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5th Annual Asia Bike 2015 Show Report

(Nanjing, China) – Marked by strong participation numbers, the fifth edition of the Asia Bike successfully ended in Nanjing on October 12. A total of 433 (487 in 2014) brands, of which 72 percent … READ MORE →

2015 Canadian Cyclocross Championships Poised for Memorable Elite Men’s Race

(Winnipeg, MB) – The quality of the men’s elite field starting the Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships p/b Volvo this Saturday promises a ferocious fight for the national title. Defending champion Mike Garrigan (Van Dessel/Shimano/Velocolour) … READ MORE →

Career Opportunity – Head Coach @ Argyll Velodrome

 The Argyll Velodrome Racing Academy’s (AVRA) mission is to provide a high performance daily training environment for national and international level athletes, via expert leadership, services, equipment, and programs. Within its broader mandate, AVRA provides … READ MORE →

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Women Riders to Watch at 2015 Canadian Cyclocross Championships

(Winnipeg, MB) – With reigning champion Catharine Pendrel (Luna Pro Team) absent from this weekend’s Shimano Canadian Cyclocross Championships p/b Volvo, attention turns to teammate Maghalie Rochette as the overall favourite in the elite … READ MORE →

FQSC Statement on Dominic Picard’s Doping Confession

  – The Quebec Cycling Federation (FQSC) is outraged by the doping confessions of Dominic Picard. By waiving his right to a hearing, he admitted to having committed a doping violation, to which the Canadian … READ MORE →

Team Hardwood-Trek 2016 Gold Call for Athlete Applications

– Team Hardwood-Trek (THT), one of Canada’s most successful and longest running mountain bike development programs, is excited to be accepting applications to our Gold coaching program for 2016. The 2016 program is looking … READ MORE →

Turkey Cross TCX15 on Oct. 25 – Registration Closes Oct. 22

(Rockton, ON) – This years Turkey Cross TCX15 will be pedalling out of the Rockton Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 25th. The route will follow gravel paths, grassed slopes under tall tree canopy, pass through … READ MORE →

Cycling Athlete Suspended for the Presence of Two Prohibited Substances

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that Dominic Picard, a cycling athlete, received a sanction of three years and nine months for an anti-doping rule violation. The … READ MORE →

Transports Lacombe/Devinci p/b ZOOM Media Cycling Team Renews Partnerships to 2020

(Montreal, QC) – After an excellent season, the Transports Lacombe / Devinci powered by ZOOM Media Cycling team is proud to announce the renewal of agreements with two of its main partners: Richards Packaging … READ MORE →

Pacific Cycling Centre’s 2015-2016 Winter Training Camp Scheduled for Nov. 26-29

(Victoria, BC) – Pacific Cycling Centre will host its first 2015-2016 off-season winter training camp from November 26-29 in Victoria, BC. The camp will focus on endurance, strength, core stability, flexibility and balance. The … READ MORE →

Interview with Craig Richey About the New Red Truck-Garneau CX Team

(Waterloo, Wisconsin) – Pedal caught up with Red Truck-Garneau CX Team rider Craig Richey of Vancouver, B.C. to learn more about his role on the new squad. The new squad features some of Canada’s top … READ MORE →

IOC Proposes Anti-Doping Responsibilities Move to Independent Organization WADA

– After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that drug testing responsibilities be transferred from sport governing bodies to an independent organization such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), WADA is proceeding cautiously in … READ MORE →

Maglia Rosa CX Series #8, 9 Results – Gagne Wins Both Days, Ward and Torresan Trade Women’s Victories

(Baie-St-Paul, QC) – Rounds number eight and nine of the Quebec Maglia Rosa CX series were held this past weekend in Baie-St-Paul. Raphael Gagne (Garneau Red Truck Racing) won the elite men’s competition on … READ MORE →

VCXC #6 Atomic Superprestige Mahon Park – Nash, Richey Win

(North Vancouver, BC) – The sixth round of the Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition Series, held at Mahon Park in North Vancouver, BC on Sunday, featured a surprise visit by Cyclocross royalty – multiple World Cup … READ MORE →

Free Entry to Pathways to Sport Excellence Conference in Kamloops – Nov. 7

(Kamloops, BC) – This FREE 1-day conference for Athletes, Coaches and Parents is designed to provide an introduction to Sport Performance Programs through workshops in Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition and Mental Training, from expert … READ MORE →

WD-40-Cross on the Rock 2015 Newsletter #7

(Nanaimo, BC) – I hope everyone got out for a cross ride this weekend and are now curled up in front of a screen watching the world cup cx action from earlier today in … READ MORE →

Firemen’s Park Cross O-Cup #5 – Full Results + PHOTOS

(Niagara Falls, Ontario) – Here are the full results from Firemen’s Park Cross presented by Team 905 Cycling, Ontario Cup #5, held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Sunday, Oct. 18. Junior rider, Ruby West … READ MORE →

Toronto to Host International Paralympic Committee’s VISTA Conference 2017

– The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the eighth VISTA conference for scientists and experts in parasport will be held in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 19 to 22, 2017.
Organised through a partnership between … READ MORE →

Canadian Mical Dyck Sharpens Cyclocross Intentions as a Privateer

– Mical Dyck’s result at cyclocross world championships last February was extraordinary on several counts. Starting as fourth to last call-up, she placed 12th, the best of any elite North American female or male. … READ MORE →

Inaugural Cycling Canada Hall of Fame Induction MORE PHOTOS

(Milton, ON) – Here are some more photos from the inaugural Cycling Canada Hall of Fame induction ceremony held on Oct. 10 that honoured some of Canada’s cycling legends who helped shape the sport’s history … READ MORE →

Pacific Cycling Centre Accepting Applications for 2015-2016 Programs

(Victoria, BC) – Pacific Cycling Centre (PCC) is excited to announce that new applications are now being accepted for the 2015-2016 Development and High Performance Program. The 2014 – 2015 program was a great … READ MORE →

Canadian MTB Champ Gagné to Vie for National CX Title after Stand-Out Season

– At last Raphaël Gagné finds himself at the end of a rainbow. After a mountain bike season of achievements, such as Pan American Games gold, he’s developed a sustainable way to mix cyclocross … READ MORE →

Gibson, Hyndman, Lewis Receive 2015 Petro-Canada FACE Award

(Calgary, AB) – Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, today announced the 2015 Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence (FACE) program recipients. The 2015 FACE recipients from across Canada represent both summer and winter sports, and athletes … READ MORE →

Hawley and Lambert Partner to Become One Global Team

(Levis, QC) – After a five-year close partnership, Hawley and Lambert are taking the next step to becoming one global team by combining the leadership teams of both companies.
Steve Hawley will step down as … READ MORE →

Pendrel Talks About Recent Rio Olympic MTB Test Event

– We caught up with two-time Olympian Catharine Pendrel, a former MTB Worlds and the reigning Canadian MTB XCO champ, who filled us in on the recent Olympic MTB Test Event held on the … READ MORE →


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