"The sport of cycling has provided me with many opportunities, including the chance to race for my country and win an Olympic medal," said Merckx, who won a bronze medal in the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. "I would like to help Canada's youth pursue their dreams in the sport of cycling and this new partnership with Cycling BC and the Canadian Cycling Association will help achieve this goal." Axel Merckx
The Axel Merckx Youth Cycling Series allows the region's promising 11 to 17 year old cyclists to race under a structured learning environment, while competing directly with their peers. Each event will include coaching seminars, athlete development lectures, and of course, age-group category races. The goal is to develop and steward the future of Canada's young cyclists. The Youth Cycling Series is presented by the Axel Merckx Youth DevelopmentFoundation - a not-for-profit initiative that promotes the health and well-being benefits of cycling, and endeavors to create a new level of excitement for cycling among Canada's youth. Check out the website for more details!
This series which encourages youth from all backgrounds of competitive cycling is now open for event registration.
- Vancouver, B.C. [June 9th-June 10th]
- Victoria, B.C. [July 21st - July 22nd]
- Penticton, B.C. [Aug. 31st - Sept. 2nd]
Sign up fast-the first 50 riders to register for ALL 3 CAMPS receive a complimentary Axel Merckx Youth Development Foundation jersey! ($125 value)!
Interested in having your event profiled? Please contact us at info@CCNbikes.com
