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Where to Watch Armstrong on Oprah Tonight at 9pm – On Line Option

– Just in case anyone missed it, Lance Armstrong is widely expected to confess this evening (January 17) to use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) during a previously-taped interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The interview is … READ MORE →

Armstrong Stripped of Olympic Bronze from 2000 Sydney Games

– The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has now asked Lance Armstrong to return the bronze medal he won at the 2000 Sydney Olympics reports AP. The U.S. Olympic Committee is entrusted with recuperating the … READ MORE →

Most Influential Women List Announced by CAAWS: Hughes and Dubnicoff Honoured

(Ottawa, ON) – Dr. Amirault-Ryan, Lead of Sport Psychology, Canadian Olympic Committee; Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, International Triathlon Union; the late Sarah Burke, athlete, coach, mentor; Sandra Chénard, official; and the team of Chandra … READ MORE →

Nicole Cooke Retires and Bashes Dopers Including One Canuck While Praising Another

– British female road cyclist, Nicole Cooke (Faren Honda Team) retired from cycling this week at the young age of 29 which was widely reported. Cooke is the first rider in cycling history to win … READ MORE →

KidSport Ottawa Seeks Riders for Indoor Cycling Marathon – Feb. 23

(Ottawa, ON) – KidSport Ottawa will be staging an indoor cycling marathon on February 23, 2013. Anyone 14 and over is invited to reserve a bike and pledge funds for KidSport Ottawa. Outdoor events … READ MORE →

FMB World Tour 2013 Kicks Off – Jan. 18

(Munich, Germany) – After what seems to have been a long winter break, the FMB World Tour is once again kicking off. This year however, for the first time Australia will host the starting … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Reinstates Richard Wooles as Provincial Coach

(Vancouver, BC) – Cycling BC is pleased to announce the reinstatement of Richard Wooles to the position of Manager and Provincial Coach. The Cycling BC Board of Directors and Richard regret the situation that … READ MORE →

Sad News – The Passing of a Norco Legend Jim Harman

(Vancouver, BC) – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Live to Play Sports’ (formerly Norco Products) retired CEO and past president, Jim Harman on Saturday, January 12, 2013. … READ MORE →

Team Argos-Shimano Launch in Spain – Canada’s Francois Parisien on Board

– Team Argos-Shimano recently presented its ambitious men’s and women’s team at its Spanish home base at Altea Hills. The cycling team, which recently obtained a World Tour license for the coming four years, … READ MORE →

Team Canada to Race UCI Track World Cup In Mexico

(Aguascalientes, Mexico) – Canada’s top track cyclists are back in competition mode after a well-deserved break after a lengthy Olympic cycle that resulted in an Olympic medal in London.
Four women and four men will … READ MORE →

Ontario Providing More Opportunities for Sport and Recreation

– Ontario is helping people of all ages and abilities get active, stay fit and live healthier. The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund is now accepting applications for 2013-2014. This fund will enable … READ MORE →

UCI Launches Anti-Doping Helpline for Professional Riders

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The International Cycling Union (UCI) today officially launched its 24-hour confidential anti-doping helpline for professional riders. The free helpline, which will take calls in English and French, is for all athletes … READ MORE →

UCI’s Response to Decision by WADA and USADA to Withdraw from Independent Commission

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The UCI joins with the members of the Independent Commission in expressing regret that the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency have indicated that they will not cooperate with … READ MORE →

Tara Whitten Named Honorary President of Gatineau Loppet

(Gatineau, QC) – In one month, from February 15th to 17th, 2013, the start of the Gatineau Loppet, the largest cross-country ski event in Canada, will be given. It’s in a festive spirit that … READ MORE →

SCOTT-3Rox Winter Training Camp – Three Days of Winter Sports in Idaho

– The New Year for SCOTT-3Rox began with Winter Training Camp the first week in January, 2013. The Team travelled to SCOTT Sports’ US headquarters in the Wood River Valley of Idaho to do … READ MORE →

Atlantic Canada Announces New Parnership – Protherapy – Stephen Handel Computrainer Program

(Dieppe, NB) – With the start of the new year, it is with great pleasure the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada announces a new partner for its Computrainer winter program. Fitting enough, we … READ MORE →

Armstrong Doping Scandal Intensifies – Cycling to be Dropped from 2016 Olympics?

– Cycling might not be part of the next Olympics if the UCI covered up evidence of widespread doping suggests International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound in an interview with Reuters. It’s widely … READ MORE →

GranFondo Canada Opens Registration for Banff and Niagara Falls Events

(Vancouver, BC) – GranFondo Canada announced today that registration is now open for the second edition of the RBC GranFondo Banff as well as the inaugural GranFondo Niagara Falls.
The RBC GranFondo Banff is scheduled … READ MORE →

Garneau-Quebecor Now a Pro Team – Receives UCI Continental License

(St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – Team Garneau-Quebecor has received its UCI Continental license. Last year, Garneau-Quebecor was the best amateur cycling team in Canada and was named Team of the Year (Road) in the province of … READ MORE →

Oprah Reveals Pre-Show Details – Armstrong Confession to Doping in 2 Parts

(Chicago, Il) – Lance Armstrong has now admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) as revealed today by CBS. Interview host, Oprah Winfrey, confirmed from Chicago that she conducted a two-and-a-half hour interview with Armstrong … READ MORE →

Lex Albrecht to Ride for NOW-Novartis in 2013 – Quebec Road Champ California-bound

– We previously reported that Lex Albrecht would ride for a mystery team in 2013 and now she has revealed the identity of her new road team… California-based NOW and Novartis for MS – … READ MORE →

Team Hardwood-Trek MTB 2013 Season Begins at the Velodrome

(Barrie, ON) – Team Hardwood-Trek kicked off the 2013 cycling season with a trip to the Forest City Velodrome this past weekend. Coaches, Parents and Athletes participated in the TRACK 1 Program offered at … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity in Toronto at Cycling and Ski Distributor

(Etobicoke, Ontario) – Accounts Receivable person required for established cycling and ski distributor in Etobicoke, Ontario. Part time position – hours negotiable. Previous industry experience preferred. Hourly wage based on experience level and duties … READ MORE →

Ekoï / Devinci Receives UCI Continental License – Now Official !

– It is now official! The team Ekoï / Devinci received its UCI Continental license! For a second consecutive year, the team succeeded in to qualify for the license. The objective is to provide … READ MORE →

Cannondale Pro Cycling Launches 2013 Team in Hollywood

(Hollywood, CA) – On Saturday, at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Cannondale Pro Cycling launched its 2013 team. Team captains Ivan Basso, Peter Sagan, Elia Viviani, and Moreno Moser walked the Cannondale Pro Cycling carpet … READ MORE →


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