06.26.11 - CRITERIUM RACING AT ITS BEST DURING 2011 IMMUNITY-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Leah Kirchmann and David Veilleux win Criterium titles

(Georgetown, ON – June 25, 2011) The Elite weekend of the 2011 IMMUNITY-FX Canadian Road Championships powered by Canaccord Wealth Management ended today in Georgetown, ON with the presentation of the Elite Men and Women’s criterium, a popular urban race.

As more than one thousand people gathered downtown Georgetown to watch the races, an impressive list of Canadian cyclists rolled down the 1.1 km loop. The race was held as a ‘Points-race’ format, with points awarded to the best four athletes every five laps. Women completed 30 laps, while the Men’s did 45 laps of the course, with tight turns, climbs and descents.

Leah Kirchmann of Winnipeg, Manitoba raced to the first place in the Women’s Elite race, followed by Joëlle Numainville of Montréal, QC. Rhae-Christy Shaw came in third place, winning her second medal at these Canadian Championships at her first Canadian Championships appearance.

In the men’s Elite race, David Veilleux of Team Europcar took the victory, his second consecutive Canadian Criterium title, followed by Derrick St. John in second and Benjamin Chaddock in third.

As the Criterium races conclude the Elite portion of the 2011 IMMUNITY-FX Canadian Road Championships, the Canadian Cycling Association would like to thank the race organizers, the local municipalities and its residents, all the dedicated volunteers who made the event a success – but most importantly the riders who have made these championships exciting and interesting.

Championship racing resumes on Thursday in Burlington, ON with the presentation of the para-cycling, junior and masters road races and time trials.

2011 IMMUNITY-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS – BURLINGTON, ON

RESULTS – CRITERIUM – WOMEN ELITE

1. KIRCHMANN, Leah (TEAM MANITOBA)

2. NUMAINVILLE, Joelle (TIBCO-TO THE TOP)

3. SHAW, Rhae-christie (INDEPENDENT)

4. ALBRECHT, Lex (JUVÉDERM-SPECIALIZED)

5. CARON, Joanie (JUVEDERM-SPECIALIZED)

Complete results : http://www.canadian-cycling.com/disciplines/sites/default/files/Immunity-FX%20Canadian%20Road%20Championships%20Women%20Crit%20Results.pdf

RESULTS – CRITERIUM – MEN ELITE

1. VEILLEUX, David (TEAM EUROPCAR)

2. ST. JOHN, Derrick (RIDE WITH RENDALL)

3. CHADDOCK, Benjamin (TEAM EXERGY)

4. GARLAND, Zachery (TEAM H&R BLOCK)

5. BELL, Zachary (TEAM SPIDERTECH POWERED BY C10)

6. ROUTLEY, Will (TEAM SPIDERTECH POWERED BY C10)

7. NAUD, Pierrick (ROCKY MOUNTAIN DESJARDINS VALEURS MOBILIÈRES)

8. CLIFFORD, Bradley (TEAM H&R BLOCK)

9. DUSCHESNE, Antoine (EQUIPE DU QUEBEC)

10. PAPILLON, Arnaud (EQUIPE DU QUEBEC)

Complete results : http://www.canadian-cycling.com/disciplines/sites/default/files/Immunity-FX%20Canadian%20Road%20Championships%20Mens%20Crit%20Results.pdf

ABOUT THE 2011 IMMUNITY-FX CANADIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2011 IMMUNITY-FX Canadian Road Championships powered by Canaccord Wealth Management is Canada’s top domestic road cycling event. The event annually attracts some of the country’s best road cyclists challenging for the Red and White Jersey awarded to the Canadian Champions in the mass start road race, the individual time trial race as well as the Criterium. Organized by the Midweek Cycling Club in Burlington, Ontario, the event is governed by the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA), a member of the International Cycling Union (UCI). The event is made possible thanks to the close collaboration between the Canadian Cycling Association, the Ontario Cycling Association and Midweek Cycling Club. The 2011 IMMUNITY-FX Canadian Road Championships will be held from June 23 to July 3 in the regional municipalities of Halton, Peel and Toronto, and showcases racing in all categories: Junior, U23, Elite and Masters, as well as para-cycling.

ABOUT THE CANADIAN CYCLING ASSOCIATION

The Canadian Cycling Association is the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada. Founded in 1882, the CCA aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship medal performances. With the vision to be a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased a participation and world class event hosting, the CCA manages the National teams, hosts national and international events, and administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada. For more information, please visit: www.canadian-cycling.com.

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