April 1, 2006 (Toronto, ON) – Pedal Magazine is now legal in most provinces celebrating its 18th birthday today as Canada’s national cycling mag. Pedal’s inaugural national edition back in 1989 featured Eon D’Ornellas on the cover. Initially a tabloid publication printed on newsprint Pedal evolved over the years into a full colour glossy publication as it is today.

Many of Canada’s top riders, cycling notables, writers and photographers have contributed to the magazine over the years with too many to list including Roger Sumner, Kelly Ann Carter-Erdman, Lister Farrar, Patrick Van de Wille, Susan Brown, Joan Jones, Paul Jurbala, Alison Sydor, Steve Bauer, Michael Barry, Chris Matthews, Marcel Mullholland, Val Davidge, Matt Hansen, Heinz Ruckemann, Alex Stieda, Brent Mudry, Paul Newitt, Susan Palmer-Komar, Blake Jorgenson, Elladee Brown, William Humber, Tim Lefebvre, Ed Arzouian, Rob Jones, Mike Badyk, Laura Robinson, Kevin O’Brien, Suzan Bianchi, Marlene Hielema, Leslie Anthony, Sandra Walter, Erin Carter, Jim Couper and many more…

We apologize to the many people we did not include and thank everyone for their contributions in helping us reach this milestone. Cheers!