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UCI ProTour Update

November 23 2004 – Following their request, three candidates to a UCI ProTour team license were heard today in Lausanne by the UCI Licenses Commissions. They are the following:– ARcycling AG (Phonak Hearing Systems), … READ MORE →

U of T Mountain Bike Team Donations Update

November 22, 2004 – Dear Mountain Bike Team Member and Alumni. I hate hearing about student athletes not being able to participate in sport because they can’t afford it. I remember what it was like … READ MORE →

OCA Year-End 2004 Awards

November 22, 2004 – The OCA is pleased to announce our 2004 Award Winners. All winners (with the exception of Multi Laser) received their awards at our Cycling Celebration on Saturday night. Congratulations to all … READ MORE →

USGP Cross Weekend #3

November 22, 2004 – The USGP of Cross rolled down the eastern seaboard toNew Jersey with races in the south and Bridgeton and northern Jersey inHighland Park. With an overall title on … READ MORE →

Ed Schum 2005 Abitibi Junior Project Leader

November 22, 2004 – Cycling BC is pelased to announce that long-time member and Coach, Ed Schum, will return to lead the Tour de l’Abitibi Junior Men’s High Performance Project in 2005.With a long … READ MORE →

Cycling Celebration 2004 In Toronto a Success

November 21, 2004 – An evening of awards, witty banter and cycling chitchat made for a fun-filled event for all last night at the OCA’s Cycling Celebration at the Olympic Spirit in Toronto last … READ MORE →

The Trixter X-Bike

November 20, 2004 – The Trixter X-Bike is currently being featured on the online magazine SNEWS (Specialty News), the Independent Voice of the Outdoor and Fitness Industries. SNEWS is a premier source of information for … READ MORE →

Provisional 2005 BC Event Calendars

November 20, 2004 – The 2005 race season promises to be another bumper year for BC riders. With hot new additions to the event calendar plus the return of some old favourites, riders get set … READ MORE →

Surprise Auction Item at Cycling Celebration

November 20, 2004 – At the Cycling Celebration in Toronto on Saturday, November 20, a special enlarged ‘autographed’ poster-sized cover of Pedal’s Holiday 2004 edition, featuring Olympic gold medallist Lori-Ann Muenzer and Olympic silver … READ MORE →

Los Angeles World Cup Track Selection Update

November 18, 2004 – Objectives: Our long-term vision is to have the most complete team possible for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. With the Athens Games behind us, it is important for the CCA … READ MORE →

CCA Launches a New Look

November 19, 2004 – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of it’s new and improved website, www.canadiancycling.caThe main purpose of redesigning the site was to maintain consistency in appearance … READ MORE →

Red Bull Giants Of Rio

November 19, 2004 – Swimming in the Atlantic, mountain biking up the Corcovado, hang gliding over downtown Rio de Janeiro, running on the Copacabana – on December 5, 2004, 80 teams from more than 30 … READ MORE →

Get Rid of the Winter DH Blues!

November 19, 2004 – Hey Downhill Community, in the spirit of getting everyone together, watching vids, and having some serious fun, dropmachine.com is going to throw a movie event. But not just any movie event. … READ MORE →

Cycling Celebration Schedule of Events

November 18, 2004 – This Saturday night promises to be the kickoff to the festive season! Olympic Spirit Toronto will be hosting the fifth annual OCA Cycling Celebration that will be recognizing the accomplishments of … READ MORE →

US Cross Nats Set For December

November 19, 2004 – An exciting season of domestic ‘cross racing willconclude next month with the USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championshipsin Portland, Ore. Slated for Dec. 10-12, the finest ‘cross racers in theU.S. … READ MORE →

Shimano\’s Smoother Shifts for 2005

November 18, 2004 – At a recent Shimano Press Camp in Tucson, Arizona the company introduced their plans for their “Dual Control Lever” system. Shimano’s “Dual Control Lever” system was first introduced on XTR-laden … READ MORE →

Cycling Celebration Sold Out!

November 18, 2004 – Just like the title states, the last of the tickets were reserved earlier this afternoon. A waiting list has been created. If you would like to be put on the waiting … READ MORE →

RWR Winter Racing Series

November 17, 2004 – Ride with Rendall and the Peak Centre will be hosting an indoor winter racing series designed for fun and fitness. Starting Sunday, December 5th and running through March 2005 you can … READ MORE →

Cyclists Needed For Oz world record

November 17, 2004 – Record Breakers organisation are seeking adventurous cyclist to take on the cycling around the coast of Australia world record. The challenge is free in return for raising some funds for ‘Antics’ … READ MORE →

Kashirin No Longer With CCA

November 17, 2004 – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) announced today its decision not to renew the contract of National Team Coach, Yury Kashirin.“The CCA is appreciative of the contribution that Yury has made to … READ MORE →

First Vancouver Island CX Championships Report

November 16, 2004 – With only a very short two week lead in time we were very pleased to have 57 athletes turn out for our event. The biggest winner was the sport of c-x … READ MORE →

Capital BMX Set to Open in Spring 2005

November 16, 2004 – An enormous congratulations goes out to Marty McSweeney and Terry Lipovski along with the city of Ottawa as they are well on their way to having a race ready track open … READ MORE →

Rocky Mountain Resigns Freerider Vanderham

November 16, 2004 – Rocky Mountain Bicycles has inked a new contract with Freeride star Thomas Vanderham. Vanderham,20, has ridden for Rocky Mountain Bicycles for the last 4 years . At 16 he had some … READ MORE →

Club Challenge Standings Updated

November 16, 2004 – The OCA Club Challenge Standings have been updated as of November 7th. Do you think the season is over? Do you think it is too late to earn significant OCA Club … READ MORE →

Dizzy Chicks Advancing Women\’s Cycling!

November 16, 2004 – Congratulaions Dizzy Chicks for a fantastic womens’ cycling workshop on Sunday November 7. Here some highlights:Stay on Track: A Holistic Approach to the Science of Cycling brought together professionals from across … READ MORE →


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