Coupe de l'Avenir
PNW brought 12 riders from across Western Canada to the inaugural Coupe de l’Avenir in Quebec, where both our Racing and Espoir squads showcased grit, teamwork, and strong results across five challenging stages.
Coming off the highs of Canadian RoadNationals, PNW headed from St-Georges to Laval Quebec for five days of solidracing at the inaugural Coupe de l’Avenir, a U17/U19 stage race inQuebec. This was a massive project to pull together—but we didn’t come alone.With 12 riders representing Western Canada, plus guest riders from Manitoba,Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon, we can proudly saywe were truly representing the West! #Represent
The Coupe de l’Avenir had everything to offer:the top Canadian U17 and U19 riders on the start line, serious climbing stages,and an exciting race environment. Our athletes were hosted at the Collège Boisbriand in Laval, giving the week a true team-camp atmosphere. Hugethanks to Nicolas Masbourian and his team for organizing and deliveringsuch a well-run event.
The Teams
PNW Racing – 6 riders
- Monty Rigby, Oscar Wong, Graham Francis, Aubrey Allan, Mitch Williams, Amos Scott-Bouris
PNW Espoirs – 6 riders
- Jack Purdy, Adam Ritchie, Nico Giangrande, Andrew Lawson, Damian Babul, Sebastian Grund
Race Recap
Our two squads, PNW Racing and PNW Espoirs, gave it everything across the five stages. Here are some of the stand outr esults:
Prologue – 2k Hill Climb (93 Riders)
- Graham Francis – 4th
- Monty Rigby – 6th
- Mitch Williams – 11th
Stage 1 – 83k Road Race (90 Riders)
- Monty Rigby – 8th
- Mitch Williams – 16th
Stage 2 – 68k Road Race (87 Riders)
- Amos Scott-Bouris – 3rd
- Monty Rigby – 11t
- Mitch Williams – 13th
Stage 3 – 83k Road Race (80 Riders)
- Graham Francis – 3r
- Oscar Wong – 9th
- Jack Purdy – 16th
- PNW Racing awarded Most Combative Team
Stage 4 – 38k Criterium (75 Riders)
- Monty Rigby – 1st
- Graham Francis – 4th
- Aubrey Allan – 12th
- Mitch Williams – 13th
- PNW Racing awarded Most Combative Team
🔗 Full Race Results Here
Final Thoughts
Chapeau to our two squads, PNW Racingand PNW Espoirs, for showing grit, teamwork, and Western Canadian pride on the roads of Quebec. From hill climbs to criteriums, every stage pushed our riders to learn, adapt, and grow. This first edition of the Coupe de l’Avenir set the stage for what we hope will become a cornerstone event in Canadian junior cycling—and we’re proud to have been part of it.