06.02.10 -Selection for Road Para-cycling World Cup, Sevilla, Spain from June 11-13

The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the athletes who will participate at the first Road Para-cycling World Cup taking place in Sevilla, SPAIN from June 11-13. The 21 member’s Canadian delegation is comprised of 15 current National Team athletes, 3 athletes having met their national team selection criteria for the first time and 3 support staff.

“As the host country of the 2010’ Road Para-cycling World Championships, we have to send a big delegation at the only World Cup on the calendar. In addition of providing the athletes with an opportunity to meet their opponents before World’s, we are looking at gaining a maximum of UCI points as a Nation towards the London qualification process.” to comment Para-cycling National Coach, Eric Van den Eynde.

The team will be led by Van den Eynde, assisted by physiotherapist from Moncton, Philippe Maheu and Ottawa mechanic, Alexander Fulton.

Athletes

B: Blind and visually impaired
H: Hand cycling
C: Cycle (amputee and cerebral palsy)
T: Tricycle

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