… is an Alberta-based cycling team competing across a variety of disciplines, including road, gravel, cross-country mountain biking, enduro, and cyclocross. We compete at provincial, national and North American events.
As ambassadors of the sport, we encourage others to push their boundaries, believing that through challenge, cyclists can achieve a sense of accomplishment while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
What’s New for 2025
In 2025, we aim to add another spot for a junior-aged racer. Our team will consist of 9 athletes, 3 of whom will be U23 or Junior riders. We created the race team to offer young cyclists financial and mentorship support as they develop their skills. All funds raised by the team are dedicated to covering fees for younger members, organizing team training camps, and supporting costs for national elite-level events.
The Bike Shop Racing 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.
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2024 Summary
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In 2024, The Bike Shop Racing and The Ride Club unified their look with a new Ride Club jersey design closely resembling that of the race team. The Ride Club now boasts 80 members and hosts weekly road & mountain bike rides. The ABA-registered organization encompasses The Ride Club and a 9-person race team who aim to race at the highest level.
Over the last year team members placed at some of the biggest events in western Canada:
- MTB
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- Mac and Jay started the MTB season off racing in Salmon Arm at the Salty Dog marathon mtb race. Jay won the women's 30-39 category, while Mac placed 5th in the men’s 30-39 race.
- Francesca placed second at the Alberta Mountain Bike XCO Provincial champs, and Mark placed 4th. At the Organ Grinder XCM Mark placed 3rd overall.
- CX
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- Mark, Francesca and Colton attended the USCX Series round in Rochester, NY.
- The team made the trip down to Missoula, MT to race the Panamerican Cyclocross championships. Highlights from Montana included a 14th place for Mark in Elite Men, 15th for Francesca in Elite Women and a 7th in Masters 40-44 for Craig.
- Locally, Mark won the Alberta Cyclocross Provincial Series.
- Mark and Francesca wrapped up the CX season by attending the Canadian Cyclocross National Championships in Levis, QC.
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!
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2023 Summary
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In 2023 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 built strong relationships and a solid reputation with other teams, racers, supporters, organizers, and industry professionals within Western Canada’s outdoor and active communities. We always strive to support those who support us.
We are a group of professionals from both within and outside the cycling industry, bringing a diverse range of skills and experience to promote your brand with integrity and passion.
Sponsors will receive regular exposure on The Bike Shop Racing and Ride Club Instagram accounts, two of Alberta's largest cycling-related social media platforms. We will also develop a tailored social media marketing program to provide exposure for any companies or individuals offering financial support to the race team.
Sponsorship Details
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$1500†
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Tertiary
$500†
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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
- Occupation
- Mechanical engineer turned Bike Shop Manager & Purchaser
- Racing Highlights
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- 14th @ 2024 PanAm Cyclocross Championships
- 2024 Alberta Cyclocross Series Winner (Elite/Open)
- 2nd @ 2024 Cranbrook Gravel Grind
- 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
- 30
- 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
- Occupation
- Anesthesiologist
- Racing Highlights
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- 2nd @ 2023 The Range
- 4th @ 2023 Canadian CX Championships
- 12th @ 2023 Panamerican CX Championships
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- Compete at Canadian Gravel Championships
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- Age
- 34
- Occupation
- Intervention Radiology Supervisor
- Racing Highlights
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- 1st @ 2024 Stampede Time Trial
- 3rd @ 2024 Hay City Classic
- 5th @ 2024 Peloton Critical Criterium
- 6th @ 2024 Alberta Road Race Provincials
- 13th @ 2024 Canadian Gravel Nationals 👻
- 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
- Occupation
- Bike Shop Store Manager
- Racing Highlights
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- 6th place @ 2024 Alberta CX Provincials (Masters)
- 7th place @ 2024 PanAm CX Championships (Masters)
- 10th @ 2023 PanAm CX Championships (Masters)
- 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
- Occupation
- Bicycle mechanic & high school student
- Racing Highlights
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- 2024 Canadian Gravel Juniors Champion
- Category 1/2 Wix Brown Circuit Race Finisher
- 6th @ Jr 2023 Canadian Criterium Championships
- 8th @ Jr 2023 Canadian CX Championships
- 2nd @ Jr 2023 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
- 33
- Occupation
- Sales Manager at 4iiii Innovations
- Racing Highlights
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- 7th @ 2024 Cranbrook Gravel Grind
- 10th in Stage 2 @ 2024 Gravel Royale
- 15th @ 2024 Salty Dog Enduro
- 22nd @ 2024 Canadian Gravel Championships
- 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!
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- Age
- 18
- Occupation
- Student
- Racing Highlights
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- 3rd (2-person team) @ 2024 Salty Dog Enduro
- 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