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GP de Granby Full Results – Pelletier-Roy Wins

(Granby, QC) – Remi Pelletier-Roy (Garneau-Quebecor) topped the Senior 1-2 men’s field at GP de Granby, round #4 of the 2013 Tour de la Montérégie (TdlM) series, as Alexander Cataford (Indépendant-RP) grabbed second while Battenkill … READ MORE →

Giro d’Italia Stage 8 PHOTOS

(Saltara, Italy) – Here’s a selection of photos by world renowned cycling photographer Cor Vos from the Giro d’Italia’s Stage 8  ITT 54.8km from Gabicce Mare to Saltara, won by British time trial champ, Alex … READ MORE →

Sad News – Former Sport Canada Executive Director for Cycling Ken Smith Passes Away

(Ottawa, ON) – Ken Smith, former Executive Director for Cycling at Sport Canada, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, May 1st at Longfields Manor in Barrhaven, Ottawa, where he had been a resident … READ MORE →

GranFondo Niagara Falls and The Big Move Cancer Ride Partner to Raise Funds

(St. Catharines, Ontario) – The Big Move Cancer Ride, a non-competitive cycling event, and GranFondo Niagara Falls, a new mass-participation timed cycling event have announced an exciting partnership to promote cycling and raise funds … READ MORE →

Giro d’Italia Stage 8 FULL Results – Dowsett Wins, Hesjedal 18th Now 6th Overall

(Saltara, Italy) – British time trial champ, Alex Dowsett (Gbr) Movistar, earned the biggest win of his career topping the field on Stage 8’s gruelling 54.8km ITT from Gabicce Mare to Saltara with fellow … READ MORE →

Canada’s Veilleux 2nd on Stage 2 at Tour Rhône-Alpes Isère – Sits 9th on GC

(St-Maurice l’Exil, France) – Canada’s David Veilleux (Europcar) finished second in Saturday’s 158.7km Stage 2 of the Rhône-Alpes Isère Tour at 18 seconds behind winner Frédéric Talpin (Fra) VC Caladois. Talpin crossed the finish … READ MORE →

New High Performance Athlete Development Program Created by Cycling Canada, Cycling BC and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

– A new partnership between Cycling Canada, Cycling BC and the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific has resulted in the creation of the Cycling Talent Development Program which will begin operating on October 1, 2013, … READ MORE →

GSD Gestion / Kallisto / Specialized 2013 Official Team Launch Report, Photos, Interviews

(Montreal, QC) – Canada’s only UCI women’s road squad, GSD Gestion/Kallisto/Specialized, held their official 2013 team launch on May 10 at Specialized Canada headquarters, introducing their roster which includes Pan American Games Champion and … READ MORE →

Richard Wooles Accepts Executive Director Role With Cycling BC

(Vancouver BC) –  The Cycling BC Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Wooles has accepted the position of Executive Director, effective immediately. Richard will work hard on our organization’s behalf to achieve a new … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Canadian Paralympic Committee

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is seeking an organized, dynamic, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a fast-paced, growing environment. The position … READ MORE →

Team Canada at GP Cycliste de Gatineau 2013 Announced

(Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada announced today its roster for the National Team to compete at the 2013 Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau and the 2013 Chrono Gatineau.
Among the group of seven cyclists, one … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Receives $20,000 Grant from Telus – Hockey Great Trevor Linden on Hand

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Cycling BC received a $20,000 grant this week from Telus and Manager and Provincial Coach Richard Wooles was on hand to receive the grant, along with Vancouver Canucks hockey great turned … READ MORE →

Giro d’Italia Stage 7 Full Results – Hansen Scores, Hesjedal Moves into 3rd Overall

(Pescara, Italy) – An ecstatic Adam Hansen (Aus) Lotto Belisol scored a solo victory on today’s 177km Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia from San Salvo to Pescara, which Benat Intxausti Elorriaga (Spa) Movistar … READ MORE →

2013 Niagara Classic Road Race O-Cup #5 – May 19 Registration Now Open

(Pelham, ON) – We are just over a week away from the 2013 edition of the Niagara Classic Road Race, which takes place on Sunday, May 19. One of the longest standing events on … READ MORE →

UCI to Appeal Spanish Court’s Decision to Deny Release of Puerto Evidence

– In the latest development in the Operacion Puerto scandal, the UCI has announced in a statement that it will appeal Spanish Judge Julia Patricia Santamaria decision to “…not to release to the UCI … READ MORE →

Bikes For Cuba to Send 200th Donated Bike to Young Racers in Cuba

(Toronto, ON) – Bikes For Cuba is sending our 200th donated bike to junior cycling teams in Cuba on Saturday, May 11. Toronto tourist Karen Herzog is taking this donated bike with her on … READ MORE →

12th Annual Don Valley Trails Clean-Up Event – May 25

(Toronto, ON) – Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 25th for the 12th Annual Don Valley Trail Clean Up Day presented by the U of T Varsity Mountain Bike Team. Everyone is welcome – … READ MORE →

Operación Puerto Scandal Follow-up – Petition to Stop Destruction of Evidence

(València, Spain) – As reported previously, Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes recently received a one-year suspended sentence for performing blood transfusions, often combined with banned substances, on top professional athletes. Judge Julia Patricia Santamaria found Fuentes … READ MORE →

The Ride Of Silence Marks its 10th Anniversary – May 15

– Please join us May 15, 7:00 p.m., for the boldest bike ride in history. We all ride. Now we can ride as one. One day. One time. One world, world-wide. Let the silence … READ MORE →

CPC Announces Recipients of 2013-14 Para-Equipment Fund and Recruitment Program Fund – Over $500 Million

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce the 2013-14 recipients of the Para-Equipment Fund, supported by Invacare Canada, as well as the Recruitment Program Fund. Both funds are supported … READ MORE →

Giro d’Italia Stage 6 Results – Cav Dedicates First Win of the Giro the Late Weylandt

(Margherita di Savoia, Italy) – Mark Cavendish (Gbr) Omega Pharma-Quick Step took his first sprint win of the 2013 Giro d’Italia today on the 169km Stage 6 from Mola di Bari to Margherita di … READ MORE →

OCA Youth Cup #4 – Newmarket Eagles CC Tour de Speed – June 15

(Newmarket, ON) – The 2013 Tour de Speed, sponsored by the Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club and part of the Ontario Cycling Association’s Youth Cup Series, is coming up on June 15. Last year, the … READ MORE →

Steve Bauer CanFondo Merges with Centurion Canada

– Steve Bauer and Graham Fraser of Centurion Cycling have decided to join forces to work together in the best interests of cycling in Ontario. Both men have long-term experience and assets which will … READ MORE →

Veal Report – USA Crits Speed Week WRAP

– I want to start off by saying I enjoy the USA Crits Speed Week series as much as any other racing I do on the entire calendar. It is just a different way of … READ MORE →

Ontario High School and Elementary Mountain Bike Championships – Early Entry Deadline and Course Open

(Barrie, ON) – The High School MTB Championships will take place on Friday May 24th, at Hardwood Ski and Bike. The Early Entry Discount expires this Friday May 17th. Enter now and save! Easy … READ MORE →


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