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Dodge Tour de Georgia – Stage 6

April 25, 2004 – The long awaited showdown of the GC contenders played out today during the 128-mile stage-6 from Athens to the top of Brasstown Bald. The fans lucky enough to have a space … READ MORE →

Team Basis Tackles California

April 25, 2004 – This race report is dedicated to all of the Basis sponsors and supporters, in particular the wonderful friends who have helped Team Basis this March: the Gagnon's, Zambrano's, Eggleston's, McFarlanes, Larry … READ MORE →

Thom Hughes Marries

April 24, 2004 – A former well-known Toronto sports entrepreneur was recently married in Cuba. Thom Hughes married Cuban model Mariam Jimenez in Havana on January 17. Fifty guests from both Canada and Cuba attended … READ MORE →

24 Hour Controversy Goes Legal

April 24, 2004 – Though August is fast approaching, it still remains to be seen whether one of North America's most prestigious mountain bike events will be held this year. A new company called twenty4 … READ MORE →

PowerBar Founder Dies

April 24 – Brian Maxwell, the founder of the PowerBar and a former member of the Canadian marathon team, died of a heart attack on March 19. He was 51. Maxwell was once ranked as … READ MORE →

Dom Perras Q & A

April 23, 2004 – Dom Perras (Ofoto/Lombardi Sports) had another good ride today, finishing in the lead group in 15th. Tomorrow's stage should suit him well, with a mountain-top finish. Pedal caught up with the … READ MORE →

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

April 23, 2004 – On Friday, April 30, 2004, join  fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for a leisurely and spirited roll and  ride through the streets of Vancouver. Meet rain or shine at the Vancouver  … READ MORE →

U.S. National Team Olympic Hopefuls

April 23, 2004 – For the first time this season, U.S. Olympic hopefuls, Mary McConneloug (Fairfax, Calif.), Alison Dunlap (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Sue Haywood (Davis, W. Va.) will compete alongside each other this weekend … READ MORE →

Jet Fuel High Park Race Preview

April 23, 2004 – On the last weekend of May 2004, (May 30), High Park in Toronto will once again see a bike race. Pedal spoke with Jet Fuel team manager, David Butler, who along with … READ MORE →

Ontario Summer Games: Teams Needed

April 23, 2004 – The Ontario Summer Games (OSG) form an integral part of the OCA's strategy to develop young riders and teams. One of the primary targets of the High Performance program is to … READ MORE →

Fleche-Wallone Women\’s Pictures

April 23, 2004 – Although we have posted a story and photos from Fleche Wallone a few days ago, Pedal just received photos from the women's race, so as not to be upstaged by the … READ MORE →

Win A Polar S210 Heart Rate Monitor

April 23, 2004 – Polar has donated a heart rate monitor for a raffle at the Krebs InfoSession on Heart Rate Monitor Training (Thursday, April 29).For more information on how to try and win the … READ MORE →

Ontario Track; Road Number; Youth E-Newsletter

April 23, 2004 – Recently we have created a page on our website specifically for information in regards to Track (located inside the RACING SCHEDULE blue box). Ontario will be home to one track league … READ MORE →

Sugoi Under 17 Program Encouraging Racing (SUPER)

April 23, 2004 – SUPER encourages younger riders who have only raced in small events to experience an event at a provincial level. This is achieved by giving younger riders the experience of racing one … READ MORE →

Quick Note from OCA Executive Director

April 23, 2004 – Wow! Compared to last year, 25% more athletes raced the first two roadevents of the season. We are also well ahead of last year's record numbersof licenses processed. While it's still … READ MORE →

2004 Detroit Track Season

April 23, 2004 – The day starts with Track 101 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. This is a learn-to-rideprogram designed to teach new riders how to ride track, and the rules of track riding. … READ MORE →

Dodge Tour de Georgia – Stage 3 & 4

April 22, 2004 – As expected, today's double stages created the first real opportunity to  shape the overall (GC) classification for the 2004 Dodge Tour de Georgia. Unexpectedly however, was the dominant performance by Lance … READ MORE →

CCA Clarifies National Crit Champs Issue

April 22, 2004 – The CCA offers the following clarification concerning the Criterium event at the Tim Hortons Road National Championships. There seems to be confusion as to whether or not the Criterium is an … READ MORE →

Dede Barry Diary

April 22, 2004 – Hello Pedal. Well, the race was only 97K and it just flew by.  In Fleche-Wallone, we climbed seven hills. On the second to last one, the Cote de Ahin, I gave … READ MORE →

Ontario Projects Deadline

April 21, 2004 – A reminder to Ontario riders that applications for the following projects are due on April 23. Canada Summer Games Camp, Hamilton Eligibility: Men and women, Canada Summer Games ages Date: May … READ MORE →

BMX Canada Cup #3 and #4 Update

April 22, 2004 – The latest information sheet has been updated for everyone who would like to know more about our Canada Cup here at Ridge Meadows BMX Track. Registration is also available right now … READ MORE →

Whistler Mountain Bike Park Opens Early

April 22, 2004 – Although conditions at Whistler Blackcomb are still prime for spring skiing and snowboarding, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is getting ready to open three weeks ahead of schedule, weekends only, on … READ MORE →

Fleche-Wallone RONA Report

April 22, 2004 – French national Sonia Huguet (Equipe de France) won the women's Fleche Wallonne, beating German Hanke Kupfernagel (Vlaanderen-T-Interim Univega) by nine seconds, and Lithuanian Edita Pucinskaite (Michela Fanini) by 18 seconds at … READ MORE →

BC Hosts BMX Nat\’l Commissaire Course

April 22, 2004 – The CCA and Cycling BC are hosting a BMX National Commissaire Course May 29 and 30 (theory), and June 5-6 (practical). Taught by Loyal Ma, the course will take place somewhere … READ MORE →

Dodge Tour de Georgia – Stage 2

April 21, 2004 – Domina Vacanze's 2002 World Champion: Mario Cipollini, led the way today in the 118-mile stage 2 of the Dodge Tour de Georgia. Although today's racefinished on a flat 2.1-mile circuit in … READ MORE →


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