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Because Sport Matters Campaign

January 7, 2006 – Sport Matters is a collection of sport leaders from across the sport spectrum that have come together to contribute their resources to create more resources for sport in this country. As … READ MORE →

33rd Annual Canadian Sport Awards

January 7, 2006 – The True Sport Foundation (TSF) would like to remind the Canadian sport community that the nomination period for the 33rd Annual Canadian Sport Awards (CSA) ends shortly. Nominations must be submitted … READ MORE →

Centrumcross Surhuisterveen

January 7, 2006 – Here are the results from the Centrumcross Surhuisterveen held yesterday in Surhuisterveen, the Netherlands.Elite Men1 Richard Groenendaal (Ned) Rabobank 59.422 Erwin Vervecken (Bel) … READ MORE →

Free Toronto Map of Bike Share Hubs

January 7, 2006 – I wanted to share a free Toronto area group map your visitors may enjoy. It’s an awesome resource and I am so glad it exists! It’s a Free Map of Bike … READ MORE →

Pedal\’s Forum Goes Userbased

January 6, 2006 – In an effort to streamline our Forum and make it more user-friendly, beginning tomorrow Pedal’s Forum will become user-based. All that current guest users need to do is create a … READ MORE →

Steve Bauer Interview

January 6, 2006 – Pedal Magazine contributor Tim Lefebvre caught up with Canadian cycling legend Steve Bauer just prior to Christmas, to find out the latest.You’ve been on the go quite a bit – tell … READ MORE →

Lance Armstrong Crowned 2005 Person Of The Year

January 6, 2006 – In the mood for something to get you pumped for the New Year? Need some motivation? Inspiration abounds in the January/February 2006 issue of Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine, available on … READ MORE →

Ryan Leech & Fionn Griffiths Re-Sign With Norco

January 6, 2006 – Norco Performance Bikes, Canada’s premiere bicycle company is excited to announce that Ryan Leech and Fionn Griffiths will return for 2006 along with a great lineup of new & returning … READ MORE →

Pedal\’s 2005 Canadian Cycling Awards – Prize Winners

January 6, 2006 – Thanks to everyone who entered Pedal’s 2005 Canadian Cycling Awards to vote for Canada’s top cyclists. Here are the lucky prize winners from all participants who voted: 1st prize … READ MORE →

Tour d\’Afrique 2006 — All Set To Start

January 6, 2006 – Tour d’Afrique 2006, the annual 12 000-kilometer bicycle race/expedition from Cairo to Cape Town, billed as the most gruelling bicycle race on earth, is all set to begin its fourth Tour … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup Returns to Carson, CA

Jan. 6, 2006 — The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Track Cycling World Cup Classics return to the United States Jan. 20 to 22 at the at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.World Cup races … READ MORE →

Transalp Challenge 2006

Jan. 6, 2006 – Online registration for the Transalp Challenge begins at noon on January 10th, 2006 at www.transalpchallenge.comThe 9th consecutive BIKE Transalp Challenge, the toughest and best known MTB long-distance race in the world, … READ MORE →

Clara Hughes Makes Speed Skating Canada\’s Olympic Team

Jan. 6, 2006 (Calgary, Alta.) — Clara Hughes is the first Canadian and second woman to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Hughes won two bronze medals in cycling at the … READ MORE →

No Limits — Biking Andalucia

Jan. 5, 2006 – Enter Spain’s toughest mountain bike marathon event with Biking Andalucia. Biking Andalucia is offering a special package deal in May that will include entry into Spain’s toughest mountain bike marathon event … READ MORE →

Otakar Dolezel Selected to Coach Pakistan National Cycling Team

January 5, 2006 – Otakar Dolezel will be leaving on April 15, 2006 to Pakistan to help their National Cycling Team win gold at the 8th set of South Asian Games beginning August 1, 2006.This … READ MORE →

Kevin Cunningham Interview – Part 3

January 5, 2006 – Here is the conclusion to our two earlier interviews with Symmetrics team co-owner, Kevin Cunningham, who has provided us with a candid and in-depth overview of the team – past, present … READ MORE →

Kabush Comments as Winner of Pedal\’s 2005 Best Cyclist Award

January 5, 2006 – Geoff Kabush of Team Maxxis was excited to learn that he was voted by readers as Pedal Magazine’s 2005 Best Cyclist Overall in Canada and sent us the following comments:“Thanks … READ MORE →

Trek-Red Truck Cycling Team Fundraiser

January 4, 2006 – The Trek-Red Truck Cycling Team, in cooperation with the Mark James Group, will be hosting a fundraising concert featuring local legend Bobby Bruce performing his solo Neil Diamond impersonation. Funds from … READ MORE →

Mechanic Wanted For Team Rocky Mountain

January 4, 2006 – Here is a job offer from Team Rocky Mountain:Team Mechanic-for the 2006 Season -Feb-Oct (may be flexible for student)Skills required are:-Mature attitude-professional ability to work with people and bikes-knowledge of Most … READ MORE →

Happy New Year From Forest City Velodrome

January 4, 2006 – Our first event of 2006 was held on January 1st with a fundraising ride to benefit our Velo-Kids program, $2,240.00 was raised. Thanks to everyone who made the afternoon a success. … READ MORE →

Newfoundland-Labrador NCCP Level I MTB Coaching Course

January 4, 2006 – We have organized an NCCP Level I Mountain Bike Coaching Course and I was wondering if there is any way you could advertise it for us. I’m sorry I didn’t get … READ MORE →

IMBA And NPS Announce Twelve Mountain Bike Projects for 2006

January 4, 2005 – The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and the National Park Service (NPS) are excited to announce 12 partnership projects for 2006, including three pilot programs. In May, 2005 the two organizations … READ MORE →

Shimano Presenting Sponsor of MTB World Cup 2007-2008

Janaury 4, 2005 – The UCI and Shimano, while extremely satisfied with their existing relationship, are delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup covering the next three years … READ MORE →

Cindy Klassen Voted Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year

January 3, 2006 – Winnipeg speed skater Cindy Klassen dominated the field to capture the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year.An outstanding 2005 season, which saw her set four world … READ MORE →

Burnaby SixDay Shots Photo Proceeds To Juniors

January 3, 2006 – For those interested, Greg has put up some of his shots of the SixDay. He was out for Wednesday night. All proceeds raised through the sale of the photos will go … READ MORE →


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