Provincial Program Update: Manitoba Athletes Continue to Progress on the National Stage

The Manitoba Cycling Association’s Provincial Program is focused on creating clear development pathways for athletes in road, mountain bike, and cyclocross. This season, both current Provincial Program athletes and alumni have continued to demonstrate the strength of that pathway through outstanding performances across Canada and internationally.

These results reflect more than individual success — they highlight the long-term work being done by athletes, coaches, clubs, families, and volunteers to support high-performance cycling in Manitoba.

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Alumni Making an Impact

Several Provincial Program alumni delivered impressive results this season, including strong performances at Canadian National Championships, UCI international events, and elite North American competitions.

Nevin Howanyk earned 9th place overall in the U17 Men General Classification at Avenir, one of the premier junior stage races in North America.

Cade Burley had an exceptional week at Chicago Grit 2026, claiming the Triple Crown Omnium title in Cat 3 and finishing 2nd at the Chicago Grit – Stage ten – Fulton U17 Podium (Cat 3).

In mountain biking, Loic Savard placed 10th in the U23 Cross-Country Olympic event at the Canadian National Mountain Bike Championships, continuing his progression in elite off-road competition.

Aubury Allan produced one of the strongest all-around road campaigns of the season, highlighted by:

  • 4th – Junior Men Time Trial, Canadian National Championships (Road)
  • 10th – Junior Men Road Race, Canadian National Championships (Road)
  • 1st – Tour de Bloom – Waterville Stage Race (Cat 2/3 Men)
  • 2nd – Tour de Bloom Criterium (Cat 2/3 Men)
  • 2nd – Omnium – Tour de Bloom (Cat 2/3 Men)
  • 4th – ITT, Tour de l’Abitibi: Stage 3a
  • 9th – Watersley Junior Challenge – Stage 3

Adam Smith also continued to gain valuable international experience, recording:

  • 5th – Vuelta a Asturias – UCI 2.1 – Stage 1
  • 8th – Youth Classification, Vuelta a Asturias – UCI 2.1
  • 5th – U23 Men Time Trial, Canadian National Championships (Road)
  • 9th – Tour du Piémont Pyrénéen (NAT) 

These performances demonstrate the ability of Manitoba-developed athletes to compete successfully against strong national and international fields.

Current Provincial Program Athletes

The next generation of Provincial Program athletes is also making significant strides.

Isla Thomas delivered a consistent and impressive performance at the Canadian National Road Championships, finishing:

  • 5th Overall – Women’s U17/Junior Criterium
  • 5th – U17 Women Time Trial
  • 8th – U17 Women Road Race

She also claimed victory at the Hay City Road Race in the Cat 4 Women category.

In mountain biking, Graham Zagozewski earned 3rd place at the Canmore Enduro, showcasing the strength of Manitoba’s developing off-road athletes.

Max Bundoc had a standout series at Chicago Grit, winning the Brookfield Cat 4 Men event, adding four additional podium finishes, and securing the Overall Junior Men Cat 4 Omnium title.

Kyle Azarasnky also reached the podium with 3rd place at the Chicago Grit – Stage ten – Fulton U17 Podium (Cat 3) further demonstrating the depth of Manitoba’s junior road talent.

Building Stronger Pathways

The Provincial Program is designed to support athlete development through structured coaching, training opportunities, competition experience, and progression toward national and international racing.

This season’s results show encouraging progress across all three focus disciplines:

  • Road
  • Mountain Bike
  • Cyclocross

Just as importantly, they demonstrate the value of a connected pathway that begins with local clubs and provincial development opportunities and can lead athletes to national championships, international stage races, and elite-level competition.

Looking Ahead

As the 2026 season continues, the Manitoba Cycling Association remains committed to developing athletes, building futures, and strengthening Manitoba’s cycling pathway.

We congratulate all Provincial Program athletes and alumni on their achievements and thank the coaches, clubs, volunteers, and families whose support makes these opportunities possible.

Their success is a reminder that Manitoba’s cycling community is not only producing strong results — it is creating opportunities for athletes to grow, compete, and succeed at every level of the sport.

Stronger pathways. Stronger athletes. Stronger Manitoba.