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Bixi Files for Bankruptcy Protection – Montreal Operations to Continue for 2014

(Montreal, QC) – Bixi’s parent company, Société de vélo en libre-service (also called the Public Bike System Company or PBSC), filed for bankruptcy protection but according to Mayor Denis Coderre, the Montreal operations of … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada and Cycling BC React to Sebastian Salas’ 2-Yr Sanction

– Cycling Canada was disappointed to learn of the suspension of road cyclist Sebastian Salas for an anti-doping rule violation that occurred in July of last year.
Cycling Canada is firmly and adamantly opposed to … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup Finale Guadalajara Report, Results, Photos – Canadian WTP Strikes Gold, Barrette 4th in Keirin, Beveridge 9th in Omnium

(Guadalajara, Mexico) – Canada’s track cycling team celebrated a gold medal and a fourth place for a pair of rising stars at the final track World Cup event of the season.The three-day world cup … READ MORE →

Canada’s Sebastian Salas Suspended for Tampering With Doping Control

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that Sebastian Salas, a cycling athlete, has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. The violation, Tampering with Doping … READ MORE →

Lex Albrecht to Ride with TWENTY16 in 2014

(Kentfield, California) – While there has been no official announcement yet Canadian rider, Lex Albrecht, will apparently be riding for California-based, TWENTY16 Women’s Professional Cycling in 2014. Her name appears on the team website … READ MORE →

Canada’s Hugo Barrette 4th in Keirin at UCI Track World Cup #3 Guadalajara on Day 2

(Guadalajara, Mexico) – Quebec’s Hugo Barrette finished fourth in the Keirin on Saturday night at the 2014 UCI Track World Cup #3 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

After finishing third in his group in the First Round, … READ MORE →

Santos Tour Down Under Kittel Conquers People’s Choice Classic Report, Results, Photos – Boivin 14th as Wildfires Threaten Tour

(Adelaide, AUS) – Raging fires at Eden Valley near Angaston where the 135km Stage 1 at the Santos Tour Down Under is supposed to finish may force organizers to cancel the stage. The same fate … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup #3 Guadalajara Day 2 Results – Beveridge 6th in Women’s Omnium

January 18, 2014 (Guadalajara, Mexico) – On Day 2 at the UCI Track World Cup #3 in Guadalajara, Mexico, Canada’s Allison Beveridge is 6th overall in the women’s Omnium following three of the six events. She … READ MORE →

Interview with Canada’s Phil Cortes Directeur Sportif of the Amore & Vita on Signing 3 Canucks

– Following Amore & Vita’s signing of three upcoming Canadian riders – James Piccoli, Mike Woods and Alex Cataford – we caught up with fellow Canuck, Phil Cortes, Directeur Sportif of the Amore & Vita. Cortes, … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup #3 Guadalajara Day 1 Results – Canada Wins Women’s Team Pursuit Gold + Overall – PHOTOS

(Guadalajara, Mexico) – The Canadian Women’s Team Pursuit consisting of Allison Beveridge, Laura Brown, Jasmin Glaesser and Stephanie Roorda, qualified first and took the gold medal in the final over the USA on Day … READ MORE →

Yukon Man Claims Invention of Keyless Bike Lock – But Similar Products are Already Available

(Whitehorse, YK) – A Yukon resident has apparently invented a keyless lock that is activated by smart phone applications according to recent reports by the CBC and The Whitehorse Star. The TEO (“tee-oh”) for … READ MORE →

Pacific Cycling Centre Kicks Off 2014 with January Mileage Camp

(Victoria, BC) – Wild weather was no match for the Pacific Cycling Centre last weekend at the first camp of the year.  A small but motivated group braved some dismal, grey weather as they … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Velocity Cycle and Ski

(Orillia, ON) – Velocity Cycle and Ski in Orillia wants you to join our team of passionate and friendly professionals, committed to promoting active lifestyles through cycling.
Candidates must have superb attention to detail and … READ MORE →

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2013/14 Contest – Last Chance to Win Over $4,000 in Prizes

(Toronto, ON) – We hope you have picked your ringers and registered your team for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2013/14 Contest, as the deadline to enter is 10 pm EST on Saturday, … READ MORE →

Final Nominations Announced for 2013/14 Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) is pleased to announce the final list of athletes and alternates who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2013-2014 Quest for Gold – Ontario … READ MORE →

CRTC to Hear Proposal for Canadian TV Channel Dedicated to Cycling – Feb. 26

– Cycling fan, Canadian Andrew Kowalchuk, has applied to the CRTC for a broadcasting licence to operate a national English-language specialty television channel to be known as Cycle TV.
The Commission will hold a hearing … READ MORE →

UCI Appoints Consultant to Equipment Commission in Aim to Modernise Technical Regulations

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The International Cycling Union has appointed composites engineer and sports scientist Dimitris Katsanis as consultant to the UCI Equipment Commission.
A specialist in composite materials engineering and aerodynamics, Mr Katsanis has spent … READ MORE →

Canadian Track Team is in Guadalajara for Final Stop on the UCI Track World Cup

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Track Cycling Team is in Guadalajara, Mexico, this weekend (January 17-19) for the third and final stop on the UCI Track Cycling World Cup circuit.
Canada will be represented by … READ MORE →

Cervélo Releases All-New Generation of its Popular P2 Triathlon Bike

(Toronto, ON) – After seven years, two Ironman World Championship victories, and more than a hundred P2 bikes on the Kona Pier in 2013, Cervélo engineers have created a worthy successor to its classic … READ MORE →

Correction Regarding Elisabeth Albert – Top Cyclist Vincent De Haitre Likely Heading to Sochi for Speed Skating

– In our recent story, “Top Cyclist Vincent De Haitre Likely Heading to Sochi for Speed Skating”, we mentioned two other elite cyclists who have gained prominence as speed skaters in Canada, including Clara … READ MORE →

Canada’s EnergyLab Sports Launches Carbon CX and Road Disc Brake Wheelsets

(Calgary, AB) – EnergyLab Sports, a Canadian bicycle wheel manufacturer based in Calgary, has launched their anticipated custom carbon disc brake wheelset for cycle-cross and road riders. EnergyLab’s philosophy of producing durable, reliable and … READ MORE →

2014 WADA Prohibited List Now in Effect

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to remind the Canadian sport community that changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List came into effect on January … READ MORE →

Ontario By Bike, Formerly Welcome Cyclists Network, Re-Launches Under New Name

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce that as of January 2014 the Welcome Cyclists Network has been relaunched under our new name – Ontario By Bike. To better position our services to … READ MORE →

SRAM Road Hydraulic Recall Update – Replacement Procedures for Consumers

– Dear Cyclist with recalled SRAM Road Hydraulic Brakes: We want to update you on the progress of our Road Hydraulic Brake Recall. As we have previously announced, we are offering you a mechanical … READ MORE →

Enduro World Series Launches 2014 Season with Centralised Registration

(Edinburgh, UK) – Enduro World Series (EWS) organisers had scant few moments to enjoy the industry accolades that acknowledged its debut season as a “game-changer” before rolling up their sleeves to debut a new … READ MORE →


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