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Jordan Cheyne to Race for Jelly Belly Team in 2016

(Victoria, BC) – Accent Inn/Russ Hays Cycling Team alumni racer, Jordan Cheyne, has recently signed a professional contract with the US Continental Team, Jelly Belly for the 2016 Cycling Season.
Jordan was part of the … READ MORE →

2016 BC Superweek Cycling Series July 8-17 – 8-Race Schedule Announced

(Vancouver, BC) – National and international professional cycling returns to Metro Vancouver from July 8 – 17, 2016 with BC Superweek. Featuring eight races over ten days in seven different communities, BC Superweek is … READ MORE →

Lex Albrecht Launches Podium Espresso

(Montreal, Que.) – Canadian Pro rider, Lex Albrecht (BePINK) has teamed up with Barista Micro Roaster out of Montreal to launch “Podium Espresso.” This Ethiopian-origin, Italian-style coffee is available for purchase online, in 250g … READ MORE →

Cycle Tourism Conference 2016 – Full Program Announced, Register Today for Early Bird Discount

(Toronto, ON) – Join us on March 4, 2016 for a full-day conference to be held in downtown Toronto. We are pleased to share with you the 2016 Cycle Tourism Conference program with an … READ MORE →

Canada’s Dominique Rollin Hangs up Bike, Announces Retirement after Successful 15-Year Career

(Girona, Spain) – Dominique Rollin has officially retired from professional cycling as recently announced on his Facebook page. Originally from Boucherville, Que. and now living in Girona, Spain, the talented rider’s 15-year career took … READ MORE →

Canada’s Woods 3rd in KOM, 5th in GC as Gerrans Wins Tour Down Under Overall – Stage 6 Final Report, Results

(Adelaide, Australia) – Australian Simon Gerrans has been crowned Santos Tour Down Under champion for a record fourth time with Orica GreenEdge celebrating double success after Caleb Ewan sprinted home to win the final … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup Hoogerheide Elite Men/Women + U23/Junior Men’s Results, Overall and Photos

(Hoogerheide, Belgium) – Team Canada was on the start line at the final round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Series in Hoogerheide, Belgium that saw the overall series champions crowned.
Quinton Disera led the … READ MORE →

UCI President Brian Cookson on Controversy with ASO

(Adelaide, South Australia) – Brian Cookson, President of the Union Cycliste Iternationale (UCI) fronted the media during the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, South Australia.
He faced a barrage of questions about the well-documented ASO … READ MORE →

Tour Down Under Stage 5 – Canada’s Woods on Podium Again in 3rd now 5th Overall

(Willunga Hill, AUS) – Richie Porte triumphed on Willunga Hill for the third straight year to take out the BikeExchange Stage 5 of the Santos Tour Down Under while Simon Gerrans looks set to … READ MORE →

Sights and Sounds from the Tour Down Under Service Course

(Australia) – I talked baby wipes, infinite cassettes, and dishwashing detergent with the Tour Down Under mechanics at the cycling village that springs up in the middle of Adelaide, South Australia.
“I’ve never worn out … READ MORE →

Gerrans Grabs 2nd Win on Stage 4 of the Tour Down Under, Woods 8th in GC – Report, Results

(Victor Harbor, Australia) – Gerrans easily held off Great Britain’s Ben Swift (Team SKY) with Italian Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Segafredo) third at the end of the 138km BUPA Stage 4 which set off from … READ MORE →

2016 SAS – MACOGEP – ACQUISIO p/b MAZDA Team Announcement

– The Quebec-based SAS-Macogep-Aquisio p/b Mazda team has released its list of riders for the 2016 season. After a long-running partnership with Specialized, the squad announced last month that it would be riding Argon … READ MORE →

Mattamy Homes to Support Team Canada on Road to Rio + Videos and Photos

(Milton, ON) – Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned home builder, is now part of the growing Cycling Canada family. Through a one-year partnership announced today in Milton, Mattamy Homes will become a … READ MORE →

Interview w/Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal at 2016 Tour Down Under

– Ryder Hesjdal is liberally applying sunscreen before heading out for a training ride on the eve of the 2016 Tour Down Under. The hot South Australian summer awaits him outside. How does the … READ MORE →

2016 Norco Factory XC Team Announcement – Smith, Disera, McNeely, Guthrie and Lesperance Back on Roster

(Vancouver, BC) – The Norco Factory Team has been a staple in Canadian cycling for over 30 years and Norco Bicycles is thrilled to announce its return for yet another season. For 2016, the … READ MORE →

Canada’s Woods 3rd on Tour Down Under Stage 3 and 4th on GC as Gerrans Victorious – Report, Results

(Campbelltown, Australia) – Simon Gerrans has snatched the race lead from fellow Australian Jay McCarthy with a scorching sprint into Campbelltown to win the Thomas Foods Stage 3 of the Santos Tour Down Under. … READ MORE →

High Profile Start for Inaugural PoCo Grand Prix @ BC Superweek

(Port Coquitlam, BC) – News that the PoCo Grand Prix cycling race will be held Friday, July 15 is being touted as a major boost for the new event. Port Coquitlam was selected last … READ MORE →

UCI Announces Registration and Automatic Invitations of Teams for Women’s WorldTour 2016

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The team ranking is taking into account the individual UCI points of the top four best riders for each team, as well as the UCI points won at the 2015 Road … READ MORE →

Former Jet Fuel Rider Matt Hansen Nominated for Canadian Screen Awards Best Original Screenplay

– Former Canadian pro rider, Matt Hansen, who rode for Jet Fuel and turned to the film industry after retiring from his athletic career, has been experiencing success. The film Zoom, for which he … READ MORE →

McCarthy Wins Tour Down Under, Canada’s Woods 17th – Stage 2 Report, Results

(Stirling, Australia) – Australian Jay McCarthy has taken over the Santos Ochre Leader’s Jersey of the Santos Tour Down Under after winning the Staging Connections Stage 2 at Stirling. The 132 kilometre stage travelled … READ MORE →

Quoc Pham Enters Canadian Market – Appoints Brilliant Health International as Official Distributor

(Vancouver, BC) – Quoc Pham, a leading designer of urban cycling shoes, is entering the Canadian market with the help of its official distributor, Brilliant Health International Distributors Inc.

The partnership came to fruition at … READ MORE →

Tour Down Under People’s Choice Classic + Stage 1 Report, Results – Ewan Wins, Canada’s Hesjedal and Woods in the Mix

(Adelaide, Australia) – Young Australian sprint sensation Caleb Ewan has taken out the People’s Choice Classic in Adelaide’s East End crossing the line well clear of Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Segafredo) and Adam Blythe (Tinkoff).

The … READ MORE →

Canada Secures 3 Spots for Men’s 2016 Olympic Road Race

(Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada just recently received confirmation from the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) that Canada has qualified three spots in the men’s road race for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Of the … READ MORE →

45NRTH Ontario Fat Bike Series Race #1 – The Frozen Beaver Report, Photos

– The popularity of fat-biking has been exploding across Canada in recent years, which has led to new and exciting event offerings, the latest one being 45NRTH Ontario Fat Bike Series p/b Cycle Solutions. … READ MORE →

UCI Announces Athlete Quotas for Men’s Road Cycling at Rio 2016 Olympic Games

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce the list of 61 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) qualified for the Road Men’s events at the upcoming Olympic Games, and the quotas … READ MORE →


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