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Joyride BikeCross To Host World Cup Athletes

May 6, 2003 (Whistler, BC) – As part of the Whistler Summer Gravity Festival July 14-20, Joyride Bikercross will host the fastest mountain bikers on the planet.On July 14 2003, Brian Lopes of the USA … READ MORE →

Steve Merker is OCA’s Acting E.D.

May 5, 2003 – The Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) announces the hiring of Mr. Steve Merker as the new Acting Executive Director. The Board of Directors of the OCA are pleased to announce the appointment … READ MORE →

Springbank Road Race

May 5, 2003 – Yesterday's 35th running of the Springbank Park Road race saw the strongest teams and riders of Ontario contest an exciting race in warm, sunny conditions. In the women's race, the always-strong … READ MORE →

Tour of the Gila Stage 5

May 5, 2003 – The Tour of the Gila wrapped up today with the infamous “Gila Monster” race. At 69 miles for the pro women, today's stage is considered to be the most challenging of … READ MORE →

DeGaldeano Case: UCI news

May 4, 2003 – The International Cycling Union has taken note of the judgment announced by the Prevention and anti-doping Council (CPLD) in the DeGaldeano case, and maintains that certain precisions must be given as … READ MORE →

Track Worlds 2003 Relocated

May 5, 2003 – Due to the situation in China, the International Cycling Union, in agreement with the National Federation of this country, has decided to relocate the 2003 World Track Championships which were to … READ MORE →

Heritage Cycling Classic: Day 4, Aiken, SC

May 3, 2003 ( Hackettstown, NJ) – The 4th and final event of the 2003 Heritage Tour ended last evening in Aiken, South Carolina with Navigators' Henk Vogels taking the win over Chris Horner (Saturn). … READ MORE →

Mandatory Helmet Rule Instituted by UCI

May 2, 2003 – The International Cycling Union (UCI) announces that as of May 5, 2003 it will be mandatory to wear a hard shell helmet in Elite Men's events for classes four and above.This … READ MORE →

Tour of the Gila Stage 3

May 2, 2003 – Yesterday's third stage of the five day Tour of the Gila gotoff to a mid-morning start which is equivalent to more wind in theSouthwest. As the riders headed out of Fort … READ MORE →

IOC Report Strengthens Vancouver 2010 Bid

May 2, 2003 (Toronto, ON) – A report issued today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) puts Vancouverís Bid to host the 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games in a very strong position exactly two … READ MORE →

Hudson’s Bay Supports Victoria’s SportHouse

May 1, 2003 (Victoria) – SportHouse Victoria, the latest initiative of PacificSport Victoria, received a huge boost from a Canadian icon as it kicked off its fundraising campaign tonight in Victoria.At the Bay's PacificSport Benefit … READ MORE →

Armstrong to Peddle Subarus

Subaru of America has signed Lance Armstrong as a new advertising spokesperson in a $180-million campaign. The Cherry Hill, N.J.-based company has always had a long-standing affiliation with cycling, with Armstrong racing as a member … READ MORE →

Tour of the Gila Stage 2

May 1, 2003 – The second stage of the Tour of the Gila took the riders out of Silver City into the mountains of the Gila Park. Looking impenetrable in the distance, the climb up … READ MORE →

Seenite Sports Crit has OCA Approval

Seenite Sports is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) that allows the Ottawa based weekly fitness training and skill development criterium to function with minimal changes. … READ MORE →

Delta-Gastown Create Cycling Boom

April 30, 2003 (Delta, B.C.) – The birth of the Tour de Delta and the return of the Steamworks Tour de Gastown continue to pump new life into bike racing in BC. The number of … READ MORE →

Wachovia USPRO Cycling Series Announces 2003 Men’s Teams

April 29, 2003 – The Wachovia Cycling Series, managed by Threshold Sports, announced today its largest men's professional field in the 19-year history of the series. An internationally diverse compilation of 22 teams will bring … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Wraps Up Season with 3-Day Event

April 28, 2003 (Burnaby, B.C.) – The third and final race event of the Burnaby Velodrome's indoor 2002/2003 season in scheduled for May 2-4 under the dome roof at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre in … READ MORE →

Columbia Plateau Women’s Project Set to Go!

April 28, 2003 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Cycling BC would like to thank all women that came out to the qualifying events for the Columbia Plateau High Performance Project, and congratulate the four women that have … READ MORE →

Tour of Georgia Stage Four

April 28, 2003 – The 2003 Tour of Georgia came to a conclusion yesterdaywith the 144K stage four Atlanta circuit race. Under bright, sunny skiesand an 83-degree temperature, the large crowds were treated to an … READ MORE →

Tour de Georgia Stage 3

April 26, 2003 – Yeterday's stage saw Fred Rodriguez(Caldirola-Sidermec-Saunier Duval) take a long, tough stage that ended in arainy sprint. Canada's Michael Barry (USPS) launched an attack in the finalkilometers which just got caught at … READ MORE →

Diabase Wins Stage

April 25, 2003 – Today's race covered 202 kilometers across the undulatingGeorgian countryside, taking riders from Macon to Columbus and featuring twoopportunities to gain sprint points, at Thomaston (74.8k) and Warm Springs(123 k). After the … READ MORE →

2003 Test of Metal Sold Out

April 25, 2003 (Vancouver, B.C.) – A record! The Test of Metal reached the 800 rider mark on April 25th! No further entries will be accepted from anyone other than licensed Pro-Elite XC racers. For … READ MORE →

Robbie Ventura Interview:

Pedal: Robbie, you played a lot of hockey growing up in Chicago. How oldwere you when you started, and when was the last time you played at acompetitive level? College?Ventura: I still play a little … READ MORE →

Vogels Wins First Stage of Tour of Georgia

April 23, 2003 (Georgia, USA) – The first road stage of the Dodge Tour ofGeorgia brought the riders 217K through the hills of the beautiful Georgiacountryside. The finish was held on a 3K circuit, with … READ MORE →

Tour de Georgia – Stage 1

Stage 1 – Augusta to Macon: 217 k1. Henk Vogels (Navigators) 5:28:202. Miguel Meza (Schroeder Iron)3. Uros Murn (Formaggi Pinzolo)4. Fred Rodriguez, (Vini Caldirola-Sidermec)5. Mauro Gerosa (Vini Caldirola-Sidermec)6. Alex Candelario, (Prime Alliance)7. Roman Peter (Ofoto-Lombardi … READ MORE →


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