Hugo Donais (born October 14, 1983) is a Canadian retired cyclist who specialized in downhill mountain biking, four-cross and BMX.
Donais was born in Laval, Quebec, and grew up in nearby Terrebonne.Norco Bikes Factory DH Team Rider - Hugo Donais (accessed 1 August 2013) He began racing competitively in 1995 and turned professional in 2001, the same year he won the Junior Canada Cup Series. Donais spent much of his professional career with the Norco Factory Team and was twice selected as a member of the Canadian national cycling team."Norco Factory Team Signs Hugo Donais" Pedal, December 9, 2003. (accessed 1 August 2013)
During his professional career Donais starred in several cycling-related films and television programs, including Full Throttle, ES2 – Fully LoadedAlbert, Luc. "ES2 – Fully Loaded DVDs Available December 15th 2003" Pinkbike.com, December 11, 2003. (accessed 1 August 2013) and episodes of Ride Guide.Ride Guide Bike TV (accessed 1 August 2013)
UCI career
Donais represented Canada twice at the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships, in 2001 as a junior and in 2003 in the Elite category. He also competed in several UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events between 2002 and 2004.Hugo DONAIS' race history - Roots & Rain (accessed 1 August 2013)
Retirement
Donais retired from competitive cycling in 2005 and moved to British Columbia the following year. Since 2007 he has pursued a career in financial planning.Hugo Donais - Sun Life Financial (accessed 1 August 2013)
Palmares
1999 3rd Overall MTB Nationals Downhill - Cadet Expert Men1999 MTB Nationals Downhill Results (accessed 2 August 2013) 2001 1st Overall Mountain Bike Downhill Canada Cup Series - Junior 1st Overall Quebec Cup - Elite 22nd Overall UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships- Junior 2002 1st Overall Quebec Championship 9th Overall Canada Cup SeriesCanada Cup DH Final Standings (Full). Canadian Cyclist, August 6, 2002. (accessed 8 August 2013) 2003 1st Overall Calgary Canada CupBurkat, Karl. "COP Canada Cup Results", Pinkbike.com, August 6, 2003. (accessed 12 August 2013) 2nd Overall Canada Cup Downhill National SeriesMountain Bike - 2003 COUPE CANADA CUP - DOWNHILL/DESCENTE (accessed 1 August 2013) 1st Stage 1 2nd Overall Toronto International Bike Show BMX Pro Dual 1st Overall Quebec ChampionshipFraser. "Quebec DH champion crowned" Transcend Magazine, August 2003. (accessed 1 August 2013) 72nd Overall UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships 2004 2nd Overall Toronto International Bike Show BMX Pro Dual"Toronto International Bike Show Dual Results" Pinkbike.com, March 10, 2004. (accessed 1 August 2013) 4th Overall Canada Cup Series 2005 2nd Overall Canadian BMX Eastern National SeriesCanadian Cycling Association 2005 Annual Report p. 11. (accessed 1 August 2013) 5th Overall UCI Crabtree BMX International 1st Overall Quebec Championship 4-Cross
References
External links Hugo's website Hugo on Facebook