Derek Gee-West withdraws from Sunday's road race missing 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Canada' at Road World Championships in Montréal
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee-West has withdrawn from the Road World Championships in Montréal due to lingering injuries from a crash at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec. The 29-year-old expressed disappointment at missing the opportunity to compete in his home country.
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The withdrawal of a top national athlete from a major home-soil event highlights the physical risks inherent in professional cycling.
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Derek Gee-West of Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as best Canadian rider at 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 1 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Five days after pulling out of time trial events at Road World Championships in Montr al, Canadian Derek Gee-West will now remain on the sidelines for the road race, missing any opportunity for a medal in front of home crowds.
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