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Superior Glass 4 Day p/b Wolfe Auto Group – Night 1 Report, Results

(Burnaby, B.C.) – The Superior Glass 4 Day presented by Wolfe Auto Group opened tonight with the Motor City Madman, Martin Vecchio making an emphatic statement in the feature 100-lap points race by lapping … READ MORE →

Canadian Olympian Joe Veloce Hosts Youth Track Clinic at FCV – Dec. 28

(London, ON) – The Forest City Velodrome is pleased to announce that Joe Veloce will be conducting a clinic on Friday evening for the Cadet and Junior riders who are attending the Christmas Camp.
Joe … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest – Final Chance

(Toronto, ON) – Tomorrow is the final day to register your team for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest – the deadline is 10pm EST on Dec. 28 the day before … READ MORE →

Spend a Weekend with Specialized Riders at Joyride150

– Love to ride Specialized P.Series bikes? Want to hang out with Specialized athletes? Specialized is pleased to announce an event of EPIC proportions. January 18, 19 & 20, 2013 come to Joyride150 in … READ MORE →

Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Announces New Name, Mission – Canadian Sport Institute

(Victoria, B.C.) – After years of preparation, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific is excited to be evolving to Canadian Sport Institute*. The institute designation, recently granted by Sport Canada and Own the Podium, is a … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Fast and Female

(Canmore, AB) – Want to make a difference in the lives of girls in sports? Fast and Female is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the efficient and effective management … READ MORE →

VOTE – Pedal Magazine’s 2012 Cycling Awards Now Open

(Toronto, ON) – Welcome to Pedal Magazine‘s 2012 Cycling Awards honouring Canada’s top riders from this past season. These awards recognize all categories including juniors, seniors, U23 and paracyclists from all disciplines including road, MTB, … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest – Deadline is Dec. 28

(Toronto, ON) – Time is running out for xc-ski fans the world over as the deadline to enter the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest is 10pm EST on Dec. 28. With … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cups #5 Namur and #6 Zolder Full Results

(Zolder, Belgium) – Marianne Vos (Ned) Rabobank Women Cycling Team soloed in for her first victory of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Series in Zolder besting Katherine Compton (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective. In the men’s race … READ MORE →

Hesjedal Wins Conacher Award as Canadian Press Male Athlete of the Year

– Ryder Hesjedal, 32, is the first cyclist to win the Lionel Conacher Award, as the Canadian Press male athlete of the year voted by sports editors and broadcasters from across the country. Hesjedal’s monumental … READ MORE →

Amgen to Pay Record $762 Million Fine

– California-based Amgen Inc has agreed to pay a $762 million fine for improper marketing practices involving its once top-selling Aranesp anemia drug reports Reuters. This amount includes $612 million to resolve False Claims … READ MORE →

Joe Veloce Among Canadian Athletes Honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

(Toronto, ON) – Twenty five of Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians gathered today at Toronto’s iconic Royal Ontario Museum on Dec. 21 to be honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The athletes … READ MORE →

Happy Holidays

(Toronto, ON) – We would like to take this opportunity to extend best wishes to all of our readers, contributors, partners, advertisers, suppliers, supporters, families and friends across the continent, and around the globe, … READ MORE →

Rupert Murdoch Sues Armstrong for £1 Million to Recoup 2006 Libel Payout

(London, UK) – A weekly newspaper owned by British media magnate Rupert Murdoch has launched a lawsuit against American former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong. The Sunday Times announced in an article published December 23 … READ MORE →

Nukeproof Returns to the Americas

(Vancouver, BC) – After a hiatus of over a decade the Nukeproof brand is once again available in North and South America. Nukeproof, synonymous with elite performance mountain bike products at affordable prices has … READ MORE →

Centurion Cycling Announces 2013 Series Schedule

– Centurion Cycling has announced its schedule for 2013 and registration will open January 11 for all three events. The Subaru Centurion Ontario will take place June 15-16 in Horseshoe Valley, ON; the Centurion … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Update from the Board of Directors

December 23, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) – Cycling BC has incurred a substantial loss as a result of the 2012 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup event which has placed significant financial pressure on the Society.  The … READ MORE →

Leipheimer Accuses Rabobank of Team Doping and Names Boogerd, Dekker, Menchov, Rasmussen

– American cyclist Levi Leipheimer has accused the Netherlands-based team formerly known as Rabobank (now Blanco Pro Cycling Team) of team doping in sworn testimony related to the Armstrong Affair reports the Belgian daily … READ MORE →

Angry Johnny’s Cycling Announces 2013 Roster

– Angry Johnny’s CC is excited to announce the Roster and Sponsors for their XC High Performance Development Squad for 2013! For 2013, Cycle Solutions is back, supporting our riders with their great service, … READ MORE →

Final Phase of 2015 Anti-Doping Rules Review

(Ottawa, Ontario) – The final phase of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) rules consultation has begun with the release of a second draft of the World Anti-Doping Code and first drafts of the international … READ MORE →

Veronique Fortin Signs With Pasta Zara-Cogeas-Manhattan

– Former Canadian road champ, Veronique Fortin will ride for Italian-based women’s road team Pasta Zara-Cogeas-Manhattan (previously known as Diadora-Pasta Zara) in 2013.
The 32 year-old anesthetist from Gatineau was the 2011 Canadian road champ … READ MORE →

Hugo Houle’s Brother Killed While Jogging in Hit and Run

(Ste-Perpetue, QC) – Pierrick Houle, the 19 year-old brother of well-known National team and former SpiderTech rider, Hugo Houle, now with Ag2r-La Mondiale, died of his injuries overnight following a hit-and-run incident yesterday reports … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest – Registration Now OPEN

(Toronto, ON) – For xc-ski fans the world over we are pleased to announce that the fifth annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest is now live for team registration for contestants … READ MORE →

Canadian Team Announced for 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships – Kabush, Batty & Dyck on Board

(Ottawa, ON) – Cycling Canada has announced its selections for the 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World championships, to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, this upcoming February 2-3.

Among the list of 18 athletes heading south for … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Board President Wayne Pomario Resigns

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Pedal has learned from reliable sources that unofficially, Wayne Pomario, President of the Cycling BC Board, has resigned. His resignation comes in the wake of a controversial few months within the … READ MORE →


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