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Cycling Canada Announces 2014 Sport Canada Carded Athletes – Pendrel Declines Funding

(Ottawa, ON) – For Canadian cyclists pursuing an international career, every dollar counts. Housing, travelling, training and racing all add up to a heavy financial burden on athletes and their families.
Our athletes are fortunate … READ MORE →

Tour de San Luis Stage 4 Full Results – Quintana Wins, Canada’s Meier Slips to 16th in GC

(Argentina) – Nairo Quintana (Col) Movistar Team sped to a solo victory on Stage 4 of the Tour de San Luis, 168.7km from El Potrero de los Funes to Alto del  Amago. The pack … READ MORE →

Greipel Scores Santos Tour Down Under Stage 4 – Report, Full Results, Photos – Canada’s Boivin 92nd

(Victor Harbor, Australia) – It took him longer than he hoped but André Greipel today added a fifteenth stage win to his Santos Tour Down Under tally with victory in the Bupa Stage 4 … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada Correction of Comments on Salas Anti-Doping Rule Violation

(Ottawa, ON) – Following a release today by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) in relation to the Sebastian Salas anti-doping rule violation for Tampering, Cycling Canada offers this correction. (read the … READ MORE →

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport Responds to Public Comments by Cycling Athlete Sebastian Salas

(Ottawa, Ontario) – Following a report and interview with Sebastian Salas on CTVNews.ca regarding his recent 2-year sanction for tampering with doping control (read more here), where he claims that the whole affair is more … READ MORE →

Svein Tuft Joins Pedal Family – Reader Suggestions Welcome in Naming New Column

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce that Svein Tuft of Langley, BC, has come on board with Pedal Magazine as a featured columnist in 2014. He joins fellow contributors including some of … READ MORE →

Global Relay Bridge-the-Gap Fund Sends 5th Rider to Pro Ranks and Announces Funded Riders for 2014

(Vancouver, BC) – The Global Relay Bridge-the-Gap (BTG) fund, a program created to help Canada’s most promising amateur cyclists reach the professional ranks, today celebrated its first year in operation with the announcement that … READ MORE →

The 4th Annual Women’s Weekend February 1st & 2nd

(Markham, ON) – Joyride150 Indoor Bike Park, which is usually filled predominately with male riders, will be open to female riders only for both mornings of the Women’s Weekend so that women can ride … READ MORE →

Happy New Year from Superfly Racing – Action-Packed Season Ahead w/O-Cup Series, Crank the Shield & More

– All of us at Superfly Racing trust you braved the ice storm and had a memorable holiday season.  With 2014 well underway we’d like to refresh your memory on some of the fantastic … READ MORE →

Employment Opportunity – Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, GranFondo Canada

(Vancouver, BC) – The Marketing & Promotions Coordinator will be an integral part of the event team and will implement a variety of marketing and promotional strategies to support GranFondo Canada’s goal to increase … READ MORE →

Registration Opens for Local Ride’s Pitt Polder TT, Barry’s Roubaix, and Race the Ridge – Early-Bird Discounts

(Maple Ridge, BC) – Registration for Local Ride’s popular Race the Ridge, Barry’s Roubaix, and Pitt Polder Time Trial cycling events, set to take place in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows in April, is … READ MORE →

Tour de San Luis Stage 3 Full Results – Nizzolo Wins, Canada’s Meier Maintains 3rd in GC

(Juana Koslay, Argentina) – Giacomo Nizzolo (Ita) Trek nabbed the victory on Stage 3 of the Tour de San Luis, 175.8km from Tilisarao to Juana Koslay, getting the jump on Francisco Ventoso (Esp) Movistar … READ MORE →

Evans Scores Stage 3 Win at Santos Tour Down Under to Take GC Lead – Report, Full Results, Photos – Canada’s Boivin 82nd

(Campbelltown, Australia) – Australian Cadel Evans has wrenched the leader’s jersey from the shoulders of compatriot Simon Gerrans with a stunning solo victory across the line at the end of the Thomas Foods Stage … READ MORE →

Ottawa Says No to Velodrome – Project Could Continue in Quebec

(Ottawa, ON) – A committed group in the nation’s capital has been pushing the idea of building an indoor velodrome there, but the city government does not support the project reports The Ottawa Citizen. … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada Unveils 2014 Cyclo-cross World Championships Squad

(Ottawa, ON) – Seven Canadian athletes will wear the national team colours at the 2014 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Hoogerheide, the Netherlands, from Feb. 1 to 2, 2014.

The Canadian team selection was based … READ MORE →

Canada’s Hadley and Simard Win Trans Andes Challenge Day 2 – Stage 1, 2 Report, Results, Photos

– The Trans Andes Challenge 2014 started with a cold and cloudy morning in a stunning scenery. Considered the Dakar of mountain biking, the race welcomes more than 250 worldwide competitors to the beautiful … READ MORE →

Ulissi Unleashes for Stage 2 Win at Santos Tour Down Under – Report, Results, Photos – Canada’s Boivin 68th

(Stirling, Australia) – Italian Diego Ulissi of the Lampre-Merida team stole the show in Stirling today holding off star Australians Simon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEDGE) and Cadel Evans (BMC) who crossed for the minor placings at … READ MORE →

Gillian Carleton on Keeping a Positive Attitude During Setbacks

– Gillian Carleton of Victoria, BC is a Canadian Team track cyclist and Women’s Team Pursuit 2012 Olympic Bronze Medal winner. She offers the following valuable advice to riders facing obstacles, such as illness … READ MORE →

Tour de San Luis Stage 2 Full Results – Canada’s Meier 3rd on GC

January 21, 2014 (Villa Mercedes, Argentina) – Christian Meier (Can) Orica GreenEdge sits third overall after placing 17th on Stage 2 from La Punta to Mirador del Potrero, 170.6km, won by Julian David Arredondo Moreno (Col) Trek … READ MORE →

Cycling BC to Host Training Camps in Squamish and California

– Cycling BC is hosting two upcoming training camps. The Cycling BC Endurance Training Camp #1 will take place in Squamish, January 24-26, while Ventura, California will host U23 Warm Weather Training Camps in … READ MORE →

Support the Stevens Racing Program and Ottawa Velodrome Project – Jan. 25

(Ottawa, ON) – The evening of January 25th will host a fundraising dinner to support the Stevens Racing Program and the Ottawa Velodrome Project. We would like to invite you to come out and … READ MORE →

Gerrans Wins Santos Tour Down Under Stage 1 Report, Results, Photos – Canada’s Boivin 87th

(Angaston, Australia) – Australian Simon Gerrans has continued his impressive season start and signalled his intention to claim his third Santos Tour Down Under crown with a stunning sprint to win the San Remo … READ MORE →

Sugoi Performance Apparel Acquires Sombrio MTB Clothing Brand

(Burnaby, BC) – SUGOI Performance Apparel, a brand of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today announced the acquisition of mountain bike and lifestyle apparel brand Sombrio. Founded in 1998, Sombrio is the purveyor of … READ MORE →

Team H&R Block Unveils 2014 Partnerships

– Team H&R Block is pleased to announce the 2014 partners and unveil its jersey and frame for the season. H&R Block Canada is committed to continuing their support in helping grow Canada’s premier … READ MORE →

Tour de San Luis Stage 1 Full Results, Photos – Canada’s Meier 7th

(Villa Mercedes, Argentina) – Christian Meier (Orica GreenEdge), the lone Canadian at the Tour de San Luis now underway in Argentina, finished 7th as Phillip Gaimon (USA) Garmin Sharp lead the charge on Stage 1 from San … READ MORE →


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