Ambassadors
Athletes through time
The ambassadors of the multi-sports velodrome
Hugo Barrette
Hugo, a native of the Magdalen Islands, is a true ambassador for track cycling in Canada. It was at the velodrome in Bromont that he discovered the sport and quickly fell in love with it, thus embarking on an exceptional journey.
Since then, he has represented Canada at two Olympic Games—in Rio in 2016 and in Tokyo in 2020—and has become a multiple Canadian and Pan American champion.
Today, Hugo is fulfilling a dream that is close to his heart: training at home and giving back to the next generation by sharing his experience, expertise, and passion for the sport.
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.
Jonathan Hinse
Jonathan Hinse is a track cyclist from Vaudreuil-Dorion and a CEGEP student majoring in social sciences. He has been road cycling for seven years and track cycling for four years.
Since his debut on the track, he has distinguished himself on the national and international stages, winning eight Canadian championship titles and one Pan American championship title. He has also competed in two Pan American Championships and is currently preparing to compete in two World Cups in the spring of 2026.
A member of the Canadian national team since 2026, Jonathan has a clear goal: to qualify for and represent Canada at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Gabriel Séguin
Gabriel Séguin, a native of Cèdres in the Montérégie region, discovered cycling at the age of 11.
Over the years, he has made a name for himself on both the road and the track, with a career marked by victories in France, a appearance at the 2024 World Championships, and several national podium finishes. In 2026, he became a double Canadian track champion before winning two medals at the Pan American Championships, in addition to shining on the road with several victories and two medals at the Canada Games.
In 2026, he joined TaG Cycling to continue his progression toward the professional level. His goal is clear: to continue developing, perform on the track and on the road, and take the next steps toward the top level.
Jeffrey Whaley
Jeffrey Whaley is a professional freestyle BMX rider from L’Assomption, where he discovered BMX at the age of 15 at his town’s municipal skatepark.
In 2016, he joined Cirque du Soleil for the international Volta tour, performing with the company for four years around the world. In 2021, he returned to the world circuit, before becoming the first Canadian Olympian in freestyle BMX by representing Canada at the 2024 Paris Games.
Still a member of the Canadian team, Jeffrey now shares his experience and passion for the sport through his company, BMXSpectacle.
Rémi Lemieux
Rémi, a native of Granby, is a professional BMX racer. He discovered BMX at the age of 5, and three years later he began competing in the sport.
Since then, he has carved out a place for himself among the best in the discipline. In 2024, he won the Quebec championship title in the elite category and finished second in the Canadian rankings.
Today, Rémi continues to travel across Canada and the United States to compete, pursuing his development at the highest level of his sport.
Pittstop Gravity Team
Pittstop Gravity is a downhill team affiliated with the local shop next door to the CNCB, Pittstop Vélo-Café. The team represents Quebec at the provincial, national, and international levels.
We understand that training in Quebec during the winter can be challenging for cyclists, but thanks to the CNCB, our riders have the opportunity to train year-round.
Our values include team spirit, perseverance, and mutual support. We aim to project a positive and inspiring image of competitive sports, while giving back to the community to motivate and support future generations.
Team members (from left to right): Vincent Brochet, Mia Gariépy, Hugo Langevin, and Anaïs Trudelle
Dirt Jumps Committee
The Dirt Jump Committee is, above all, a group of friends who are passionate about biking, dirt riding, and improving their skills.
Always on the lookout for new ideas, they visited several iconic spots across the United States to draw inspiration from best practices, including the famous Catty Woods in Catasauqua.
Their adventure began by building their own dirt jumps in their backyards, before turning this passion into a collective project with the CNCB.
Although lines already existed at the Centre, the creation of the Dirt Jump Committee marked a true turning point. Thanks to their vision, creativity, and on-the-ground expertise, they took the CNCB’s trails and dirt jump lines to a whole new level, evolving them into a more technical, fluid, and even more distinctive experience.
Committee members (from left to right): Julien Rocchisani, Félix Côté-Bouvette, Vincent Baribeau, David Despatie, and Victor Pointin.
Commencal Gravité SL team
Commencal Gravité SL is a Quebec-based mountain biking team specializing in downhill and enduro. Our athletes compete at the provincial, national, and international levels.
Based in part in Bromont, the team trains regularly at the Bromont National Cycling Centre and is actively involved in the development of the sport. In particular, we help organize the Canadian Enduro Championships in Bromont.
We are proud to contribute to the growth of mountain biking in Quebec and to support the next generation of riders.
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.
Ainsi que Léandre Bouchard, Martin Gilbert, Mathilde Hupin, Annie Gariépy, Marie-Claude Surprenant et François Parisien