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Dede Demet-Barry: “I have learned to love my bike..”

With lots of cold winter training days ahead, Pedal will be posting interviews with some of the “movers and shakers” in the world of cycing. We hope you enjoy them, and please feel free to … READ MORE →

Beckie Scott Assured of Silver from Salt Lake

The cross-country ski teams appears to have won a new medal from the Salt Lake City Olympics today after the Court of Arbitration for Sport turned down Lazutina and Danilova's appeal of their disqualification from … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Announcement

November 28, 2002 – Cycling BC has released the 2002/2003 Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) Selection Criteria. To view the revised criteria, please go to www.cycling.bc.ca and click on the applicable text.If you are an athlete … READ MORE →

PacificSport National Cycling Centre Awards Gala

(Victoria, BC) – November 25, 2002 – In a year when Canada's cyclists were heralded as the champions of the road, velodrome and mountain bike tracks, winning 15 medals at World Championships, Commonwealth Games and … READ MORE →

Assos Sponsors Swiss Cycling Federation Through 2004

November 25, 2002 – The Swiss cycling apparel firm Assos of Switzerland and the Swiss Cycling Federation has signed a 4 year sponsorship agreement, with Assos becoming a partner and supplier of all technical & … READ MORE →

COC Approves $8.7-Million Excellence Fund

(MONTREAL, PQ) November 23, 2002 – On the first day of its semi-annual Board meeting this weekend, the Board of Directors of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) approved a new $8.7-million Excellence Fund as part … READ MORE →

2003 SISU BC CUP Road Racing Series

November 22, 2002 – The 2002 SISU BC Cup schedule, coupled with the introduction of BC's first ever Cycling SuperWeek, which brought North America's finest cyclists to the province, was key to having a banner … READ MORE →

U.S. Postal Selects San Marco Again

November 21, 2002 – Continuing a supplier relationship that was established at the inception of its first professional team in 1990, Tailwind Sports, the sports marketing company that owns and manages the U.S. Postal Service … READ MORE →

3rd Annual Cycling Celebration Success

November 20, 2002 – The 3rd Annual Cycling Celebration was held November 16th, 2002, at the Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto. More than 150 cyclists and supporters met for an enjoyable evening of fun and … READ MORE →

Magali Le Floc’h Teams Up With Rona

(Montreal, PQ) November 19, 2002 – Team RONA is proud to announce that French cycling champion Magali Le Floc'h will join the team in 2003.At 27, Magali Le Floc'h is one of the best road … READ MORE →

Centre for Canadian Olympic Excellence

November 19, 2002 (Calgary, AB) -The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Monday its official support for the development of the country's first Centre for Canadian Olympic Excellence in order to finally permit Canadian athletes to compete … READ MORE →

Veltec Sports Signs with the US Postal Service Team for Ciclosport

November 19, 2002 (Sand City, CA) – Tailwind Sports, the sports marketing agency that owns and manages the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team, has announced its decision to use the CicloSport HAC 4 as … READ MORE →

Pedal Magazine’s 2002 Canadian Cycling Awards Winners

Pedal is pleased to announce the winners of its 2002 Awards Poll conducted by having readers across Canada post their votes at pedalmag.com. In some categories there was a tie so we will split the … READ MORE →

Veltec’s Pre-Christmas Warehouse Sale to The Public

November 15, 2002 – Veltec Canada's annual Christmas sale continues… Clearout Prices on Pearl Izumi, Schwinn, Tacx and more. Samples, end of line and discontinued items and much more.Saturday, December 7, 20029:00am-2:00pmPayment by Cash, Cheque, … READ MORE →

24 Hours of Adrenalin 2003 Event Schedule Announced

November 14, 2002 – Trilife Sports International announces the release of the 2003 24 Hours of Adrenalin event schedule.* New additions for 2003 are South Central USA and Nevada, totaling 14 events across North America. … READ MORE →

Cycling Celebration News Flash

November 13, 2002 – 3rd Annual Cycling Celebration! The following Commonwealth Games athletes have confirmed their attendance at the 2002 Cycling Celebration:Chrissy ReddenMichael BarryMark WaltersSusan Palmer-Komar2003 World Championship NewsDana Cunningham – Event Operations Manager for … READ MORE →

Henk Vogels With Navigators

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, November 12, 2002 – The Navigators Cycling Team announced today the signing of Henk Vogels (AUS) and Justin Spinelli (USA) to the team for the 2003 road cycling season. Vogels brings eight years … READ MORE →

Voight Resigns From USA Cycling

(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO), November 11, 2002 – USA Cycling announced Wednesday the resignation of Lisa Voight, Senior Advisor for Olympic and International Relations; her resignation from USA Cycling is effective immediately. Voight, who gave birth … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Results

Club Race #1 Nov 8-11, Burnaby, B.C. – Held under a driving rain for the two days of competition, all competitors remained dry and all events were run on schedule at North America's only indoor … READ MORE →

Neil Lumsden is GM and COO of 2003 Road Worlds

November 4, 2002 (Hamilton, ON) – Hamilton 2003 Road World Cycling Championships Chairman David Braley announced that Neil Lumsden will be named General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Hamilton's 2003 World Cycling Championships.A Burlington-native … READ MORE →

Road to the Top – 10,000 Times

A British Columbian cyclist has conquered the same mountain not once, not twice, but over 10,000 times. Knox Mountain, which rises approximately 200 metres above Kelowna's Lake Okanagan, is not only the favourite ride of … READ MORE →

BC’s New Cycling Tax!

Trouble is brewing for cycling in British Columbia where there is a proposal to eliminate the fiscal deficit in its Natural Resources Ministry by implementing user fees for all Crown Lands and Parks, and discussions … READ MORE →

CBC Show Features Sydor and Jeanson

November 4, 2002 – Award-winning production house DIVERSUS is proud to announce the CBC airing of Women Warriors – a new television series which reveals the ferocious spirit and life-long sacrifice it takes to be … READ MORE →

Hell and Back Preview

November 4, 2002- The Midweek Club and Mike Barry present the 4th Annual 140 km Hell and Back Classic on the roads and trails between Markham and Sutton Ontario on Dec. 8, 2002. The start/finish … READ MORE →

UCI Sad News

October 31, 2002 -The International Cycling Union is sad to announce thepassing away of Mr. Simo Klimscheffskij (FIN), member of the ManagementCommittee. Mr. Klimscheffskij was 68 years old, and was appointed to theManagement … READ MORE →


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