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Tour de Romandie Stages 4, 5 Full Results and Final GC – Froome Wins Overall

(Geneva, SUI) – Christopher Froome (Gbr) Sky Procycling claimed the overall victory as the Tour de Romandie wrapped up today in Geneva with Tony Martin (Ger) Omega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team taking the final Stage … READ MORE →

Kabush in Charge, Dyck 8th at Whiskey 50 – Men’s & Women’s Full Results

(Prescott, Arizona) – Geoff Kabush (SCOTT-3Rox Racing, Oakley, Shimano) successfully defended his Whiskey 50 title with a decisive victory over American Jeremiah Bishop (Sho-Air / Cannondale) in second and his teammate and fellow Canuck Max … READ MORE →

Clara’s Climb Plaque Unveiled – Hundreds Attend Dedication Ceremony + Video

April 27, 2013 (Dundas, ON) – Clara Hughes had to arrive at the top of Sydenham Hill on a bike. Just as she climbed to the summit of the sport, she arrived for the Clara’s … READ MORE →

Veal Report – Athens Twilight Grid Qualifier YES!

(Athens, Georgia) – I always describe the Athens Terrapin Twilight as the Super Bowl of my cycling season. There is no other event that I have attended that gets the kind of attention and fan … READ MORE →

Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 3 Men’s, Women’s Full Results – Numainville Wins, Woods 4th UPDATED

(Fayetteville, AR) – Canada’s Joelle Numainville (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) came out on top at the 108.8km Stage 3 road race besting race leader Claudia Haeusler ( Team TIBCO-to the Top) in second … READ MORE →

Whiskey Off-Road Criterium Full Results – Plaxton and Kabush 1-2

(Prescott, Arizona) – Max Plaxton (Sho-Air/Cannondale) took the win in the men’s Pro Fat Tire Criterium over fellow Canuck Geoff Kabush (SCOTT-3Rox Racing) in second with the USA’s Sid Taberlay (Kenda, H2O Overdrive, BH Bikes) … READ MORE →

Tour de France Announces Teams for 100th Edition

– The organizers of the Tour de France today announced the teams that have been selected to take part in the 100th edition of the event which gets underway on Saturday 29 June in … READ MORE →

Clara Hughes Awes Packed Crowd at Mohawk College w/Inspirational Talk – Video and Audio Clips

(Hamilton, ON) – Watch a short video clip and hear excerpts from Olympian Clara Hughes’ talk to a crowd of over 1,000 people at Mohawk College’s McIntyre Theatre on “Inspired and Connected Performance: The … READ MORE →

Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 2 Men’s and Women’s Full Results – Numainville 2nd, Varabei 24th

(Fayetteville, AR) – Joelle Numainville (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) was on the podium at the 102.4km Stage 2 road race won by Shelley Olds (Team TIBCO-to the Top) with teammate and race leader Claudia … READ MORE →

Interview with Ryder Hesjedal Pre-Giro

(Switzerland) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) will soon be on the start line of to defend his Giro title. Hesjedal is the first Canuck to wear the maglia rosa, and to win a Grand … READ MORE →

Sea Otter 2013 Inside the Expo Part 2 – Latest Goodies from Shimano and Norco Bikes

(Monterey, CA) – Pedal caught up with Shimano and Norco insiders on site at the tech expo at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA to bring you their latest developments including the various new … READ MORE →

New Worldwide Mountainbike Sport Organization (MTBSO) is Launched in the Netherlands

– As of today the sport of mountainbiking finally has a worldwide, overarching interest group where all disciplines within the MTB-sport are being heard. The Mountainbike Sport Organization (MTBSO) aims to be a home … READ MORE →

Tour de Romandie Stage 3 Report, Full Results – Meersman Scores Again, Hesjedal DNF

(Payerne, Switzerland) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) abandoned the Tour de Romandie today to rest up to defend his title at the Giro d’Italia, May 4-26, tweeting…“Stopped today to give myself a week till Giro..same … READ MORE →

Para Sport News – CPC Names New CEO + TO2015 Parapan Am Games Progress Update

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is proud to announce that Karen O’Neill will lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer effective June 3, 2013.
A highly-respected senior executive in Canada’s sports community, O’Neill … READ MORE →

2013 Kamloops Legacy Performance Games Accepting Youth MTB Team Registrations Until May 31

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Cycling BC and Kamloops’ Bicycle Café’s Cheryl Beattie have partnered to host a 3-day mountain bike competition that is aimed at giving U15, U17 and U19 riders the opportunity to experience … READ MORE →

Para-cyclists Carrier, Croteau Among 15 Winners of Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence Bursary

(Montreal, QC) – Ms. Danielle Légaré, Head of Social Involvement at Loto-Québec, revealed the names of the 15 athletes supported by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) who shared $42,000 in bursaries as … READ MORE →

Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 1 TT Men’s and Women’s Full Results – Albrecht 5th, Hamilton 14th

(Fayetteville, AR) – Lex Albrecht (NOW and Novartis for MS) lead the Canadian women in 5th in the 2.5km/4-mile Stage 1 Devil’s Den State Park ITT won by Claudia Haüsler (Team Tibco) with Alison Powers … READ MORE →

Red Bull BMX Performance Camp at Joyride 150

(Markham, ON) – Check out this great Red Bull BMX Performance Camp at Joyride 150. Watch Drew Bezanson, Mike “Hucker” Clark, Daniel Dhers, Corey Bohan, Anthony Napolitan, Daniel Sandoval, Tyler Fernengel and Anthony Perrin have … READ MORE →

Tour de Romandie Stage 2 – Navardauskas Wins, Hesjedal 37th

(Granges, Switzerland) – Ramunas Navardauskas took the first stage win of his young career in argyle at the Tour de Romandie Stage 2 from Prilly to Granges 190.3km. Sports director Johnny Weltz sent this … READ MORE →

Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk Supports Mental Health

(Halifax, NS) – Bell Aliant, in partnership with Bell, today announced Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour by Clara Hughes in support of mental health. The tour begins in March … READ MORE →

Ontario MTB Cup #1 – This Sunday, April 28 at Woodnewton

(Woodnewton, ON) – Superfly Racing presents the first of a 7-event series, as the Plastiglas Ontario Cup series comes to Woodnewton, south of Uxbridge. Over 600 racers are expected in spite of the late … READ MORE →

Canada’s Kabush Set to Defend Whiskey Off-Road Title – Pro Line Ups Announces

(Prescott, AZ) – Record attendance in the Whiskey Off-Road Pro field marks a punctuated homecoming for mountain biking in America. 51 women and 86 men will vie for a $40,000 Pro Cash Purse in Prescott, … READ MORE →

Lapierre North America Launched by Newly Formed Accell North America

(Kent, Washington) – Lapierre, an established, performance-driven mountain and road cycling brand born in France, is a key brand within the Accell Group NV, and will now become the premiere performance brand within the … READ MORE →

Clara Hughes to Talk at Mohawk College on April 26 + Climb Plaque Dedication Ceremony April 27

(Hamilton/Dundas, ON) – Multi-decorated Olympian and cycling legend, Clara Hughes, is speaking on April 26 about “Inspired and Connected Performance: The transformative power of sport and how it changed my life” presented by Mohawk … READ MORE →

Accell Group NV Launches Accell North America – Raleigh Canada On Board w/Changes Coming

(Kent, Washington) – Officials from Accell Group NV, a leading global bicycle company based in the Netherlands, announce the formalization of a new entity: Accell North America. Accell North America is a collection of … READ MORE →


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