FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Obstacle trends in North American cyclocross, a primer for the Canadian championships Cyclocross racers seeking the ultimate challenge would prefer course obstacles that demand death-defying acts of courage. The sport’s regulators would probably not take their side. “I believe there used to be a phrase in the UCI rulebook: ‘Cyclocross shall not require feats of gymnastics,’… Read more →
Impact Canopy Announced as Official Course Banner Provider
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian CX Championships get a fencing facelift Winnipeg, MB – Oct. 20, 2014 – At the 2014 Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships spectators will be getting up close and personal with the racing action as they line up against the course fencing. And thanks to Impact Canopy, that fencing will be clad with world-class branded mesh signage. Impact… Read more →
Rapid rise carries Maghalie Rochette into Canadian cyclocross nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rapid rise carries Maghalie Rochette into Canadian cyclocross nationals Quebec’s Maghalie Rochette (Luna Pro Team) races to second place at Full Moon Vista cyclocross in Ellison Park, Rochester, NY. (Photo by Dave McElwaine) Winnipeg, Manitoba Last year American cyclocross fans probably wouldn’t have recognized her name. But this year Maghalie Rochette from Quebec has captured… Read more →
Catching up with five-time Canadian ‘cross champ Geoff Kabush
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Catching up with five-time Canadian ‘cross champ Geoff Kabush Winnipeg, Manitoba – Geoff Kabush heads to Winnipeg for Canadian cyclocross nationals on October 25 after a September of atypical results and welcome recovery. He fell ill at mountain bike world championships in Norway and subsequently couldn’t repeat his 2013 podium performance at CrossVegas. Since then he’s… Read more →
Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships Elevates Annual Cycling Event
For immediate release. Rights-free photos attached for download, captions and credits provided below. Winnipeg, Manitoba – During the last weekend in October a small city on the Canadian prairie, Winnipeg, will host a national cyclocross championship that seeks to surpass all previous editions in scope and quality. Moreover, a downtown venue will maximize exposure to the event and sport… Read more →
Half Pints brewing new beer for Canadian Cyclocross Championships
For Immediate Release Winnipeg, MB – Oct. 1, 2014 – The 2014 Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships have an official beer supplier. Winnipeg based Half Pints Brewery Company will be brewing a brand new beer just for the three-day cyclocross festival that will take place at The Forks on Oct. 24 – 26, 2014. “Having previously supported cycling-related events such as… Read more →
Pedal Magazine Interview with Race Director, Chris Huebner
Pedal Magazine recently sat down (virtually) with Race Director Chris Huebner to talk a bit more about what’s being planned for the Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships. Read the full interview here. Read more →
Shimano Announced as Title Sponsor of the Canadian Cyclocross Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHIMANO ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE 2014 AND 2015 CANADIAN CYCLOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO TAKE PLACE IN WINNIPEG Winnipeg, September 4, 2014 – Organizers of the Canadian Cyclocross Championships—which will take place in Winnipeg, MB for the… Read more →
Welcome!
Welcome to the 2014 Canadian Cyclocross Championship website. This year’s Championship weekend will be held in Winnipeg, October 24-26 at the Forks! We’ll be posting more news and updates in the near future – watch for them to come soon. Read more →