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Ottawa Pilot Session for Two New CAAWS Workshops

February 1, 2006 -Two new sessions are being prepared to be part of the CAAWS’ Women and Leadership program. Pilot presentations of the workshops, Work-Life Balance and Building Your Support Network wil be held in … READ MORE →

Tour d\’Afrique Update

February 1, 2006 – Tour d’Afrique, the annual 12 000-kilometer bicycle race/expedition from Cairo to Cape Town, billed as the most gruelling bicycle race on earth, is in it’s second week. Cyclists are adjusting … READ MORE →

Symmetrics Cycling 2006 Training Camp and Public/Sponsor/Media Ride

February 1, 2006 – Symmetrics Cycling, the number one ranked team in Canada will be having their first full team training camp in Langley, BC running from February 8-12. Team members from all across North … READ MORE →

Garneau and CCA Sign New Partnership

February 1, 2006 (St-Augustin, QC) — After twenty-two years of partnership and more than 3/4 million dollars in sponsorship, Louis Garneau Sports is proud to increase its commitment with the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA). As … READ MORE →

CCA Q3 Quarterly Report

February 1, 2006 – This quarterly report summarizes Canadian Cycling Association operational activity during October-December, 2005 and includes a Performance Management Scorecard that measures our progress against the strategic objectives set last May. The scorecard … READ MORE →

The Bobbie Steen Awards – Call For Nominations

February 1, 2006 – The Bobbie Steen Awards of Excellence were created and funded to recognize outstanding individuals or organizations who demonstrate exemplary leadership in sport and recreation making a contribution to promote access and … READ MORE →

Crackdown on Cyclists, Pedestrians and Drivers in Montreal Area

February 1, 2006 – With the addition of 133 new police officers in the Montreal Area, the SPVM (Service de Police de Montreal) is cracking down on cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers who disobey red lights, … READ MORE →

Tour of Qatar – Stage 2 Pics

February 1, 2006 – Here are some shots from the second stage of the Tour of Qatar, won by Quick Step’s Tom Boonen.

Tour of Qatar – Stage 3

February 1, 2006 – Quick.Step’s Tom Boonen took another victory in the Tour of Qatar, and continues to lead. Here are the results.Stage 3: Sealine Beach Resort – Khalifa Stadium, 160 km 1 Tom … READ MORE →

Roulston Wins Trust House Classic

February 1, 2006 — Hayden Roulston of the Health Net Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis has been hot during his Southern Hemisphere summer. He started his 2006 season by winning three stages and the … READ MORE →

Kodakgallery.com/Sierra Nevada To Ride Eddy Merckx

February 1, 2006 – Gita Sporting Goods announced today that the Kodakgallery.com/Sierra Nevada cycling team will be racing on Eddy Merckx bicycles in 2006. This marks the return of Eddy Merckx bikes to US Professional … READ MORE →

MTB\’rs Burn Rubber at The First-Ever Red Bull SkyRide

January 31, 2006 – On February 8, 50 mountain bikers will race one mile through the St. Paul Skyway system in the first ever Red Bull SkyRide. This is the first time the Skyway as … READ MORE →

Minnesota Pro Cycling Event Announces 2006 Schedule

January 31, 2006 – Officials with the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival have released the schedule for the 2006 Nature Valley Grand Prix. The Nature Valley Grand Prix is ranked in the top … READ MORE →

Temple to Temple 2006 – Day 3

January 31, 2006 (Belize) – Day three started off with some really dark clouds ahead of us. We headed out and within 10 minutes it started to rain – we knew it was going to … READ MORE →

Cycling Questionnaire

January 31, 2006 – You may have heard that some of us are working with the Social Marketing Program of Seneca College to produce advertising materials to encourage youth to take up competitive cycling.It would … READ MORE →

Tour of Qatar – Stage 1 and 2

January 31, 2006 (Qatar) – Here are the results of the first two stages of the Tour of Qatar won by Tom Boonen (Quick Step Innergetic) who has the overall lead. Canada’s Ryder … READ MORE →

Two Full Gates at Abbotsford Indoor BMX Track!

January 31, 2006 – Great news – there will be two full gates at Abbotsford Indoor BMX Track! Quote Steve Baxter: “Check out the ladies at Abby ‘No Hype’ 4x last night! … READ MORE →

OCA BMX News and Updates

January 31, 2006 – Due to circumstances beyond our control, we still have to wait for one week to finalize the 2006 race schedule. There has already been one adjustment – the Kingston Provincial … READ MORE →

Bicycle Essay Contest

January 31, 2006 – All students worldwide, 16 years old and under, are eligible to enter the “Bicycle Essay Contest.” Children from all countries are encouraged to participate – you don’t have to be a … READ MORE →

Bill Clinton and Lance Armstrong in Montreal

January 31, 2006 — On March 7, 2006 Montreal’s Palais de Congress will host Bill Clinton, former president of the United States, and Lance Armstrong, seven-time winner of the Tour de France, among other … READ MORE →

Biemme Sponsors USA Cycling

January 30, 2006 – USA Cycling is proud to announce new sponsorship agreements with five companies for 2006. Biemme, in conjunction with Trialtir, joins USA Cycling as the new official supplier of performance clothing of … READ MORE →

Temple to Temple 2006 – Day 1 and 2

January 30, 2006 (Belize) – Well Day 1 and 2 are behind us. Day 1 went well as everyone left the start in a blaze of glory, but as the day wore on they got … READ MORE →

Team Squamish Rides Again

January 30, 2006 – This week Team Squamish, the community-based competitive biking team, announced this year’s team. The 27 member team has a number of new faces, but there are also many returning members.“We’re … READ MORE →

HP Laptop Sales Support LAF

January 30, 2006 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) and HP (NYSE: HPQ) (Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced that they have generated more than $2 million to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) through sales of the HP … READ MORE →

Shimano Canada Supports AFRICABIKE

January 30, 2006 – The Kona Bicycle Company, has embarked upon what could be the most important bicycle the company has ever developed: 200 bikes designed specifically to assist health care workers treating HIV and … READ MORE →


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