, brought home a strong top-20 result while Michael van den Ham, the current Elite Men’s champ, placed 35th in the Elite Men’s race as the Dutch ruled the day.

West was as high as 18th in the 6-lap U23 Women’s 15.75 km race that saw the Netherlands dominate as Inge Van Der Heijden led a podium sweep for the Dutch orange squad. Fellow Canuck Magdeleine Vallieres Mill moved up well to finish 28th while Sidney McGill raced to 41st, Dana Gilligan was 44th and Kelly Lawson finished 46th.

“Denmark you were so special. Not quite the day I was hoping for yesterday, but happy with the effort on the day to finish off the season with a top 20! Now for some time off and then back to the drawing board for 2020,” tweeted West.

The Elite men’s 12-lap, 31.35 km competition saw Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) battling several Belgian rivals as he and defending world champ, Wout van Aert (Bel), asserted themselves and a two-horse race emerged with massive fans cheers them on.

After winning nearly every race this season, Van der Poel was the favourite, but was unable to defeat Van Aert and claim the rainbow striped jersey for the past three years.

A slip by Van Aert saw smooth-riding Van der Poel get a gap which he extended to finally re-claim the title. Van Aert edged out teammate Toon Aerts for the silver.

Canada’s Van den Ham raced to 35th while Cameron Jette, who suffered and early crash finished 56th. “Very thankful to have made it, missed the big group I wanted, but solid race afterwards. Ended up in 35th. Once again, MvdP is fast beyond comprehension. Also, 5.5-minute laps and 1:09 race? C’mon UCI, do you want anyone to finish?,” tweeted MvD.

Results here.

February 03, 2019 (Bogense, Denmark) – Here are the full results from Day 2 at the 2019 Cyclo-cross World Championships in Bogense, Denmark where Canada’s Ruby West, the reigning national champ, raced to a stellar top-20 result finishing 20th in the U23 Women’s race while Elite Men’s Canadian champ, Michael van den Ham, placed 35th in the Elite Men’s race.

Inge Van Der Heijden (Netherlands) led a Dutch podium sweep in the U23 Women’s race while Mathieu Van Der Poel (Netherlands) finally reclaimed the Elite Men’s rainbow jersey.

Results

U23 Women

1. Inge Van Der Heijden (Netherlands) 0:42:09
2. Fleur Nagengast (Netherlands) 0:03
3. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Netherlands) 0:08
4. Silvia Persico (Italy) 0:09
5. Anna Kay (Great Britain)
6. Puck Pieterse (Netherlands)
7. Katie Clouse (United States Of America) 0:17
8. Nicole Koller (Switzerland)
9. Marion Norbert Riberolle (France) 0:21
10. Clara Honsinger (United States Of America) 0:22
11. Yara Kastelijn (Netherlands) 0:24
12. Kata Blanka Vas (Hungary) 0:35
13. Juliette Labous (France) 0:38
14. Marthe Truyen (Belgium)
15. Jana Czeczinkarov· (Czech Republic) 0:40
16. Shirin Van Anrooij (Netherlands) 1:02
17. Francesca Baroni (Italy) 1:04
18. Axelle Bellaert (Belgium) 1:25
19. Harriet Harnden (Great Britain) 1:36
20. Ruby West (Canada) 1:46
21. Amandine Fouquenet (France) 2:04
22. Noemi R¸egg (Switzerland) 2:07
23. LÈa Curinier (France)
24. Jinse Peeters (Belgium) 2:08
25. Madigan Munro (United States Of America)
26. Luisa Ibarrola Albizua (Spain) 2:11
27. Mari-Liis M?ttus (Estonia) 2:18
28. Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (Canada) 2:32
29. Anna Flynn (Great Britain) 2:39
30. Maddie Wadsworth (Great Britain) 2:58
31. Emma Swartz (United States Of America) 3:06
32. Irene Trabazo Bragado (Spain) 3:15
33. Sofia Rodriguez Revert (Spain) 3:20
34. Nikola Bajgerov· (Czech Republic) 3:29
35. Kamila Jan o (Czech Republic) 3:41
36. Mie Saabye (Denmark) 3:51
37. Elizabeth Ungermanov· (Czech Republic) 3:57
38. Paula Diaz Lopez (Spain) 4:10
39. Clea Seidel (Germany) 4:26
40. lara Gillespie (Ireland) 4:45
41. Sidney Mcgill (Canada) 4:47
42. K‰tlin Kukk (Estonia) 4:59
43. Sara Casasola (Italy) 5:55
44. Dana Gilligan (Canada) 7:15
45. Lucy O’donnell (Ireland) 7:28
46. Kelly Lawson (Canada) 8:09
47. Rina Matsumoto (Japan)
48. Ida Johansson (Sweden)

Elite Men

1. Mathieu Van Der Poel (Netherlands) 1:09:20
2. Wout Van Aert (Belgium) 0:16
3. Toon Aerts (Belgium) 0:25
4. Michael Vanthourenhout (Belgium) 0:50
5. Laurens Sweeck (Belgium) 1:01
6. Lars Van Der Haar (Netherlands) 1:10
7. Quinten Hermans (Belgium) 1:24
8. Marcel Meisen (Germany) 1:29
9. Jens Adams (Belgium) 1:31
10. Gianni Vermeersch (Belgium) 1:33
11. Tim Merlier (Belgium) 1:46
12. Felipe Orts Lloret (Spain) 1:59
13. Joris Nieuwenhuis (Netherlands) 2:18
14. Michael Boro a (Czech Republic) 2:25
15. Sieben Wouters (Netherlands) 2:27
16. Gioele Bertolini (Italy) 2:31
17. Corne Van Kessel (Netherlands) 3:09
18. Stan Godrie (Netherlands) 3:11
19. Fabien Canal (France) 3:12
20. David Van Der Poel (Netherlands) 3:13
21. Curtis White (United States Of America) 3:17
22. Simon Zahner (Switzerland) 3:22
23. David Menut (France) 3:28
24. Sascha Weber (Germany) 3:30
25. Steve Chainel (France) 3:33
26. Francis Mourey (France) 3:42
27. Ismael Esteban Aguero (Spain) 3:51
28. Matthieu Boulo (France) 4:23
29. Timon R¸egg (Switzerland) 4:48
30. Javier Ruiz De Larrinaga IbaÒez (Spain)
31. Kerry Werner (United States Of America)
32. Stephen Hyde (United States Of America)
33. Manuel M¸ller (Germany)
34. Joshua Dubau (France)
35. Michael Van Den Ham (Canada)
36. Severin S‰gesser (Switzerland)
37. Ian Field (Great Britain)
38. Tom· a Paprstka (Czech Republic)
39. David Eriksson (Sweden)
40. Kenneth Hansen (Denmark)
41. Marcel Wildhaber (Switzerland)
42. Cody Kaiser (United States Of America)
43. Anthony Clark (United States Of America)
44. Jan Nesvadba (Czech Republic)
45. Ondrej Glajza (Slovakia)
46. Christopher Aitken (Australia)
47. Benjamin Justesen (Denmark)
48. Karol Michalski (Poland)
49. Henrik Jansson (Sweden)
50. Scott Thiltges (Luxembourg)
51. Hikaru Kosaka (Japan)
52. Vincent Dias Dos Santos (Luxembourg)
53. Garry Millburn (Australia)
54. Joachim Parbo (Denmark)
55. Tommy Moberg Nielsen (Denmark)
56. Cameron Jette (Canada)
57. Oleksiy Ukhanov (Ukraine)
58. Maksym Shepitko (Ukraine)

February 02, 2019 (Bogense, Denmark) – Reigning Canadian and Pan American champ, Maghalie Rochette, was the top Canuck on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships finishing 23rd in the Elite Women’s race.

Sanne Cant (Belgium) battled three Dutch rivals on the fast and technical course to win her third consecutive title escaping on the penultimate lap of the 18.35 km race. The 7-lap competition saw Cant the lone Belgian in a sea of Dutch orange with Rochette sitting the low 20s still feeling the affects of sickness from the previous two weeks.

In the end four riders asserted themselves as Cant, Lucinda Brand, Denise Betsema, and Annemarie Worst took charge with seven-time world champion Marianne Vos just behind. Brand made a strong move that only Cant could respond to but a mistake by a mechanic during a bike exchange saw Brand hit the ground and Cant was away for good.

“With Dutch riders all around it was a very tactical race. I love the course here and had to be smart. When I got the gap I decided to keep the pressure on hoping it was the right decision and it was. This third victory was an amazing win,” said Cant.

Earlier in the day in the U23 Men’s 8-lap, 20.95 kk race, nation champ, Gunnar Holmgren, battle to 28th as Thomas Pidcock (Great Britain), 19, claimed the rainbow stripes over defending champ, Eli Iserbyt (Belgium) in second, with Antoine Benoîts (France) in third. Fellow Canuck Tyler Orschel was 43rd.

Connor Martin was the top Canadian rider in the Junior men’s 7-lap race placing 46th as Ben Tulett (Great-Britain) defended his title with Belgium’s Witse Meeussen taking silver and his teammate Ryan Cortjens the bronze. Canada’s Paul Mysko was 63rd while Ryan Maclean did not race as he’s day-to-day with an upper body injury.

Results here.

February 02, 2019 (London, ON) – Ed Veal and Team Track 24hr Attack have done it and then some surpassing the $25,000 goal only six hours into his amazing ride at the Forest City Velodrome, only one of five indoor velodromes in all North America. At the 6-hour mark Veal had covered 204km completing an incredible 1,416 laps.

“We are so proud of all our volunteers who made today a smashing success!!! Ed Veal we can’t thank you enough for the revitalisation of our space and the bright future ahead. Looking forward to great things,” said FCV President, Craig Saari, direct from the Velodrome this evening.

About 35 riders and 12 kids joined Veal on the track to support his mammoth effort and raise funds as well. As Veal wrote last night in his hotel room…”As I sit in my hotel room the night before the event on Saturday in London, I cannot help but think about how grateful I am. For my love of sport, for my family, and for all of you. It is so humbling knowing that I am surrounded by a group of incredible people cheering me on both loudly and silently; from near and from afar. I wouldn’t be able to do this without all of you. Thank you for continuing to stand behind my crazy-ass ideas and attempts such as this. It will be your faces and voices that will be keeping me going as I near the most painful and mentally draining parts of this endeavor.” – read more here.

The FCV is currently looking to update both the heating and the lighting infrastructure – now this is all doable thanks to Team Veal. Originally built in 1955 the London Gardens was home to the London Knights for many years and most of the building hasn’t seen any significant updates in that time leaving the infrastructure dated and inefficient. The idea to have a velodrome in London, Ontario came from Albert Schelstraete-Coulier, inductee of the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame in 2017 – read more here.

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February 02, 2019 (Bogense, Denmark) – Here are the full results from Day 1 at the 2019 Cyclo-cross World Championships in Bogense, Denmark where Team Canada’s Maghalie Rochette finished 23rd in the 7-lap Elite Women’s race won by Sanne Cant (Belgium) in battle against four rivals from the Netherlands. It was Cant’s third consecutive victory at Worlds.

Gunnar Holmgren raced to 28th for Canada in the 8-lap U23 Men’s race, 20.95 km, won by Thomas Pidcock (Great Britain) who also defended his title. Conor Martin (Canada) was 46th in the Junior Men’s 7-lap race and Paul Mysko (Canada) was 63rd as Ben Tulett (Great Britian) took the win.

Results

Elite Women
1. Sanne Cant (Belgium) 0:47:53
2. Lucinda Brand (Netherlands) 0:09
3. Marianne Vos (Netherlands) 0:15
4. Denise Betsema (Netherlands) 0:25
5. Annemarie Worst (Netherlands) 0:34
6. Jolanda Neff (Switzerland) 1:16
7. Kaitlin Keough (United States of America) 1:21
8. Nikki Brammeier (Great Britain) 1:37
9. Sophie De Boer (Netherlands) 1:59
10. Ellen Van Loy (Belgium) 2:05
11. Laura Verdonschot (Belgium)
12. Alice Maria Arzuffi (Italy) 2:08
13. Christine Majerus (Luxembourg)
14. Loes Sels (Belgium) 2:27
15. Helen Wyman (Great Britain) 2:29
16. Rebecca Fahringer (United States of America) 2:41
17. Eva Lechner (Italy) 2:48
18. Elisabeth Brandau (Germany) 2:52
19. MarlËne Petit (France) 3:01
20. Katerina Nash (Czech Republic) 3:13
21. Ellen Noble (United States of America) 3:21
22. Lucia Gonzalez Blanco (Spain) 3:27
23. Maghalie Rochette (Canada) 3:33
24. Nadja Heigl (Austria) 3:48
25. Maud Kaptheijns (Netherlands) 3:52
26. Bethany Crumpton (Great Britain)
27. Aida NuÒo Palacio (Spain) 4:28
28. Ida Erngren (Sweden) 4:34
29. Karla `t p·nov· (Czech Republic) 4:50
30. Samantha Runnels (United States of America) 4:59
31. Zina Barhoumi (Switzerland) 5:15
32. Caroline Mani (France) 5:34
33. Pavla HavlÌkov· (Czech Republic) 5:39
34. Katherine Compton (United States of America) 5:57
35. Viktoria Smidth Knudsen (Denmark)
36. Zuzanna Krzystala (Poland) 6:58
37. Sandra Trevilla Samperio (Spain)
38. Signe Koch (Denmark)
39. Miho Imai (Japan)
40. Karolina Cierluk (Poland)

U23 Men
1. Thomas Pidcock (Great Britain) 0:47:42
2. Eli Iserbyt (Belgium) 0:15
3. Antoine Benoist (France) 0:23
4. Tomas Kopeck? (Czech Republic) 0:31
5. Jakob Dorigoni (Italy) 0:35
6. Ben Turner (Great Britain) 0:38
7. Ryan Kamp (Netherlands) 0:46
8. Loris Rouiller (Switzerland) 0:56
9. Thomas Mein (Great Britian) 1:07
10. Niels Vandeputte (Belgium) 1:22
11. Lander Loockx (Belgium) 1:32
12. Gage Hecht (United States of America) 1:36
13. Maik Van Der Heijden (Netherlands) 1:51
14. Kevin Kuhn (Switzerand) 1:57
15. Andreas Goeman (Belgium) 1:59
16. Spencer Petrov (United States of America) 2:01
17. Tim Van Dijke (Netherlands) 2:16
18. Ivan Feijoo Alberte (Spain) 2:19
19. Daniel Tulett (Great Britain) 2:23
20. Sandy Dujardin (France) 2:35
21. Roel Van Der Stegen (Netherlands) 2:38
22. Lance Haidet (United States of America) 2:46
23. Cooper Willsey (United States of America) 2:50
24. Brannan Fix (United States of America) 2:53
25. Mees Hendrikx (Netherlands) 3:02
26. Josef JelÌnek (Czech Republic)
27. Matthieu Legrand (France)
28. Gunnar Holmgren (Canada) 3:13
29. Timo Kielich (Belgium) 3:14
30. Cameron Mason (Great Britain) 3:16
31. Nicolas Kess (Luxembourg) 3:25
32. Matej Ulik (Slovakia) 3:26
33. Daniel Mayer (Czech Republic) 3:27
34. Antonio Folcarelli (Italy) 3:28
35. Jofre Cullell Estape (Spain) 3:33
36. Eddy Fine (France) 3:46
37. Niels Derveaux (Belgium) 3:50
38. FÈlix Schreiber (Luxembourg) 3:51
39. Sam Noel (United States of America) 4:00
40. Stefano Sala (Italy) 4:04
41. David Conroy (Ireland) 4:24
42. Andreas Lund Andresen (Denmark) 4:30
43. Tyler Orschel (Canada) 4:33
44. Bal·zs Vas (Hungary) 4:34
45. Maximilian Mˆbis (Germany) 4:35
46. Hijiri Oda (Japan) 4:47
47. Jakub XÌman (Czech Republic) 4:50
48. MickaÎl Crispin (France) 4:57
49. Christian Duus Storgaard (Denmark)
50. Xabier Murias Garcia (Spain) 5:21
51. Emil Lindgren (Sweden) 5:23
52. Nicholas Smith (Australia) 5:24
53. Rasmus Wulff N¯rholm G¯tke (Denmark) 5:27
54. Pascal Tˆmke (Germany) 5:30
55. LoÔs Dufaux (Switzerland) 5:39
56. Simon Bak (Denmark) 6:17
57. Alfred Thoft Christiansen (Denmark)
58. Mikuya Egoshi (Japan)
59. Koutarou Murakami (Japan)
60. Jonatan ÷stlund (Sweden)
61. Adam Blazevic (Australia)
62. Declan Prosser (Australia)
63. Gustaf Darrasson (Iceland)

Junior Men
1. Ben Tulett (Great Britian) 0:42:29
2. Witse Meeussen (Belgium) 0:20
3. Ryan Cortjens (Belgium) 0:27
4. Thibau Nys (Belgium) 0:42
5. Pim Ronhaar (Netherlands) 0:46
6. Tom Lindner (Germany) 0:47
7. Carlos Canal Blanco (Spain) 0:48
8. Lennert Belmans (Belgium) 0:52
9. Jakub doupalÌk (Czech Republic) 0:56
10. ThÈo Thomas (France) 1:02
11. Samuele Leone (Italy) 1:06
12. Joshua Amos Gudnitz (Denmark) 1:08
13. Tommaso Bergagna (Italy) 1:13
14. Jan Zatloukal (Czech Republic) 1:17
15. Dario Lillo (Switzerland) 1:20
16. Gonzalo Inguanzo Macho (Spain) 1:30
17. Ward Huybs (Belgium)
18. Alex Morton (United States of America) 1:34
19. Kedup Gyagang (Switzerland) 1:57
20. Lars Sommer (Switzerland) 1:59
21. Antoine Huby (France) 2:02
22. Nick Carter (United States of America) 2:12
23. Rory Mcguire (Great Britain) 2:14
24. Noah Vreeswijk (Netherlands) 2:17
25. Tom· a Je ~ek (Czech Republic) 2:20
26. Davide De Pretto (Italy)
27. Ronan Auffret (France) 2:21
28. Hugo Kars (Netherlands) 2:22
29. Markus Kaad Heuer (Denmark) 2:23
30. Oliver Draffan (Great Britian) 2:30
31. Jelle Vermoote (Belgium) 2:40
32. Simon Wyllie (Great Britain) 2:43
33. Tobias Lund Andresen (Denmark) 2:49
34. Tobias Lillelund (Denmark) 2:50
35. Miguel Sanchez Prado (Spain) 2:59
36. Oscar Lind (Sweden) 3:00
37. RÈmi Lelandais (France) 3:01
38. Emanuele Huez (Italy) 3:02
39. Karel Camrda (Czech Republic) 3:11
40. Luke Verburg (Netherlands) 3:19
41. Jared Scott (United States of America) 3:27
42. Jasper Levi Pahlke (Germany) 3:33
43. Igor Arrieta Lizarraga (Spain) 3:42
44. Davide Toneatti (Italy) 3:43
45. LoÔc Bettendorff (Luxembourg) 3:47
46. Conor Martin (Canada) 3:50
47. Timo M¸ller (Switzerland)
48. Florian Richard Andrade (France) 3:54
49. Samuel Holl? (Slovakia) 3:59
50. Tom Paquet (Luxembourg) 4:02
51. Andrew Strohmeyer (United States of America) 4:04
52. Ian Millennium (Denmark) 4:14
53. Lucas Stierwalt (United States of America) 4:15
54. Lars Boven (Netherlands) 4:19
55. Marco Brenner (Germany) 4:20
56. Elias Nilsson (Sweden) 4:21
57. Daniel }vak (Czech Republic) 4:42
58. Mik Esser (Luxembourg) 4:43
59. Jakub Jenu (Slovakia) 5:01
60. Piotr Krynski (Poland) 5:09
61. Adam Mcgarr (Ireland) 5:10
62. Simon Nagy (Slovakia) 5:16
63. Paul Mysko (Canada) 5:50
64. Ibai Ruiz De Arcaute Cuesta (Spaain) 5:54
65. Raito Suzuki (Japan) 5:57
66. Lukas Mˆrtsell Rˆrfors (Sweden)
67. Daiki Kojima (Japan)
68. So Yanagisawa (Japan)
DNF Salvador Alvarado (Netherlands)
DNF Lewis Askey (Great Britain)
DNF Sean Nolan (Ireland)

February 01, 2019 (Warragul, Australia) – Michael Woods (Can) EF Education First Pro Cycling enjoyed another day in yellow finishing 19th on Stage 3 from Sale to Warragul, 161.3 km, as Owain Doull (Gbr) Team Sky bested teammate Luke Rowe (Gbr) Team Sky for the win with Liam White (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic in third. Richie Porte (Aus) Trek-Segafredo is second over all followed by Kenny Elissonde (Fra) Team Sky in third.

Results

1. Owain Doull (Gbr) Team Sky 3:28:47
2. Luke Rowe (Gbr) Team Sky
3. Liam White (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:29
4. Luke Mudgway (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:36
5. Ryan Cavanagh (Aus) St George Continental
6. Conor Murtagh (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
7. Neil Van Der Ploeg (Aus) Team Bridgelane 0:39
8. William Clarke (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
9. Nathan Elliot (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 0:42
10. Kristoffer Halvorsen (Nor) Team Sky 1:19
11. Brenton Jones (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
12. Robert Stannard (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
13. Theodore Yates (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
14. Chris Harper (Aus) Team Bridgelane
15. Craig Wiggins (Aus) St George Continental
16. Dylan van Baarle (Ned) Team Sky
17. Richie Porte (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
18. Sam Jenner (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
19. Michael Woods (Can) EF Education First Pro Cycling
20. Jesse Ewart (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
21. Nicholas Schultz (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
22. Koen de Kort (Ned) Trek-Segafredo
23. Lucas Hamilton (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
24. Christian Knees (Ger) Team Sky
25. Nicholas White (Aus) Team Bridgelane
26. Kenny Elissonde (Fra) Team Sky
27. Damien Howson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
28. Freddy Ovett (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
29. Dylan Sunderland (Aus) Team Bridgelane
30. Pavel Sivakov (Rus) Team Sky
31. Jarlinson Pantano Gomez (Col) Trek-Segafredo
32. Alistair Donohoe (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
33. Peter Stetina (USA) Trek-Segafredo
34. Cyrus Monk (Aus) EvoPro Racing
35. Jason Lea (Aus) Team Bridgelane
36. Benjamin Dyball (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
37. Harrison Sweeny (Aus) EvoPro Racing
38. Lachlan Morton (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
39. Hayden Mccormick (Nzl) Team Bridgelane
40. Muhammad Zawawi Azman (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
41. Jesse Featonby (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
42. Marcus Culey (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
43. Daniel Whitehouse (Aus) EvoPro Racing
44. Oliver Martin (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
45. Ayden Toovey (Aus) Team Bridgelane
46. Muhamad Nur Aiman Mohd Zariff (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
47. Muhsin Al Redha Misbah (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
48. Michael Potter (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
49. Michael Vink (Nzl) St George Continental
50. Thomas Hubbard (Aus) St George Continental
51. Tom Mcfarlane (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
52. James Whelan (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling 1:32
53. Dylan Newbery (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 1:34
54. Ryan Mullen (Irl) Trek-Segafredo 1:37
55. Liam Magennis (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 1:47
56. Dion Smith (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott 1:50
57. Sebastian Presley (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
58. Benjamin Andrews (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
59. Callum Scotson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 2:08
60. Alex Frame (Nzl) Trek-Segafredo 2:35
61. Wouter Wippert (Aus) EvoPro Racing 2:50
62. Mitchell Docker (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling 3:15
63. Tom Scully (Nzl) EF Education First Pro Cycling
64. Aaron Gate (Aus) EvoPro Racing 3:31
65. Jonathon Noble (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
66. Angus Lyons (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 3:38
67. Daniel Mclay (Gbr) EF Education First Pro Cycling 5:43
68. Corbin Strong (Aus) St George Continental 5:48
69. Sam Bewley (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott 6:36
70. David Williams (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 8:53
71. Zachary Johnson (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 9:53
72. Ashley Mackay (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
73. Timothy Cameron (Aus) St George Continental
74. Tom Kaesler (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
75. Patrick Burt (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:11:08
76. Shane Archbold (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:12:27
77. Karl Michelin-Beard (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 0:18:22
OTL Rowan Dever (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
OTL Taj Jones (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
OTL Thomas Coates (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
OTL Christopher Williams (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
DNF Carter Turnbull (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
DNF Michael Freiberg (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
DNF Cameron Layton (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling

GC after Stage 3

1. Michael Woods (Can) EF Education First Pro Cycling 5:12:32
2. Richie Porte (Aus) Trek-Segafredo 4
3. Kenny Elissonde (Fra) Team Sky 0:27
4. Lucas Hamilton (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:29
5. Dylan van Baarle (Ned) Team Sky 0:31
6. Pavel Sivakov (Rus) Team Sky 0:53
7. Chris Harper (Aus) Team Bridgelane 0:54
8. Damien Howson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:57
9. Nicholas Schultz (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
10. Robert Stannard (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 2:04
11. Dylan Sunderland (Aus) Team Bridgelane 2:08
12. Sam Jenner (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
13. Jarlinson Pantano Gomez (Col) Trek-Segafredo
14. Peter Stetina (USA) Trek-Segafredo
15. Lachlan Morton (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
16. Nicholas White (Aus) Team Bridgelane 2:36
17. Daniel Whitehouse (Aus) EvoPro Racing
18. Benjamin Dyball (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling 2:44
19. Alistair Donohoe (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast 4:10
20. Freddy Ovett (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
21. Dion Smith (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott 4:37
22. Cyrus Monk (Aus) EvoPro Racing 4:59
23. Marcus Culey (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling 5:45
24. Jesse Featonby (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 6:18
25. Owain Doull (Gbr) Team Sky 6:24
26. Luke Rowe (Gbr) Team Sky 6:32
27. Liam White (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 7:07
28. Ayden Toovey (Aus) Team Bridgelane 7:45
29. Kristoffer Halvorsen (Nor) Team Sky 7:47
30. Christian Knees (Ger) Team Sky 7:49
31. Brenton Jones (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 7:57
32. Hayden Mccormick (Nzl) Team Bridgelane
33. Jesse Ewart (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling 8:05
34. Koen de Kort (Ned) Trek-Segafredo
35. Muhammad Zawawi Azman (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
36. Muhamad Nur Aiman Mohd Zariff (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
37. James Whelan (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling 8:17
38. Ryan Mullen (Irl) Trek-Segafredo 8:23
39. Benjamin Andrews (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 8:43
40. Muhsin Al Redha Misbah (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling 9:05
41. Theodore Yates (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 9:47
42. Mitchell Docker (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling 0:11
43. Conor Murtagh (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 0:10:12
44. Neil Van Der Ploeg (Aus) Team Bridgelane 0:10:13
45. Ryan Cavanagh (Aus) St George Continental
46. William Clarke (Aus) Trek-Segafredo 0:10:16
47. Nathan Elliot (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 0:10:19
48. Craig Wiggins (Aus) St George Continental 0:10:48
49. Jason Lea (Aus) Team Bridgelane
50. Tom Mcfarlane (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
51. Michael Vink (Nzl) St George Continental
52. Michael Potter (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast 0:10:56
53. Oliver Martin (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
54. Liam Magennis (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:11:24
55. Sebastian Presley (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 0:11:27
56. Dylan Newbery (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 0:11:32
57. Luke Mudgway (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:11:33
58. Tom Scully (Nzl) EF Education First Pro Cycling 0:11:43
59. Harrison Sweeny (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:12:18
60. Aaron Gate (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:13:00
61. Callum Scotson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:13:07
62. Jonathon Noble (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast 0:13:26
63. Daniel Mclay (Gbr) EF Education First Pro Cycling 0:14:58
64. Corbin Strong (Aus) St George Continental 0:15:25
65. Sam Bewley (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott 0:16:13
66. Thomas Hubbard (Aus) St George Continental 0:16:44
67. Patrick Burt (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:18:01
68. Ashley Mackay (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast 0:19:30
69. David Williams (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 0:19:32
70. Alex Frame (Nzl) Trek-Segafredo 0:20:31
71. Wouter Wippert (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:20:56
72. Angus Lyons (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 0:22:23
73. Timothy Cameron (Aus) St George Continental 0:28:45
74. Tom Kaesler (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:29:59
75. Karl Michelin-Beard (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 0:37:11
76. Zachary Johnson (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:37:39
77. Shane Archbold (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:38:43

January 31, 2019 (Churchill, Australia) – Canada’s Alison Jackson (Team TIBCO – Silicon Valley Bank) finished 9th on the final Stage 2 in Churchill, 91.5km, ending up 9th overall for a top-10 result. Lucy Kennedy (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott took the stage win and the GC victory with Amanda Spratt (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott second overall and Brodie Chapman (Aus) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank third.

 

Results

1. Lucy Kennedy (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 2:28:02
2. Amanda Spratt (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:39
3. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank
4. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Trek-Segafredo 1:24
5. Jenna Merrick (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women 1:28
6. Emily Roper (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 1:51
7. Ruth Winder (USA) Trek-Segafredo 2:06
8. Grace Brown (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 2:35
9. Alison Jackson (Can) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 2:49
10. Jaime Gunning (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 2:50
11. Holly Harris (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 3:00
12. Chloe Hosking (Aus) Ale Cipolini 3:39
13. Elizabeth Stannard (Aus) Gusto StepFWD 4:02
14. Tayler Wiles (USA) Trek-Segafredo 4:56
15. Taryn Heather (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 5:20
16. Georgia Williams (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott 5:59
17. Deborah Paine (Nzl) New Zealand
18. Matilda Raynolds (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 7:10
19. Amanda Jamieson (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women
20. Sarah Gigante (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
21. Kirsty Mccallum (Nzl) New Zealand
22. Annelise Jefferies (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team
23. Katia Ragusa (Ita) BePink
24. Niamh Fisher-Black (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women
25. Vicki Whitelaw (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade
26. Jemma Eastwood (Aus) Gusto StepFWD
27. Emma Coral-Roberts (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team 7:20
28. Shannon Malseed (USA) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 8:09
29. Anna Booth (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade
30. Sharlotte Lucas (Aus) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank
31. Jessica Pratt (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
32. Francesca Pattaro (Ita) BePink
33. Elyse Fraser (Nzl) New Zealand 8:31
34. Lauren Stephens (Gbr) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 8:43
35. Ella Bloor (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 8:45
36. Nicole Steigenga (Ned) BePink 9:39
37. Georgie Whitehouse (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 9:51
38. Annamarie Lipp (Nzl) New Zealand 0:15
39. Briony Mattocks (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing
40. Gina Ricardo (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade
41. Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
42. Romy Kasper (Ger) Ale Cipolini
43. Nadia Quagliotto (Ita) Ale Cipolini
44. Alice Cobb (USA) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank
45. Gracie Elvin (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:18
46. Maria Apolonia Van ‘T Geloof (Ned) Ale Cipolini 0:12:06
47. Lotta Pauliina Lepistö (Fin) Trek-Segafredo
48. Jessica Mundy (Aus) Gusto StepFWD
49. Lauretta Hanson (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
50. Stella Nightingale (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women
51. Jenny Pettenon (Aus) Gusto StepFWD 0:14:39
52. Abigail Morton (Nzl) New Zealand
53. Jessica Allen (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
54. Anya Louw (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
55. Nicola Macdonald (Aus) Gusto StepFWD
56. Tereza Medvedova (Svk) BePink 0:18:57
57. Kirsty Deacon (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team 0:21:16
58. Rebecca Stephens (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team 0:21:19
OTL Eri Yonamine (Jpn) Ale Cipolini
OTL Jessica Raimondi (Ita) Ale Cipolini
OTL Amy Vesty (Nzl) Sydney Uni-Staminade
OTL Jennifer Darmody (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade
OTL Jade Colligan (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade
OTL Bridget Bremner (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team
OTL Libby Arbuckle (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women
OTL Hannah Bartram (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women
DNF Rachele Barbieri (Ita) BePink
DNF Ione Johnson (Nzl) New Zealand
DNS Abigail Van Twisk (Gbr) Trek-Segafredo
DNS Veronica Lebedev (Aus) Gusto StepFWD
DNS Katie Banerjee (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team

Final GC

1. Lucy Kennedy (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 4:58:21
2. Amanda Spratt (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:36
3. Brodie Chapman (Aus) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 0:45
4. Jenna Merrick (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women 1:38
5. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Trek-Segafredo 1:48
6. Emily Roper (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 1:54
7. Ruth Winder (USA) Trek-Segafredo 2:20
8. Grace Brown (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 2:37
9. Alison Jackson (Can) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 2:52
10. Jaime Gunning (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 3:00
11. Holly Harris (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 3:17
12. Chloe Hosking (Aus) Ale Cipolini 3:23
13. Elizabeth Stannard (Aus) Gusto StepFWD 4:12
14. Taryn Heather (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 5:30
15. Tayler Wiles (USA) Trek-Segafredo 6:08
16. Georgia Williams (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott 6:09
17. Deborah Paine (Nzl) New Zealand
18. Amanda Jamieson (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women 7:20
19. Matilda Raynolds (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing
20. Niamh Fisher-Black (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women
21. Katia Ragusa (Ita) BePink
22. Vicki Whitelaw (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade
23. Kirsty Mccallum (Nzl) New Zealand
24. Sarah Gigante (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 7:39
25. Annelise Jefferies (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team
26. Jemma Eastwood (Aus) Gusto StepFWD
27. Anna Booth (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade 8:19
28. Jessica Pratt (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
29. Sharlotte Lucas (Aus) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 8:35
30. Shannon Malseed (USA) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 8:52
31. Lauren Stephens (Gbr) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank 8:53
32. Ella Bloor (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing 8:55
33. Francesca Pattaro (Ita) BePink 9:17
34. Nicole Steigenga (Ned) BePink 9:49
35. Georgie Whitehouse (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 0:11
36. Gracie Elvin (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott 0:15
37. Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 0:10:15
38. Romy Kasper (Ger) Ale Cipolini
39. Nadia Quagliotto (Ita) Ale Cipolini 0:10:22
40. Annamarie Lipp (Nzl) New Zealand 0:10:31
41. Alice Cobb (USA) Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank
42. Gina Ricardo (Aus) Sydney Uni-Staminade 0:10:34
43. Briony Mattocks (Aus) Specialized Women’s Racing
44. Elyse Fraser (Nzl) New Zealand 0:11:06
45. Lotta Pauliina Lepistö (Fin) Trek-Segafredo 0:12:05
46. Maria Apolonia Van ‘T Geloof (Ned) Ale Cipolini 0:12:19
47. Lauretta Hanson (Aus) Trek-Segafredo 0:12:20
48. Jessica Mundy (Aus) Gusto StepFWD 0:12:35
49. Emma Coral-Roberts (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team 0:14:08
50. Nicola Macdonald (Aus) Gusto StepFWD 0:14:56
51. Jessica Allen (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
52. Abigail Morton (Nzl) New Zealand 0:15:05
53. Anya Louw (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 0:16:35
54. Stella Nightingale (Nzl) Mike Greer Homes Women 0:18:54
55. Tereza Medvedova (Svk) BePink 0:19:18
56. Jenny Pettenon (Aus) Gusto StepFWD 0:21:27
57. Kirsty Deacon (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team 0:21:45
58. Rebecca Stephens (Aus) KOM Financial Advice Racing Team 0:34:52

January 31, 2019 (Langford, BC) – Online registration is now open for the 3rd annual Bear Mountain Bike Festival presented by the City of Langford and Tourism Victoria on March 30 – March  31. This year’s festival will bring world-class Cross-Country mountain bike racing to the Bear Mountain Resort Area of Langford, BC. The event will also feature Enduro racing for mountain bikers of all ages & abilities as well as special activities for kids.   Top industry brands will showcase new products including e-Bikes that will be available for demonstration.

The highlight event of the festival will continue to be the UCI C1 Canada Cup MTB Race powered by Powerade on March 30, featuring 3-Time World Champion and 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medalist, Catharine Pendrel (Clif Pro Team). With the Olympics only 17 months away, many athletes will be looking to position themselves in the selection pool to make Team Canada.

As the 2-Time defending Bear Mountain Canada Cup event champion, Pendrel is eager to get the racing started after a challenging 2018 season due to injury, “I always look forward to the Bear Mountain Canada Cup. It’s an excellent chance to test our early season form on a really fun track.” Said Catharine. “It is now extra special as it is one of the few chances I get to race alongside my Pendrel Racing Development team.”

Launched in 2018, Pendrel Racing is a new development platform for young up-and-coming MTB racers who seek to become future Olympians of their own. “This year look out for Emilly Johnston from Cumberland in the junior women’s field and Victoria residents, Elyse Nieuwold and Emily Unterberger in Elite Women.” Explains Catharine,  “There is also Holden Jones of Squamish, who after winning the junior category last year at Bear, will make his first U23 appearance this year.”

Another race favorite, reigning Canadian National Champion, Emily Batty (Trek Factory Racing), finished the 2018 season with a bronze medal at the World Mountain Bike Championships and 3rd overall in the World Cup rankings. She will be looking to improve on her 4th place in last year’s Bear Mountain Canada Cup with the goal of taking the top podium step.

Norco Factory’s Haley Smith surprised at Bear Mountain in 2018 with 2nd overall, and was also impressive in her international results with bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, 6th at the World Championships and top tens at World Cups. “”Victoria is a special place for me, as it’s where I went when I first moved away from to home to pursue my dream of becoming a professional mountain biker. Getting to have a race there, at my home-away-from-home, is a great feeling. Plus, it’s a unique experience getting to race outside in Canada that early in the year – and is an important preparatory step for our early season race campaigns.”

In the Elite Men’s race, defending champion Andrew L’Esperance from Norco Factory Racing will face a tough men’s field from the likes of Leandre Bouchard (BH-Suntour KMC), National Champion Peter Disera (Norco Factory), Felix Burke (Rocky Mountain), and Sean Fincham (Norco Factory). L’Esperance explains his modest expectations with some philosophical reflection, “Of course, the Canada Cup will play into my season to build experience and earn valuable UCI points. Above all my goal is to enjoy this experience of riding and racing my bike and all the great things that go along with this journey.”

Recreational cyclists and enthusiasts of all ages will have the opportunity to race on the same Canada Cup Course as part of the Bear Mountain XC Challenge on March 30.

On Sunday March 31, the day will feature the Russ Hay’s BC Cup XC Short Track Race. The event will be a 20-minute race for each race category and will take place on a fast 1km course. Lap prizes or “primes” will be awarded to heighten the excitement and keep the race pace high. There will be race categories for beginner, intermediate, expert, masters, and youth cyclists.  In addition, a new 4-person relay team event will offer a fun and exciting element that will bring out friends and co-workers.

Enduro racers and enthusiasts will hit the trails for the Rocky Mountain Enduro presented by Marty’s Mountain Cycles. New for this year will be an improved single track line on Skirt Mountain in addition to the tried-and-true Bear Mountain’s Flow Trail and Chainsaw Trail. The event will kick off the island Cup Enduro Racing Series and attract participants from across BC.

The weekend would not be complete without something special for the kids.   The Oak Bay Bikes Westshore “Kids Bike Day” invites families with kids ages 6-10 to take part in some fun skills training with former Canada Cup Champion and certified coach, Adam Walker from the Cycling Co. Kids will learn the basics of mountain bike riding, try their skills on the obstacle course, and obtain free snacks and prizes as a reward. Entry is free and is capped at 150 kids.

Event Itinerary:

Saturday March 30

Canada Cup MTB p/b Powerade (UCI C1 MTB)
Bear Mountain XC Challenge (Individual and Team Relay)
Bike Expo
Food Concession

Sunday March 31

Russ Hay’s BC Cup XC Short Track
Rocky Mountain Enduro p/b Marty’s Mountain Cycle – Island Cup Enduro #1
Oak Bay Bikes “Kids Bike Day”
Bike Expo
Food Concession

About the trails at Bear Mountain:

The Bear Mountain Bike Park, home to the Canadian National Mountain Bike Team, consists of over 10km of west coast inspired single track and flow trails. Built over the past two years in collaboration with the Nature Trail Society, the park is open to all ages and abilities.

For more information and downloads:

1. Visit the Cycling Canada Website here.
2. Visit the Bear Mountain Bike Festival Website here.
3. Download Bear Mountain Canada Cup Technical Guide here.
4. Download Rocky Mountain Enduro p/b Marty’s Mountain Cycle Technical Guide here.

Registration is now live for all events.
1. 2018 Bear Mountain Canada Cup p/b Powerade here.
2. Oak Bay Bikes “Kids bike Day” here.
3. BC Premier Series XC Short Track here.
4. Rocky Mountain Enduro p/b Marty’s Mountain Cycle here.

January 30, 2019 (Victoria, Australia) – Canada’s Michael Woods (EF Education First Pro Cycling) raced to a top-10 finish at the opening stage of the 2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, 97.9 km, won by his teammate Daniel Mclay (Gbr) EF Education First Pro Cycling.

Results

1. Daniel Mclay (Gbr) EF Education First Pro Cycling 2:16:58
2. Kristoffer Halvorsen (Nor) Team Sky
3. Wouter Wippert (Aus) EvoPro Racing
4. Theodore Yates (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
5. Robert Stannard (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
6. Pavel Sivakov (Rus) Team Sky
7. Dion Smith (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott
8. Tom Scully (Nzl) EF Education First Pro Cycling
9. Lucas Hamilton (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
10. Michael Woods (Can) EF Education First Pro Cycling
11. Richie Porte (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
12. Owain Doull (Gbr) Team Sky
13. Dylan van Baarle (Ned) Team Sky 0:04
14. Brenton Jones (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
15. Nicholas White (Aus) Team Bridgelane
16. Chris Harper (Aus) Team Bridgelane
17. Kenny Elissonde (Fra) Team Sky
18. Craig Wiggins (Aus) St George Continental
19. Damien Howson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
20. Tom Mcfarlane (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
21. Dylan Sunderland (Aus) Team Bridgelane
22. Alistair Donohoe (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
23. Jarlinson Pantano Gomez (Col) Trek-Segafredo
24. Hayden Mccormick (Nzl) Team Bridgelane
25. Jason Lea (Aus) Team Bridgelane
26. Alex Frame (Nzl) Trek-Segafredo
27. Ayden Toovey (Aus) Team Bridgelane
28. Daniel Whitehouse (Aus) EvoPro Racing
29. Luke Rowe (Gbr) Team Sky
30. Aaron Gate (Aus) EvoPro Racing
31. Michael Vink (Nzl) St George Continental
32. Peter Stetina (USA) Trek-Segafredo
33. Christian Knees (Ger) Team Sky
34. Jesse Featonby (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
35. Lachlan Morton (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
36. Sam Jenner (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
37. Freddy Ovett (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
38. Nicholas Schultz (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
39. Michael Freiberg (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
40. Liam Magennis (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:12
41. Angus Lyons (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
42. Carter Turnbull (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
43. Corbin Strong (Aus) St. George Continental
44. Ashley Mackay (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
45. Muhammad Zawawi Azman (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
46. Jesse Ewart (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
47. Benjamin Dyball (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
48. Rudy Porter (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
49. Sebastian Presley (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
50. William Clarke (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
51. Muhamad Nur Aiman Mohd Zariff (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
52. Nick Miller (Nzl) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
53. Michael Potter (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
54. Conor Murtagh (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
55. Ryan Cavanagh (Aus) St George Continental
56. Koen de Kort (Ned) Trek-Segafredo
57. James Whelan (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
58. Sam Bewley (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott
59. Oliver Martin (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
60. Ryan Mullen (Irl) Trek-Segafredo
61. Marcus Culey (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
62. Neil Van Der Ploeg (Aus) Team Bridgelane
63. Liam White (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
64. Nathan Elliot (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
65. Mitchell Docker (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
66. Patrick Burt (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:19
67. Karl Michelin-Beard (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
68. Timothy Cameron (Aus) St George Continental
69. Christopher Williams (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
70. Benjamin Andrews (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
71. Rhys Robotham (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 0:21
72. Rowan Dever (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
73. Muhsin Al Redha Misbah (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling 0:24
74. Taj Jones (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast 0:30
75. Jonathon Noble (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
76. Shane Archbold (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:41
77. Cyrus Monk (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:54
78. David Williams (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 1:14
79. Tom Kaesler (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 1:33
80. Harrison Sweeny (Aus) EvoPro Racing 1:34
81. Callum Scotson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
82. Luke Mudgway (Aus) EvoPro Racing
83. Dylan Newbery (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 3:25
84. Carter Bettles (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 6:00
85. Thomas Hubbard (Aus) St George Continental
86. Cameron Layton (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
87. Zachary Johnson (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 7:46
88. Thomas Coates (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 0:12:26
DNS Sebastian Berwick (Aus) St George Continental

GC after Stage 1

1. Daniel Mclay (Gbr) EF Education First Pro Cycling 2:16:48
2. Kristoffer Halvorsen (Nor) Team Sky 4
3. Wouter Wippert (Aus) EvoPro Racing 6
4. Ayden Toovey (Aus) Team Bridgelane 8
5. Theodore Yates (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:10
6. Robert Stannard (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
7. Pavel Sivakov (Rus) Team Sky
8. Dion Smith (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott
9. Tom Scully (Nzl) EF Education First Pro Cycling
10. Lucas Hamilton (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
11. Michael Woods (Can) EF Education First Pro Cycling
12. Richie Porte (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
13. Owain Doull (Gbr) Team Sky
14. Christian Knees (Ger) Team Sky 0:12
15. Dylan van Baarle (Ned) Team Sky 0:14
16. Brenton Jones (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
17. Nicholas White (Aus) Team Bridgelane
18. Chris Harper (Aus) Team Bridgelane
19. Kenny Elissonde (Fra) Team Sky
20. Craig Wiggins (Aus) St George Continental
21. Damien Howson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
22. Tom Mcfarlane (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
23. Dylan Sunderland (Aus) Team Bridgelane
24. Alistair Donohoe (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
25. Jarlinson Pantano Gomez (Col) Trek-Segafredo
26. Hayden Mccormick (Nzl) Team Bridgelane
27. Jason Lea (Aus) Team Bridgelane
28. Alex Frame (Nzl) Trek-Segafredo
29. Daniel Whitehouse (Aus) EvoPro Racing
30. Luke Rowe (Gbr) Team Sky
31. Aaron Gate (Aus) EvoPro Racing
32. Michael Vink (Nzl) St George Continental
33. Peter Stetina (USA) Trek-Segafredo
34. Jesse Featonby (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
35. Lachlan Morton (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
36. Sam Jenner (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
37. Freddy Ovett (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
38. Nicholas Schultz (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
39. Michael Freiberg (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
40. James Whelan (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling 0:21
41. Liam Magennis (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:22
42. Angus Lyons (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
43. Carter Turnbull (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
44. Corbin Strong (Aus) St George Continental
45. Ashley Mackay (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
46. Muhammad Zawawi Azman (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
47. Jesse Ewart (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
48. Benjamin Dyball (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
49. Rudy Porter (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
50. Sebastian Presley (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
51. William Clarke (Aus) Trek-Segafredo
52. Muhamad Nur Aiman Mohd Zariff (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling
53. Nick Miller (Nzl) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
54. Michael Potter (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
55. Conor Murtagh (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
56. Ryan Cavanagh (Aus) St George Continental
57. Koen de Kort (Ned) Trek-Segafredo
58. Sam Bewley (Nzl) Mitchelton-Scott
59. Oliver Martin (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
60. Ryan Mullen (Irl) Trek-Segafredo
61. Marcus Culey (Aus) Team Sapura Cycling
62. Neil Van Der Ploeg (Aus) Team Bridgelane
63. Liam White (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic
64. Nathan Elliot (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team
65. Mitchell Docker (Aus) EF Education First Pro Cycling
66. Karl Michelin-Beard (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing 0:27
67. Patrick Burt (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 0:29
68. Timothy Cameron (Aus) St George Continental
69. Christopher Williams (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
70. Benjamin Andrews (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
71. Rhys Robotham (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 0:31
72. Rowan Dever (Aus) Oliver’s Real Food Racing
73. Muhsin Al Redha Misbah (Mas) Team Sapura Cycling 0:34
74. Taj Jones (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast 0:40
75. Jonathon Noble (Aus) Pro Racing Sunshine Coast
76. Shane Archbold (Aus) EvoPro Racing 0:51
77. Cyrus Monk (Aus) EvoPro Racing 1:04
78. David Williams (Aus) KordaMentha Australian Team 1:24
79. Tom Kaesler (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 1:43
80. Harrison Sweeny (Aus) EvoPro Racing 1:44
81. Callum Scotson (Aus) Mitchelton-Scott
82. Luke Mudgway (Aus) EvoPro Racing
83. Dylan Newbery (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 3:34
84. Carter Bettles (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 6:10
85. Thomas Hubbard (Aus) St George Continental
86. Cameron Layton (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling
87. Zachary Johnson (Aus) Drapac Cannondale Holistic 7:56
88. Thomas Coates (Aus) Futuro-Maxxis Pro Cycling 0:12:36

January 29, 2019 (Bogense, Denmark) – A team of 13 riders will represent Canada at the 2019 Cyclo-cross World Championships, to be held February 2-3 in Bogense, Denmark. The team will include four reigning national champions, led by the Elite women’s and men’s champions – Maghalie Rochette of St-Jerome, Quebec, and Michael van den Ham of Abbottsford, BC.

“We’re really excited about the Canadian athletes selected for Worlds this year. The majority of the group has been in Europe racing and training together since the Namur World Cup in December”, said Scott Kelly, Program Manager for the Canadian National Cyclo-Cross Team. “In that time we’ve seen a lot of learning and a lot of progression, and it will be great to see that all culminate at the World Championships. We have an amazing group of staff volunteering to be over here and take care of these young athletes. It is because of their time and expertise that they so generously donate, and the outpouring of support of the cycling community from across Canada, that our program is able to support these athletes in Europe and we owe them all debt of gratitude.”

Men’s champion Michael van den Ham was hit by a car while training earlier in the month, but plans to be fully recovered for the world championships. “It’s been a little bit of a different build up to Worlds for me, with getting hurt in the beginning of January, but as of right now it looks like I’ll be at my sixth World Championships with Team Canada in Denmark. It’s a little tough to know what to expect out of myself for this one, but if all continues to progress I’m still shooting for a spot inside the top-30. I’m really looking forward to getting back out there with the Canadian Cyclo-cross Program and the great group of athletes we have. Regardless of how my own race goes, I think that we, as a country, are better prepared than ever to take home some banner results.”

Canadian National Team (* denotes National Champion)

Junior Men
Ryan Maclean – Edmonton, Alberta
Conor Martin – Kelowna, BC
Paul Mysko – Barrie, Ontario

Under-23 Women
Dana Gilligan – Oro Medonte, Ontario
Kelly Lawson – Barrie, Ontario
Sidney McGill – Edmonton, Alberta
Magdeleine Vallieres Mill – Sherbrooke, Quebec
Ruby West* – Dundas, Ontario

Under-23 Men
Gunnar Holmgren* – Orillia, Ontario
Tyler Orschel – Uxbridge, Ontario

Elite Women
Maghalie Rochette* – St-Jerome, Quebec

Elite Men
Cameron Jette – Toronto, Ontario
Michael van den Ham* – Abbottsford, BC

Cycling Canada does not receive government funding for Cyclo-cross programs, which means all projects are funded through sponsorships, private donations or by the athletes themselves. Any amount donated has a direct impact on the development of this sport in Canada. Make your donation here.

January 28, 2019 – Norco Bicycles is thrilled to announce that downhill racing is coming home. As announced earlier this month, the new Norco Factory DH Team is now owned by Norco Bicycles and will be managed under the same umbrella as its successful XC sibling.

Since its humble beginnings in 1964, in British Columbia based Norco Bicycles has been passionately involved in racing – from multiple BMX titles in the early 80‘s, to road racing glory in the mid-2000’s and the World-Cup level mountain bike racing today. The introduction of the original Aurum Carbon back in 2015, sparked the development of our World Cup downhill team. Four successful years later, and the Norco Factory Team continues to build on its legacy – pushing the racing program to the top of the podium.

With continued support from our partners at SRAM/RockShox and Deity components, Sam Blenkinsop, Henry Fitzgerald and new Norco Factory DH Team member Elliot Jamieson will race aboard the Aurum HSP decked out with DT Swiss wheels and Maxxis rubber. We are also excited to have team sponsors FiveTen, HT, Bluegrass and Kenny Racing on board, providing the team with top-of-the line footwear, pedals, helmets and race kits.

New Zealand‘s very own Sam Blenkinsop, the current King of Crankworx, has been a regular on the team since its beginnings in 2015 and was a driving factor behind the development of the Aurum HSP. His unmistakeable style on the bike is copied by many and his mentorship for our younger riders is invaluable. Gloves seem to be a thing of the past for them, just like flip phones, floppy discs or photos on paper.

“Being on the same ride and having the support of the same company over so many years is not a given in today’s fast-paced times. I am grateful, that I have been able to make a living doing what I love most, racing bikes!” – Sam Blenkinsop

Local Vancouver boy Henry Fitzgerald is entering his third year racing on a Norco Aurum. We have seen him progress massively over the last few seasons and expect him to be a solid top-20 threat at World Cups. Learning from riders like Sam clearly pushes him into the right direction and calling the North Shore, Squamish and Whistler his backyard doesn’t hurt either. We are excited to have Henry on the team and are looking forward to seeing what he’s got in the tank for 2019.

“Being on the Norco Factory Team means a lot to me. Not only is Norco a Canadian company, but the office is just a half–hour drive away from where I live. I feel deeply rooted with them being a company that developed in the same place I grew up.” – Henry Fitzgerald

17-year old Elliot Jamieson, son of long-time (we are talking 25 years!) Norco Bicycles Product Manager Jim “JJ“ Jamieson, basically grew up around the office. Put Elliot on any bike, no matter if it‘s a BMX, CX, XC, Enduro or DH bike, sign him up for the race and he will come home with a trophy. Becoming a national BMX champion at the age of seven fueled his hunger for top results, which culminated in a more than deserved bronze medal in the Junior Men’s category at last year’s DH World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland – his first-ever World Championship race.

“Racing for the Norco Factory DH team is a dream come true for me and I feel extremely lucky and excited to be given the opportunity. Having followed the Norco Factory team since I started racing, it is an unreal feeling to now be apart of the team alongside Sam and Henry. I couldn’t be more stoked for the racing season to start!” – Elliot Jamieson

The Norco Factory DH Team will be racing at all stops of the World Cup DH circuit as well as at selected Crankworx and EWS races.

With a motivated team behind the scenes, we are beyond excited to get going and race. We are ready – are you?

January 27, 2019 (Hoogerheide, Netherlands) – Ruby West led Team Canada in muddy Hoogerheide, Netherlands, the final round of Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup series, finishing 48th as Lucinda Brand (Ned) powered to victory.

Fellow Canuck Tyler Orschel was 41st in the Junior Men’s race won by Eli Iserbyt (Bel) while Cameron Jette finished 62nd in the Ellte Men’s competition as Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) took home another victory.

Marianne Vos (Ned) won the overall women’s title while Toon Aerts (Bel) claimed the men’s overall.

Results

Men
1. Mathieu Van Der Poel (Ned) 1:01:30
2. Toon Aerts (Bel) 00:13
3. Wout Van Aert (Bel) 00:32
4. Corne Van Kessel (Ned) 02:29
5. Gianni Vermeersch (Bel) 02:38
6. Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ned) 02:51
7. Quinten Hermans (Bel) 03:01
8. Lars Van Der Haar (Ned) 03:07
9. Francis Mourey (Fra) 04:07
10. Tom Meeusen (Bel) 04:09
11. Dieter Vanthourenhout (Bel) 04:13
12. Tim Merlier (Bel) 04:24
13. Laurens Sweeck (Bel) 04:25
14. Nicolas Cleppe (Bel) 04:29
15. Thijs Aerts (Bel) 04:32
16. Marcel Meisen (Ger) 04:35
17. Fabien Canal (Fra) 04:42
18. Michael Boroš (Cze) 04:50
19. Kevin Pauwels (Bel) 04:56
20. Sieben Wouters (Ned) 04:59
21. Jens Adams (Bel)
22. Felipe Orts Lloret (Esp) 05:27
23. David Van Der Poel (Ned) 05:44
24. Stephen Hyde (USA) 05:48
25. Daan Soete (Bel) 06:16
26. Curtis White (USA) 06:19
27. Yan Gras (Fra) 06:23
28. David Menut (Fra) 06:29
29. Matthieu Boulo (Fra) 06:35
30. Simon Zahner (Sui) 06:42
31. Vincent Baestaens (Bel) 06:54
32. Steve Chainel (Fra) 07:03
33. Stan Godrie (Ned) 07:09
34. Tomáš Paprstka (Cze) 07:18
35. Jim Aernouts (Bel) 07:27
36. Javier Ruiz De Larrinaga Ibañez (Esp) 07:29
37. Severin Sägesser (Sui) 07:38
38. Ismael Esteban Aguero (Esp) 07:58
39. Diether Sweeck (Bel) 08:17
40. Marcel Wildhaber (Sui)
41. Gioele Bertolini (Ita)
42. Marek Konwa (Pol)
43. Braam Merlier (Bel)
44. Cristian Cominelli (Ita)
45. Timon Rüegg (Sui)
46. Joshua Dubau (Fra)
47. Kerry Werner (USA)
48. Sascha Weber (Ger)
49. Lucas Dubau (Fra)
50. Gosse Van Der Meer (Ned)
51. Manuel Müller (Ger)
52. Scott Thiltges (Lux)
53. Ian Field (Gbr)
54. Anthony Clark (USA)
55. Ondrej Glajza (Svk)
56. Christopher Aitken (Aus)
57. Cody Kaiser (USA)
58. Henrik Jansson (Swe)
59. Max Judelson (USA)
60. David Eriksson (Swe)
61. Marvin Schmidt (Ger)
62. Cameron Jette (Can)
63. Andrew Juiliano (USA)
64. David Montgomery (Irl)
65. Tyler Cloutier (USA)
66. Yu Takenouchi (Jpn)
67. Philipp Heigl (Aut)
DNF Vincent Dias Dos Santos (Lux)
DNS Michael Vanthourenhout (Bel)
DNS Garry Millburn (Aus)

Women
1. Lucinda Brand (Ned) 43:18
2. Katherine Compton (USA) 00:09
3. Marianne Vos (Ned) 00:26
4. Sanne Cant (Bel) 00:28
5. Nikki Brammeier (Gbr) 00:30
6. Kaitlin Keough (USA) 00:33
7. Denise Betsema (Ned) 00:40
8. Loes Sels (Bel) 00:57
9. Sophie de Boer (Ned) 01:10
10. Christine Majerus (Lux) 01:13
11. Katerina Nash (Cze) 01:22
12. Helen Wyman (Gbr) 01:28
13. Annemarie Worst (Ned) 01:31
14. Alice Maria Arzuffi (Ita) 01:35
15. Yara Kastelijn (Ned) 01:47
16. Eva Lechner (Ita) 01:57
17. Aida Nuño Palacio (Esp) 02:05
18. Rebecca Fahringer (USA) 02:09
19. Clara Honsinger (USA) 02:16
20. Marlène Petit (Fra)
21. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Ned) 02:22
22. Jolanda Neff (Sui) 02:23
23. Fleur Nagengast (Ned) 02:34
24. Puck Pieterse (Ned) 02:36
25. Ellen Van Loy (Bel) 02:42
26. Caroline Mani (Fra) 02:55
27. Courtenay Mcfadden (USA) 03:03
28. Marion Norbert Riberolle (Fra) 03:05
29. Maud Kaptheijns (Ned) 03:22
30. Elisabeth Brandau (Ger) 03:25
31. Inge van der Heijden (Ned) 03:29
32. Léa Curinier (Fra) 03:32
33. Francesca Baroni (Ita) 03:42
34. Joyce Vanderbeken (Bel) 03:49
35. Manon Bakker (Ned) 03:53
36. Katie Clouse (USA) 04:00
37. Juliette Labous (Fra) 04:08
38. Bethany Crumpton (Gbr) 04:16
39. Anna Kay (Gbr) 04:23
40. Marthe Truyen (Bel) 04:27
41. Harriet Harnden (Gbr) 04:28
42. Pavla Havlíková (Cze) 04:37
43. Ffion James (Gbr) 04:44
44. Nadja Heigl (Aut) 04:54
45. Shirin van Anrooij (Ned) 04:57
46. Madigan Munro (USA) 05:00
47. Elle Anderson (USA) 05:10
48. Ruby West (Can) 05:24
49. Noemi Rüegg (Sui)
50. Jana Czeczinkarová (Cze) 05:35
51. Ellen Noble (USA) 05:38
52. Amandine Fouquenet (Fra) 05:42
53. Axelle Bellaert (Bel) 05:46
54. Karla Št?pánová (Cze) 05:48
55. Pauline Delhaye (Fra) 06:49
56. Samantha Runnels (USA) 07:01
57. Magdeleine Vallieres Mill (Can) 07:24
58. Zina Barhoumi (Sui) 07:36
59. Jinse Peeters (Bel) 07:38
60. Julie De Wilde (Bel) 07:59
61. Elizabeth Ungermanová (Cze) 08:10
62. Irene Trabazo Bragado (Esp) 08:41
63. Mari-Liis Mõttus (Est) 09:12
64. Kamila Jan? (Cze) 09:27
65. Dana Gilligan (Can) 09:45
66. Sidney McGill (Can) 10:06
67. Nikola Bajgerová (Cze) 10:16
68. Clea Seidel (Ger) 10:22
69. Luisa Ibarrola Albizua (Esp) 11:00
70. Maria Parajon Fuentes (Esp) 11:35
71. Sofia Rodriguez Revert (Esp)
72. Julie Brouwers (Bel)
73. Laetitia Maus (Lux)
74. Kelly Lawson (Can)
DNF Maghalie Rochette (Can)
DNS Laura Verdonschot (Bel)

U23
1. Eli Iserbyt (Bel) 51:57
2. Antoine Benoist (Fra) 00:42
3. Ben Turner (Gbr) 00:44
4. Jakob Dorigoni (Ita) 00:52
5. Niels Vandeputte (Bel) 01:05
6. Loris Rouiller (Sui) 01:13
7. Gage Hecht (USA) 01:16
8. Lander Loockx (Bel) 01:24
9. Roel van der Stegen (Ned) 01:32
10. Kevin Kuhn (Sui) 01:39
11. Timo Kielich (Bel) 01:56
12. Thomas Mein (Gbr) 02:07
13. Spencer Petrov (USA) 02:16
14. Josef Jelínek (Cze) 02:22
15. Tim van Dijke (Ned) 02:31
16. Ryan Kamp (Ned) 02:37
17. Eddy Fine (Fra) 03:01
18. Tomas Kopecký (Cze)
19. Kyle Agterberg (Ned) 03:09
20. Lance Haidet (USA) 03:14
21. Anton Ferdinande (Bel) 03:17
22. Maik van der Heijden (Ned) 03:38
23. Andreas Goeman (Bel) 03:50
24. Matej Ulik (Svk) 03:54
25. Niels Derveaux (Bel) 04:01
26. Stefano Sala (Ita) 04:16
27. Cameron Mason (Gbr) 04:22
28. Ivan Feijoo Alberte (Esp) 04:34
29. Brannan Fix (USA) 04:45
30. Nicholas Smith (Aus) 04:49
31. Maximilian Möbis (Ger) 05:03
32. Daniel Tulett (Gbr) 05:17
33. Daniel Mayer (Cze) 05:41
34. David Conroy (Irl) 06:01
35. Emil Lindgren (Swe) 06:07
36. Mickaël Crispin (Fra) 06:09
37. Bart Artz (Ned) 06:13
38. Sam Noel (USA) 06:14
39. Sandy Dujardin (Fra) 06:43
40. Nicolas Kess (Lux) 07:25
41. Tyler Orschel (Can) 07:45
42. Loïs Dufaux (Sui) 08:02
43. Gunnar Holmgren (Can) 08:07
44. Cooper Willsey (USA) 08:28
45. Félix Schreiber (Lux)
46. Jakub ?íman (Cze)
47. Declan Prosser (Aus)
48. Hijiri Oda (Jpn)
DNF Šimon Vaní?ek (Cze)
DNF Adam Blazevic (Aus)
DNF Mees Hendrikx (Ned)
DNF Matthieu Legrand (Fra)

January 25, 2019 (Hong Kong) – Canada’s Laurie Jussaume, Devaney Collier, Miriam Brouwer and Sarah Van Dam finished 8th in the Women’s Team Pursuit after losing to France in the First Round. Italy won gold over Germany who settled for silver with New Zealand defeating France for the bronze.

In the Women’s Team Sprint Canada’s Amelia Walsh and Kelsey Mitchell qualified 12th and did not advance to the First Round heats on Day 2 of the TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup 6 in Hong Kong..

Results

Women’s Team Pursuit

First Round

Heat 1
1. Republic of Korea 4:26.411
Hyunji Kim
Youri Kim
Jumi Lee
Ahreum Na

2. Belgium 4:29.078
Annelies Dom
Lotte Kopecky
Shari Bossuyt
Gilke Croket

Heat 2
1. France 4:23.567 QB
Clara Copponi
Marion Borras
Coralie Demay
Marie le Net

2. Canada 4:29.714
Laurie Jussaume
Devaney Collier
Miriam Brouwer
Sarah Van Dam

Heat 3
1. Germany 4:21.397 QG
Franziska Brausse
Gudrun Stock
Charlotte Becker
Lisa Klein

2. New Zealand 4:21.735 QB
Ellesse Andrews
Michaela Drummond
Jesse Hodges
Emily Shearman

Heat 4
1. Italy 4:17.438 QG
Elisa Balsamo
Letizia Paternoster
Martina Alzini
Marta Cavalli

2. Australia 4:24.250
Alexandra Manly
Maeve Plouffe
Sophie Edwards
Alex Martin-Wallace

The winners of heats 3 and 4 in the First round ride the final for the gold and silver medals.
The remaining six teams will be ranked by their times in the First round and will be paired as follows:
The two fastest teams ride the final for the bronze medal.

Final for Gold

1. Italy 4:17.833
Elisa Balsamo
Letizia Paternoster
Martina Alzini
Marta Cavalli

2. Germany 4:23.289
Franziska Brausse
Gudrun Stock
Charlotte Becker
Lisa Klein

Final for Bronze

3. New Zealand 4:21.331
Lauren Ellis
Ellesse Andrews
Michaela Drummond
Emily Shearman

4. France 4:26.857
Clara Copponi
Marion Borras
Coralie Demay
Laurie Berthon

5. Australia
6. Republic of Korea
7. Belgium
8. Canada

Women’s Team Sprint

Qualifications

1. China 33.377
Yufang Guo
Tianshi Zhong

2. Germany 33.575
Lea Sophie Friedrich
Emma Hinze

3. Ukraine 33.600
Olena Starikova
Liubov Basova

4. Lithuania 33.732
Migle Marozaite
Simona Krupeckaite

5. Look Cycle China Proteam 33.855
Feifei Chen
Chaoyue Shen

6. Poland 33.909
Marlena Karwacka
Urszula Los

7. Spain 34.062
Tania Calvo Barbero
Helena Casas Roige

8. Republic of Korea 34.096
Taenam Kim
Hyejin Lee

9. Holy Brother Cycling Team 34.107
Chaorui Song
Shanju Bao

10. Giant-Max Success Sports Pro Cycling 34.202
Wei Zhuang
Linyin Zhang

11. Hong Kong, China 34.228
Yin Yin Li
Wai Sze Lee

12. Canada 34.341
Amelia Walsh
Kelsey Mitchell

13. New Zealand 34.397
Olivia Podmore
Tahlay Christie

14. Great Britain 34.531
Katy Marchant
Victoria Williamson

15. United States 34.925
Mandy Marquardt
Madalyn Godby

16. Australia 35.060
Caitlin Ward
Holly Takos

17. Italy 35.089
Martina Fidanza
Miriam Vece

18. Indonesia 35.232
Wiji Lestari
Crismonita Dwi Putri

Fastest 8 teams qualify to the first round.

January 25, 2019 – Israel Cycling Academy is deeply honoured to receive an invitation to race at our second consecutive Giro d’Italia in 2019 and is determined to present a competitive team with a clear goal to win a stage.

In addition the ICA was invited to race at the monumental Milan – San Remo and the prestigious ProTour race Tirreno-Adriatico.

The decision by the RCS organisation to grant ICA a wild card invitation was taken today and thus guarantees that the team will be able to further build on its historic participation in the Giro d’Italia in May 2018 which started in Jerusalem, the first time that the Giro started outside Europe in its 101-year history.

Team co-owner, Sylvan Adams, who was also the central figure behind the historic 3-day Grand Start of the Giro in Israel last year, welcomed the decision. “We are gratified that ICA, for the second consecutive year, has received a wild card entry into the Giro d’Italia. This is further vindication that our program is on the right path, as based on our team’s strength, quality, and professionalism, we are racing in the world’s biggest races. Our team is bigger and better than last year’s edition, and we have high hopes for results at the 2019 Giro, after coming very close to winning a stage last year. Thanks to RCS for inviting us to the 2019 Giro. Our riders are excited to race in the 102nd edition of this beautiful race,” said Adams.

“We are happy and proud,” commented pro team manager Kjell Carlstrom. “We did reasonably well in the Giro 2018 but we are hungry for more. We have strengthened the team and firmly believe we can do better this year. For the team it means a lot to be able to participate in the Giro again and we are determined to make the most of it: We will send a versatile team that can be competent in both the hilly and flat terrain. We strongly believe that the better squad we will present – will give us our first grand Tour stage victory.”

Academy riders received the news with great enthusiasm but nobody more so than the Spanish veteran Ruben Plaza who gets closer to achieving his dream of winning stages in all grand tours, after he came second in the 18th stage last may: “For me its huge news. I need this kind of motivation. This is why I chose to continue for another year: To get another crack at winning a Giro stage, for this wonderful team and myself. Now I will get this chance.”

The Israeli riders in ICA will also set their minds on competing for the “ticket” to the 2019 Giro: “For the team, this invitation proves how far we have come,” said Israeli Guy Niv, who fell ill and was forced to abandon the race after five stages last year. “For me I feel I owe a debt to come back stronger this time around.”

Israeli teammate Guy Sagiv who became the first Israeli to finish a Grand tour commented, “It’s great news. I will do everything to be there and this time with goals beyond the desire to finish.”

The Giro d’Italia will start May 11 in Bologna and will finish 21 stages and 3,518 km later in Verona.

For 2019, the Israel Cycling Academy assembled a team of 30 riders coming from 18 different nationalities. The team has recruited 10 new riders to help it compete for the best ranking on the Pro continental Level to achieve its goal to race in all Grand Tours. The ICA will start its season this Sunday, at the Vuelta A San Juan, Argentina.

January 25, 2019 – Bikes For Cuba is in it’s 10th year sending donated bikes to junior teams in Cuba. We have bikes all packed and set to go and just need more help getting them there. If you or anyone you know is heading to Cuba this winter for a holiday, we make it easy to take a bike along.

We help with check in here in Canada, there is no cost involved, and our school contacts pick up upon arrival in Cuba. So far, 478 bikes have been sent, all without any difficulties. Please let us know if you want to help – visit our web site here.

January 24, 2019 (Hong Kong) – The Canadian Women’s NextGen Team Pursuit squad consisting of Maggie Coles-Lyster, Devaney Collier, Miriam Brouwer and Sarah van Dam qualified 8th and advanced to the First Round on Day 1 of the TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup 6 in Hong Kong.

Results

Women’s Team Pursuit

Qualifications

1. Italy 4:21.339
Elisa Balsamo
Letizia Paternoster
Martina Alzini
Marta Cavalli

2. Germany 4:23.895
Franziska Brausse
Gudrun Stock
Charlotte Becker
Lisa Klein

3. New Zealand 4:25.149
Ellesse Andrews
Michaela Drummond
Lauren Ellis
Emily Shearman

4. Australia 4:25.554
Alexandra Manly
Maeve Plouffe
Sophie Edwards
Alex Martin-Wallace

5. France 4:27.587
Clara Copponi
Marion Borras
Coralie Demay
Marie le Net

6. Republic of Korea 4:29.055
Hyunji Kim
Youri Kim
Jumi Lee
Ahreum Na

7. Belgium 4:30.315
Annelies Dom
Lotte Kopecky
Shari Bossuyt
Gilke Croket

8. Canada 4:32.574
Maggie Coles-Lyster
Devaney Collier
Miriam Brouwer
Sarah van Dam

9. Ireland 4:32.771
Mia Griffin
Kelly Murphy
Alice Sharpe
Orla Walsh

10. Poland 4:32.975
Justyna Kaczkowska
Lucja Pietrzak
Wiktoria Pikulik
Nikol Plosaj

11. Belarus 4:33.016
Palina Pivavarava
Ina Savenka
Aksana Salauyeva
Hanna Tserakh

12. Ukraine 4:34.897
Tetyana Klimchenko
Anna Nahirna
Oksana Kliachina
Ganna Solovei

13. China 4:36.128
Jiali Liu
Xiaofei Wang
Menglu Ma
Shanrong Shen

14. Japan 4:36.733
Kie Furuyama
Yuya Hashimoto
Kisato Nakamura
Miho Yoshikawa

The eight teams recording the best times in the qualifying round will be matched in the First round as follows:
The 6th fastest team against the 7th fastest team.
The 5th fastest team against the 8th fastest team.
The 2nd fastest team against the 3rd fastest team.
The fastest team against the 4th fastest team.
The winners of heats 3 and 4 in the First round ride the final for the gold and silver medals.
The remaining six teams will be ranked by their times in the First round and will be paired as follows:
The two fastest teams ride the final for the bronze medal.

January 24, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada is pleased to announce that a total of three BMX Freestyle events will be held in Canada in 2019. These events represent an important landmark in the development of BMX Freestyle in Canada, as well as the development of professional Canadian athletes.

The season will officially kick off at the Joyride 150 indoor facility in Marham, Ontario, which will play host to the Joyride BMX Park International (UCI C1) on February 26, followed by the first-ever Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships the next day. The Canadian Championships represent the highest level of competition on the domestic calendar, and champions will be receiving the red and white maple leaf jersey in the Elite Men’s and Women’s categories.

“Hosting Canada’s first ever UCI C1 Freestyle BMX Event and Inaugural Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships is an exciting opportunity”, said event organizer and Joyride 150 Owner, Mark Summers. “These events will bring world class competition to Ontario. Joyride 150 has proven to be a hub for athletes and a perfect training ground for Canada’s best and hosting these very important events shows our commitment to supporting and growing the sport of BMX Freestyle.”

That same week, athletes will have the chance to compete in the Toronto XJam, organized as part of the well-established Toronto International Bicycle Show. The Toronto XJam will be sanctioned UCI C1, giving athletes the opportunity to compete in three events within one week, all located in the same region. Large international presence is anticipated, with several foreign national teams having already confirmed their attendance.

“We are thrilled to welcome the discipline of Freestyle BMX to our National events calendar with all eyes looking towards the sport’s introduction to the Olympic programme at Tokyo 2020”, said Josh Peacock, Events Manager at Cycling Canada. “Our 2019 organizers come to us with a wealth of knowledge in the Freestyle BMX world, and we look forward to working together to help maximize UCI points-grabbing opportunities leading up to the Games, as well as increasing the overall exposure of the sport to participants of all ages and abilities.”

Joyride BMX Park International
Organizer: Joyride 150
Markham, ON
February 26, 2019

Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships
Organizer: Joyride 150
Markham, ON
February 27, 2019

Toronto XJam
Organizer: Canadian Shows and Special Events Inc.
Toronto, ON
March 1-3, 2019