Established in 2015, the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding achievement and contribution to cycling racing in or for Canada. There are currently two categories of membership in the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame; Athletes and Builders. At present, sixteen members have been inducted to the Hall of Fame; fourteen athletes and two builders that were selected in 2015 and 2016.
In 2017 the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame Selection Committee is inviting nominations from the cycling community for consideration for induction at the annual Hall of Fame Luncheon which will be held Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Milton, Ontario. The Hall of Fame celebrations will once again be held in conjunction with Cycling Canada’s annual Legends Ride presented by Lexus.
The Nomination Forms must be completed and submitted no later than May 26, 2017. Successful nominees will be notified by June 12, 2017. Unsuccessful nominations will be kept for consideration for the following years’ nomination up to a maximum of three additional years.
About Cycling Canada
Cycling Canada is the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada. Founded in 1882, Cycling Canada aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic, and World Championship medal performances. With the vision of being a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, Cycling Canada manages the High Performance team, hosts national and international events and administers programs to promote and grow cycling across the country. Cycling Canada programs are made possible through the support of its valued corporate partners – Global Relay, Lexus Canada, Mattamy Homes, Louis Garneau and Bear Mountain Resort – along with the Government of Canada, Own The Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.