Matt Hansen

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Web Editor at Canadian Cycling

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Can anyone beat Derek Gee and IPT at the road champs?

3 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

It’s go time! The Canadian road championships return to Saint-Georges, Qué. From Friday to Monday, the country’s best cyclists will compete for national titles. The event, organized by Grand Prix Cyclistes de Beauce, will see riders in the elite, under-23, junior, under-17 and para categories tackle the region’s super hilly and demanding terrain. Saint-Georges is a regular stop on Canada’s cycling calendar, with the famous Tour de Beauce stage race. Riders will have four days of racing.
Bad news for the Arkea-B&B Hotels team

4 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Not the cycling news story you want to read. According to a release from Arkea-B&B Hotels, its two main sponsors will not be renewing their contracts when they expire at the end of 2025. Team manager Emmanuel Hubert says the group is now looking for new sponsors amid what he calls a tough financial climate in professional cycling. Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has supported the team for nearly 10 years, first through its Fortuneo brand before taking over directly.
Vision introduces SC 45 SL and SC 60 SL wheels

4 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Vision has introduced two new models in its SC (Service-Course) wheel line: the SC 45 SL and SC 60 SL. These carbon wheelsets feature a 23 mm internal rim width designed to improve compatibility with wider tires and enhance stability. Both models use the new V-600 hub, which includes a 54-tooth Power Ratchet System (PRS) for faster and more precise engagement. This hub technology is also found in Vision’s Metron series. Hub featuresThe V-600 hub is built with a 54T ratchet mechanism.
Cyclists ride to honour cyclist killed in Whitehorse hit-and-run

4 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

More than 300 cyclists braved the rain on June 16 in Whitehorse to honour Joseph Morrison, a teacher and cyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run last year. Morrison was riding near Rabbit’s Foot Canyon along the Alaska Highway when he was struck. The memorial ride was held both to remember him and to call for safer, more inclusive active transportation, organizers said.
Uno-X DS says Lidl - Trek used ‘every trick in the book’ in Copenhagen

4 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe’s Jordi Meeus took win at the inaugural Copenhagen Sprint, a new one-day WorldTour race in Denmark on Sunday. It was an important race for stealing hometown favourite Lidl – Trek’s Mads Pedersen, but he only managed 40th. Uno – X’s DS Emil Vinjebo said the Dane’s team used some questionable tactics in the 240km-race from Roskilde to Copenhagen“They rode to block the corners and slow down the speed. They’re allowed to do that.
Someone used a bike share for the Mont-Tremblant triathlon

5 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Triathlons are hard enough as they are, but a guy by the name of Nicolas Malguy decided to make it even tougher on himself. So, let’s take a walk down the “What did the triathletes do today?” section on your favourite cycling website. On Sunday at the Mont-Tremblant triathlon, the athlete chose a unique setup for the bike portion: a Bixi — a bike-share ride. These bikes, as you can imagine, are neither light nor aero, nor particularly fast. It was Malguy’s first Olympic-distance triathlon.
Oscar Riesebeek apologizes after receiving 2 yellow cards

5 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Oscar Riesebeek made history in a most unfortunate way at the Baloise Belgium Tour when he received two yellow cards, which resulted in a week-long suspension. During the race, he did the same thing twice by riding on sections besides the main roads that are now banned for pros to use. ”Use of sidewalks/pavements, paths or cycle lanes that do not form part of the race route,” the rule reads about parts where riders may not ride.
George Hincapie announces new American ProTeam

5 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

On Monday, former pro cyclist George Hincapie announced the launch of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling. It is a new U.S.-based professional squad with plans to register as a UCI ProTeam in 2026. The team has set its sights on competing in the Tour de France by 2032. “Our goal is clear: to build the nation’s team, a squad that inspires fans and competes fearlessly on the world stage,” Hincapie said in a statement.
‘Cross at the Olympics? For real this time (maybe)

5 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

For years, cyclocross riders and fans have been dreaming for years of seeing their sport included in the Olympic Games. Now the possibility is starting to take shape. According to L’Équipe, La Planche des Belles Filles and Besançon have submitted bids to host Olympic CX events in 2030. The Winter Games that year will take place in the French Alps. And CX is being considered as one of four potential additional sports. The Haute-Saône department has already put itself forward.
Wonderful Copenhagen: Meeus and Wiebes win in Denmark

6 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Saturday and Sunday saw the men’s and women’s WorldTour head to Denmark for the first-ever Copenhagen Sprint. I mean, “sprint” may mean a little different thing to you and me, dear reader, as the men did just under 240 km and the women 151. But whatever, Denmark, you do you. (I am allowed to say that.)Jordi Meeus took the dub at the inaugural Copenhagen Sprint, a new one-day WorldTour race in Denmark on Sunday.