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Canada\’s TT Worlds Team Announced

September 9, 2003 – The Canadian Cycling Association is extremely pleased to announce that Roland Green and Genevieve Jeanson have been respectively named to the Elite Men's and Elite Women's Road Time Trial team that … READ MORE →

Jeff Hansen is Ok and Recovering

September 9, 2003 – Jeff Hansen is recovering well now with some friends of the family, in Porto, Portgual. Apart from some stinging from the lacerations in his face, and some sore hips and elbows, … READ MORE →

Exclusive Michael Barry Q & A

September 9, 2003 – Hi Michael, Do you have any special bikes for this 3-week tour? How many would each rider have along? Are you using 10-speed, and if so, how is it? Good luck … READ MORE →

Multi-Laser G.P.

September 9, 2003 – Raced in picturesque Ganonoque Ontario the 4th annual Multi-Laser G.P was held under ideal conditions. This was the last big “Ontario” road event on the calendar, and everyone showed up, including … READ MORE →

Jeff Hansen Injured in Car Accident

September 8, 2003 – Last night on route from Porto, Portugal, Jeff was involved in a serious car accident along with his wife Sylvia and her family. The accident occured at highway speed on wet … READ MORE →

Team Ontario Needs Riders

September 8, 2003 – Team Ontario is looking to field riders for the Nella-Cramaro World Cycling Grand Prix Espoir and Junior race being held in St Catherines. The race is slated for October 5th. The … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain 2003 – Stage 3

September 8, 2003 – Alessandro Petacchi (Fassa Bortolo) showed he can win bunch sprints whether touring France, Italy or Spain. Petacchi won today's third stage after a quick gallop from Cangas de Onis to Santander, … READ MORE →

Exclusive Michael Barry Q & A

September 8, 2003 – Hello Michael, Congrats on all the success you've had this season. Since the World Cycling Championships are being held in Canada this year, I was wondering what it would be like … READ MORE →

Tour de l\”Avenir – Stage 4

September 7, 2003 (Le Rouget, France) –Stage 4: Sainte-Severe – Le Rouget, 233.5 k1. Samuel Dumoulin (Fra) Jean Delatour 5.49.302. Thomas Loevkvist (Swe) Swedish National Team 0.023. Jukka Vastaranta (Fin) Rabobank TT3 0.324. Maxim Iglinskiy … READ MORE →

Tour de Spain 2003 – Stage 2

September 7, 2003 – Luis Perez (Cofidis) took the stage today over CSC's GC man Carlos Sastre. The big news at the start line was the non-start of Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) after a lacklustre … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Elite Men\’s XC

September 7, 2003, (Lugano, SUI) – On the rider's personal website, Filip Meirhaeghe (Specialized, Belgium) lists being World Champion as his top dream goal. Today, the talented rider, or “Popeye” as some close friends like … READ MORE →

Tour de l\’Avenir Stage 3

September 9, 2003 (Aigurande, France) –Stage 3: Sassay – Aigurande, 171.2 k1. Sebastien Chavanel (Fra) Brioches La Boulangère           4.08.072. Philippe Gilbert (Bel) FDJeux.com3. Hilton Clarke (Aus) Team Barloworld4. Assan Bazayev (Kaz) Kazakhstan National Team5. Josu … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain 2003

September 9, 2003 – Canada's Michael Barry rode well to garner a second place along with his USPS teammates in yesterday's TTT. Barry said he felt strong and the team rode smoothly throughout, after losing … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Elite Women XC

September 8, 2003 (Lugano, SUI) – Canada's Alison Sydor has put any doubts that she is getting slower with age as today the North Vancouver native too the silver medal behind Germany's Sabine Spitz at … READ MORE →

Bonham & Co. Inc. Wins Award

September 7, 2003 – Gears Racing is proud to announce, our title sponsor Bonham & Co. Inc. has been awarded the 2003 Corporate Citation from Sport Alliance Ontario!  This annual award is given to a … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Elite Men\’s DH

September 6, 2003, (Lugano, SUI) – Currently sitting in fourth place overall in the men's World DH Cup, the quiet and unassuming Greg Minnaar captured his first World Championship title this weekend. He rose through … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Elite Women\’s DH

September 6, 2003, (Lugano, SUI) – When Chausson lines up to the gates she is a very focused rider. Her concentration and skill led up to the capture of her eighth World DH Championship title … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Junior Women DH

September 6, 2003, (Lugano, SUI) – France's Emmeline Ragot had a fast ride in the final in the women's event, shedding just over five seconds on silver medalist Scarlett Hagen from New Zealand. Ragot, (currently … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Junior Men DH

September 6, 2003, (Lugano, SUI) – It pays to race with the seniors. Newly crowned junior downhill champion, Australia's Sam Hill, has been racing the world cup circuit this season with the seniors, and successfully … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain 2003 – Stage 1

September 6, 2003 (Gijon, Spain) – Powerhouse ONCE-Eroski has once again shown they are king of the team time trial, taking today's Vuelta d'Espana opener over USPS by 10 seconds. The win means that Igor … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain

September 6, 2003 – Hi Michael: Great season so far and I hope you have a great Vuelta. What sort of preparation have you done for a three week tour, in a nutshell, since we … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Junior DH Qualifiers

September 5, 2003 (Lugano, SUI) – Great Britain's George Atherton raced down the Lugano DH course with an average speed of 29km/h to claim the fastest qualifying time in the junior men's event. Atherton's time … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Elite Women 4X

September 5, 2003 (Lugano, SUI) – The return of Anne Caroline Chausson to the elite women's race scene has certainly stirred things up. Australia's Katrina Miller was leading the women's 4X World Cup upon entering … READ MORE →

MTB Worlds 2003 – Elite Men 4X

September 5, 2003 (Lugano, SUI) – Czech rider Michal Prokop qualified first in the men's World MTB 4x Championships and went on to win the gold medal in the final. He out rode Americans Eric … READ MORE →

Tour de l\’Avenir – Stage 2

September 5, 2003 –Stage 2: Bonneval to Sassay, 147 k1. Sebastien Chavanel (Brioches La Boulangere, 3:50:582. Jimmy Engoulvent (Brioches La Boulangere3. Philippe Gilbert (FDJeux.com4. Wim De Vocht (Quick Step – Davitamon – Latexco5. Dean Podgornik … READ MORE →


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