Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 6:42PM Today was a great day for bicycle racing in Ottawa. Check back for results, photos and other stuff.
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Women's podium. click for bigger image.
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Men's podium. click for bigger image.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 3:42PM 
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The Ottawa cycling community had several of its members recognized in the recent 2010 OCA Cycling Celebration and awards in Toronto on Saturday, November 20. Over 100 people attended the celebration to commemorate another great year of cycling in the province for road, MTB, track and BMX.
Ottawans recognized for their achievements and contributions to the sport in Ontario are:
On a special note, we really must recognize the outstanding work that Bob Woods and Ian Austen have done to keep our cyclocross series going this year.
Alex Cataford, Bob Woods, Florence Laplante-Lamarche, Ian Austen in news Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 9:50AM ;)
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.
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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.
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Good analysis of Alex and Flo's progress and results over at Canadian Cyclist.
Friday, June 25, 2010 at 10:23AM ;)
photo courtesy Canadian CyclistCanadian Cyclist reports on the last day at the Junior Pan American Track Championships. Florence Laplante-Lamarche and Alex Cataford had some amazing results:
Florence Laplante-Lamarche (Ottawa, ON) kick started the day by winning the Women's Keirin event, fighting a hard battle to the finish line against Mexico's Frany Maria Fong. Canada's Audrey Labrie (Prévost, QC) came in 7th position.
Alex Cataford (Ottawa, ON) added to Canada's medal tally, winning bronze in the Men's Omnium. Cataford finished the race tied with Maharajh Varun from Trinidad Tobago with regard to points, but he posted the fastest times in the timed events, giving him the advantage on the tie breaker.
Their final medal haul?
Medal tally:
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photo courtesy Canadian Cyclist
Check out day 5 photos here on the Canadian Cyclist website.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 4:04PM image courtesy CCASome highlights of results for Alex Cataford and Florence Laplante-Lamarche.
Thanks to a team effort by the Canadians, Alex Cataford (Ottawa, ON) took home the silver medal in the 25km Points race, sprinting across the finish line with a total 38 points. In the Points race, there are sprints every 10 laps, where the first four riders to cross the finish line cumulate points. At the end of the 25km, the rider with the most points wins.
In the Women’s 500m Time Trial race Florence Laplante-Lamarche (Ottawa, ON) finished fifth with a time of 37.695 seconds, just ahead of her teammate Audrey Labrie (Prévost, QC) who came in sixth with a sprint of 37.945 seconds. Mexico’s Luz Daniela Gaxiola took home the gold by posting the fastest time of 36.024 seconds.