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The Global Relay Bridge the Gap Fund is a national cycling development program created by Global Relay in partnership with five of Canada’s top cyclists.

The fund will play a key role in helping Canada’s talented young riders ‘bridge the gap’ from their junior to elite level, from the amateur to pro ranks, and from local to international racing. Meet our board members: http://www.grbridgethegap.com/meet-the-board/

04/20/2026

The Just Right Life ✨

Find your optimal zone for performance, where focus, clarity, and enjoyment are highest.

Learn how to recognize Too Much, Too Little, and Just Right, and how to shift between them with intention.

Sessions:
Athletes (Canadians 15–25| free to join)
• April 28 | 1:30 PM EST
• April 30 | 6:30 PM EST

Parents & Coaches ($35)
• May 21 | 6:30 PM EST

Manage your brain. Manage your performance.🧠
Find links to register in our bio 🔗

03/31/2026

Coaches and Parents session is rescheduled to April 16th at 5:45 ET

Confidence isn’t built from results, it’s built from self-trust 🧠✨

Join our Mental Performance Workshop on Building Unshakeable Confidence — and learn how to help train your mindset like you train your body.

$35 investment for parents/coaches to learn how to best support their athletes

Links to register in our bio!

03/16/2026

Confidence isn’t built from results, it’s built from self-trust 🧠✨

Join our Mental Performance Workshop on Building Unshakeable Confidence — and learn how to train your mindset like you train your body.

For athletes (Canadians 15-25):
March 23rd 6:30pm ET
March 25th 1:30pm ET

For parents/coaches ($35 investment)
April 2nd 6:30pm ET

Links to register in our bio!

02/18/2026

Mental Performance Workshop: The 7 Levels of Effectiveness

Regulate your emotions. Elevate your performance.

You don’t rise to your goals under pressure — you perform from your practiced state.

🇨🇦 Athlete sessions (Canadians ages 15–25)
Feb 26 | 1:30 PM EST
Feb 26 | 6:30 PM EST
Free for athletes to attend

🧠Parents/Coaches Webinar
March 5 | 6:30 PM EST
$35 CAD contribution

🔗Find links to register in our bio

01/31/2026

The mentorship program kicked off today, and this year we have 19 young aspiring riders paired with 19 mentors, consisting of past and current Canadian pros!✨️

BTG Fund is pleased to have join as mentor lead this year. Here is a fun throwback of current Managing Director & Sara as teammates at 2018 Worlds in Innsbruck 🇨🇦🏔

01/24/2026

Mental Performance Webinar: Goal Setting & Vision✨

Start the season with clarity, not pressure!

This webinar will help athletes move beyond outcome-based goals and focus on the mental foundations of performance - values, emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.

You will leave with a clear 2026 blueprint to build confidence, resilience, and consistency all season long.

🗓 Athlete Sessions (Canadians, ages 15–25)
• Jan 28 | 1:30 PM EST
• Jan 29 | 6:30 PM EST
Free for athletes to attend

🧠 Coaches & Parents Webinar
• Feb 5 | 6:30 PM EST
$35 CAD contribution

🔗 Find links to register in our bio

01/14/2026

✨ Welcome, Sara Poidevin! ✨

We are excited to welcome as Mentor Program Lead for the Global Relay Bridge the Gap Fund.

Sara has a unique connection to BTG as a supported athlete, mentee, and mentor. A respected Canadian professional cyclist, she has represented Canada internationally and raced for top teams including EF Education–Cannondale.

In her new role, Sara will lead BTG’s mentorship program, connecting emerging Canadian cyclists with experienced current and former professionals — supporting riders on and off the bike.

🗣️ “Support from Bridge the Gap played an important role in my own development as an athlete. I’m excited to give back and support the next generation of Canadian riders as they pursue their goals.” — Sara Poidevin

🗣️ “Sara’s passion and experience make her the perfect leader for our mentorship program. She understands the challenges athletes face because she’s lived them, and her leadership and commitment to supporting others will make a meaningful impact on the next generation of Canadian cyclists.” — Leah Kirchmann, Managing Director

💙 Thank you to for four years of dedicated leadership as Mentor Lead. BTG is stronger because of her impact, and we are proud to continue supporting Karol-Ann in her role as President of the !

🔗 Read the full press release — link in bio
Photo credit: Veloimages/ Brian Hodes

09/30/2025

is Canada’s first Elite World Champion!🌈🇨🇦

We could not think of a more deserving champion. Magdeleine is hardworking, humble, a team player, and one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Truly a role model.

A win this big brings our entire cycling community together and highlights the many people and programs who support Canadian riders along the way. BTG fund is proud to have played a small role in Magdeleine’s journey, from athlete grants and mentorship, to now seeing her already giving back as a mentor in the program at only 24 years old!

We love to see all the connections back to BTG from the team in Kigali. , current National Team road lead and former pro, was a prior BTG grant recipient and mentor, and is now building a successful road program as a coach for 🍁 Our current Managing Director, and Magdeleine’s former BTG mentor, was also on the ground supporting the team as a coach for Canada for this historic win.

Additionally, many riders on the team are currently engaged in our programs and invested in lifting others ❤️

Our mission has always been to help Canadian riders to reach the forefront of professional cycling, and Magdeleine’s victory will inspire countless Canadians to dream big for years to come!✨️

09/23/2025

📢 Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Relay Bridge the Gap Fund!

Since 2012, BTG has been helping Canadian riders chase their dreams — from earning WorldTour contracts to representing Canada on the world stage 🌍✨

💡 Grants available for 2026:
* Athlete Grants
* Mentorship Program
* Special Project Grants

Apply by November 15 on our website, find the link in our bio 🔗

Successful applicants will be notified in the new year🎉 Please share this info with anyone who could benefit!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from everyone at !🥳

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