At the 2026 Canadian Track National Championships in Bromont, QC, Kimberly Chen, representing Red Truck Racing, arrived with clear intent: to measure her progress, sharpen her race craft, and test herself against the country’s best. “Competing at the 2026 Canadian Track Nationals is always an opportunity to see how I have progressed in terms of fitness and race craft, and to see how I compare to other top competitors in the country,” she shared.
Despite a challenging lead‑up that included injury, illness, and a crash just days before Nationals, Kimberly delivered standout performances. She finished 2nd in both the scratch and elimination races—putting her third overall heading into the final race, a personal best. She ended up an impressive 4th in the women’s Omnium. “These performances were especially important for my confidence in my ability to perform despite having a rough week dealing with injury and illness,” she said.
The week wasn’t without mental hurdles. “On one hand it took some pressure off of me because I had lower expectations… but also I felt a bit disappointed I wouldn't be able to perform as well as I knew I could,” Kimberly reflected. Still, the experience reinforced a key takeaway: “Despite having these setbacks it is still possible for me to adapt and perform well.”
Supported by RTR through equipment, financial backing, and flexibility across track, road, and school, Kimberly is already looking ahead to 2026—focused on continued academic progress, contributing to team success, and expanding her international race experience.
The weekend also saw success for Red Truck Racing Alumni, Fiona Majendie, who podiumed and claimed the national title in the individual pursuit, rounding out a strong showing at Bromont for the program.