In a world where ‘Commitment’ can often be elusive, there's something truly extraordinary about staying true to one's promises. My own mantra for commitment has always been paired with the  "underpromise and over deliver” trademark.  After months of meticulous planning and countless hours on the ground, working alongside dedicated riders on exciting race projects, I have just completed this year's final commitment to the Ignite Junior Cycling initiative!  I am coming off the UCI GP Reubliland event in Switzerland and there is a real sense of accomplishment and pride in knowing t ..read more

The Junior Tour of Ireland was a success on every level for Ignite as we not only won the overall classification but also had several strong performances on stages. Upon reflection, the foundation of the team’s success was based on three key principles, around which I have often rallied while helping junior cyclists:  Consistency, Conversion and Culminating. These are three words that can take on many different meanings, however make a ton of sense when referencing the development of Junior Cycling in Canada.   Kevin Field, from Bridge The Gap, has regularly been a person I see ..read more

When working with Junior riders, I have traditionally been a strong advocate of athletes training and competing in a variety of disciplines rather than specializing early in their careers.  There are many benefits for those who choose to clip into a set of BMX, MTB, GVL or CX cleats even though they primarily race on the ‘Road’.   Now, with the addition of the National Cycling Institute Milton, this beautiful facility has become another breeding ground for a multidisciplinary approach to cycling development.  The velodrome ‘track’ programs now available to our community pr ..read more