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Montreal Bike Show Kicks Off 2013 Cycling Season in Quebec – Report and Photos

(Montreal, QC) – Friday saw the Montreal Bike Show open its doors for the 11th annual consumer bike show – also known as the Salon du Vélo de Montréal (Expodium). Among the exhibitors this … READ MORE →

Tour du Haut Var-Matin Stage 1 – Hushovd Wins, Veilleux 58th

(La Croix Valmer, France) – For Road Worlds champ, Thor Hushovd (Nor) BMC Racing Team, grabbed his first victory this season on Stage 1 at the Tour du Haut Var-Matin from Le Cannet des … READ MORE →

North American Enduro Tour Schedule Announced for 2013

(Whistler, BC) – The North American Enduro Tour is back for 2013 and will include dates from the Oregon Enduro Series, the Big Mountain Enduro Tour and stops at Crankworx Whistler and the Colorado … READ MORE →

Tour of Oman Stage 6 Report and Final GC – Froome Wins Overall

(Matrah Corniche, Oman) – Runner-up of the 2012 Tour de France, Christopher Froome started his 2013 season in style, winning the 4th edition of the Tour of Oman that had never welcomed as many … READ MORE →

How to Win Paris-Ancaster…the Story Continues

(Toronto, ON) – Episode 2 of HTWPA is about to go live; while you’re waiting to see what else you need to know to kill it for P-A here’s a short interview with Jason … READ MORE →

Canada Sends Three Athletes to the 2013 Track Cycling World Championships

(Ottawa, ON) – Canada is sending three track cyclists, all women, to the 2013 UCI Track World Championships in Minsk, Belarus. Laura Brown of Vancouver, BC, Gillian Carleton of Victoria, BC and Jasmin Glaesser … READ MORE →

Argon 18 Partners with National Cycling Centre in Hamilton

(Montreal, Que.) – Argon 18 is pleased to announce its new partnership with the National Cycling Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. This three-year agreement was signed in Montreal on Wednesday, February 13th, at Argon 18’s … READ MORE →

Tour of Oman Stage 5 Report and Results – Froome Scores

(Boshar, Oman) – After possibly the greatest battle the Tour of Oman has ever witnessed, Red Jersey Christopher Froome captured his very first stage win, only just beating Contador to the line. The Brit … READ MORE →

CAS Upholds Katusha Management’s Appeal – The UCI Considers Options

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the appeal filed by Katusha Management SA (Katusha) against the International Cycling Union (UCI) in relation to Katusha’s application for a license … READ MORE →

A Call For Volunteers – The Good Friday Road Race Comes to Ancaster!

(Ancaster, ON) – The Good Friday Road Race is moving to Ancaster for 2013 and we’re looking for volunteers. The 61st edition of the race will be centred around the Ancaster Fairgrounds on Friday, … READ MORE →

Team905 p/b Steelmark Business Services Cycling Team Rides into 3rd Season

– Team905 Cycling is proud to announce its roster and partnerships for the 2013 season. Leading the way is the return of Steelmark Business Services as the title sponsor.
“Steelmark Business Services’ continued support of … READ MORE →

Tour of Oman Stage 4 Report and Results – Rodriguez Wins, Rollin 38th

(Jabal AL Akhdhar, Oman) – It was to be the highlight of the Tour of Oman and indeed it was. In the final part of stage 4, on the climb up Jabal Al Akhdhar, … READ MORE →

Sport Events Congress 2013 – Only 2 Days Left to Register at Discounted Rates!

– Sport Events Congress, Canada’s largest annual gathering of sport and tourism professionals is just around the corner and we have some of the most dynamic and interesting speakers yet! There is literally something … READ MORE →

Valentine’s Day Greetings from the IBU Worlds in Nove Mesto

(Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic) – Check out this great Valentine’s Day Greetings video from competitors at the 2013 IBU World Championships in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic – also known for … READ MORE →

Professional Cycling Council Meeting in Geneva Report

(Geneva) – The Professional Cycling Council (PCC) held its first meeting of the year yesterday and today in Geneva. As the new PCC President Joop Atsma (NED) – former member of the UCI Management … READ MORE →

GP Cycliste de Gatineau Keeps Growing – Coupe du Québec, CAN-BIKE Courses Added to Schedule

(Gatineau, QC) – Many of the best women cyclists in the world will return to Gatineau for the fourth year this May for the 2013 edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau.
As in … READ MORE →

Cycling Canada 2013-2016 Strategic Plan Finalized

(Ottawa, ON) – Members of the Cycling Canada Board of Directors and senior staff gathered in Toronto this past weekend to complete the final steps of the strategic planning process that was initiated in February … READ MORE →

BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium Welcomes Industry Leaders and Stakeholders

(Vancouver, BC) – The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) in partnership with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Tourism British Columbia, International Mountain Bicycling Association Canada, Royal Roads University, and District of Sooke … READ MORE →

Tour of Oman Stages 1-3 Report and Results – Sagan Leads, Rollin 45th Overall

(Wadi Dayqah Dam, Oman) – A beautiful blue sky, around 25’C and quite a scenery was on the menu for the start of stage 3 at the Tour of Oman, just in front of … READ MORE →

IOC Keeps Cycling and Proposes to Drop Wrestling from Olympic Program

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed today on the sports it proposes for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. And, it was wrestling rather than cycling, that … READ MORE →

GPCQM Launches Cyclosportives La Québécoise and La Montréalaise

(Saint-Lambert, Québec) – Serge Arsenault and his team are pleased to announce the official launch of La Québécoise, a cyclosportive ride that will be held for the first time on September 12 of this … READ MORE →

Pacific Cycling Centre’s Fifth Off-Season Training Camp Scheduled

(Victoria, BC) – The Pacific Cycling Centre, Victoria, BC will be holding its fifth training camp from March 14-17, 2013. The off-season winter training camp will focus on endurance, strength, core stability, flexibility and … READ MORE →

2013 Amgen Tour of California Route Announced

(Los Angeles, California) – Changing direction for the first time in its eight-year history from south to north, America’s largest and most prestigious professional cycling stage race, the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, will … READ MORE →

UCI Announces Stakeholder Consultation Details + Letter from UCI Prez Pat McQuaid

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The Stakeholder Consultation exercise, ‘A Bright Future for Cycling’, will take place between February 21 and March 15, 2013.
Following the UCI’s invitation in November 2012, various stakeholders have contributed their ideas … READ MORE →

Bicycle Trade Association Launches Industry Awards – Nominations Close July 1

(Toronto, ON) — The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) today announced the call to submit nominations for its inaugural BTAC Awards. The awards will be presented at the annual ExpoCycle Bike Show which … READ MORE →


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