UCI under 23 Nations’ Cup Ville Saguenay

April 29, 2009

Released by the Canadian Cycling Association

Canadian National Road Cycling Team
UCI under 23 Nations’ Cup Ville Saguenay
June 4 – 7, 2009

The Coupe des Nations Ville de Saguenay is an integral part of the Nations’ Cup U23 series, and the only one to take place outside of Europe. Canada’s best 19 to 22 years old cyclists will represent Canada, in two teams of six athletes. The objective of Team A will be to gain as many UCI points as they can, which will allow Canada to have as many riders as possible for the Road World
Championship. The objective of Team B will be to provide first and second year
under 23 athletes an opportunity to gain experience against an international field of
competitors.

Ville de Saguenay is proud to host this international competition, which will allow
citizens from the area, from Quebec and from across Canada to see cycling’s next big
stars and future Olympians racing.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The final team selection will be at the discretion of the National team coach. The
carding prioritization will also be considered.

Coupe des nations Ville Saguenay – U23 MEN

1. Selection: Applies to all U23 male riders seeking selection to the Canadian Road Team to attend the 2009 UCI under 23 Nations’ Cup Ville Saguenay Event.
2. Team Size: The maximum size of the road Team is 12 riders. As a host country,
we are allowed to have two teams of 6 riders each.
3. Eligibility: All male UCI licenced riders aged between 19 and 22 years of age as
of December 31, 2009 and not members of a UCI Pro Tour or UCI Pro Continental
Team.
4. Selection Date: The names of riders selected to the Team will be announced on
15 May 2009.
5. Funding: self-funded project. The estimated cost for this project per athlete will
be made available by May 15th. Payment must be received prior to the project.
6. Selection Criteria: In considering the riders to be selected to the Team the
National Team Coach shall take into account:
· Results at any UCI events or NRC events from 1 January 2009 to 10 May
2009
· And other factors that may be considered outlined in section 8 to 10 of this
document.

Athletes who are interested to be part of this project should submit their names
and results to CCA before May 12th 2009.
Please submit interest to:
Matthew Knight
Road Coordinator
road@canadian-cycling.com