… is an Alberta-based team competing across many disciplines of cycling: road, track, gravel, cross-country mountain biking, enduro, and cyclocross. We are athletes who race provincially and nationally, with the intention of lining up at international races in 2024.
As ambassadors of the sport we encourage others to push their boundaries; we believe that through challenge cyclists can achieve a sense of accomplishment while promoting a healthy & active lifestyle.
What’s New for 2024
In 2024, The Bike Shop Racing and The Ride Club aim to unify their look with a new Ride Club jersey design closely resembling that of the race team. The Ride Club now boasts 80 members and host weekly road & mountain bike rides. The ABA-registered “The Bike Shop” club encompasses The Ride Club and an 11-person race team consisting of 7 men, 2 women, and 2 Juniors who aim to race at the highest level.
The Bike Shop aims to:
- Make the jump into racing less intimidating,
- Have a larger presence at events across Alberta & BC, and
- Host skills and learn-to-race clinics.
2023 Summary
Over the last year team members placed at some of the biggest events in western Canada:
- Ella finished 2nd @ U23 Canadian XCO MTB Championships;
- Mark podiumed Fernie Gravel Grind and The Range;
- Francesca finished 20th @ Canadian Championships road race;
- Colton finished 6th @ Junior Canadian Championships criterium;
- Ella (7th, U23), Craig (10th, Masters 35-39), Francesca (12th, Elite), Mark (20th, Elite), & Colton (26th, Junior) raced the Panamerican Cyclocross Championships in Missoula, MT;
- Ella (3rd, U23), Francesca (4th, Elite), Colton (7th, Junior), & Mark (12th, Elite) raced the Canadian Cyclocross Championships in Victoria, BC;
- Mac finished 2nd @ Single Track Six ST3;
- Francesca won the Alberta CX series (with 2 race wins along the way) and finished 2nd @ The Range;
- Mark finished 2nd in the Alberta CX series with 3 race wins.
The team also lined up to support many local races:
- Midweek Mayhem criteriums & cyclocross,
- Crankmasters midweek road races, and
- as many ABA-sanctioned events as possible!
Why Become a Sponsor?
The team has developed strong relationships with other teams, racers, supporters, organizers, industry professionals & influencers within western Canada’s outdoor/active community. We do our best to support those who support us.
We are a group of professionals — both within and outside of the bike industry. We bring a broad range of skills and experience to support your brand with integrity and passion.
Sponsors will be regularly featured on The Bike Shop Racing and Ride Club Instagram accounts, two of the largest cycling-related social media accounts in Alberta.
Sponsorship Details
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Please let us know how we can represent your company; we’re open to suggestions!
Who We Are
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- Age
- 29
- Born
- Ottawa, ON
- Occupation
- Mechanical engineer turned Bike Shop Manager & Purchaser
- Racing Highlights
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- 12th @ 2023 Canadian CX Championships
- 20th @ 2023 Panamerican CX Championships
- 9th @ 2022 BC Bike Race
- Goals
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- Win Alberta CX Provincial Championships
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- Age
- 20
- Born
- Calgary, AB
- Occupation
- Student athlete
- Racing Highlights
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- 2nd U23 @ Canadian XCO MTB Championships
- 3rd U23 @ Canadian CX Championships
- 7th U23 @ Panamerican CX Championships
- Goals
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- Qualify for U23 XCO MTB World Championships
- Podium at U23 Canadian XCO MTB Championships
- Line up at a XCO MTB World Cup event
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- Age
- 30
- Born
- Calgary, AB
- Occupation
- Thermal Mechanical Engineer
- Racing Highlights
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- 7th @ 2023 Fernie Gravel Grind
- Top 50 finish @ 2023 BWR BC
- Goals
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- Top 10 @ Alberta CX Championships
- Strong finish @ Canadian Gravel Championships
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- Age
- 29
- Born
- Edmonton, AB
- Occupation
- Anesthesiology Resident
- Racing Highlights
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- 2nd @ The Range
- 4th @ Canadian CX Championships
- 12th @ Panamerican CX Championships
- Goals
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- Compete at Canadian Gravel Championships
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- Age
- 34
- Born
- Nanaimo, BC
- Occupation
- Intervention Radiology Supervisor
- Racing Highlights
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- 3× Top 10 Finish @ National Road Championships
- 5× Alberta Provincial Road Cup Champion
- 11× Alberta Provincial Champion (Criterium, Road, TT)
- Goals
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- Canadian Gravel National Championships
- Alberta Provincial Road Championship
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- Age
- 38
- Born
- Edmonton, AB
- Occupation
- Bike Shop Store Manager
- Racing Highlights
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- 10th @ Masters 35+ Panamerican CX Championships
- 11th @ 2022 Singletrack 6
- Goals
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- Upgrade to Expert in XC MTB and CX
- Compete at CX Nationals
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- Age
- 17
- Born
- Three Hills, AB
- Occupation
- Bicycle mechanic & high school student
- Racing Highlights
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- 6th @ Jr Canadian Criterium Championships
- 8th @ Jr Canadian CX Championships
- 2nd @ Jr Alberta CX Championshps
- Goals
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- Podium at Jr Canadian Road Nationals
- Podium at U23 Canadian CX nationals
- Bunny hop the barriers in a CX race
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- Age
- 18
- Born
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Occupation
- Student
- Racing Highlights
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- 2nd @ 2022 Jr Alberta Provincial XC MTB Championships
- 4th @ 2022 Jr Alberta Provincial CX Championships
- Team Alberta athlete (MTB) @ 2022 Canada Summer Games
- Goals
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- Compete in a provincial road race
- Top 10 @ U23 Canadian CX Championships
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- Age
- 33
- Born
- Winnipeg, MB
- Occupation
- Sales Manager at 4iiii Innovations
- Racing Highlights
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- 2nd @ 2023 Single Track Six ST3
- 3rd @ 2022 Fernie Gravel Grind
- 10th @ 2022 Gravel Royale
- Goals
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- Podium another gravel race this season!
