Team Canada for the 2025 cyclocross world championships

The 2025 world ‘cross championships are around the corner, and team Canada is sending a strong squad.

The under-23 women’s roster includes Isabella Holmgren, Ava Holmgren, Mia De Martin, Dorothee Perron, and Marie-Fay St Onge. Both Holmgren sisters are strong favourites in the race—Isabella finished 12th at the elite world cup on Sunday. At the 2024 worlds, Isabella finished just out of the medals in fourth, with Ava coming in 13th.

In the under-23 men’s category, Ian Ackert, Alexander Woodford, and Maxime St Onge are part of the selection. Ackert is looking for another big ride—he was sixth at the 2024 edition.

For the elite women, Sidney McGill, Katelyn Walcroft, and Christiane Bilodeau will be wearing the red-and-white. Maghalie Rochette has chosen to decline the invitation after her injury and illness following a strong start to the season. In the elite men’s category, Tyler Clark and Cody Scott are selected.

Rafaelle Carrier will lead the junior women, along with Nico Knoll, Aislin Hallahan, Lily-Rose Marois, and Maya Tasse. Carrier is a huge favourite for the race, having just won the UCI Cyclocross World Cup—the first Canadian to do so.

In the junior men’s category, Emilien Belzile, Tristan Taillefer, Sagan Goertz, Monty Rigby, and Farland Lamont are headed to France.

The racing runs from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, and Canadian Cycling Magazine will be on site. Check our website, X, Instagram, and BlueSky for full reports.