Canada's Gravel National Championships were set to play out on Sunday with a strong field and high temperatures, with extra measures put in place before the event in British Columbia began. However, while riders did take off from the start line – and some even forged through to the finish – the event was cancelled while competitors were out on the course.
"This decision was not made lightly," said event director Jon Watking in a statement put out on the race's social media. "During the event, an assessment was made that the on-course conditions did not meet the safety standards required for participants to continue racing."
