Government of Canada provides support to Cycling Canada Cyclisme to host the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
July 29, 2015 – Beaupré, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $100,000 in funding from the Government of Canada, through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, to Cycling Canada Cyclisme to support the International Cycling Union (UCI) Mountain Bike World Cup. The event is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2015, at Mont Sainte-Anne, Quebec.
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup is part of Vélirium, Canada’s biggest mountain bike and cycling festival. In addition to the UCI Cross-Country and Downhill World Cups, Vélirium will feature other competitions, including Raid Vélo Mag, Véli-Kidz,Pumptrack EPIC and Duel de la Côte.
“For 25 years, the beautiful region of Mont-Sainte-Anne has been host to the world’s best mountain bike cyclists in UCI Mountain Bike World Cups. During the Year of Sport in Canada, we continue to see our Canadian athletes face off against international competition here at home. I have no doubt the endurance and determination of the cyclists competing will inspire Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life to ‘Hop On’ and stay active.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“This 25th year of the Mont-Ste-Anne World Cup of Mountain Biking is a testimony to the organizers and many volunteers who continue to make it one of the most desirable stops on the World Cup tour. Thanks to the Government of Canada’s Hosting Program, the event has become the proving grounds for many Canadian mountain bikers, including recent Pan Am Games gold and silver medallists Emily Batty, Raphael Gagné and Catherine Pendrel. We are appreciative of the ongoing support for this important event in the international cycling calendar.”
—Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer / Secretary General, Cycling Canada Cyclisme
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