Jon Watkin

Victoria, BC — Panache Cycling Sports announced today that it is withdrawing its bid to host the 2027 Canadian Gravel Championships, concluding its 8-year involvement in hosting Cycling Canada and UCI‑sanctioned events in road, gravel, cross country mountain biking, and cyclocross. This follows Cycling Canada's original announcement of the 2027 National race calendar on July 27, 2026 in a broad media release, though they subsequently removed references to the event from their website weeks...

Cowichan Valley, BC — June 14, 2026 — The 2026 Burnt Bridge Classic / Felt Canadian Gravel Championships is set to deliver the deepest and most competitive field in the event’s history, with a powerhouse lineup of Canada’s top gravel and off‑road athletes confirmed to race. This year’s Championships will feature Adam Roberge, Mike Woods, Rob Britton, Andrew L'Esperance, Ben Perry, Hailey Smith, and Lucy Hempstead—a collection of national champions, World Tour veterans, and rising stars who...

Cowichan Valley, BC — Panache Cycling Sports is pleased to announce that the venue, routes, and full event schedule have been finalized for the 2026 Burnt Bridge Classic / Felt Canadian Gravel Championships, taking place Sunday, June 14 in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. The event will bring together Canada’s top gravel athletes, emerging talent, and recreational riders for a full day of championship‑calibre racing on Vancouver Island’s most iconic gravel terrain. Cowichan Camp Confirmed as...