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USA Crits Championship Criterium Series Announced for 2006

February 12, 2006 – USA CRITS 2006 has been founded as a tribute to the criterium racing format and those riders with the speed, strength and skills to excel in this unique type of race. … READ MORE →

Tour of Langkawi: Stage 10 Finale

February 12, 2006 – The 2006 (and 11th) edition of the Telecom-Malaysia Tour of Langkawi ended today in a storm…a rain storm that is. After only 5 of the 18 laps on the 3.2-km circuit … READ MORE →

UCI Statement on Tyler Hamilton Case

February 12, 2006 – The International Cycling Union has taken note of the conclusion of the procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following the appeal made by rider Tyler Hamilton.While expressing its … READ MORE →

Tour d’Afrique Enters Ethiopia

February 11, 2006 – South African John Lofty-Eaton gets his first stage win as the Tour enters Ethiopia. One more stage before the rider’s rest in Gonder as they now climb into the highlands and … READ MORE →

Tandem Track Riding at FCV

February 11, 2006 – Yesterday (Friday) Velodrome member Chris Wood of Kitch/Wateloo asked me if he could bring a tandem and his visually impaired stoker Dave Johnson for some track time. Chris and Dave have … READ MORE →

Hamilton Appeal Denied

February 11, 2006 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by the US cyclist Tyler Hamilton against the decision made by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) on … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen — Stage 5

February 11, 2005 – Mathieu Ladagnous (Fra) Française des Jeux won today’s Stage 5, a 122K circuit from La Londe Les Maures to Hyeres. Cyril Dessel (Fra) AG2R-Prévoyance still has the overall lead Results1. Mathieu … READ MORE →

John Henry Bikes Alien Adventures Sprockids Youth Riding Club

February 11, 2006 – Here is some information on the John Henry Bikes Alien Adventures Sprockids Youth Riding Club rides, held April 9th to September 3rd (no ride during John H Days May 7th) -10-18 … READ MORE →

OCA Announces Riders For South Carolina Camp

February 11, 2006 – The OCA is proud to announce the team of athletes that will be travelling to South Carolina for a two week training camp from March 4 – March 19, 2006.Athletes-Kelly Bietola-Brooke … READ MORE →

Tour of Langkawi – Stage 9

February 11, 2006 — Today’s 16.2-Km individual time trial was the last chance for any of the GC contenders to improve their position, in this surprise-laden 2006 race. With all of the mountains behind them, … READ MORE →

Heras To Contest Two Year Ban

February 10, 2006 – Spanish rider Roberto Heras says he will contest his two-year racing ban the Spanish Cycling Association announced this past Wednesday. Heras has decided to contest the ban to defend his name … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen — Stage 4

February 10, 2006 – France’s Cyril Dessel (AG2R) won today’s Stage 4, a 91K route from St Laurent Du Var to Menton, winning the final sprint over Rinaldo Nocentini (Acqua e Sapone) and Alexandre … READ MORE →

2006 OCA Membership Applications are in the Mail

February 10, 2006 – As of this morning, all 2006 Membership Application forms are in the mail. All 2005 OCA UCI licensed members should be receiving them in the next week.Included in the membership package … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen – Stage 3

February 10, 2006 – Here are the results from yesterday’s Stage 3, an 18K TTT.1 Credit Agricole 18.22.342 Francaise des Jeux 0:00.063 Caisse d’Epargne – Illes Balears 0:02.294 Lampre 0:05.075 Ag2R – Revoyance 0:06.666 … READ MORE →

Yarra River To Star in Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

February 10, 2006 – The iconic Yarra River will be the ‘pathway’ leading 71 Commonwealth nations to the Opening Ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games on March 15. Commonwealth Games Minister Justin Madden, Lord … READ MORE →

Iles Baléares A Challenge For Charles Dionne

February 10, 2006 – The Challenge Iles Baléares has once again pushed cyclist Charles Dionne to self-realization on Thursday (Stage 5). The Quebecois cyclist finished in 128th place, 34 minutes and 6 seconds behind the … READ MORE →

Tucson Bicycle Classic Postponed Until 2007

February 10, 2006 – News broke yesterday from Steve Bohn, Director of the Tuscon Bicycle Classic, that the 2006 TBC, scheduled for April 21-23 has been cancelled due to the difficulties arising from complications on … READ MORE →

Tour of Langkawi – Stage 8

February 10, 2006 – Credit Agricole’s Seb Hinault – famous for his well-known surname (but not related to French cycling Legend Bernard Hinault) won today’s stage in Malaysia. Here are the results:Stage 81 … READ MORE →

Velolove Announcements!

February 9, 2006 – Here is the latest Velolove news:Midnight Mass Bike RideThursday, February 9Do you have a bike? Do you like riding it? At night? Pack some warm socks, dig up some bike lights, … READ MORE →

RWR/ Peak Winter Series – Stage 8

February 9, 2006 – Warren MacDonald was the big winner of Stage 8 by posting a commanding time of 39:59.2 . Second place on the stage went to Sean Wakefield with a time of 41:22.6. … READ MORE →

Challenge Illes Balears – Stage 5 Final

February 9, 2006 – Here are results from Stage 5 of the Challenge Illes Balears, 148.3 km from Magalluf to Palmanova. Stage 51 David Kopp (Ger) Gerolsteiner 3.50.112 Lorenzo Bernucci (Ita) T-Mobile Team 3 Inaki … READ MORE →

OCA AGM and Election News

February 9, 2006 – Notices and AGM report will be mailed during the week of February 13th. The Ontario Cycling Association is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who make decisions about the direction … READ MORE →

Canada Games Award Grants To 6 Ontario Communities

February 9, 2006 – A Canada Games Day is a community event that offers young people, 4 — 14 years of age, a sport and educational experience that will mirror the excitement and spirit of … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen – Stage 2

February 9, 2006 – Here are results of stage 2 of the Tour Med, 112km from Berre L’Etang to Toulon Mont Faron:1 Ivan Gutierrez (D’Epargne – Illes) 2:51:052 Thomas Lovkvist (Francaise de Jeux) 3 Rinaldo … READ MORE →

Tour Of Langkawi – Stage 7

February 9, 2006 – Stage 7: Muar-Kota Tinggi: 188.2 kmWith four stages to go, South Africa’s David George seems well positioned to hold the yellow leader’s jersey, and capture one of the early season’s most … READ MORE →


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