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2013 Road Nationals ITT MORE PHOTOS – Dearden, Numainville, Glaesser, Cataford Win Titles

(Saint-Georges, QC) – Check out these great photo galleries from yesterday’s individual time trial at the 2013 Canadian Road Nationals in Saint-Georges, QC, that saw Victoria, B.C.’s Curtis Dearden (Russ Hay’s/Accent Inns) and Joelle … READ MORE →

State of Emergency in Southern Alberta as Flooding Submerges Roads, Trails – Cycling Events Cancelled, Trails Closed

– Massive flooding in southern Alberta is wreaking havoc in the province from its western Rocky Mountain border eastward with at least 12 communities having declared states of emergency. Calgary has been hit hard … READ MORE →

Logan-Sprenger Wins Research Award for Effect of Dehydration on Muscles During Cycling Study

(Guelph, ON) – The SIRC Research Award recognizes outstanding sport research in Canada. Acknowledging how sport research benefits the Canadian sporting community is the primary purpose of this award. Congratulations to all who participated.
We … READ MORE →

2013 Road Nationals Elite/U23 ITT Report and PHOTOS

(St-Benoit-Labre, QC) – The fireworks began with several surprises as the 2013 Canadian Road Championships got underway today with the ITT competitions. Joelle Numainville (QC) Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies won her … READ MORE →

2013 Road Nationals Elite/U23 Men’s ITT FULL Results – BC’s Dearden Wins Title, Cataford U23 Champ

(St-Benoit-Labre, QC) – Curtis Dearden (BC) Russ Hay’s Accent Inns from Victoria, B.C. was the surprise winner today in the Elite Men’s 39km ITT in St-Benoit-Labre, besting Christian Meier (NB) ORICA-GreenEdge who claimed second and … READ MORE →

2013 Road Nationals Elite/U23 Women’s ITT FULL Results – Numainville Wins, Glaesser U23 Champ

(St-Benoit-Labre, QC) – Joelle Numainville (QC) Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies is the new Elite Women’s ITT,  27km, champ winning the title today in St-Benoit-Labre, Quebec, as the 2013 Canadian Road Championships get underway. The … READ MORE →

MIVA Tuesday Criterium Report, Results – June 18

(Nanaimo, BC) – This week’s MIVA Tuesday Criterium took place in Arbutus Meadows. As the  regular organiser was incapacitated, having been bested by a semi-buried cable in a junkyard, the event was ably set … READ MORE →

Louis Garneau to Race at 2013 Elite Canadian Road Championships + ITT Start LISTS

(St-Georges, QC) – The peloton just got stronger. Louis Garneau, Olympian and businessman, will be on the start line of the pro road race at the 2013 Canadian Championships. Garneau, 54 years old, is … READ MORE →

Nature Valley Grand Prix Interviews w/Ramsden, Numainville, Jackson and Erker + PHOTOS

(Minnesota) – Pedal recently caught up with Canada’s Denise Ramsden and Joelle Numainville both with Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies, at the Nature Valley Grand Prix, their last race before the 2013 … READ MORE →

Kris Dahl Presented w/SmartStop p/b Mountain Khakis Jersey – Bound for Inaugural Tour of Alberta

(Banff, AB) – Check out this great photo of Kris Dahl (H&R Block) from Calgary, the top U23 rider at this year’s Banff BikeFest, who earned a spot on the U.S. Continental team, SmartStop … READ MORE →

BC Superweek Bigger Than Ever for 2013 – International Sanctioning & More Prize Money

(Vancouver, BC) – Professional cycling returns to the lower mainland in less than three weeks, and BC Superweek promises to be bigger and better than ever with more top teams and riders competing for … READ MORE →

Canada’s Tuft Debuts at the Tour – ORICA-GreenEDGE Announces Tour de France Team

– ORICA-GreenEDGE has named its nine man Tour de France squad. The line-up includes six riders who raced the Australian outfit’s inaugural Grand Boucle alongside three riders making their Tour de France debut.
“The team … READ MORE →

Maggie Coles-Lyster Rides to Success Across B.C. and Pacific Northwest

(Maple Ridge, B.C.) – Maggie Coles-Lyster (Local Ride Racing), 14, of Maple Ridge has been racing to success across B.C. and the Pacific Northwest this season, competing well above her Under 15 age class … READ MORE →

17th Annual Test of Metal p/b Nesters Market – Report, Photos, Results

(Squamish, B.C.) – The 17th Annual Test of Metal in Squamish, B.C. took place under perfect conditions on Saturday, a huge relief to returning 2012 participants for whom the muddy, cold, and grueling circumstances … READ MORE →

Louis Garneau on Start Line at Mardis Cyclistes p/b Jean Coutu Stage 3 Report, Results – Lambert-Lemay Wins

(Lachine, QC) – Louis Garneau makes a special appearance riding at the 3rd Stage of the Mardis Cyclistes series in Lachine. Simon Lambert-Lemay (Garneau-Quebecor) won stage 3 of the Pro-Élite Mardis Cyclistes in Lachine … READ MORE →

Mountain Equipment Co-op Unveils Redesign of its Original Logo

(Vancouver, BC) – Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) today unveiled its first wholly redesigned logo since being founded in 1971. Known by most Canadians simply as MEC, the outdoor retailer’s new branding reflects its standing … READ MORE →

Canada to Field National Teams at GP Cyclistes de Québec and Montréal

– Cycling Canada is pleased to receive an invitation from race organizer Serge Arseneault to race at the Grands Prix cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal, a set of UCI WorldTour races, and will … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada’s Town Hall Meetings at 2013 Canadian Road Championships – June 21 & 28

(St-Georges, QC) – As in previous years, Cycling Canada’s high performance department will be hosting town hall meetings at the 2013 Canadian Road Championships. These meetings are designed to let us share information on … READ MORE →

OCTTO-Cervélo Preston Street Race Report and Photos

– Part 1 – The view from front of the Elite Men’s race by Ottawa stalwart, OCTTO-Cervélo’s masters-aged rider, Osmond “The Machine” Bakker.

Preston St. is a long standing event in Ottawa. This year was … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles Lake2Lake 29er Race Report

(Niagara, ON) – On a fairly overcast day in Niagara, over 400 riders lined up for the 15th annual Giant Bicyles Lake2Lake 29er Enduro from Brock University to Lake Ontario.  Blasting up Hydro Hill … READ MORE →

London Youth Cup Race – Registration Now Open

(London, ON) – The organizing committee of the Tourism London Youth GP are pleased to offer early registration for the Youth Race in London Ontario on Sunday August 18, 2013.  Since the event was … READ MORE →

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Welcomes Coach Jeff Ain to Cycling Talent Development Program

(Victoria, BC) – Cycling Canada, Cycling BC and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific are pleased to announce the hiring of coach Jeff Ain for the Cycling Talent Development Program (Cycling TDP) based in Victoria. Ain … READ MORE →

GPCQM 2013 Press Conference Report + Photos – 4th Edition of Grands Prix Cyclistes is all About Growth

(Saint-Lambert, QC) – On September 13 and 15, the prestigious UCI WorldTour road cycling circuit stops in the Americas for a fourth year in a row, for the Québec City and Montréal Grands Prix … READ MORE →

Boucles de la Mayenne Report, Full Results – Veilleux Wins Overall

(Laval, France) – Two weeks to the day after winning the first stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, which allowed him to wear the leader’s jersey for three days, Quebec rider, David Veilleux (Europcar) … READ MORE →

UCI MTB WCup Val di Sole DH Report and Photos

(Val di Sole, Italy) – Canada’s Steve Smith (Devinci Global Racing) nailed back-to-back podium runs claiming second in the Elite Men’s DH final as he lead a stellar weekend for Canada in Val di … READ MORE →


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