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Erace Cancer Cycling Team Partners with La Bicicletta for 2014

(Toronto, ON)– After the most successful season to date, raising the accumulated fundraising to over $120,000 in support of cancer fighting charities, Peter and Lori Kofman, along with Erace Cancer team members and sponsors, … READ MORE →

Quebec Coroners Weigh in on Bike Safety Issues – Examine Deaths of Three Cyclists in Montreal

(Montreal, QC) – The Quebec Coroner’s Office has weighed in on issues of bike safety in Montreal, the province’s largest city. In a November 13 press release entitled: “N’ouvrez pas la porte aux blessures … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities at Cycling BC – Business Development Manager and Membership & Communications

– Cycling British Columbia is the governing body for cycling in British Columbia and is currently seeking individuals to fill two positions at the association: Membership & Communications and Business Development Manage. See full job … READ MORE →

Domestique Movember FUNdraiser – Nov. 30

(Dundas, ON) – Well fellas, it’s that time of year again…Movember. We’d like to invite you to the second annual Movember FUNdraiser and brewery tour hosted by our very own Gustavo Catastrophe!
By popular demand … READ MORE →

François Parisien Announces His Retirement

(Montreal, QC) – Time as come for me to announce that 2013 was my last year as a professional cyclist. After 18 years dedicated to my cycling career, after winning a World Tour race, … READ MORE →

WADA Approves 4-Year Bans for Doping Starting in 2015

(Johannesburg, South Africa) – As part of its new Anti-doping Code, which comes into effect on January 1, 2015, WADA has announced it will extend the penalty for doping from a two-year ban to … READ MORE →

Steve Bauer YJX Contributes $15K to Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome Project in Milton

– The Steve Bauer Yellow Jersey Xperience (YJX) is pleased to announce a contribution of $15,230 to the capital campaign of the Mattamy National Cycling Center, which will be a spectacular venue to host … READ MORE →

CAAWS Most Influential Women List 2013 – Nominations Open

(Ottawa, ON) – Starting today you can publicly recognize and honour an influential woman by nominating her to CAAWS’ Most INFLUENTIAL Women List for 2013 at caaws.ca. CAAWS publishes its Most Influential Women List … READ MORE →

Cory Wallace Report – Taiwan KOM Challenge is an Amazing Adventure

– Taiwan, “the heart of Asia”, is a very interesting little country just off the southeast coast of China. It’s a tad bigger (35,980 sq km vs 31,284 sq km) than Vancouver Island, has … READ MORE →

Houle Spokesman Against Drunk Drivers and Lacombe Directeur Sportif of Iamgold Junior Road Team

(Drummondville, QC) – Hugo Houle (AG2R) has accepted to become the spokesman for the local Opération Nez Rouge (a free ride service for inebriated drivers) for the coming holiday season reports the Journal de … READ MORE →

NCCH Signs New Riders – Quebec’s Audrey Labrie and the USA’s Erin Donohue

(Hamilton, ON) — National Cycling Centre Hamilton (NCCH) is delighted to announce that Quebec rider Audrey Labrie, and USA rider Erin Donohue have signed to race with NCCH in 2014. Both riders represented their … READ MORE →

What Copenhagen Can Teach Toronto and Cities Around the Globe About Cycling Safety

(Copenhagen, Denmark) – A study from Lund University in Sweden has compared the role of urban cycling and transport planning in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden, and the results could serve as a guide … READ MORE →

UCI, WADA Release Joint Statement on Commission of Inquiry into History of Doping in Cycling

(Johannesburg, South Africa) – WADA President John Fahey and UCI President Brian Cookson had a private meeting today on the occasion of the World Conference on Doping in Sport in Johannesburg.
They agreed the broad … READ MORE →

What Future Awaits Ontario’s Delhi Velodrome – Demolition or Revitalization ?

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

Test of Metal 4-Pack Race Registration Now OPEN – Save 20%

(Squamish, BC) – Mountain bikers will have the opportunity to race Squamish’s venerable Test of Metal races showcasing the area’s diverse trails by registering for the 4-Pack.
Purchasing the 4-Pack, starting on November 15, for … READ MORE →

Taiwan KOM Challenge – Canada’s Wallace 16th

(Taiwan) – Canada’s Cory Wallace (Kona) finished 16th at the Taiwan KOM Challenge, organized by the Taiwan Cyclist Federation. The event is a 105km race that starts from Hualien at zero meters, on the … READ MORE →

Interview w/Tracey Gaudry – UCI’s First Female VP Reveals Vision for Women’s Cycling

(Aigle, Switzerland) – Australian Tracey Gaudry was recently named first female VP of the UCI after the election of new President Brian Cookson. “We want to put women’s cycling in the position it deserves,” … READ MORE →

2014 Team Investors Group Amateur Athlete Fund Bursary Application Process Open

– In keeping with their commitment to amateur sport in Canada, Investors Group is once again offering $5,000 each to 20 of our country’s high performance athletes to assist with costs of training and … READ MORE →

RealDeal Performance in Ajax – Open House Nov. 14

(Ajax, ON) – We’re excited about all the progress this season in expanding RealDeal Performance across the GTA and to a location near you! RDP Ajax will be holding an open house on Thursday, … READ MORE →

Sport Legacy Fund Plan Announced by TO2015, Canadian Government & the Province of Ontario

(Toronto, ON) – The legacy of the “People’s Games” will live on for decades, thanks to a $70-million fund announced today in Toronto. The TORONTO 2015 Sport Legacy Fund Plan, jointly supported by the … READ MORE →

Winnipeg Wins Bid to Host 2014 Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships

(Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada announced today that Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital city, has been selected to host the 2014 Cyclo-cross Canadian Championships on November 1-2, 2014.
“We are thrilled to host the Cyclo-cross Canadian Championships … READ MORE →

CoachChris.ca/Ted Velikonja/Trudell Medical Team Announces 2014 Roster

– The CoachChris.ca/Ted Velikonja/Trudell Medical Team is pleased to announce their roster and sponsors for 2014. We are very pleased to have Ted Velikonja returning as Co-Title Sponsor as well as Trudell Medical/ProResp as … READ MORE →

Hardwood Cross Ontario CX Cup #5 – More Photos

(Oro Station, ON) – Here are some more great photos taken by Peter Kraiker at the Hardwood Cross Ontario CX Cup #5 held at Hardwood Ski & Bike on Sunday Nov. 10.  Andrew Watson … READ MORE →

OCA Cycling Celebration 2013 – Last Call for Tickets

– The 2013 OCA Cycling Celebration presented, by La Bicicletta and CCN Bikes, will be taking place Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Cardinal Golf Club in Newmarket Ontario.
The evening’s festivities kickoff with a reception starting … READ MORE →

FQSC 2013 Gala Honours Gagné, Molnar, Numainville, Veilleux, Roy, Duchesne, Rochette and More

(Montreal, QC) – Quebec’s cycling federation, the Fédération Québécoise des sports cyclistes (FQSC), held its annual end-of-the-season gala on Sunday, November 3 to honour cyclists, organizers, volunteers, and events. The venue was at Mont … READ MORE →


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