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Interviews with Canuel, Barrette, Lay and Bouchard at Quebec Cycling Awards

(Bromont, Que.) – At the recent Quebec Cycling Awards brunch in Bromont Pedal was on hand and caught up with Karol-Ann Canuel, Hugo Barrette, Kirsti Lay, Leandre Bouchard for their take on 2016 and … READ MORE →

Quebec Cycling Awards 2016 – Athletes, Builders, Volunteers Honoured

(Bromont, Que.) – Over 300 people were in attendance at Quebec Cycling Federation’s annual awards brunch on Nov. 20 at the Chateau Bromont Hotel. More than 50 awards of distinction were awarded to athletes, … READ MORE →

WADA Publishes 2015 Testing Figures Report – Cycling One of the Most Tested Sports

– (Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes its 2015 Testing Figures Report (2015 Report), which summarizes the results of all 2015 samples analyzed by WADA-accredited laboratories, as reported in WADA’s Anti-Doping … READ MORE →

Louis Garneau Launches a New MTB Club

(Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – Businessman and former Olympic cyclist Louis Garneau, in collaboration with the President of the Association régionale de vélo de montagne Québec Chaudière-Appalaches, Mr. Gilles Morneau, announces a new mountain bike division … READ MORE →

Trek Red-Truck p/b Mosaic Homes Announces 2017 Team Roster

– Trek Red Truck Racing Team is pleased to announce their 2017 roster. Their high performance program is focused on developing young cyclists on and off the bike. Last season, TRT saw much success … READ MORE →

Curt Harnett Appointed to Canadian Sport Institute Ontario Board Of Directors

(Toronto, ON) – Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is pleased to announce three new members appointed to its Board of Directors – Curt Harnett, Jessica Catton Rinaldi, and Nancy J. Spotton.
Curt Harnett is a … READ MORE →

Giordana to Outfit Astana Team

(Montecchio Maggiore, Italy) – Giordana Cycling Apparel announced their return to the UCI World Tour today. The Astana Pro Cycling team will wear Giordana technical apparel for all racing and training activities beginning in … READ MORE →

Quebec Cycling Hall of Fame Inducts Arsenault, Hughes, Van Den Eynde, Rover and Gariepy + PHOTOS

November 22, 2016 (Bromont, QC) – This past weekend featured the who’s who of Quebec cycling with the 30th anniversary of the FQSC Hall of Fame inductions held on Saturday followed by the 2016 Merite … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Lead Bicycle Mechanic @ Velofix Halton

(Oakville, ON) Velofix is a mobile bike shop and is looking for a full-time bike mechanic to operate the Velofix van in the Halton area (Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills).
If you are passionate … READ MORE →

Help Shape the Future of Transportation in Milton

(Milton, ON) – The Town of Milton is asking the public for feedback at an upcoming input session and via an interactive online tool to develop a Transportation Master Plan (TMP), in conjunction with consultants … READ MORE →

CoachChris.ca/Joe Rousseau/Garneau Team Announced for 2017

– The CoachChris.ca/Joe Rousseau/Garneau Team is pleased to announce their roster and sponsors for 2017. We are very pleased to have Joe Rousseau DVM and Garneau as Title Sponsors. Other great sponsors include, North … READ MORE →

ARGON 18 Launches Partnership with Astana – Opens European Office

(Montreal, Que.) – Argon 18 prepares for 2017 with the opening of their international sales office in Italy, expanding its global sales within the European market. With its step up into the UCI World … READ MORE →

Rochette Doubles Up and Wins Supercross Cup Day 2 Report, Results, Photos – Martin 2nd in Men’s Race

(Sufferin, NY) – Canada’s Maghalie Rochette (CLIF Pro Team) is on fire with confidence and back-to-back wins to prove it as she took the Elite women’s race at Supercross Cup Day 2 in Sufferin, … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2016/17 Contest – Don’t Miss It

(Toronto, ON) – We know many cyclists are Nordic skiers and the heat is on as early competitions set the stage for the FIS World Cup season kicking off in Ruka, Finland on Nov. … READ MORE →

Tour du Rwanda Stage 7 Report, Photos, Final GC – Ndayisenga Wins Overall

(Kigali, Rwanda) – The 7th and final stage of the Tour du Rwanda concluded on Sunday in front of a massive crowd of spectators in Kigali, the Rwanda capital. Tesfom Okubamariam (Eritrea National Team) won the … READ MORE →

Canada’s Rochette Wins Supercross Cup Day 1 Report, Results, Photos – Takes Over Series Lead

(Sufferin, NY) – Canada’s newly minted national champ Maghalie Rochette (Clif Pro Team) added another big win to her resume taking the Elite Women’s victory on day one of the Supercross Cup UCI Weekend … READ MORE →

NCCH Awards Celebration 2016 Winners + PHOTOS

(Hamilton, ON) – The annual National Cycling Centre Hamilton (NCCH) 2016 Awards honouring athletes while commemorating another season of success was held on Nov. 18 at the Courtyard by Mariott on Upper James in … READ MORE →

Tour du Rwanda Stage 6 Report, Results, Photos – Valens Ndayisenga Wins

(Kigali, Rwanda) – Valens Ndayisenga won the 6th Stage of the Tour du Rwanda after attacking the field on the descent off of the second categorized climb of the day into the capital of … READ MORE →

Spakwus 50 – New MTB Marathon Bike Race in Squamish, BC

(Squamish, BC) – If you have raced a mountain bike in Squamish, BC, you have been through the crusher. You have been jammed and jabbed. You have passed the Test. Now you are wondering … READ MORE →

Bici Amore Mio and La Bicicletta Invitation – Nov. 19 from 5-8pm

(Toronto, ON) – Looking for an Italian Cycling Experience in 2017? You are invited to join us for what is bound to be an excellent Italian inspired evening at La Bicicletta!
On Saturday, November 19th … READ MORE →

Tour du Rwanda Stage 5 Report, Results, Photos – Metkel Eyob Wins

(Musanze, Rwanda) – Dimension Data for Qhubeka continued their strong showing at the Tour du Rwanda during the 125.8km Stage 5, with Eritrean Metkel Eyob taking the win. The Stage began in the town … READ MORE →

Randy Ferguson to Cycling Canada as Chair of High Performance Committee

(Montreal, QC) – While not yet officially announced, Pedal has learned that sports journalist Randy Ferguson of Montreal has been nominated to Cycling Canada’s High Performance Committee.
“It is with great pleasure and gratitude that … READ MORE →

Pierre Lafontaine Named Cycling Canada’s New CEO

(Ottawa, ON) – Pierre Lafontaine is returning to Ottawa full time, accepting the role as chief executive officer/secretary general for Cycling Canada, after splitting time over the last year between his hometown and Cross … READ MORE →

Interview with Jeremy Martin

(Sherbrooke, Que.) – On Nov. 5 Quebec’s Jeremy Martin (Focus CX Canada) won the Elite Men’s Cyclocross National Championships in Sherbrooke, Que. At first glance that might seem like an underdog victory, but for … READ MORE →

Rally Cycling Announces 2017 Women’s Team

– Rally Cycling is proud to announce its final women’s roster for the 2017 season. The team welcomes several new riders as it continues its focus on rider development and success. The women of … READ MORE →


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