Five Top Young Riders to Watch

These men and women are elevating Canadian cycling with every pedal stroke

Finn Iles, Ruby West, Stefan Ritter, Maggie Coles-lyster and Charles-étienne Chrétien have racked up big results and show promise for even bigger things to come

Some of this country’s most exciting bike racing is being done by young Canadians. In 2017, a handful of athletes got results that were of elite-level quality. But it’s not just the results; it’s the top performances mixed with the potential for more that make these riders so compelling to watch. Here are five riders from multiple disciplines – road, cyclocross, track, downhill and cross country – whose names and achievements you should know. Each rider has been making a mark in his or her own way, some on multiple bikes, all while maintaining a mature level of pragmatism about what lies ahead in 2018 and beyond.