Last week was the annual announcement of the U.S. team for Cyclocross Worlds, but we also wanted to make sure to give some love to our Canadian friends who will be representing their country in Fayetteville.
The Canadian Federation is sending a total of 26 riders to Worlds. Maghalie Rochette enters the Elite Women’s race with perhaps her best shot yet at landing on the podium, and there are also a number of strong Canucks with podium potential as well.
From the Cycling Canada team announcement:
On the development side, Pan American Championships medallists Ava Holmgren, Isabella Holmgren, Ian Ackert and Tyler Clark will be on the athlete watch list in the Junior and U23 races. Pan American champion Ava Holmgren will be a top contender for the women’s Junior title after winning multiple races this year and placing 7th at the Namur World Cup. Canadian XCO Championships medallists Owen Clark and Ella Myers will also be looking to compete for a spot on the podium.
“The international race experience we were able to provide for our development athletes this season will be largely beneficial at Worlds,” said Cycling Canada’s Cyclo-cross Lead, Rob Holmgren. “The new skills and experience they were able to acquire will carry them well into this competition and further into their careers. We have a great group of development athletes and veterans, and we look forward to seeing them perform against the best in the world.”
Junior Women
Jenaya Francis – Edmonton, AB
Ava Holmgren – Orillia, ON
Isabella Holmgren – Orillia, ON
Kiara Lylyk – Guelph, ON
Ella Myers – Calgary, AB
Junior Men
Ian Ackert – Severn, ON
Theo DeGroote – Orangeville, ON
Sasha Renaud-Tremblay – Blainville, QC
Luke Valenti – Orangeville, ON
Alexander Woodford – Ottawa, ON
U23 Women
Christiane Bilodeau – St.Albert, AB
Kelly Lawson – Barrie, ON
Katelyn Walcroft – Collingwood, ON
U23 Men
Hugo Brisebois – Chelsea, QC
Owen Clark – Mono, ON
Tyler Clark – Mono, ON
Matt Leliveld – Mulmur, ON
Noah Ramsey – Toronto, ON
Elite Women
Siobhan Kelly – London, ON
Sidney McGill – Edmonton, AB
Maghalie Rochette – Ste-Adèle, QC
Ruby West – Dundas, ON
Elite Men
Malcolm Barton – Uxbridge, ON
Tyler Orschel – Uxbridge, ON
Brody Sanderson – Severn, ON
Michael van den Ham – Abbotsford, BC