Jastrab Launches Scholarship, New Velodrome Opens in Canada

Cycling news roundup highlights opportunities for young female cyclists and infrastructure investments

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Megan Jastrab, a 24-year-old professional cyclist with UAE Team ADQ, is launching the Megan Jastrab Bridged Opportunities Scholarship to support the future of women's cycling. The scholarship will provide financial aid and a spot on Team USA to the female U19 General Classification winner of the Valley of the Sun Stage Race in Tucson, Arizona. Additionally, a new state-of-the-art Alberta Velodrome has opened in Edmonton, Canada, becoming the first indoor triathlon training center in North America.

Why it matters

Jastrab's scholarship aims to bridge the gap for junior women cyclists, providing crucial financial support and international racing opportunities. The new Alberta Velodrome represents an investment in cycling infrastructure that can help grow the sport, especially in disciplines like track cycling and triathlon.

The details

The Megan Jastrab Bridged Opportunities Scholarship will award 75% of the funds upfront to the winner, with the remaining 25% contingent on selection or qualification for the Road World Championships. Beyond the financial aid, the scholarship includes a spot on Team USA's spring trip to compete in Nations Cup events in Europe. Jastrab, a multi-discipline junior World Champion in 2019, organized a fundraiser to send four junior US women to the Road World Championships in Rwanda, demonstrating her commitment to supporting the next generation. The Alberta Velodrome has received a 'Category A' designation from the UCI and will host the 2026 Canadian Track Championships (U17/Jr) in March.

  • The Megan Jastrab Bridged Opportunities Scholarship will be awarded this Sunday (February 16, 2026) to the female U19 General Classification winner of the Valley of the Sun Stage Race in Tucson, Arizona.
  • The Alberta Velodrome in Edmonton, Canada recently opened and will host the 2026 Canadian Track Championships (U17/Jr) in March.

The players

Megan Jastrab

A 24-year-old professional cyclist with UAE Team ADQ who is launching a scholarship to support the future of women's cycling.

Team Winston-Salem

A domestic elite US cycling team that has secured an invitation to compete at the Ronde de l'Isard for Under-23 riders in Europe, expanding racing opportunities for young American talent.

Owen Cole

A former US U23 road champion who is riding for Team Winston-Salem.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Alberta Velodrome in Edmonton, Canada will host the 2026 Canadian Track Championships (U17/Jr) in March.

The takeaway

Jastrab's scholarship and the new Alberta Velodrome represent important investments in the future of cycling, particularly for young female and junior cyclists. These initiatives aim to provide crucial financial support, international racing opportunities, and state-of-the-art training facilities to help grow the sport and support the next generation of cycling talent.