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3-Days of West-Flanders

March 7, 2003 – The 3-Days of West-Flanders (3-Daagse Van West-Vlaanderen) began today with a demanding 7.6K prologue time trial through the streets of Bellegem, Belgium. A stiff wind and cold temperatures greeted the riders … READ MORE →

Team Coast Suspended

March 7, 2003 – The International Cycling Union announced the suspension of Team Coast, who cannot participate in any race as of today. The Trade Team I had been registered under certain conditions, one of … READ MORE →

Canada’s Jeanson Dominates at Pomona

March 7, 2003 – The first NRC race of the 2003 season kicked off in the San Dimas area of California today. The Pomona Valley Stage Race has earned its spot on the NRC schedule … READ MORE →

Cannondale Resumes Bike Production

March 7, 2003 – Cannondale's production workers began returning to the company's Bedford, Pennsylvania bike factory in earnest today. Employees had worked sporadically over the past several weeks building frames for Cannondale's European subsidiary. Today's … READ MORE →

Vuelta a Murcia Stage 2

March 6, 2003 – Javier Pascual Llorente (Kelme) has taken the second stage and the overall lead today on a tough hilltop finish. Here's Michael Barry's (USPS) report:Today's race was all right although it didn't … READ MORE →

Tour of Murcia Stage1

March 4, 2003 – Here's what Michael Barry reported afterafter the first Stage of the Vuelta a Murcia, plus we have our first question from a Pedal reader.Hi Pedal,Today's race was controlled for the most … READ MORE →

Vuelta a Murcia Stage 1

March 5, 2003 – Today's stage ended in a bunch sprint with Canada's Michael Barry (USPS) finishing comfortably in the bunch. Our Q & A begins today and Michael's answers will be posted later. To … READ MORE →

Michael Barry Q & A Starts Tomorrow

March 4, 2003 – The Vuelta a Murcia starts tomorrow, and Canada's Michael Barry will be racing with his USPS teammates. Pedal will be offering an exciting Q & A with Barry througout this race. … READ MORE →

Support the Hamilton 2003 Road Worlds!

March 4, 2003 (Hamilton, ON) – The Organizing Committee for the Hamilton 2003 Cycling Championships, in conjunction with the City of Hamilton, is hosting a series of Community Town Hall Meetings. The final of four … READ MORE →

Aitor Gonzles Case Resolved

March 1, 2003 – Following a thorough study of all documents submitted by the parties, the Professional Cycling Council's designated referee has accepted the request as presented by Mr. Aitor Gonzales Jimenez. Therefore, as of … READ MORE →

Sea Otter & Redlands Combine Road Events

Feb. 28, 2003 (Redlands, CA) – The Sea Otter Classic and Redlands Bicycle Classic are combining their Elite Men's Road Stage races in April 2004 for a joint venture, the American Cycling Classic, presented by … READ MORE →

Norco’s New Team/Tech Support Truck

March 1, 2003  (Port Coquitlam, BC) – Norco Performance Bikes has announced the addition of a new Team/Tech Support truck which adds significantly to the company's commitment to riders and their neutral tech support and … READ MORE →

Velodrome Louis Garneau Site Live!

February 26, 2003 – The web site for the Velodrome Louis Garneau / National Development cycling centre for the region of Quebec, is now up and running:

COC Applauds Feds for Additional $15 Million

Toronto, February 28, 2003 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) congratulates the Government of Canada on its announcement on Friday, February 28, 2003, that it will invest an additional $15 million to support high performance … READ MORE →

Alison Sydor MC’s Film Fest

Feb 23, 2003 – The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is concluding last week after a successful week and a half of film festival fun. Mountain biking features were only one aspect of the festival. … READ MORE →

Sue Palmer-Komar Honoured

(HAMILTON, ON) February 28, 2003 – Cyclist Sue Palmer-Komar was honoured tonight as the 2002 Golden Horseshoe Athlete of the Year. The award, sponsored by The Hamilton Spectator, was presented at the 17th Annual CYO … READ MORE →

Cycling BC U25 Women’s Project

February 25, 2003 – For the second year in succession, Cycling BC aims to send a team of four women under the age of 25 to the Columbia Plateau Stage Races, one of the few … READ MORE →

Team Rona Becomes Rona-Esker

(Montreal, PQ) February 25, 2003 – Team RONA welcomes a new partner and becomes Team RONA-Esker. Esker Spring Water joins the Canadian hardware and home improvement leader in supporting Genevieve Jeanson, Melissa Holt, Magali Le … READ MORE →

Volta ao Algarve Stage 4

February 22, 2003 – Canada's Michael Barry (USPS) had another great stage finishing 13th, and climbed back to fifth overall. Claus Michael Moller (Milaneza-MSS) won the stage, but all eyes will be on the tough, … READ MORE →

Navigators 2003 Update

February 23, 2003 – The Navigators Cycling Team raced today in the 35th edition of the GP Haut-Var, one of France's most popular events, and part of the Coupe de France series. This 180Km event … READ MORE →

Volta ao Algarve Stage 2

February 21, 2003 – Today's 172K race saw sprinter Alberto Loddo (Lampre) win the second stage of the Volta ao Algarve in Portugal, which ended in a bunch sprint. Canada's Michael Barry (USPS) finished 13th … READ MORE →

Michael Barry 2nd in Volta ao Algrave

February 19, 2003- Pedal columnist, Michael Barry (USPS), started the 2003 season off with a bang with a near win in Stage 1 of the Volta ao Algrave in Portugal. Barry placed second behind Angel … READ MORE →

Eric Wohlberg: Home from Malaysia

February 15, 2003 – Eric Wohlberg is a long-time member of the Canadian National Team, and currently races professionally for Saturn. Along with countless National Championships, Wohlberg has several top World Championship and Olympic results. … READ MORE →

Jeanson Wins The Valley of the Sun

(Phoenix, Arizona) February 16, 2003 – For the third consecutive year, Team RONA's Geneviève Jeanson scored a convincing win at the Valley of the Sun Race, the now traditional pre-season event held in Arizona. Jeanson … READ MORE →

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

February 14, 2003 – The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival will be hosting its 6th Annual event on February 14-23, 2003. This year's program is incredibly packed and varied; more details are on www.vimff.org.Festival Highlights:The … READ MORE →


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