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Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant Announces New Date and New Course 2014

(Mont-Tremblant, QC) – The Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant organizing committee announces the official registration launch and a new date for the second edition of the cycling event to be held May 31st 2014.
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Pedal Magazine’s 2013 Cycling Awards – Canada’s Best Events, Places to Ride, Bike Shops, Cycling Cafes and Cycling Moments

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the winners of Pedal’s 2013 Cycling Awards for Canada’s best Race Events, Places to Ride, Bike Shops, Cycling Cafes and Best Canadian Cycling Moments as voted … READ MORE →

Norco Announces 2014 Factory Team – Canada’s Biggest Off-Road Squad Chock-Full of Talent

(Port Coquitlam, BC) – The Norco Factory Team is made up of top athletes from around the world. These cyclists compete in varied disciplines while others are ambassadors of the sport and travel the … READ MORE →

Giant Announces Title Sponsorship of New UCI WorldTour, UCI Continental and Liv/giant Pro Women’s Teams

– World-leading bike brand Giant announced today that it is the title sponsor of a new road cycling organization that includes three separate teams racing under the Team Giant-Shimano name. Giant will provide bikes … READ MORE →

Pedal ITALY 2013 Factory Tour Series – Colnago S.r.l.

(Cambiago, Italy) – For the next installment of Pedal Magazine’s ITALY 2013 Factory Tour Series, we get a behind-the-scenes peek at renowned bike brand Colnago, a leader in technology known for its gorgeous and … READ MORE →

Milton Velodrome Takes Shape as Roof Skeleton Completed – Current Photos

(Milton, ON) – Check out these recent photos of the Milton Velodrome courtesy of Grant Downey where construction is well underway and the velodrome is starting to take shape as Downey writes…”Was in Acton … READ MORE →

Jet Fuel Coffee/Norco Bicycles Team Releases 2014 Roster

– The Jet Fuel Cycling/Norco Bicycles team is pleased to begin 2014 with an announcement about the team’s roster for the coming season. In a strong indication that the Jet Fuel/Norco team is on … READ MORE →

Three Canadians Sign with Italy’s Amore & Vita – Cataford, Piccoli, Woods on Board

Three Canadians Sign with Italy’s Amore & Vita – Cataford, Piccoli, Woods on Board
(Lucca, Italy) – The Italian-based continental road team, Amore & Vita-Selle SMP, has signed three Canadians to its 2014 roster according … READ MORE →

Canada on the Podium – 2014 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships Full Results

(Gossau, Switzerland) – Last weekend, Jan. 4-5, at the 2014 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships in Gossau, Switzerland, Canada was on the podium courtesy of Alberta’s Alana Heise (Terrascape Racing) who took home the bronze … READ MORE →

Quebec’s Guillaume Boivin only Canadian Competing at Tour Down Under Jan. 19-26

(Adelaide, Australia) – Guillaume Boivin (Cannondale Pro Cycling) is the lone Canadian heading to the Tour Down Under, Jan. 19-26, according to the race website. He is part of a seven-man team Cannondale is … READ MORE →

Kallisto-FCV Junior & Elite Women’s Teams for 2014

(London, ON) – After a very exciting 2013 season the development teams from the Forest City Velodrome are changing their name, adding sponsors and expanding the roster for 2014.  There will be three strong road & track teams racing in 2014 under … READ MORE →

AEG Announces 9 UCI Pro Tour Teams for 2014

  (Los Angeles, California) – The ninth edition of the Amgen Tour of California will feature an elite international field of professional cycling teams made up of World Champions, Olympic Medalists, Tour de France stage … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Year in Review – 2013 Raises the Bar

– 2013 was a very exciting and busy year for the crew at Fast and Female. Seeing how many lives we touched along the way has left us feeling grateful and inspired to reach … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – Trek Bicycle Store of Toronto and Enduro Sport

(Toronto, ON) – Here are the latest job opportunities including positions with Trek Bicycle Store in Toronto and Enduro Sport with an outlet in Leaside and head office in Markham.
Trek Bicycle Store is hiring!!
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FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2013/14 Contest – Registration Now OPEN

– For all Nordic ski lovers worldwide, we’re excited to present the third edition of the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2013/14 International Contest in co-operation with FIS and the WorldLoppet Ski Federation adding … READ MORE →

7th Annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Route Announced – Aug. 11-15, 2014

(Toronto, ON) – The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is pleased to announce the route for the 2014 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure. The Waterfront Trail is a 1,400 km signed route along the Great Lakes waterfront … READ MORE →

Top Cyclist Vincent De Haitre Likely Heading to Sochi for Speed Skating

(Calgary, AB) – Top Canadian track rider and reigning Kilo champ, Vincent De Haitre, is likely heading to Sochi as the talented athlete is also an accomplished speed skater. De Haitre won both gold … READ MORE →

Francois Parisien to Ride for Opus in 2014

(Ville St. Laurent, Quebec) – Recently retired François (“Frank”) Parisien, one of Canada’s best-known road cyclists, will be riding for Opus in 2014, the Quebec-based bike manufacturer has announced on Facebook.  An accompanying photo … READ MORE →

Ottawa Cycling Fundraising Dinner to Support Stevens Racing Program & Ottawa Velodrome – Jan. 25

– 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 enjoy an … READ MORE →

Cookson Reflects on First 3 Months as UCI President, Announces Cycling Independent Reform Commission

(Aigle, Switzerland) – As the new year begins and a little over three months after his election as president, Brian Cookson has reflected on the changes that have already been put in place at … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – SDRCC Seeks Applications for Arbitrators and Mediators

(Montréal, QC) – The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) is seeking alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service providers to act as resolution facilitators, mediators, med/arb neutrals, and arbitrators, for resolving or assisting parties … READ MORE →

Pacific Cycling Centre to Host Training Camp Feb. 6-9

(Victoria, BC) – The Pacific Cycling Centre will host its fourth off-season winter training camp in preparation for the 2014 season, from February 6-9, 2014. The camp will continue to focus on endurance, strength, … READ MORE →

Track Racing Returns to the Forest City Velodrome on Jan. 11 at 7pm

(London, ON) – After a short break for the holidays, track racing continues this Saturday night at the Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario. Madison racing takes centre stage with seven teams doing battle … READ MORE →

Diamondback Bicycles and Optum Pro Cycling Partner for 2014

– (Kent, Washington) – Optum Pro Cycling presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies, one of North America’s top-ranked UCI continental pro cycling teams, will partner in 2014 with Diamondback Bicycles, one of North America’s most … READ MORE →

SRAM to Officially License its Popular X-SYNC Technology to Canada’s Chromag and Accell Group

– Since its successful and celebrated introduction 2 years ago, SRAM’s popular single-ring 1X™ Drivetrains featuring X-SYNC chainrings continue to gain popularity. In an effort to provide consumers more choice – SRAM has licensed … READ MORE →


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