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UCI MTB DH World Cup Round 2 Hits Up Fan Fav Fort William this Weekend

– After a hiatus of nearly two months, the downhill series of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano resumes this weekend with Round Two at the fan favourite venue of Fort … READ MORE →

Canada MTB Cup XC Rounds #2-3 Preview – Series to Feature Some of Ontario’s Best Singletrack

(Horseshoe Valley, ON) – This coming weekend, Horseshoe Valley will be host to the second stop on the Canada Cup MTB Series calendar, and the cross-country specialists will be treated to some of Ontario’s … READ MORE →

Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau RR Report, FULL Results, Photos – Numainville 2nd + Interviews

(Gatineau, QC) – Kirsten Wild (Ned) Hitec Products claimed the victory with Joelle Numainville (Can) Equipe Nationale du Canada finishing second in the final bunch sprint to the line today at the 108km Grand Prix … READ MORE →

Tour of Alberta Announces New Route with Two Mountain Top Finishes + TTT

(Edmonton, Alberta) – The Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial, September 2 – 7, 2015, announced a nearly 900 kilometre long monumental six-stage route that will feature a Team Time Trial, two mountain … READ MORE →

Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau Team Presentation PHOTOS

(Gatineau, QC) – The Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau race is soon underway with 22 teams and 117 riders on the start line of the 108km road race with the Chrono Gatineau, 14km, tomorrow. Pedal … READ MORE →

Polar Launches M450 GPS Bike Computer

(Kempele, Finland) – Polar, one of the world’s top sports training brands, has revealed the M450 Bike Computer to cycling aficionados of all types at the legendary Alpe d’Huez. Cycling enthusiast and industry media … READ MORE →

Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant Sets Record with 1,500 Riders for Third Edition

(Mont-Tremblant, QC) – There were 1,500 cyclists at the starting line on Saturday, May 30 for the third edition of the Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant. With record attendance once again this year, the event is … READ MORE →

MIVA Boxwood 40km Criterium June 2 Report, Results

(Nanaimo, BC) – Although there were only 13 starters, due no doubt to the threat of rain, this was the fastest event of the year, with the top six exceeding 40kph. For the first … READ MORE →

Ontario Passes Legislation to Improve Road Safety – One-metre Rule When Passing Cyclists is Now Law

(Toronto) – Today, Ontario passed the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act to help ensure that the province’s roads are among the safest in North America. In order to reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities on … READ MORE →

Canadian Para-Cycling Team Heads to Europe for UCI World Cup Events

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Para-Cycling Team is ready for another important road season ahead as the team attempts to optimize its quotas for the 2016 Paralympic Games.

The team comprised of 20 athletes will … READ MORE →

BC Superweek Early Bird Registration Deadline is June 5

(Vancouver, BC) – BC Superweek organizers would like to remind all teams and riders that this year’s early bird deadline for registration is this Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
Teams and riders … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada Mourns the Passing of Ross Chafe

(Ottawa, ON) – On Sunday, May 31, two members of the Whistler Cycling Club, Ross Chafe (50) and Kelly Blunden (53), were killed in a traffic accident when they were struck by a vehicle … READ MORE →

Last Chance for Ladies Ride Camp in Kananaskis

– There are only 8 spots left on this wonderful, inclusive bike riding extravaganza to Kananaskis with MagicBus Tours & Mud, Sweat and Gears. It’s a Ladies only ride camp, and it will be … READ MORE →

Ski Bromont and Silas Dirt Camp Officially Launch MTB School

(Bromont,QC) – Dirt Camp, the longest-operating mountain bike camp in Canada, and Ski Bromont, the Eastern Townships’ premiere four-season outdoor destination, today officially launched the Ecole de vélo de montagne, Ski Bromont (EVSB), based … READ MORE →

TO2015 Pan Am Games Canadian Cycling Team Unveiled – VIDEO and PHOTOS

(Toronto, ON) – Legendary Steve Bauer was the MC as Cycling Canada unveiled the 24 riders nominated to represent Team Canada at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games from July 10-26.

The announcement was made at … READ MORE →

Accent Inns/Russ Hay’s Cycling Team BC Championships Report, Photos

(Abbotsford, BC) – The Accent Inns/Russ Hay’s Cycling Team p/b Scotiabank asserted its position as BC’s top amateur trade team by winning the BC Time Trial Championships and BC Criterium Championships. The team also … READ MORE →

Eric Sakalowsky Joins the Garneau Team as Global Marketing Director

– A passionate cyclist and Nordic skier, Eric brings over 18 years of sales and marketing experience in the cycling industry, including most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for Todson Inc., … READ MORE →

Sad News – Ross Chafe and Kelly Blunden Killed While Cycling near Whistler, B.C.

(Pemberton, BC) – Two well-known cyclists, Ross Chafe and Kelly Blunden, were killed Sunday during a group ride with the Whistler Cycling Club reports CBC.ca. The two were involved in a fatal collision with … READ MORE →

TO2015 Pan Am Games Canadian Cycling Team Announced

(Toronto, ON) – On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Cycling Canada Cyclisme announced the 24 cycling athletes nominated to represent Team Canada at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games from July 10 … READ MORE →

Winston-Salem Cycling Classic Report, Results, Photos – Numainville 5th, De Vos 13th

(Winston-Salem, NC) – Latvian Toms Skujins, riding for the Hincapie Racing Team, and Belarus racer Alena Amialiusik of the Velocio-SRAM squad, were the best in the field of international stars at the 2015 Winston-Salem Cycling … READ MORE →

GP Cycliste de Saguenay Stage 4 Full Results and Final GC – Dal-Cin Wins Overall

(Chicoutimi, QC) – Matteo Dal-Cin (Silber Pro Cycling Team) led a Canadian final GC sweep as  Bruno Langlois (Can) Garneau Québecor grabbed the final 149.8km Stage 4 road race in Chicoutimi over Ryan Roth … READ MORE →

Giro d’Italia Stage 21 Full Results, Final GC, Report and Photos – Contador Triumphs, Hesjedal 5th Overall

(Milan, ITA) – Alberto Contador (Esp) Tinkoff-Saxo was untouchable as he claimed another Giro victory as the final Stage 21 finished in Milan today with Contador almost two minutes ahead of his closest rival … READ MORE →

Elite Men’s UCI MTB World Cup XC #2 Albstadt Full Results, Standings – Absalon Wins, Gagne 22nd

(Albstadt, GER) – Julien Absalon (Fra) BMC scored his 30th Word Cup victory winning the 34.36km Elite Men’s race today at round #2  of the UCI MTB World Cup XC in Albstadt, … READ MORE →

Elite Women’s UCI MTB World Cup XC #2 Albstadt Full Results, Standings – Pendrel 3rd, Batty 4th

(Albstadt, GER) – Reigning MTB Worlds champ, Catharine Pendrel (Can) Luna Pro Team grabbed another podium spot taking 3rd with Emily Batty (Trek Factory Racing) also on the podium in fourth at round #2 … READ MORE →

U23 Men’s UCI MTB World Cup XC #2 Albstadt Full Results – Disera 23rd

(Albstadt, GER) – Canada’s Peter Disera was the top Canuck in 23rd in the U23 Men’s XCO 30.16km race today in Albstadt, GER, with a 0.76km Start Loop + 7 4.2km laps as Pablo … READ MORE →


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