Bessette joins Board of Directors at Cycling Canada
Cycling Canada has appointed Lyne Bessette to the Board of Directors as a Director-At-Large. Bessette will take the place of Peter Lawless, who was re-elected in September of 2015 but had to subsequently resign due to his position on the Board of another sport organization, according to a press release from Cycling Canada.
"I'm pleased to be part of the Board of Directors of Cycling Canada. My experiences and knowledge gained during my time racing will hopefully be valuable to those competing now and in the future. I also realize that the most successful and valuable athletes are the ones who are true community members. Being the fastest or best isn't the only thing that matters," Bessette said.
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Bessette is one of Canada's most decorated cyclists. She retired from professional road racing in 2006 but continued to make a name for herself in the cyclo-cross from 2006 until 2008. She also competed as pilot for para-cyclist Robbie Weldon, and together they won gold medals at the 2010 UCI World Para-cycling Championships and 2012 Summer Paralympics Women's road race B.
A new documentary was released last fall about Bessette's career, which highlighted her outstanding accomplishments in cycling and her strong advocacy of clean sports.
Bessette will serve on the Board of Directors at Cycling Canada for the remainder of the term, which ends September 2017. "In Lyne we have added a person who understands the system, is an outspoken advocate for clean sport and a well-respected organizer of participation events in Québec. She is a valuable addition to the Board of Cycling Canada," said Cycling Canada President John Tolkamp.
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