Ottawa, ON (Dec. 12, 2024) – Five athletes will be competing at the 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships, to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Dec. 17 to 21.
Paris 2024 Olympian Jeffrey Whaley will take part in BMX Freestyle Park along with Maxime Chalifour, who was crowned Canadian Champion last October in Bromont, QC. Silver medalist at the Canadian BMX Freestyle Championships, Mike Varga and 19-year-old rookie, Xavier Wright will also be packing their bags to join the Canadian team.
In the flatland category, Jean William Prévost will be the sole Canadian representative. Reigning Pan American Champion and leader in the UCI BMX Freestyle Flatland Men Elite Ranking, Prévost will be one to watch.
“We’re really excited to be bringing a crew of five riders to this year’s Urban Cycling World Championships,” said Dave Thomas, National Team Coach. “Going from three spots to five from 2023 to 2024 is a huge accomplishment we are already tremendously proud of. Each rider brings a lot to the table, and it should be a very exciting event. We are excited for this one and the bright future of the Canadian BMX freestyle program!”
Competition for Canadian athletes begins on Dec. 18 and continues throughout the weekend. The complete schedule, start lists and important information are available here.
Team Canada:
Maxime Chalifour – Boisbriand, QC
Jean William Prévost – Kirkland, QC
Mike Varga – Whitby, ON
Jeffrey Whaley – L’Assomption, QC
Xavier Wright – Pickering, ON
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