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Congratulations – Will Routley and Shoshauna Laxson Tie the Knot

(Abbotsford, BC) – Former Canadian road champ, William Routley (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies) and Shoshauna Laxson (Trek Red Truck Racing Team) also from BC, tied the knot last month.
“Will was wed on Nov. 20th in … READ MORE →

Granfondo Garneau Donates Over $100,000 to The Little Brothers

(Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – This morning, it is with great pride that Louis Garneau and Pierre Dion presented a cheque for $101,223 to the Little Brothers- Friends of the Eldery organization. Thanks to the record … READ MORE →

UCI Announces 2014 World Cycling Tour Amateur Road World Championships Qualifier Series

– After a very successful season in 2013, the UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) enters 2014 with much exciting news and some very positive changes. While our classic European qualification venues such as Italy, … READ MORE →

2014 Cyclocross National Championships in Winnipeg – Video Highlights Awesome Venue

(Winnipeg, MB) – The organizers of the 2014 National Cyclocross Championships slated to be held in Winnipeg, MB, recently released a promo video to highlight the city’s awesome venue that’s been secured for next … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2013/14 Contest Registration Now Open – Over $5,000 in Prizes

(Toronto, ON) – For Nordic ski lovers the world over, we’re pleased to announce that the sixth annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2013/14 Contest is now live for team registration for contestants … READ MORE →

December Youth Track Cycling Development Camp at the Burnaby Velodrome – Dec. 27-30

(Burnaby, BC) – There are still a few spaces left for the BVC/Cycling BC youth track cycling camp being held in conjunction with the Burnaby 4 Day, Dec. 27-30. If you have a child … READ MORE →

Canada’s Varabei Runner-up on Stage 2 of Vuelta Kolbi a Costa Rica – Results

(Guápiles, Costa Rica) – The 170km second stage of the Vuelta Kolbi a Costa Rica from Limon to Guápiles came down to a sprint amongst a five-man breakaway, including Canada’s Anton Varabei (Can) 1% … READ MORE →

Trek Canada MTB Team Announces 2014 Roster

(Barrie, ON) – After another very successful mountain bike race season in 2013, Trek Canada is proud to introduce its roster for 2014. Trek Canada is committed to supporting some of Canada’s best upcoming … READ MORE →

Michael Rogers and Jonathan Breyne Both Provisionally Suspended – Test Positive for Clenbuterol

– The UCI announced yesterday that former Time Trial World Champion and Olympic medalist Michael Rogers has been provisionally suspended due to a positive finding for the banned substance clenbuterol, the same substance that … READ MORE →

USA Cycling Announces 2014 Men’s Continental & Women’s UCI Teams – Canucks in the Mix

(Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Cycling on Tuesday announced the 10 teams registered as men’s UCI continental teams in the United States as well as the four U.S.-based squads registered as UCI women’s teams … READ MORE →

Canada’s Lachance 2nd on Stage 1 of Vuelta Kolbi a Costa Rica – Results + Video

(Costa Rica) – Team leader for Team 1% For The Planet, Canada’s Jean-Michel Lachance, finished second on the 134.38km Stage 1 of the Vuelta Kolbi a Costa Rica, getting into an early breakaway and … READ MORE →

SRAM Hydraulic Brake Recall Update – New Dedicated Website + VIDEO

– At SRAM we have made a commitment to Performance and Safety. We believe firmly in hydraulic brake platforms and are committed to their growth. We apologize for the disruption of our product introduction … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada 2014 Race Calendar Features More Than 30 National & International Events – UPDATED

(Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada is pleased to unveil the 2014 Canadian National and International racing calendar, which features the UCI MTB World Cup at Mont-Sainte-Anne, the UCI Para Road World Cup, the Tour … READ MORE →

Clara Hughes to Cycle Around Canada to Talk About Mental Health – Clara’s Big Ride Starts Mar. 14

(Montreal, QC) – Bell announced the Official Route and National Partners for Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, the national bicycle tour around Canada by Clara Hughes in support of mental health.
Beginning March … READ MORE →

OCA Announces Rising Stars Endurance Development Academy Program 2nd Tryout at the FCV – Dec. 23

(Toronto/London, ON) – It is with great pleasure the Ontario Cycling Association announces the second tryout date for the Rising Stars Endurance Development Academy Program at the Forest City Velodrome on Monday December 23rd.
The Rising … READ MORE →

Ottawa’s Woods Beats Hesjedal’s Haleakala Climb Record

– According to the website, Strava, where athletes can race each other via GPS, Ottawa’s Mike Woods (Garneau Quebecor), also a national team rider, has achieved the 56km Haleakala Climb KOM in a time … READ MORE →

Canadian Olympic Committee Awards $320,000 to 64 Summer Athletes – Brown, Carleton, Glaesser & Nyhaug on Board

– The Canadian Olympic Committee recently announced an injection of $320,000 to 64 female and male summer athletes across the country, as part of the Athlete Excellence Fund. The fund is awarded to athletes … READ MORE →

Woodcock Cycle Works Presents 14th Annual Ice Bike 14 – Feb. 16

(Winnipeg, MB) – Woodcock Cycle Works in Winnipeg, is hosting its annual family friendly/open Ice Bike 14 race at the Forks on February 16, 2014.  This event is open to everyone and regularly sees … READ MORE →

Armstrong Accused of Buying 1993 Win – Gaggioli Alleges Bribe Paid

– Another allegation has now been levelled against American Lance Armstrong. Armstrong admitted earlier this year to doping and has been stripped of his seven Tour de France victories. He is now also accused … READ MORE →

Bianchi S.p.A. – Pedal ITALY 2013 Factory Tour Series

(Treviglio, Italy) – Welcome to Pedal’s ITALY 2013 Factory Tour Series with Christopher Balogh and Tim Lefebvre who recently went a on pilgrimage to Italy and visited 10 factories for an inside look at … READ MORE →

Pedal Magazine’s Annual Gift Guide 2013

(Toronto, ON) – With the final countdown on to find a super gift for your favourite cyclist this holiday season, here’s a selection of great gift ideas to help keep that special rider in … READ MORE →

The Official Worldwide Launch of Assos S7 Cycling Shorts – The Game Changer

(Montreal, QC) – After six years in development, Assos is honored to introduce the new industry benchmark in cycling shorts, the S7. Assos created a new generation of cycling shorts that has raised the … READ MORE →

UPDATE to SRAM Road Hydraulic Brake Recall – STOP USE IMMEDIATELY

– On November 4th SRAM identified and announced a technical issue with respect to a narrow production range of its RED 22 and S-700 Hydraulic Road Brakes. At that time, it was described as … READ MORE →

Trek Recalls 2013 Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard – Danger of Front Brake Failure

– The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on all 2013 Trek Madone model bikes due to a crash hazard, as the front brake can fail. Consumers are advised to stop … READ MORE →

Mike Sinyard Open Letter on Café Roubaix vs Specialized Controversy – I Screwed up, and I own it

– Specialized Bicycles founder, Mike Sinyard, was recently in hot water regarding the company’s handling of a name dispute with a small bike shop, Café Roubaix, in Cochrane, Alberta (read Pedal‘s coverage of the … READ MORE →


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