Ambassadors
Athletes through time
The ambassadors of the multi-sports velodrome
Hugo Barrette
Ambassador of track cycling in Canada. Hugo started his career in Bromont and is now a multiple Canadian and Pan-American champion. His dream, to train at home and give back to the next generation.
Lauriane Genest
In her youth, Lauriane practiced figure skating until she decided to switch to road cycling thanks to her father.
She discovered track cycling in 2015 at the Bromont velodrome. Two years later, she participated in the RBC Training Camp, a Canadian program that tests the potential of young athletes, and then, in the same year, won two titles at her first Canadian championships.
Since then, she has represented her country at the international level, including this year, when she won gold at the Pan American Championships and the Canadian Championships.
Lily-Rose Plante
Lily Plante, originally from Sutton, is a 24-year-old distance learning student at Laval University. She is currently pursuing a certificate in developmental psychology and hopes to become a respiratory therapist once she has completed her cycling career.
She has been cycling since 2016 after eight years of competitive swimming. She became a professional track cyclist and member of the Canadian national team in 2019. Since then, she has had the opportunity to represent Canada at seven World Cups, three Pan American Championships, and three Track World Championships (one Junior and two Elite). She is a three-time Canadian champion in 2025 in the Omnium, Individual Pursuit, and Madison.
Her main goal is to qualify and compete in the Madison and Team Pursuit events at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Maxime Chalifour
Maxime, originally from Boisbriand, has been practicing freestyle BMX for 13 years now, a passion that has become much more than just a sport for him. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to represent Canada on several international stages:
A two-time Canadian champion, sixth in the World Cup and twelfth in the World Championships, as well as winner of several C1 events, he is always motivated by pushing himself to new heights and making progress.
He continues to train and push his limits, with the goal of representing Canada at the next Olympic Games.
Kevin Fabregue
Kevin is a professional freestyle BMX athlete. Runner-up in the 2024 French championships and ranked 7th in Europe that same year, he also has several podium finishes in international C1 competitions to his name. Thanks to his hard work and the support of his partners, Kevin is able to make a living from his passion.
He trains at the CNCB (Centre National de Cyclisme de Bourges) and travels around the world to participate in competitions and training sessions, while considering Montreal his home.
In addition to his athletic career, Kevin was involved in the creation and performances of Cirque du Soleil's Volta show, which was seen by more than two million spectators in twenty cities across North America. His passion for entertainment also led him to found his own BMX show company.
The CNCB as a training ground
Clara Hughes
2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist + 2002 Canadian Pursuit and Scratch Champion.
Lyne Bessette
Gold medal in the road race at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and bronze medal in the time trial at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Raphaël Gagné
Gold medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games.
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