Overview
- Five riders filed an SDRCC appeal seeking to reinstate Canada's women's team pursuit for the 2026 world championships in Shanghai.
- The men’s team pursuit remains entered for October, while the women were paused despite having qualified to race.
- Cycling Canada says performance data drove the call, with analysts judging the men closer to top-six pace this cycle.
- At April’s Hong Kong World Cup, the men placed eighth about a second off the top six, while the women were 10th about nine seconds back.
- Athletes say they had no clear standards or warning and note lost carding income, as the federation floats a possible 2027 return and critics point to past Olympic medals and a current No. 12 ranking.