The Proven Pathway from Canada to European Racing

Scott McFarlane coaching Canadian cyclists to European success

canadian cyclists → european racing

Current success

Canadian cyclist competing in European professional race

  • 12+ athletes competing across European teams at various levels

  • Riders successfully transitioned from our Canadian development program to European racing

  • Athletes competing in DN1, Continental, Professional Continental, and World Tour events, including the World Championships

  • Successful placements with teams in Belgium and France

  • Strong track record of preparing Canadian cyclists for European racing demands

  • Ongoing mentorship and guidance during the transition period

Matisse Julien (CIC-U-Nantes) in the break at Boucles de l'Aulne - Châteaulin (1.1)

Scott McFarlane coaches Adam Smith to Junior success. He now races for a DN1 team in Europe full time
In 2025 Scott McFarlane coached Laury Milette to her most successful season ever racing in Europe

The European Development process

1. Canadian Foundation Building: Ensure a strong racing foundation through structured progression in Canadian competitions and teams.

2. International Exposure: Carefully planned international competition schedule to gain experience against the European peloton, with an emphasis on positioning and race craft. Plus guidance through National and Provincial team selection criteria.

3. Full-time European Racing: Guidance through team selection processes. More intensive training for the demands of a European calendar; Help with cultural adaptation, including preparation for living in team houses, cooking skills, learning a new language, time-management etc

4. Professional Transition: Guidance regarding results expected for J2 and U23 riders seeking professional contracts; Riders begin working with agents / advocates to secure and review contract offers.

The transition from Canadian domestic racing to European racing requires specialized knowledge:

  • We begin preparing you for a European race calendar as soon as you commit to your goal

  • We offer a PROGRAM: multiple coaches helping you prepare for specific races and various team cultures

  • Our approach is holistic : we know what the typical transition to racing in Europe is like for most Canadians. Many of our coaches have lived it and share tips that improve the quality of your daily life and therefore your training as well.

  • We know the performance standards expected to succeed, and have built professional relationships within European cycling community

Canadian cyclist competing in a World Tour race

Why Canadian Cyclists Choose This Pathway