Ottawa (ON), July 3, 2006 - The CCA has introduced the Canadian National Ranking for 2006. The National Ranking encompasses both provincial and national races across Canada in Road, Track, Mountain Bike, BMX and Cyclo-Cross disciplines.

The National Ranking will create a unified national calendar where both provincial and national level events count towards a season long points classification. The National Ranking classification will recognize athletes who are achieving success at the national level while providing an incentive for riders to attend designated events. In 2007 the National Ranking will become an integral component in selection for National Team projects.

The National Ranking is available online and will be updated at the beginning of each month. Please note the following links.

• For the Road National ranking, click here or follow the link:
  http://www.canadian-cycling.com/English/discipline/road/general.htm
• For the Mountain Bike National ranking, click here or follow the link:
  http://www.canadian-cycling.com/English/discipline/mtb/general.htm
• For the Track National ranking, click here or follow the link:
  http://www.canadian-cycling.com/English/discipline/track/trackgeneral.htm
• For the BMX National ranking, click here or follow the link:
  http://www.canadian-cycling.com/English/discipline/BMX/bmxgeneral.htm

The National Ranking requires a close partnership between the CCA and all the Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations across the country. The CCA would like to thank everyone involved in supporting this important initiative.

SOURCE
Florence Bourg
Communications Manager
Canadian Cycling Association
Tel. 1-418-824-9207
Fax. 1-418-824-3499
Cell. 1-418-558-4559
florence.bourg@canadian-cycling.com