A Youth Cycling Development Program for Canada

Our coaches work with young riders to develop the fundamental movement patterns, strength, aerobic capacity and technical skills to compete at an international level. In order to train effectively, we focus on having fun/mental health and time management that prioritizes school, family, a healthy social life and interests in other activities. In 2025, our Cadets finished 1-2 at the Quebec Championships.

Our Juniors come from Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and BC. We continue foundational development but use clear communication strategies, external expertise and online group-work to discuss key cycling performance targets; sports psychology, race day nutrition and every day cooking techniques; plus race craft. The Juniors perform at the National level, and some gain project-based international racing experience through their teams or the National team. In 2025 our Juniors won multiple international races and one National Championship.

3 of the last 5 U23 Canadian Road Championship wins came from two riders in our program. Last year we worked with U23 riders racing in Canada and 6 riders based in Europe racing for Continental, DN1 and DN2 teams. Coaching remains focused on achieving key training targets but clear performance targets based on race calendar and age are also established. We also work with federations and cycling organizations to provide multi-faceted support for riders going through this international development funnel.

Many Canadian cyclists have begun pro careers after leaving the U23 ranks. Arguably this is because we have never had a national development program. Our coaches understand the needs of cyclists on the threshold of achieving their goals and we work to establish the networks, visibility and consistent results required to get it done.