March 24, 2003 – Yesterday's 150k stage was taken by Telekom's Erik Zabel in a traditional mad dash to the line to begin the Setmana-Catalana. Although today's stage was relatively flat and fast, later in … READ MORE →

March 22, 2003 – Wearing the World Cup leader's jersey, signifying his overall win last year, Paolo Bettini (Quick-Step) has begun the season with a bang. Today's 297k race came down to a breakway that … READ MORE →

March 21, 2003 (BETHEL, CT) – Cannondale (BIKEQ.PK) today announced the results of yesterday's separate auctions of its bicycle and motorsports divisions. The auctions for the assets of both divisions were conducted under Section 363 … READ MORE →

March 21, 2003 – Erwin Vervecken, Belgian cyclo-cross specialist, World Champion in Tabor in 2001, has been nominated as member of the UCI cyclo-cross Commission. Andreï Tchmil joins the UCI as external consultant in charge … READ MORE →

March 18, 2003 – A minor alteration could lead to a major change in the starting lineup for B.C. Super Cycling Week this summer. Organizers expect their new dates will attract more Olympic and world … READ MORE →

After almost two weeks of discussions, the UCI International Cycling Federation has called off the suspension imposed on Team Coast on March 6th without further conditions. The team captained by Jan Ullrich is authorized to … READ MORE →

March 17, 2003 (Toronto, ON) – Your'e Invited!! On Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM, Detour Publications will be launching Urban Source, a new and novel multi-media distribution partnership with the York University Bookstore. … READ MORE →

March 17, 2003 (Washington, D.C.) – During the early March National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) representatives met with members of California's congressional delegation to ask them to keep singletrack … READ MORE →

March 15, 2003 – A tragic incident occurred in the Stage 2 of the 18th Annual Tucson Bicycle Classic. A rider lost his life in an incident during the race. The Tucson Bicycle Classic staff, … READ MORE →

The Centenary Tour de France is uniquely set to follow the original 1903 Tour route and then some. The “original six” cities included Paris, Lyon, Marseilles, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Nantes. In designing the stages, the … READ MORE →

Ryder Hesjedal's shoulders are hunched under his dark-blue Subaru/GaryFisher team jacket as he strides toward the Mayfair Mall Starbucks inVictoria, B.C. He gives a low wave through the window before opening thedoor and folding his … READ MORE →

March 12, 2003 (Toronto, ON) – Peace Point Entertainment Group and the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) present a new television series designed to engage, excite and encourage Canadians to get outdoors, get active and break … READ MORE →

March 13, 2003 – Louis Garneau enthusiastically announces a recent commitment in triathlon; Timex MultiSports will join the list of highly regarded Louis Garneau sponsored teams and athletes which includes the Saturn Cycling Team, the … READ MORE →

Gibsons, BC – Norco Performance Bikes is proud to once again support Doug Detwiller and his Sprockids “Coastriders” Program. Norco Factory Team riders and Norco staff recently spent the weekend in Gibsons to help Sprockids … READ MORE →

March 12 2003 – Deeply shocked by the death of Kazakh rider Andrei Kivilev in the second stage of Paris-Nice, the International Cycling Union (UCI) would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family … READ MORE →

March 12, 2003 – Kazakh pro cyclist, Andrei Kivilev (Cofidis), has died as a result of injuries from a crash yesterday during the Paris-Nice stage race. Kivilev, famous for being the last rider to wear … READ MORE →

Neil Lumsden, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer for the Hamilton 2003 Cycling Championships today announced the appointment of three new staff members to the Organizing Committee. The three individuals are:– Ed Arzouian, Competition Coordinator– … READ MORE →

Sterling, Virginia – Hong Kong – Padova Italy (March, 2003) – Acumen Manufacturing, a fully-owned subsidiary of South East Asia Resources Limited based in Hong Kong, announced the signing of a letter-of-intent to purchase the … READ MORE →

The High Performance Committee operating under Cycling BC would like to notify all Junior Men of the following 2003 High Performance Project. Riders must have a racing age between 17 and 18 as of December … READ MORE →

March 10, 2003 – The CCA Officials Committee is pleased to announce that three National level commissaire courses will be delivered in 2003. Course details and registration forms will be circulated to the Provincial/Territorial Associations … READ MORE →

A Friend Called Jim I first met Jim in the mid-1980's just before I was elected to Chair the Racing Committee of the Ontario Cycling Association. Shortly thereafter, I took a Commissaire Course in a … READ MORE →

San Dimas, California, March 9, 2003 – Canadian Geneviève Jeanson, of Team RONA/Esker, clinched her final victory at the Pomona Valley Stage Race today, while her RONA/Esker teammate Karen Bockel won the fourth and final … READ MORE →

March 9, 2003 – Pedal apologizes as this was released in late Feb 2003 but missed in our web postings. Neil Lumsden, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer for the Hamilton 2003 Cycling Championships today … READ MORE →

The cycling world was stunned and disappointed to learn that Jim Broomfield had passed away on March 5, 2003. An accomplished UCI commisssaire, and one of the most respected officials in Canada, Jim was the … READ MORE →

March 7, 2003 – The Hamilton 2003 Road World Championships today confirmed that Colnago Bicycles has signed an agreement as a sponsor of the event. The Italy-based company will be the “Official Bicycle” of the … READ MORE →