Cycling Canada will field an 18-rider team at April's Commonwealth Games, competing in the road, track and mountain bike disciplines. Emily Batty headlines the mountain bike squad while the track endurance athletes will double up for the road race and time trial events.
The 2018 Commonwealth Games take place 5-14 April on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
"The Commonwealth Games is a really special event," said Team Leader for cycling Kris Westwood. "On the one hand it's a highly competitive event that gives our veteran athletes a shot at career highlight performances; on the other hand it's an opportunity to give valuable major Games experience to our future Olympians -- this will be the first Games experience for nearly half our delegation.
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"Four years ago, the men's Team Pursuit program was just getting off the ground; now, we're heading to the Games with a seasoned, competitive squad. Meanwhile, the addition of the women's Team Pursuit to the program gives us an event to shine in, and we can expect strong results in Mountain Bike as well."
National road race champion Allison Beveridge will spearhead the women's track endurance squad then turn her attention to the road. Beveridge's track teammates,Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey, Kinley Gibson and Stephanie Roorda, will also be doubling up.
"I'm really looking forward to my first Commonwealth Games," said Beveridge. "The Games are quite close to the world championships, which are always a major goal and will provide some challenges, but preparation for both are coming along well and the team is getting closer on and off the bike. It's a good mix of events with the Team Pursuit now in the Games for women, so it'll be a lot of fun to prepare for. Hopefully, the team will also be able to have some individual strengths shine through in the various events."
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