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TO2015 Unveils Pan Am Torch and Names First Torchbearers

(Toronto, ON) – Olympian Simon Whitfield joins a Canadian forces veteran, a Toronto Police Service’s officer and a music-loving teen in being named the first torchbearers to carry the flame in the TORONTO 2015 … READ MORE →

Cycling BC News – FastTrack Youth Program, Ride Like A Girl, Spring Series, iRide, Coach Training in Smithers

– Check out the latest news from Cycling BC’s FastTrack Youth Cycling Program, Ride Like A Girl, Spring Series, iRide Outdoor School Programs and Coach Training in Smithers, Dr. Walker Team Kick-Off, Indoor BMX … READ MORE →

Canada’s Batty 3rd in Short Track XC @ US CUP Round #1 at Bonelli Park – Report, Full Results, Photos

(San Dimas, California) – Georgia Gould (Luna Pro Team) and Sergio Mantecon (Trek Factory Racing) won the short track cross country races at the USA Cycling’s US Cup Pro Series presented by Cannondale at … READ MORE →

North American Enduro Tour Announces 2015 Schedule – Whistler 1st Stop

(Whistler, BC) – As the popularity of enduro racing continues to grow, so too does the North American Enduro Tour, with new stops in California, Colorado and a new race date for Whistler.
The 2015 … READ MORE →

Batty and Gagne Lead Canadian Sweep of US Cup Round 1 at Bonelli Park – Report and Photos

(San Dimas, California) – Emily Batty (Trek Factory Racing) and Raphael Gagne (Rocky Mountain Bicycles) won round 1 of the USA Cycling US Cup Pro Series presented by Cannondale at Frank G. Bonelli Park … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stages 4, 5 Results, Photos – Quintana is New Race Leader

(Terminillo, Italy) – Nairo Alexander Quintana Rojas (Col) Movistar Team took over the race lead with his snowy Stage 5 victory from Esanatoglia to Terminillo, 197km – the Queen stage at this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico.
Bauke … READ MORE →

Speedway Cross Postponed due to Snow and Ice – New Fall Date TBA

(Niagara, ON) – Bad news race fans, the green flag on the first-ever Speedway Cross cyclocross race in Niagara will have to wait. The unique spring event was scheduled to be held April 4 … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice Stages 6, 7 Report, Final Results, GC and Photos – Porte Reclaims Title

(Col d’Eze, France) – Richie Porte (Aus) Team Sky was unstoppable as he reclaimed Paris-Nice amidst wind and rain taking the final 9.6-km ITT on Stage 7 as Michal Kwiatkowski (Pol) Etixx – Quick … READ MORE →

US Cup Series #1/Kenda Cup #2 Bonelli Park Full Results – Canadians Swarm the Podium

(San Dimas, CA) – Canada’s Emily Batty (Trek Factory Racing Team) and Catherine Pendrel (Luna Pro Team) were 1-2 in the Pro Women’s race while Raphael Gagne (Rocky Mountain Factory) and Max Plaxton (Sho-Air/Cannondale) … READ MORE →

POC Names Willie Ford as Managing Director for North America

(Salt Lake City, UT) – POC, a leading manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, has appointed longtime marketing team member and former All-American collegiate ski racer Willie Ford as its managing … READ MORE →

Jeremy’s Roubaix April 12 – Registration Now OPEN

(Pitt Meadows, BC) – BC’s spring classic road race, Jeremy’s Roubaix, returns to Pitt Meadows, BC on April 12th. With over twelve years of history racing the rural roadways and gravel dyke network along … READ MORE →

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Cycling Canada/COC BOD Member and Lawyer/Coach Peter Lawless Appointed Para Ombudsperson for TO2015 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is very pleased to announce that Peter Lawless, an accomplished lawyer and coach, has been appointed Team Canada’s Ombudsperson for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games and … READ MORE →

Boels Rentals Ronde van Drenthe Women’s Road World Cup #1 Report, Results, Photos – D’Hoore Wins

(The Netherlands) – Birthday girl Jolien D’Hoore (Wiggle Honda) won the bunch sprint to take victory in the 2015 Boels Rental Ronde van Drenthe in the Netherlands. The Belgian National Champion got the better of … READ MORE →

Liv Cycling Canada’s Sandra Walter to Open 2015 Racing Season in California This Weekend

(North Vancouver, B.C.) – Liv Cycling Canada ambassador and elite racer Sandra Walter kicks off her 2015 competitive season at US Cup #1 in San Dimas, California this weekend with the opening round of … READ MORE →

Velofix Calgary Launches This Month

(Calgary, AB) – We are excited to announce the launch of our first Calgary franchise. The Velofix Mobile Bike Shop will be at the inaugural Calgary Bike Show on March 28th. We appreciate the continued … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 3 Full Results – Van Avermaet Wins and Leads Overall

(Arezzo, Italy) – Greg Van Avermaet (Bel) BMC Racing Team topped the podium on Stage 3 from Cascina to Arezzo, 203km, besting two hard-charging rivals, Peter Sagan (Svk) Tinkoff-Saxo and Zdenek Stybar (Cze) Etixx-QuickStep, … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice Stage 5 Report, Results, Photos – Cimolai Steals the Show in Rasteau

(Rasteau, France) – Davide Cimolai surged in the final stretch to steal the show from more renowned sprinters in the 192.5-km 5th stage of Paris-Nice in Rasteau. The 25-year-old Italian perfectly timed his effort … READ MORE →

Live to Play Sports Introduces CarbonPro Sports in Canada

(Miami, Florida) – CarbonPro Sports is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Live to Play Sports, bringing the full lineup of CarbonPro Sports products to consumers in Canada. In a cycling market saturated … READ MORE →

Toronto International Bicycle Show PHOTOS

(Toronto, ON) – The Toronto International Bicycle Show was held Mar. 6-8 and Pedal was on site covering the show and the lastest and greatest for 2015. The show featured an Electric Bike Course, … READ MORE →

Island Cup Series Kicks Off XC Season in BC on March 15

(Victoria,BC) – The 2015 race season gets going this Sunday, March 15th in Victoria with Pro City’s Hartland XC. Events this year will include all four disciplines starting with the spring XC races this weekend.
The … READ MORE →

UCI Announces Further Anti-doping Measures Following CIRC Report and Recommendations

– The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has today announced a number of measures to further strengthen anti-doping and governance following a careful analysis of the Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC) report and recommendations published … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice Stage 4 Report, Results, Photos – Porte Sky High on Stage 4

March 12, 2015 (Croix de Chaubouret, France) – Team Sky were the arch-favourites at the start of this 73rd Paris-Nice and they amply delivered in stage 4 with an impressive one-two at the top of … READ MORE →

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Molecaten Drentse 8 van Westerveld – Bronzini Wins, Numainville 54th

(The Netherlands) – Former Road Worlds champ, Giorgia Bronzini (Ita) Wiggle Honda, won the bunch sprint at the 138.7km Molecaten Drentse 8 van Westerveld with Valentina Scandolara (Ita) Orica – AIS in second and … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 2 Results, Photos – Debusschere Wins Crash-Marred Sprint

(Cascina, Itlay) – Belgium’s Jens Debusschere (Lotto-Soudal) took the win on Stage 2 from Camaiore to Cascina, 153km, as a crash marred the final bunch sprint to the line.
Peter Sagan (Svk) Tinkoff-Saxo was second … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice Stage 3 Report, Results, Photos – Matthews Takes Over Lead after Textbook Team Work

March 11, 2015 (Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, France) – Michael Matthews (Aus) Orica GreenEdge achieved a perfect sweep in the 179-km Stage 3 from Saint-Amand-Montrond to Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule with much more than a little help form his Orica-Greenedge team-mates. Ideally … READ MORE →


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