Derek Gee, of Ottawa, celebrates as the top Canadian at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec, in Quebec City, earlire this month. MP Jean-Yves Duclos, left, looks on.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Canada’s Derek Gee has withdrawn from the road world cycling championships.
Cycling Canada made the announcement Tuesday. Gee suffered a broken rib in a crash Sunday at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.
“I’m gutted to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Canada at our home world championships,” Gee, of Ottawa, said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the recovery from the crash at GP Montreal hasn’t been fast enough to put me in a place where I can race properly or contribute to the team and justify taking a spot at the start.
“I’m still looking forward to experiencing the worlds atmosphere in Montreal, but this time it’ll be from the other side of the fence.”
The world road championship event is being held in Montreal.
Guillaume Boivin, of Montreal, will replace Gee in the men’s elite road race Sunday.
Boivin is a three-time national champion.
“I appreciate Derek’s honesty in the situation,” Boivin said. “I know it’s very hard for him pulling out of a home worlds.
“I’m looking forward to it. I’m looking to have a good race and represent Canada well on home turf.”
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