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Forest City Velodrome MS Ride

February 9, 2006 – The Forest City Velodrome and the MS Society encourage you to make a donation to the riders who are participating in the 800 Lap Fundraising event at the Velodrome on Sunday … READ MORE →

Herras Suspended for Two Years and Stripped of Vuelta Title

February 9, 2006 – Spanish cycling star Roberto Herras has been stripped of his 2005 Vuelta a España title and given a two-year suspension by the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC). The ruling is the … READ MORE →

Challenge Illes Balears – Dionne Falls but Finishes Stage 4

February 8, 2006 – According to Canada’s Charles Dionne (Saunier Duval-Prodir), Stage 4 at Challenge Illes Balears hurt.Italian winner Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step) finished the 150.6K stage in 3:47:10 beating Spain’s Antonio Colom (Caisse … READ MORE →

Coaches Association of Ontario – Help Wanted

February 8, 2006 – Position: Community Development CoordinatorApplication Deadline: February 28, 2006Starting Date: March 1, 2006Job Description:The Community Development Coordinator (CDC) will develop communication, do research, and plan a wide range of events relating to … READ MORE →

CCA Hires Communications Manager

February 8, 2006 – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that Florence Bourg has joined the organization as its new Communications Manager.Mrs. Bourg brings over 12 years of experience in communications, media … READ MORE →

Coaching Association Launches “We are coaches” for Women

February 8, 2006 (Ottawa, ON) — The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) launched a campaign called “We are coaches” designed to increase the number of women coaching at the community level from 5 percent to … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen – Stage 1

February 8, 2006 – Here are the results from the first day of the Tour Mediterranean won by Lampre’s Danilo Napolitano (Ita).1 Danilo Napolitano (Ita) Lampre 2.35.332 Erik Zabel (Ger) Team Milram 3 Mark … READ MORE →

Whistler\’s Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival Expands

February 8, 2006 (Whistler, B.C.) — The third annual Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival, one of the world’s largest freeriding events, is set to go off July 22 — 30 in Whistler this summer. Expanding to … READ MORE →

Giro T.O. – New Cycling Event in Toronto

February 8, 2006 – Bicycling may not be a cure all for our modern-day problems, but it can do much to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. As a means of … READ MORE →

Colavita Olive Oil/Sutter Home Winery Cycling Team Selected for First Amgen Tour of California

February 8, 2006 – The Colavita Olive Oil/Sutter Home Winery Cycling Team has been selected to race in the inaugural Amgen Tour of California, the Tour de France-style bicycle stage race scheduled to begin February … READ MORE →

2006 Rocky Mountain Business Objects Freeride Team

February 8, 2006 – Wade Simmons, winner of the first Red Bull Rampage in 2001, will stay with Rocky Mountain® for another 2 years. Wade has ridden for Rocky Mountain Bicycles since 1995 and with … READ MORE →

Challenge Illes Balears – Stage 4 Flash

February 8, 2006 – Here are some quick results from today’s 150km stage of the Challenge Illes Balears from Soller to Port De Soller.1. Paolo Bettini (Ita) Quick.Step2. Antonio Colom (Spa) Illes Balears3. David … READ MORE →

Tour Of Langkawi – Stage 6

February 8, 2006 – Following the brutal stage 5 climb to the Genting Highlands Resort, the Tour of Langkawi continued with the next two stages being the longest of the Tour. After a 90 minute … READ MORE →

Symmetrics Pro Cycling Targets UCI America Tour In 2006

February 8, 2006 – Canada’s top professional team, UCI Continental Symmetrics Pro Cycling Team is aiming to become North America’s number one. With a beefed-up squad and increased sponsor support, the British Columbian-based team is … READ MORE →

Open House for Summerside Cycling Club

February 7, 2006 – The Summerside Cyclilng Club is holding an information / open house for Saturday February 11 from 830 am to 11 am at the St. Eleanor’s Community Centre.As an open house, … READ MORE →

Victory Brewing Rider Struck by Car

February 7, 2006 – Victory Brewing rider Katharine Carroll was clipped by car in Santa Rosa, CA today. Teammates Kirsten Robbins and Katharine Carroll were on a training ride in Santa Rosa, CA on Hwy … READ MORE →

SponsorHouse and USA Cycling Unite to Increase Exposure to USAC Members

Feb. 7, 2006 — SponsorHouse (“A Place for Athletes”) and USA Cycling (“USAC”) are very pleased to announce a newly formed strategic partnership that will increase exposure to all USA Cycling members and offer new … READ MORE →

Ford Tour de Georgia 2006

February 7, 2006 – The top professional cycling stage race in North America will have a new and engaging brand identity, as the Georgia Ford Dealers have agreed to a title sponsorship for the Ford … READ MORE →

Challenge Illes Balears – Stage 3

February 7, 2006 – Here are the results from today’s 149.6K Stage 3 from Pollença to Mirador won by David Bernabeu (Spa) Comunidad Valenciana. The stage started in Pollença and featured two Cat. 2 … READ MORE →

Sudbury CC Annual Banquet – In Celebration of Eli Girolametto

Febraury 7, 2006 – The Sudbury Cycling Club is having their annual Rider’s Banquet on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 at the Italian Club in Copper Cliff. In particular, the banquet will celebrate the unique … READ MORE →

CITT Bicycle Surtax Under New Minister of Finance and New Conservative Cabinet

February 7, 2006 – Prime Minister Stephen Harper was sworn in yesterday and his cabinet selections have raised some eyebrows for those closely watching the CITT safeguard inquiry situation.The recently-elected Conservative leader announced his 27-member … READ MORE →

Tour of Langkawi – Stage 5

February 7, 2006 – Today’s stage five on the 2006 Tour de Langkawi, is the one that most characterizes this event, and singles it out as a climber’s race. The 100km stage is notorious for … READ MORE →

Canadian Olympic Committee Welcomes Prime Minister Harper\’s Appointment of Michael D. Chong as Minister for Sport

February 6, 2006 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) welcomed today’s announcement by the new Federal Government of a senior Minister responsible for sport, and applauded its’ appointment of Michael D. Chong as Minister … READ MORE →

Wendy Simms Nanaimo Female Athlete Of The Year

February 6, 2006 – At the first ever Nanaimo Sports Achievement Awards, Wendy Simms received the honour of being named the Female Individual Athlete of the Year.As was read prior to the award being presented:Wendy … READ MORE →

Challenge Illes Balears – Stage 2

February 6, 2006 – Here are the results from stage 2 of the Challenge Illes Balears, in Spain.Stage 2: Cala Millor – Cala Bona, 159.4 km1 Isaac Galvez (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne-Illes Balears … READ MORE →


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