A multi-discipline junior World Champion in 2019, Megan Jastrab (UAE Team ADQ) will deliver on her promise to launch a new scholarship programme available to junior women this spring. The Megan Jastrab Bridged Opportunities Scholarship will be awarded on Sunday to the female U19 GC winner of this weekend’s Valley of the Sun Stage Race, funding was made possible by the Pro Cyclist Foundation.
Scholarship funds would be provided to the 17-18 junior women’s winner in two instalments, with 75% up front and the balance if the rider goes on to be selected or qualify for the Road World Championships this fall. A spot for the rider would be offered on Team USA’s spring trip to race the Nations Cup events in Europe (per USA Cycling’s selection document).
“I chose this race because it’s part of the Junior Road National Series and is one of the main stage races in America in the early part of the year, providing opportunities for both elite and junior cyclists,” Jastrab said on her social channels.
New Alberta Velodrome to host 2026 Canadian Track Championships for juniors in March
A new state-of-the-art Alberta Velodrome was revealed to the public at the end of January, completed under budget and ahead of schedule, according to the City of Edmonton.
The indoor track is part of a 16,600‑square‑metre complex called Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre, one integrated facility with the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre to make this “the first indoor triathlon training centre in North America“.
The first national event at the velodrome takes place March 27-29 for the 2026 Canadian Track Championships…
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