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Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 1 Flash

March 8, 2006 – Here are brief results from Stage 1 of Tirreno-Adriatico: Tivoli — Tivoli, 167 kmUnofficial:1 Paolo Bettini (Ita) Quick.Step2 Erik Zabel (Ger) Milram3 Thor Hushovd (Nor) Credit Agricole

Paris – Nice – Stage 3 Flash

March 8, 2006 – Here are unofficial results from Stage 3 of Paris – Nice: March 8: Julienas – Saint-Etienne, 168.5 kmResults:1 Patxi Xabier Vila Errandonea (Spa) Lampre-Fondital … READ MORE →

Berlin Bicycle Demonstration 2006

March 8, 2007 – The organizers of the Berlin Bicycle Demonstration are looking to break their record of 250,000 participants set in 2004. The demo, which boasts to be the largest of its kind in … READ MORE →

Clinton and Armstrong at Power Within in Montreal and Ottawa

March 7, 2006 – Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and seven-time winner of the Tour de France, American Lance Armstrong, were in Montreal today to take part in a speaking tour concerning … READ MORE →

Tour of Taiwan Update

March 7, 2006 – Today’s stage was the longest of the tour at 220km, and unlike most races of that length, it was hard from start to finish. We actually covered the distance in just … READ MORE →

Kona Invites You to \”Adopt an AfricaBike\”

March 7, 2006 – Along with the efforts of The Kona Bicycle Company, Bicycling Magazine and Britsol-Myers Squibb, the BikeTown Africa project, which is designed to help fight the spread of AIDS and HIV in … READ MORE →

Vuelta Sonora-Arizona – Stage 5 and 6 – Final

March 7, 2006 – Here are the final results from the Vuelta Sonora-Arizona:Stage 51. Carlos Valdez (Mex) Chivas Cycling Team 3:33:452. Daniel Greenfield (USA) Targetraining s.t.3. Marco A. Ortega (Mex) Chivas Cycling Team at 0:154. Gregorio Ladino (Col) … READ MORE →

Paris – Nice – Stage 2 – Flash

March 7, 2006 – Here are results from Stage 2 of Paris – Nice, from Cerilly to Belleville, 200 km:1 Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick.Step … READ MORE →

IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference

March 7, 2006 – From June 20-23, 2006, in Whistler, British Columbia the 2006 IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference will be a global gathering of mountain bike advocates, trailbuilders, land managers, tourism professionals, ski resort … READ MORE →

T-Mobile\’s Amy Moore at Wellington Women\’s Road World Cup

March 7, 2006 – At the recent Wellington Women’s Road World Cup on Sunday, March 5 in New Zealand, Pedal caught up with Canada’s Amy Moore for a brief interview.On NZ: “It’s … READ MORE →

Redlands Bicycle Classic Announces Men’s Teams for 2006 Event

March 6, 2006 – The Redlands Bicycle Classic announces the roster for Men’s teams at their 22nd annual event. “We are proud to have our 2005 Champion, Chris Wherry, also the current USPRO Road Champion, … READ MORE →

Open Letter: Mark Walters Left Off National Team – Correction Update

March 6, 2006 — Dear Editor, First, I appreciate that you have printed my comments, and I have indeed been in communication with Kris Westwood in a positive interaction. Though most of my comments were … READ MORE →

Giro della Provincia di Lucca

March 6, 2006 – Here are the results from this weekend’s Giro della Provincia di Lucca in Italy:1 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) Team Milram 4.22.392 Claudio Corioni (Ita) Lampre – Fondital 3 Erik Zabel (Ger) … READ MORE →

Bike Show and OCA AGM

March 6, 2006 – What a great weekend at the bike show! Over 500 people took advantage of new OCA on-line membership registration and signed up for 2006. Even Steve Bauer got in the mix. … READ MORE →

It’s Gold, Gold, Gold from Australia

March 6, 2006 – With just nine days until the start of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games organisers today unveiled the prized medals to be awarded during the 11 days of competition.The gold, silver and … READ MORE →

USA Cycling Announces MTB Stipend Program

March 6, 2006 “” USA Cycling announced today that it has earmarked more than $50,000 for the 2006 Elite Mountain Bike Performance Stipend program. The initiative is aimed at rewarding off-road athletes with incentives and … READ MORE →

Paris – Nice – Stage 1

March 6, 2006 – Brief results from France:Stage 11 Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step-Innergetic … READ MORE →

dEVo/Escape Velocity Sisu Spring Road Race Series – Race 1

March 6, 2006 – The start of the road season opened today in BC with the first of five weekends of racing in the dEVo/Escape Velocity Sisu Spring Road Race Series. Under cool and cloudy … READ MORE →

McLane Pacific Foothills Road Race – Stage 2

March 6, 2006 (Merced, CA) — The conditions for the McLane Pacific Foothills Road Race were reminiscent of what you might see at a northern European classic or semi-classic. So maybe it wasn’t such a … READ MORE →

Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen – Stage 2

March 6, 2006 – Stage 2: Torhout- Handzame 180.6 kmThe second of the 3-Days, offered up a nice serving of one of Belgian cycling’s other delicacies”¦twisty, flat, open, and often very narrow, roads. The key … READ MORE →

Shimano Canada Supports Commonwealth Games Athletes

March 6, 2006 – As one group of elite athletes arrive home from the Winter Olympics, another group is counting down to the thrill of competition at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, March … READ MORE →

Ontario Youth Awarded 3.5 Million in Bike Crash Lawsuit

March 6, 2006 — An Ontario youth has been awarded $3.5 million in damages after being seriously injured while riding a defective bike. A legal tribunal recently ruled that bike manufacturer Procycle (Quebec) and distributor … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome ‘O’ Cup #5 Results

March 6, 2006 – After an afternoon of competitive 500 metre, kilo, and flying lap events, the riders took a short break and returned for the evening session of sprints and scratch races.The sprint battles … READ MORE →

Final Track World Cup Before Commonwealth Games Wraps Up

March 6, 2006 — Sunday’s Track World Cup in Sydney, Australia marks the last competition for Canadian track riders before the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. The duo of Martin Gilbert and Zach Bell … READ MORE →

Audrey Lemieux Begins Season – 17th at McLane Pacific Classic

March 5, 2006 — In her first race of 2006, Audrey Lemieux finished 17th in Stage 1 of the McLane Pacific Classic in Merced, California. Laura Charameda (McGuire Cycling Team) won the criterium and the … READ MORE →


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