Ottawa riders at world junior track championships

the canadian team at the Pan Ams. image courtesy CCABob Woods let us know about two local junior riders, Alex Cataford and Florence Laplante-Lamarche, that are right now preparing to race at the World Junior Track Championships in in Montichiari, Italy. The event will be held August 11-15.

You might remember their exploits at the Junior Pan American Track Championships where between them they brought home six medals.

Read the full CCA announcement about World Junior Road and Track Championship events in Italy. Also, the CCA has a brief about the team's first impressions of the fast track in Montichiari:

Feedback from riders was positive regarding the newly-built velodrome as they were able to spin the legs out on Sunday morning. "The track is definitely fast. I am starting to get a good feel for the corners and transitions, and I am excited to race!" noted Mulder, who will be competing in the sprint events.

Wishing Alex and Florence, and the rest of the Canadian teams at the Junior Worlds best of luck. We'll try and keep you updated as to their progress as the event unfolds.

Update on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 2:48PM by admin

Just some quick updates regarding the Junior World Track Championships. Alex finished 14th on the Individual 3000 meter pursuit in a time of 3:26:24 (ave speeed: 52.366km/hr)  The winner from Australia won in a time of 3:15:752 (55.171 km/hr). Alex placed 20th in the Jr Men's Scratch Race.

Florence has not raced yet.

Update on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 11:05AM by admin

Good analysis of Alex and Flo's progress and results over at Canadian Cyclist.