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2014 SPECIFIC SELECTION CRITERIA

FOR SELECTING ROAD ATHLETES TO NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAMS

Effective March 13, 2014 Updated March 17 and March 27, 2014

Selection Criteria for 2014 National Team Road Programs

Updated on March 27, 2014 of 21

INTRODUCTION

This document lays out the specific selection criteria for Road athletes to be named to the national team for the following 2014 National Team Programs:

WOMEN

Dates Project or campaign Group April 7-May 4 European Spring Campaign Elite May 8-10 Pan American Road Championships Elite June 1-8 Philadelphia Cycling Classic and Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau Elite July 6 White Spot/Delta Road Race and BC Superweek Elite Sept. 2-14 Boels Rental Ladies Tour and Chrono Champenois Elite Sept. 8-21 Pre-Worlds Preparation Junior Sept. 20-28 Road World Championships Elite and Junior

MEN

Dates Project or campaign Group April 10-28 U23 European Spring Campaign 1 U23 May 10-June 2 Junior European Spring Campaign Junior May 15-June 2 U23 European Spring Campaign 2 U23 June 5-8 Tour de Saguenay U23 June 11-16 Tour de Beauce Elite and U23 July 22-27 Tour de l’Abitibi Junior Sept. 3-15 Tour of Alberta and Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et Montréal Elite and U23 Aug. 24-Sept. 27 Junior pre-worlds preparation Junior Sept. 23-28 UCI Road World Championships Elite, U23 and Junior

Unless expressly stated otherwise in this document, these criteria are subject to the general conditions and criteria laid out in the Cycling Canada General Selection Criteria document.

The criteria are organized by Schedule as follows:

• Schedule 1 – ELITE WOMEN • Schedule 2 – ELITE MEN • Schedule 3 – U23 MEN • Schedule 4 – JUNIOR WOMEN • Schedule 5 – JUNIOR MEN



SCHEDULE 1 – ELITE WOMEN

1. EUROPEAN SPRING CAMPAIGN

Dates Event UCI class Country April 7 Grand Prix de Dottignies 1.2 BEL April 9-13 Energiewacht Tour 2.2 NED April 20 Ronde van Gelderland 1.2 NED April 25 van Borsele ITT NED April 26 EPZ Omloop van Borsele WE 1.2 NED April 27 Dwars door de Westhoek 1.1 BEL May 2-4 Festival Luxembourgeois 2.1 LUX

a. Objectives:

i. Provide track endurance athletes with road racing and training opportunities; ii. Introduce developing riders to International racing;

iii. Improve technical skills and workload through a concentrated block of racing. b. Team size: The maximum size of the road Team is 6. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size

based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by March 15, 2014. e. Funding: This project is fully funded. f. Selection criteria: In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or

Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. The riders’ performances and results in any UCI or major national events (road or track)

from the end of May 2013 to beginning of March 2014; ii. Athletes identified through the track endurance program;

iii. Long-term commitment and ambition to become a professional cyclist; iv. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

2. PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (TENTATIVE)

Dates Event UCI class Country May 8 Pan American Championships Individual Time Trial CC MEX May 10 Pan American Championships Individual Road Race CC MEX

a. Objectives:

i. Score UCI points to qualify spots at World Championships; ii. Provide track endurance athletes with road racing and training opportunities.

b. Team size: The maximum size of the road Team is 6. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by April 15, 2014. e. Funding: Fully funded. f. Selection criteria: In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or

Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. Highest finish at a 2013 Elite World Championship event – road and track endurance;



ii. The female athlete with the most UCI road points using the UCI ranking released on March 1, 2014;

iii. Highest finish at a 2014 World Cup Event – road and track endurance; iv. Athletes identified through the track endurance program; v. Athletes who can contribute to the team success by their work and team spirit;

vi. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

3. PHILADELPHIA CYCLING CLASSIC/GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE DE GATINEAU

Dates Event UCI class Country June 1 Philadelphia Cycling Classic 1.1 USA June 6 Chrono Gatineau 1.1 CAN June 7 Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau 1.1 CAN

a. Objectives:

i. Provide international experience on North American soil to experienced and/or development riders requiring team support;

ii. Provide track endurance athletes with road racing and training opportunities. b. Team size: The maximum size of the road Team is 6. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size

based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. NOTE: Second-year

juniors may be considered. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by May 15, 2014. e. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP

and racing calendar to [email protected] before May 1, 2014. [added March 27, 2014] f. Funding: Athletes on Tier 1 of the 2014 National Team List will be fully funded. Other athletes

will have to contribute to this project. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by May 15. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project.

g. Selection criteria: In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. The riders’ performances and results in any UCI or major National events from 1 October 2013 to April 30 2014;

ii. The 2014 CC/OTP targeted athletes list; iii. Athletes identified through the track endurance program; iv. Long term commitment and ambition to become a professional cyclist; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

4. WHITE SPOT/DELTA ROAD RACE AND BC SUPERWEEK

Dates Event UCI class Country July 4-13 BC Superweek 1.2 CAN July 6 White Spot / Delta Road Race WE NE CAN



a. Objectives: i. Provide international experience on North American soil to experienced and/or

development riders requiring team support; ii. Provide track endurance athletes with road racing and training opportunities.


c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. NOTE: Second-year juniors may be considered.

d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by June 22, 2014. e. Funding: Athletes on Tier 1 of the 2014 National Team List will be fully funded. Other athletes

will have to contribute to this project. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by June 22. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project.

f. Selection criteria: In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Riders selected to the Commonwealth Games Team; ii. Riders’ performances and results in any UCI or major National events from Oct. 1, 2013, to

April 30, 2014; iii. Athletes identified through the track endurance program; iv. Riders’ long-term commitment and ambition to become a professional cyclist; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

5. BOELS RENTAL LADIES TOUR AND CHRONO CHAMPENOIS

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 2-7 Boels Rental Ladies Tour 2.1 NED Sept. 14 Chrono Champenois 1.1 FRA

a. Objectives:

i. Provide track endurance athletes with road racing and training opportunities; ii. Prepare a team for optimal performance at a World Championships by offering a program

of competitions and a structured training plan; iii. Evaluate rider readiness to perform at a World Championships; iv. Give, if possible, selected athletes who excelled at previous projects an opportunity to

gain additional experience. b. Team size: The maximum size of the road Team is 6 for Boels Rental Ladies Tour and 1-2 riders

for Chrono Champenois. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Aug. 1, 2014. e. Funding: This project is fully funded. f. Selection criteria: In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or

Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. Riders selected to World Championships Pool;

ii. Riders’ performances and results in any UCI or major National events from Oct. 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014;

iii. Athletes identified through the track endurance program;



iv. Riders’ long-term commitment and ambition to become a professional cyclist; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

6. 2014 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (ELITE WOMEN’S POOL)

a. Objectives: i. Identify athletes capable of contributing to a top-16 finish at the 2014 Elite Women’s

World Championships Road Race; ii. Identify athletes capable of a top-8 finish at the 2014 Elite Women’s World Championships

Individual Time Trial. b. Pool size: The maximum size of the road pool is 10 riders. CC reserves the right to vary the Pool

size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Pool will be announced by Aug. 1, 2014. e. Automatic selection: The following riders will be automatically nominated to the Elite Women’s

Road World Championships Pool: i. The 2014 Canadian Women’s Elite Road Race Champion;

ii. The 2014 Canadian Women’s Elite Time Trial Champion; iii. Canadians with 100 or more points on the Elite Women’s UCI rankings on June 24, 2014.

f. Additional selection criteria: In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. The rider’s UCI Road rankings on July 28, 2014; ii. The rider’s performance and results in the Time Trial and Road Race at the 2014 Canadian

Road Championships; iii. Riders’ performances and results in any UCI or major National events from Oct. 1, 2013, to

July 28, 2014; iv. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

g. Pre-participation requirements: All riders seeking selection to the Road World Championship Team must submit to the National Coach their training and racing program for at least one month leading up to the World Championships.

7. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL (ELITE WOMEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 23 Elite Women’s World Championship Time Trial CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-8 finish. b. Team size: The maximum size of the Time Trial Team is 2 riders. CC reserves the right to vary the

Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced on Sept. 1, 2014. e. Selection criteria: Only athletes who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection to the

Team. In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Riders’ performances at major international individual time trials; ii. Factors mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.



f. Selection to More than One Team: Selection to the Road Race Team does not guarantee selection to the Time Trial Team and vice versa.

8. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROAD RACE (ELITE WOMEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 27 Elite Women’s World Championship Road Race CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-16 finish. b. Team size: The maximum size of the Road Race Team is 6 riders. CC reserves the right to vary

the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders over age 19 and over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced on Sept. 8, 2014. e. Selection criteria: Only athletes who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection to the

Team. In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Riders’ performances at UCI events; ii. Factors mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

f. Selection to More than One Team: Selection to the Road Race Team does not guarantee selection to the Time Trial Team and vice versa.



SCHEDULE 2 – ELITE MEN

1. TOUR DE BEAUCE

Dates Event UCI class Country June 11-16 Tour de Beauce 2.2 CAN

a. Objectives:

i. Provide a competition opportunity for identified Elite and U23 men; ii. Score UCI points towards World Championships qualification.

b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team is 7 athletes (a mix of Elite and U23 men). CC reserves the right to vary the Team size and composition based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19 or over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by May 24, 2014. e. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP

and racing calendar to [email protected] before May 17, 2014. f. Funding: Athletes on Tier 1 of the 2014 National Team List will be fully funded. Other athletes

will have to contribute to this project. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by May 10. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project.This project is partially funded.

g. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Results and performances at any UCI events or NRC events from Jan. 1, 2014 to May 13, 2014;

ii. The rider’s YTP and racing calendar; iii. Commitment to track racing; iv. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

2. TOUR OF ALBERTA / GRANDS PRIX CYCLISTES DE QUEBEC ET MONTREAL

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 2-7 Tour of Alberta 2.1 CAN Sept. 13 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec WT CAN Sept. 15 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal WT CAN

a. Objectives:

i. Provide a competition opportunity for identified Elite and U23 men; ii. Prepare identified U23 men for the Road World Championships.

b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team is 8 athletes (a mix of Elite and U23 men). CC reserves the right to vary the Team size and composition between Alberta and the World Tour races based on athletes’ professional team obligations and the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19 or over on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Aug. 23, 2014.



e. Funding: Athletes on Tier 1 of the 2014 National Team List will be fully funded. Other athletes will have to contribute to this project. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by July 12. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project.

f. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Riders selected to the Road World Championships Pool; ii. Results in UCI events or NRC events from Jan. 1, 2014 to Aug. 12, 2014;

iii. The rider’s YTP and racing calendar; iv. Commitment to track racing; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

3. 2014 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (ELITE MEN’S POOL)

a. Objectives: i. Identify athletes with the potential to contribute to a top-24 finish in the Elite Men’s Road

Race at the 2014 Road World Championships; ii. Identify athletes with the potential to finish in the top-8 in the Elite Men’s Individual Time

Trial at the 2014 Road World Championships. b. Pool size: The maximum size of the Pool is 12 athletes. c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19 or over on Dec. 31, 2014, excluding riders eligible to

compete in the U23 category. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Pool will be announced by Aug. 23, 2014. e. Automatic selection criteria: The following riders will automatically be selected to the Elite

Men’s Road Pool for the 2014 Road World Championships: i. Any rider with 10 or more UCI WorldTour points on Aug. 15, 2014;

ii. Any rider with 50 or more UCI continental ranking points on Aug. 15, 2014; iii. The 2014 Canadian Elite Men’s Road Race champion; iv. The 2014 Canadian Elite Men’s Time Trial champion.

f. Additional selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. UCI WorldTour rankings on Aug. 15, 2014; ii. UCI Continental Tour rankings on Aug. 15, 2014;

iii. Results in UCI events from Jan. 1, 2014 to Aug. 15, 2014; iv. Riders selected by their trade teams to take part in the Team Time Trial at the 2014 Road

World Championships; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

g. Pre-participation requirements: All riders seeking selection to the Road World Championship Team must submit to the National Coach their training and racing program for at least one month leading up to the World Championships.

4. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL (ELITE MEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 24 Elite Men’s World Championship Individual Time Trial CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-8 finish.



g. Team size: The maximum size of the Team is 2 athletes. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

b. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19 or over on Dec. 31, 2014, excluding riders eligible to compete in the U23 category.

c. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 16, 2014. d. Funding: This project is fully funded. e. Selection criteria: Only athletes who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection to the

Team. In considering the riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Results in major international Individual Time Trials between Jan. 1, 2014 and Sept. 14, 2014;

ii. Riders selected by their trade teams to take part in the Team Time Trial at the 2014 Road World Championships;

iii. Items mentioned in clauses 10-12 of the General Selection Criteria. f. Selection to More than One Team: Selection to the Road Race Team does not guarantee

selection to the Time Trial Team and vice versa.

5. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROAD RACE (ELITE MEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 28 Elite Men’s World Championship Road Race CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-24 finish. b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team will be determined by the UCI qualification process.

CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19 or over on Dec. 31, 2014, excluding riders eligible to compete in the U23 category.

d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 16, 2014. e. Funding: This project is fully funded. f. Selection criteria: Only athletes who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection to the


i. Riders’ performances at the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et Montréal; ii. Results in UCI events between Jan. 1, 2014 and Sept. 14, 2014;

iii. Riders selected by their trade teams to take part in the Team Time Trial at the 2014 Road World Championships;

iv. Items mentioned in clauses 10-12 of the General Selection Criteria. g. Selection to More than One Team: Selection to the Road Race Team does not guarantee




SCHEDULE 3 – U23 MEN

1. U23 MEN’S EUROPEAN SPRING CAMPAIGN 1

Dates Event UCI class Country April 10-28 Various Kermesses NE BEL

a. Objectives:

i. Expose identified athletes to international competitions; ii. Provide a professional Daily Training Environment.

b. Team size: The targeted Team size is 6-8 athletes. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19-22 on Dec. 31, 2014 who are eligible to compete in the U23 category.

d. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP and racing calendar to [email protected] before March 17, 2014.

e. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by March 19, 2014. f. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

March 1. Payment must be received 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project. g. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National

Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. U23 athletes selected to the 2012 and 2013 Road World Championships;

ii. Athletes’ National Team status; iii. Results and performances at any UCI or NRC events between Jan. 1, 2014, and March 10,

2014; iv. Athletes’ willingness to contribute to the excellence and professionalism of the men’s

National Team program; v. Commitment to Track racing and the CC National Track Program;

vi. Long-term commitment to road cycling and ambition to become a professional cyclist; vii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

2. U23 MEN’S EUROPEAN SPRING CAMPAIGN 2

Dates Event UCI class Country May 18-25 Tour of Ireland (An Post Ras) 2.2 IRL May 28-June 1 Fleche du Sud 2.2 LUX

a. Objectives:

i. Expose identified athletes to international competitions; ii. Provide a professional Daily Training Environment;

iii. Preparation for the Commonwealth Games. b. Team size: The maximum Team size is 5 athletes for the Tour of Ireland (a sixth athlete will be

added for Fleche du Sud). CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.




d. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP and racing calendar to [email protected] before March 17, 2014.

e. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by March 19, 2014. f. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

March 1. Payment must be received 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project. g. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National

Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. U23 athletes selected to the 2012 and 2013 Road World Championships;

ii. Athletes’ National Team status; iii. Results and performances at any UCI or NRC events between Jan. 1, 2014, and March 10,

2014; iv. Athletes’ willingness to contribute to the excellence and professionalism of the men’s

National Team program; v. Commitment to Track racing and the CC National Track Program;

vi. Long-term commitment to road cycling and ambition to become a professional cyclist; vii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

3. GRAND PRIX CYCLISTE DE SAGUENAY (TENTATIVE)

Dates Event UCI class Country June 5-8 Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay 2.2 CAN

a. Objectives:

i. Expose identified athletes to international competitions; ii. Ensure a high-level Canadian presence at this event in Canada;

iii. Provide a professional Daily Training Environment; iv. Score America Tour ranking points for World Championships qualification.

b. Team size: The maximum Team size is 6 athletes. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.


d. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP and racing calendar to [email protected] before May 2, 2014.

e. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by May 16, 2014. f. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

April 28. Payment must be received 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project. g. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National

Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. Results and performances at any UCI or NRC events between Jan. 1, 2014, and March 10,

2014; ii. Athletes’ National Team status;

iii. Commitment to Track racing and the CC National Track Program; iv. Long-term commitment to road cycling and ambition to become a professional cyclist; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.



4. TOUR DE BEAUCE

Dates Event UCI class Country June 11-16 Tour de Beauce 2.2 CAN

a. Objectives:

i. Provide a competition opportunity for identified Elite and U23 men; ii. Score UCI points towards World Championships qualification.

b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team is 7 athletes (a mix of Elite and U23 men). CC reserves the right to vary the Team size and composition based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.


d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by May 24, 2014. e. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP

and racing calendar to [email protected] before May 17, 2014. f. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

May 10. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project. g. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National

Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. Results and performances at any UCI events or NRC events from Jan. 1, 2014 to May 13,

2014; ii. The rider’s YTP and racing calendar;

iii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

5. U23 PRE-WORLDS PREPARATION

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 2-7 Tour of Alberta 2.1 CAN Sept. 13 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec WT CAN Sept. 15 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal WT CAN

a. Objectives:

i. Provide a competition opportunity for identified Elite and U23 men; ii. Prepare identified U23 men for the Road World Championships.

b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team is 8 athletes (a mix of Elite and U23 men). CC reserves the right to vary the Team size and composition between Alberta and the World Tour races based on athletes’ professional team obligations and the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.


d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Aug. 23, 2014. e. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

May 10. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project. f. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National

Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:



i. Riders selected to the Road World Championships Pool; ii. Results in UCI events or NRC events from Jan. 1, 2014 to Aug. 12, 2014;

iii. The rider’s YTP and racing calendar; iv. Commitment to track racing; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

6. 2014 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (U23 MEN’S POOL)

a. Objectives: i. Identify athletes with the potential to contribute to a top-16 finish in the 2014 U23 Road

World Championships Road Race; ii. Identify athletes with the potential of a top-8 finish in the 2014 U23 Road World

Championships Time Trial. b. Pool size: The maximum size of the Pool is 8 athletes. c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19 or over on Dec. 31, 2014, excluding riders eligible to

compete in the U23 category. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Pool will be announced by Aug. 16, 2014. e. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

May 10. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project. f. Automatic selection criteria: The following riders will automatically be selected to the U23

Men’s Pool for the 2014 Road World Championships: iii. The 2014 Canadian U23 Men’s Road Race champion; iv. The 2014 Canadian U23 Men’s Time Trial champion.

g. Additional selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Performances and results in UCI and NRC events from Jan. 1, 2014 to Aug. 15, 2014; ii. UCI Continental Tour ranking on Aug. 15, 2014;

iii. Demonstrated competitiveness at the international level; iv. Commitment to track racing; v. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

h. Pre-participation requirements: All riders seeking selection to the Road World Championship Team must submit to the National Coach their training and racing program for at least one month leading up to the World Championships.

7. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL (U23 MEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 22 U23 Men’s World Championship Individual Time Trial CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-8 finish. b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team is 2 athletes. CC reserves the right to vary the Team

size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 19-22 on Dec. 31, 2014 who are eligible to compete in

the U23 category. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 9, 2014.



e. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by Aug. 16. Payment must be received 14 days (two weeks) prior to the start of the project.

f. Selection criteria: Only athletes who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection to the Team. In considering the riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Results in major international Individual Time Trials between Jan. 1, 2014 and Sept. 7, 2014;

ii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria. g. Selection to More than One Team: Selection to the Road Race Team does not guarantee


8. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROAD RACE (U23 MEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 26 U23 Men’s World Championship Road Race CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-16 finish. b. Team size: The maximum size of the Team will be determined by the UCI qualification process.

CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.


d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 9, 2014. e. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

Aug. 16. Payment must be received 14 days (two weeks) prior to the start of the project. f. Funding: This project is fully funded. g. Selection criteria: Only athletes who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection to the


i. Results and performances in UCI and NRC events between Jan. 1, 2014 and Sept. 7, 2014; ii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

h. Selection to More than One Team: Selection to the Road Race Team does not guarantee selection to the Time Trial Team and vice versa.



SCHEDULE 4 – JUNIOR WOMEN

1. 2014 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (JUNIOR WOMEN’S POOL)

a. Objectives: i. Identify athletes with the potential to contribute to a top-12 finish in the 2014 Junior Road

World Championships Road Race; ii. Identify athletes with the potential of a top-6 finish in the 2014 Junior Road World

Championships Individual Time Trial. b. Pool size: The maximum size of the Junior Road Pool is 6 athletes. CC reserves the right to vary

the Pool size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level. c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders aged 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Aug. 15, 2014. e. Automatic selection to the Pool: The following riders will be automatically selected to the Junior

Women’s Pool for the 2014 Road World Championships: i. The 2014 Canadian Women’s Junior Road Race Champion;

ii. The 2014 Canadian Women’s Junior Time Trial Champion. f. Selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Pool, the National

Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. Results and performances in the Road Race and Time Trial at the 2014 Canadian

Championships (the National Criterium Challenge will NOT be considered); ii. Results and performances at Tour de la Rélève (July 9-13. 2014);

iii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events from Jan. 1 to Aug. 10, 2014;

iv. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria. g. Pre-participation requirements: All riders seeking selection to the Road World Championship

Team must submit to the National Coach their training and racing program for at least one month leading up to the World Championships.

2. JUNIOR WOMEN’S PRE-WORLDS PREPARATION

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 8-21 Various national events TBD BEL

a. Objectives:

i. Evaluate rider readiness to perform at a World Championships; ii. Prepare a team for optimal performance at a World Championships by offering a program

of competitions and a structured training plan; iii. Introduce developing riders to International racing; iv. Improve technical skills and workload through a concentrated block of racing.


c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders aged 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Aug. 15, 2014. e. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost of this project will be made available by

July 28, 2014. Payment must be received at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project.



f. Selection criteria: Only riders who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection. In considering riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. The pool selected riders results and performance in the RR and ITT at the 2014 Road Nationals;

ii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events from January 1 2014 to Aug. 10, 2014;

iii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria. g. Selection to more than one Worlds: Athletes selected to Junior Track Worlds or Junior Mountain

Bike Worlds will not be considered for selection to the Junior Road Worlds. An exception may be made for second-year juniors only.

3. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL (JUNIOR WOMEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 22 Junior Women’s World Championships Time Trial CM ESP

a. Objectives:

i. A top-6 finish; ii. An experience that contributes positively to the long-term development of the athletes.

b. Team size: The maximum size of the Individual Time Trial Team is 2. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders aged 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 15, 2014. e. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost of this project will be made available by

July 28,, 2014. Payment must be received at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project.


i. Coach’s assessment of the riders’ performances during the pre-worlds project; ii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events from Jan. 1, 2014, to Sept.

7, 2014; iii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

g. Selection to more than one team: Riders selected to the Junior Women’s Team for the Individual Time Trial must also participate in the Road Race.

4. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROAD RACE (JUNIOR WOMEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 26 Junior Women’s World Championships Road Race CM ESP

a. Objectives:


b. Team size: The maximum size of the Road Race Team is 4. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.



c. Eligibility: All female licensed riders age 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 15, 2014. e. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost of this project will be made available by

July 28, 2014. Payment must be received at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project.

f. Automatic selection: Riders selected for the Individual Time Trial Team are automatically selected to the Road Race Team.

g. Selection criteria: Only riders who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection. In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Coach’s assessment of the riders’ performances during the pre-worlds project; ii. The pool selected riders results and performance in the Road Race at the 2014 Road

Nationals; iii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events from Jan. 1, 2014, to Sept.

7, 2014; iv. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.



SCHEDULE 5 – JUNIOR MEN

5. JUNIOR MEN’S EUROPEAN SPRING CAMPAIGN

Dates Event UCI class Country May 10-23 Various Kermesses NE BEL May 24-25 Trophée Centre Morbihan 2.Ncup FRA May 29-June 1 Tour des Pays de Vaud 2.1 FRA

a. Objectives:

i. Expose identified athletes to international competitions; ii. Provide a professional Daily Training Environment;

iii. Initiate a long-term development philosophy; iv. Score Nations Cup points for World Championships qualification.


c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 17 and 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Applications: Athletes interested in participating in this project must submit their names, YTP

and racing calendar to [email protected] before March 28, 2014. e. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by April 4, 2014. f. Funding: This project is self-funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

March 1. Payment must be received 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project. g. Selection criteria: In considering the riders to be selected, the National Coach and/or Selection

Committee shall take into consideration: i. Junior athletes selected to the 2012 and 2013 Road World Championships;

ii. Athletes’ National Team status; iii. Results and performances at the 2013 Canadian Road Championships; iv. Recommendations by Provincial Coaches; v. Athletes’ willingness to contribute to the excellence and professionalism of the men’s

National Team program; vi. Commitment to Track racing and the CC National Track Program;

vii. Long-term commitment to road cycling and ambition to become a professional cyclist; viii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

6. TOUR DE L’ABITIBI, PRE-WORLDS PREPARATION AND JUNIOR MEN’S ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS POOL

Dates Event UCI class Country July 22-27 Tour de l’Abitibi 2.Ncup CAN Aug. 24-Sept. 22 Junior men’s pre-worlds preparation Various BEL

a. Objectives:

i. Identify athletes with the potential to contribute to a top-16 finish in the 2014 Junior Road World Championships Road Race;

ii. Identify athletes with the potential of a top-6 finish in the 2014 Junior Road World Championships Individual Time Trial.

iii. Evaluate rider readiness to perform at a World Championships;



iv. Expose identified athletes to international competitions; v. Provide a professional Daily Training Environment;

vi. Initiate a long-term development philosophy; vii. Score Nations Cup points for World Championships qualification.


c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014 who are eligible to compete in the U23 category.

d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by July 7, 2014. e. Selection refusal: Riders refusing selection for this project may be excluded from the Road World

Championship Team. f. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost per athlete will be made available by

July 1, 2014. Payment must be received seven days (one week) prior to the start of the project. g. Automatic selection criteria: The following athletes will be automatically nominated to the Tour

de l’Abitibi Team: i. 2014 Canadian Junior Road Race Champion;

ii. 2014 Canadian Junior Time Trial Champion. h. Additional selection criteria: In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Team, the

National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration: i. Results and performances in the 2014 Canadian Championships Road Race and

Individual Time Trial; ii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events between Jan. 1, 2014,

and July 1, 2014; iii. Athletes’ National Team status; iv. Commitment to Track racing and the CC National Track Program; v. Long-term commitment to road cycling and ambition to become a professional cyclist;

vi. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria. i. Addition of riders to the Pool: The National Coach and/or Selection Committee may add one or

more riders to the Pool based on exceptional results and performances at the Tour de l’Abitibi. This will be announced no later than Aug. 1, 2014.

j. Selection to more than one Team: Athletes selected to Junior Track Worlds or Junior Mountain Bike Worlds will not be considered for selection to the Junior Road Worlds. An exception may be made for second-year juniors only.

a. Pre-participation requirements: All riders seeking selection to the Road World Championship Team must submit to the National Coach their training and racing program for at least one month leading up to the World Championships.

7. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL (JUNIOR MEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 22 Junior Men’s World Championships Time Trial CM ESP

a. Objectives:




b. Team size: The maximum size of the Individual Time Trial Team is 2. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 15, 2014. e. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost of this project will be made available

by Aug. 15, 2014. Payment must be received at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project.


i. Coach’s assessment of the riders’ performances during the pre-worlds project; ii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events from Jan. 1 2014 to Aug. 23,

2014; iii. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

g. Selection to more than one team: Riders selected to the Junior Men’s Team for the Individual Time Trial must also participate in the Road Race.

8. 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ROAD RACE (JUNIOR MEN’S TEAM)

Dates Event UCI class Country Sept. 26 Junior Women’s World Championships Road Race CM ESP

a. Objectives:


b. Team size: The maximum size of the Road Race Team will be determined by the UCI qualification process. CC reserves the right to vary the Team size based on the suitability of the competition to the athlete’s performance level.

c. Eligibility: All male licensed riders aged 17 or 18 on Dec. 31, 2014. d. Selection date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced by Sept. 15, 2014. e. Funding: This project is partially funded. The estimated cost of this project will be made available

by Aug. 15, 2014. Payment must be received at least 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the start of the project.

f. Automatic selection: Riders selected for the Individual Time Trial Team are automatically selected to the Road Race Team.

g. Selection criteria: Only riders who are part of the Pool will be considered for selection. In considering the remaining riders to be selected to the Team, the National Coach and/or Selection Committee shall take into consideration:

i. Coach’s assessment of the riders’ performances during the pre-worlds project; ii. The pool selected riders results and performance in Road Race at the 2014 Road

Nationals; iii. Results and performances at any UCI or major national events from Jan. 1, 2014, to Aug.

23, 2014; iv. Items mentioned in Clause 10 of the General Selection Criteria.

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