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Lap the Gats for Parkinson’s – May 31

(Chelsea, Quebec) – There is a new exciting and fun bicycle charity event called “Lap the Gats” to support Parkinson’s Disease research.  The inaugural event will take place on May 31, 2014 on a … READ MORE →

Canadian Paralympic Accepting Applications for Para-Equipment and Recruitment Programs Funds

(Ottawa, ON) – On February 18, 2014, the Canadian Paralympic Committee launched the guidelines and application for the Para-Equipment Fund and the Recruitment Programs Fund. The deadline for applications is March 24, 2014.

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Tour of Oman Stage 1 Report, Results, Photos

(Oman) – Already a two-time winner on the Tour of Oman last year, André Greipel claimed stage 1 of the 2014 edition after a bunched sprint. The German champion did however have quite a … READ MORE →

Nominate a Rider Deserving of Free 2014 BC Bike Race Entry – Submissions Open Until Feb. 28

(Vancouver B.C.) – BC Bike Race the ‘Ultimate Singletrack Experience’ and Kazimirski Law Corporation are giving away one entry to the 2014 BC Bike Race, currently ‘SOLD OUT’.  The Kazlaw Community Foundation is providing … READ MORE →

4th Annual OCA OHPSI February Excellence Camp California – Days 1-4 Reports, Photos

– The 4th Annual OCA OHPSI February Excellence Camp is underway in Buellton, California, with some of Ontario’s top young athletes logging important endurance training rides in southern climes. Catch up on what the … READ MORE →

2014 Trek Dirt Series Women’s MTB Camps Experience Record-Setting Registration

(Waterloo, WI) – Registration for the 2014 Trek Dirt Series, North America’s leading female-focused instructional mountain bike camp series, opened February 1st to record-setting demand. For the second year in a row, registration doubled … READ MORE →

International Women’s Road Cycling on the Move – TdF, Vuelta and Tour of California on Board

(Madrid, Spain) – The Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) is the latest high profile road cycling event where organizers now promise to add a women’s race in the near future reports the Spanish … READ MORE →

Team SmartStop Kick Starts 2014 Season in Dominican Republic – Canada’s Bell and Britton on Board

– This week, Team SmartStop travels to the Dominican Republic to kick start the 2014 season at the Vuelta Independencia Nacional. The eight-day stage race begins on Thursday February 20th and goes through the … READ MORE →

Quebec Rider Joanie Caron Joins Garneau Factory Team Based in U.S.A.

(Rimouski, QC) – Quebec rider Joannie Caron has joined the Georgia-based Garneau Factory Team according to the Avantage newspaper in her home town of Rimouski. Caron, who turns 30 this year, notes that the … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen Cycliste Professionnel Stages 1-4 Results – Cummings Wins Overall

(Toulon, France) – Stephen Cummings (Gbr) BMC Racing Team claimed the overall as Jean-Christophe Peraud (AG2R La Mondiale) won the final Stage 4 from Bandol to Toulon, 192.7km wrapping up the Tour Méditerranéen this … READ MORE →

New Potentially Damning Evidence Against Verbruggen in Armstrong Doping Fiasco

(London, UK) – Lance Armstrong’s former soigneur, Emma O’Reilly, now tells of a very close relationship between disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong and former UCI president, Hein Verbruggen reports The Mail Online. She speaks of … READ MORE →

Wind-Del Velodrome to Become a Training Facility ?

(Windham Centre, ON) – As we reported earlier, the 40-year-old velodrome at Win-Del Park is facing an uncertain future. The 250m outdoor velodrome (still often referred to by its former name of “the Delhi Velodrome”) … READ MORE →

Montreal Bike Show Opens its Doors – Thousands of Visitors Expected Feb. 14-16

(Montreal, QC) – The 12th annual Montreal Bike Show (MBS) opened its doors today. More than 250 exhibitors (including Pedal Magazine) and brands are present on the show floor at the downtown Place Bonaventure … READ MORE →

Date Change for 2014 Canadian CX Championships in Winnipeg to Make Way for First Pan Am Champs

(Winnipeg, MB) – The dates of 2014 Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships in Winnipeg have been moved ahead from their original November 1-2 slot and are now scheduled to take place on October 25-26, according to … READ MORE →

Démare Wins Tour of Qatar Stage 6, Terpstra Defends GC, Canada’s Houle 25th – Final Results, Report, Photos

(Doha Corniche, Qatar) – Like two years when he captured his first ever professional victory on the Doha Corniche, Arnaud Démare flew to a fantastic sprint victory on the final stage of the 2014 … READ MORE →

Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix Joins 2014 USA CRITS Championship Series

(Athens, GA) – BC Superweek’s Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix is expected to attract one of the most talented men’s and women’s fields in its history on July 9, following today’s announcement that the … READ MORE →

Team SmartStop – Catching up with Canada’s Rob Britton

– Rob Britton is a Canadian journeyman looking to have a big year and make his mark on the peloton in 2014. He is an experienced rider who has been on several pro teams … READ MORE →

Meersman Sprints to Victory at Trofeo Platja de Muro – Full Results, Report, Photos

(Port d’Alcudia, Spain) – Omega Pharma-Quick Step Cycling Team rider Gianni Meersman added to the squad’s tally of victories in just a few days, taking the sprint victory in the 162km Trofeo Platja de … READ MORE →

Wine Tasting Event – A Celebration of Bikes & Wine at La Bicicletta on Feb. 19

(Toronto, ON) – La Bicicletta is proud to host a wine tasting event on February 19th, drawing you into the beautiful cultures of wine & cycling. Mariano Gonzalez, sommelier at TERRONI Adelaide, will guide … READ MORE →

Jakroo Canada Announces Sponsorship of Norco-Premier Tech Teams

– JAKROO.CA is proud to announce sponsorship of the Quebec based Norco/PremierTech Racing Team. Headed by Sébastien Rousseau, the team boasts Senior and Masters teams. Norco/PremierTech is also associated with the first school-sport program … READ MORE →

Tour of Qatar 2014 Stages 3 and 4 Report, Results, Photos – Terpstra Leads

(Lusail, Qatar) – Already Australian time-trial champion this year, Michael Hepburn confirmed his huge potential by finishing fastest of the day’s time-trial on the Tour of Qatar. Beating Lars Boom and Daniele Bennati on … READ MORE →

Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana Report, Full Results, Photos – Meier 61st, Duchesne 62nd

(Mallorca, Spain) – Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team rider Michal Kwiatkowski started his season off strong in Mallorca, winning Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana solo after just three days of racing in his legs.

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A Day in the Life of Kris Dahl – Team SmartStop Pro Cycling Camp

– Have you ever wondered what a professional cyclist life looked like? Kris Dahl gives you a rare inside look into a day at the Team SmartStop Pro Cycling team camp. The day starts … READ MORE →

Cycling Independent Reform Commission Appeals for Testimony to Assist its Investigation into Cycling’s Past

– Dick Marty, Chairman of the Cycling Independent Reform Commission appealed today for anyone with information which could help his commission understand cycling’s doping past to come forward. The CIRC, which is based … READ MORE →

UCI President Cookson Supports Cyclo-cross as an Olympic Sport

– Cyclo-Cross at the Winter Olympic Games … why not? The new IOC President Thomas Bach put out a clear message of change and modernisation for the Olympic Sports Programme at the 126th IOC … READ MORE →


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