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Vuelta A El Salvador – Stage 5 Results

May 4, 2006 – Here are some brief results from El Salvador, where the Symmetrics team is racing. Andrew Randell sits second overall, after Andrew Pinfold took second on the stage:Stage 51. Ben Rabe Hino … READ MORE →

Athletes Look to Government to Fulfill 1% Promise

May 3, 2006, — Athletes CAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, acknowledges the federal government’s budget commitment to support families with children in organized sport, but is disappointed with the Conservatives’ failure to … READ MORE →

Jelly Belly Selects Suunto T6 As Official Training Tool

May 4, 2006 “” Suunto””the world-leader in precision sports instruments””has signed a partnership agreement with the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team, making the Suunto t6 the organization’s official training tool. Jelly Belly pros will use … READ MORE →

Test Of Metal Changes Course To Improve Race

May 4, 2006 – Never content to rest on its past success, the North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal is undergoing some course changes for this year’s event.“We’re always trying to make this … READ MORE →

Tour of the Gila 2006 — Stage 1 — Team Biovail Report

May 3, 2006 — Stage 1: Tyrone Individual Time Trial 16.15 miles. Wind and hills greeted the riders today in the first stage of the 20th annual Tour of the Gila. It was the typical … READ MORE →

Four Days of Dunkirk — Stage 1

May 3, 2006 – Francesco Chicchi (Ita) Quick Step-Innergetic won the opening Stage 1 – Dunkerque — Gravelines, 161km – at the Four Days of Dunkirk taking place in France, May 3-7.Results1 Francesco Chicchi (Ita) … READ MORE →

\”Race to Replace\” – Are You Fast Enough for Team Discovery?

May 3, 2006 – The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team will soon be kicking off the “Race to Replace” former cycling star Lance Armstong with a unique event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway August 12, … READ MORE →

SISU World Tuesday Night Champs Resume At UBC

May 3, 2006 – Brad Fairall (Symmetrics Cycling) won the season opener for Men’s Category 1/2 race at the SISU World Tuesday Night Championships. Lee Darling, club not known, won the Women’s Category … READ MORE →

Volunteers Needed – PacificSport BC Society

May 3, 2006 – Application Deadline: May 31, 2006 Starting Date: July 7, 2006Position: PacificSport Board MemberJob Description:PacificSport is looking to select 11 members for a new board created in response to a national and … READ MORE →

Harper Government Introduces Sport Tax Plan for Parents

May 3, 2006 – With the introduction of a tax credit for youth sport registration fees, the Conservatives took their first step toward implementing their election commitments to Canadians concerning sport and physical activity. “Some … READ MORE →

Symmetrics Wins Again In El Salvador

May 3, 2006 – A mixed bag of results for the Symmetrics Cycling team yesterday. The day was comprised of two stages – a team time trial in the morning, followed by an afternoon road … READ MORE →

Bacchus At The Wedgewood Hotel Wins Double Gold

May 3, 2006 – Here’s some news about a popular cycling sponsor, the Wedgewood Hotel: Already recognized as Vancouver’s leading luxury boutique hotel the Wedgewood Hotel just added a little more gold to … READ MORE →

UCI \”Classics\” Track World Cup 2006-2007

May 3, 2006 – The UCI “Classics” Track World Cups for the 2006-2007 season has been decided. The series foresees four legs which will take place as per the following programme : … READ MORE →

Palmer Library Road Race

May 3, 2006 – Calyon/Litespeed’s Charly Vives took second this weekend at the Palmer Library Road Race in Warren, MA. Here are the results:Pro Men:1. Joseph Moody (Kenda/Raleigh Racing)2. Charly Vives (Calyon /Litespeed Pro … READ MORE →

Canadian Team Aims To Break Record at RAAM

May 3, 2006 – On June 11, 2006, Kevin Wallace of Mississauga, Ontario will race non-stop from San Diego California to Atlantic City, New Jersey in the 2006 Race Across America (RAAM). Wallace intends to … READ MORE →

Mississauga Midweek Tuesday Night Criterium

May 3, 2006 – Sixty eight riders turned out for the Tues. Night Midweek Criterium at the Buckhorn circuit in Mississauga. The event was the monthly points race with a sprint for 5, 3 and … READ MORE →

Whistler Blackcomb Launches Gravity Logic

May 2, 2006 (Whistler, B.C.) — Whistler Blackcomb, developer and operator of the world’s most successful Mountain Bike Park, announced today that the company will start a new venture called Gravity Logic to assist other … READ MORE →

Muenzer\’s Book Book Tour Hits Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

May 2, 2006 — Lori-Ann Muenzer’s One Gear, No Breaks book tour will soon be in Ontario hitting Toronto, Hamilton, and Peterborough before heading to Montreal and then back out west to Vanouver, Victoria and … READ MORE →

Shimano Unveils New XTR Brakes

May 2, 2006 – May 1st marks the unveiling of the new Shimano XTR group featuring completely redesigned hydraulic disc brakes with a wide variety of rotors, compact and lightweight Dual Control Levers and a … READ MORE →

Roddi Lega\’s Bike Stolen

May 2, 2006 – Here’s an update on NORCO team rider Roddi Lega’s missing race bike: “Roddi is really upset about losing his ride. His bike was a 18.5″ yellow Norco 2006 EXC … READ MORE →

John Henry Days This Weekend

May 2, 2006 – The Bicycle Man is at it again, with a fun bike festival for the whole family in Vancouver this weekend. For more info visit www.johnhenrybikes.com or email willie(at)johnhenrybikes.comSee you there!

Insider Tricks, Insider Training

May 2, 2006 – Krebs Cycle Club presents “Insider Tricks, Insider Training” by World Championship medalist, World Record holder, and former British national team coach Peg Labiuk, on Friday, May 5th from 6:00pm-7:30pm, at the … READ MORE →

Plastiglas Ontario Cup #1 – Report

May 2, 2006 – Sunny skies set the stage for a beautiful start of the Plastiglas Ontario Cup Series. Over 750 riders from all over Ontario, Quebec, and even Upper New York State attended Ontario’s … READ MORE →

How to Create a Successful Trail Event: Workshop

May 2, 2006 – Here are the dates for this workshop:-Monday May 8th, 2006Lindsay (City Hall) 1:00PM to 4:00PM Madoc (Library) 6:30PM to 9:30PM -Tuesday May 9th, 2006Peterborough (EDO) 9:00AM to … READ MORE →

Sturbridge RR

May 2, 2006 – Here are some results from this past weekend’s Stubridge Road Race, in Massachusetts:Men1. Damian Kurzawinski (ZM cycle and Fitness)2. Brooke Boocock (Calyon / Litespeed Pro Cycling Team)3. Zoltan Tisza (AXIS/CRCA)4. … READ MORE →


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