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Tour de Romandie Prologue, Stage 1 Results – Froome in Charge

(Switzerland) – Christopher Froome (Gbr) Sky Procycling is in the proverbial hot seat after he took a stunning 6s victory in the 7.45km Tour de Romandie Prologue yesterday over Andrew Talansky (USA) Garmin-Sharp. Ryder … READ MORE →

Race the Ridge Ready to Rock Ridge Meadows – Apr. 27-28

(Maple Ridge, B.C.) – The 11th Annual Race the Ridge cycling stage race presented by Local Ride Bike Shop is set to take Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows by storm this coming weekend, April … READ MORE →

US Justice Department Joins “Whistleblower” Suit Against Armstrong

– The US Justice Department filed its case in the “Whistleblower” Suit against Lance Armstrong, along with former team director Johan Bruyneel and the team’s management company, Tailwind Sports, just in time for Tuesday’s … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles Canada Partners with Sprockids Cycling Program

(North Vancouver, B.C.) – Giant Bicycles Canada is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Sprockids, the most recognized youth mountain biking skills and leadership training program in the world, to build a … READ MORE →

The Rumour is True – Specialized Unveils Full-Suspension Women’s 29er MTB

(Morgan Hill, CA) – Specialized Bicycle Components unveiled the much-anticipated Rumor – their first full-suspension woman’s 29er. Built with Women’s XC Trail 29 Geometry, the Rumor is created from the ground up to be … READ MORE →

Escape Velocity Sportif Series #1 – Thunderbird Long Results

(Langley, BC) – It was a cold one. As riders signed up Saturday morning, the ominous clouds near the horizon looked like they might keep their distance, and preserve some sunny skies for the … READ MORE →

Canadians Racing in Europe – Labonte Podiums at Petites Reines de Sauternes + Tessenderlo & Dwars door de Westhoek

– Here are some brief results from Canadian riders racing in Europe this past weekend where Veronique Labonte (CSM Epinay Sur Seine) was on the podium in 3rd at the 106.4km Petites Reines de Sauternes. … READ MORE →

Sunny King Criterium Full Results – Canada’s Lachance 8th

(Anniston, Alabama) – Canada’s Jean-Michel Lachance (Team Predator Carbon Repair) was the top Canuck at the Sunny King Criterium held this past weekend on Saturday in Anniston, Alabama. Carlos Alzate Escobar (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team) … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Mike’s Bike Shop Seeks Bicycle Mechanic

(Dieppe, NB) – As one of Canada’s most prominent Specialty Bicycle retailers, Mike’s Bike Shop has now opened its brand new, state of the art, 16,000 sq./ft retail facility. With our most recent accolade … READ MORE →

Watch Hesjedal’s Gutsy Attack at Liege-Bastogne-Liege

(Ans, Belgium) – Watch Canadian Ryder Hesjedal’s (Garmin-Sharp) bold, gutsy attack on Sunday with 17km to go at Liege-Bastogne-Liege (video is in French). See why it brought fans the world ovet to their feet while … READ MORE →

Saskatchewan Cycling Association Awards 2012 Achievers at AGM

(Regina/Saskatoon, SK) – The Saskatchewan Cycling Association awarded trophies to its top volunteers during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, April 21 in Regina and via video conference in Saskatoon.
Janice Matus, of … READ MORE →

Tour of Walla Walla Women Stage 3 and Men Stage 4 Final Results & GC – McLeod Wins Overall

(Waitsburg, WA) – Canada’s Garrett McLeod (Team H&R Block) scored the overall GC victory for his team this past weekend at the Tour of Walla with a strong finish taking second in the Men’s … READ MORE →

Bixi Toronto Needs Cash – Mayor Ford Says “No”

(Toronto, ON) – Bixi Toronto, which offers 1,000 self-serve bicycle rental rentals in downtown Toronto, seems to be a victim of its own success. The program has proved popular since its launch on May … READ MORE →

True Sport Concussion Survey – Your Opinion Counts

– Concussions have become a very important issue in all sports. We are seeking your involvement in this project because your opinions about concussions are important, and will help to shape and evaluate national … READ MORE →

Sea Otter Classic DH Men’s and Women’s Results – Feniak 5th, Smith 6th

(Monterey, California) – Canada’s Holly Feniak (Hutchinson UR) finished 6th in the Pro Women’s DH final at the Sea Otter Classic on Sunday as Jill Kintner (USA) Team Norco International took the win. In the men’s competition … READ MORE →

GP de la Mairie de Contrecoeur FULL Results – Pelletier-Roy Scores

(Contrecoeur, QC) – Remi Pelletier-Roy lead a Garneau-Quebecor podium sweep in the Elite Men’s 107.2km race at the Grand Prix de la Mairie de Contrecoeur on Sunday, the first stage of the 2013 Tour … READ MORE →

The Calabogie Road Classic Ontario Cup #2 Full Results

(Calabogie, Ontario) – Here are the results from The Calabogie Road Classic Ontario Cup #2 presented by Cyclelogik on Sunday, April 21, in Calabogie, ON. Candice Vermeulen (Invita-Fcv) won the Elite women’s race and … READ MORE →

Interviews w/Marianne Vos and Emily Batty at the Sea Otter Classic

(Monterey, California) – We also caught up with Marianne Vos (Ned) Rabobank Liv/Giant and Emily Batty (Can) Trek Factory Racing at the finish of the women’s XC race on Saturday but had technical difficulties … READ MORE →

Interviews w/Pendrel, Kabush, Zandstra and Morka at the Sea Otter Classic

(Monterey, California) – Pedal caught up with Canucks Catharine Pendrel (Luna), Scott 3-Rox Racing’s Geoff Kabush and Derek Zandstra and Adam Morka (WFT Coaching) at the finish of the XC race on Saturday for … READ MORE →

Tour of Walla Walla Women Stages 1, 2 and Men Stages 2, 3 – McLeod Leading, Lehmann 5th

(Waitsburg, WA) – Garrett McLeod (Team H&R Block) won the men’s 13.92km Stage 2 TT and continues to lead overall at the Tour of Walla Walla following the Stage 3 Criterium, 28.07km. Fellow Canuck … READ MORE →

Liege-Bastogne-Liege Full Results, Photos – Martin Wins, Hesjedal 8th

(Ans, Belgium) – In stunning display of prowess Daniel Martin (Irl) Garmin-Sharp delivered another huge victory to his team winning Liege-Bastogne-Liege, 261.5km, with a final surge up the final climb to catch and drop … READ MORE →

Vos is Boss, Pendrel 3rd at Sea Otter Classic MTB Women’s XC – Report and Photos

(Monterey, California) – In a battle of the world champions on Saturday in the women’s 30km xc race, Marianne Vos (Ned) Giant Pro XC came out on top again as Annika Langvad (Den) Team … READ MORE →

Sea Otter Classic MTB Men’s XC Report and Photos

April 20,2013 (Monterey, California) – A stacked men’s XC field saw former Olympic gold medalist, Miguel Martinez (Fra) Factory FRM ISD, strike gold again taking the win by 2 seconds over defending champ and yesterday’s … READ MORE →

Canada’s Tory Nyhaug Earns Career-First Supercross BMX Podium

(Manchester, Great Britain) – Canada’s BMX superstar Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC snagged his career first podium at UCI BMX Supercross World Cup today, finishing second of the opening World Cup of the 2013 … READ MORE →

Canada’s Roussel 11th at GP St Joris Weert Junior Race

(Belgium) – New Brunswick junior rider, Julien Roussel (Can) Rocky Mountain, lead the Canadian charge in Belgium today at the 85.8km GP St Joris Weert placing 11th, just outside of the top 10, as … READ MORE →


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