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Sinclair Edges Out Hesjedal in CBC Poll for Canada’s Athlete of the Year Title

– CBC announced that its “athlete of the year” poll was won on Dec. 8 by female soccer player Christine Sinclair. The poll asked respondents to choose between six athletes–including the skating duo of … READ MORE →

USGP of Cyclocross Deschutes Brewery Cup Day One Report and Results – Dyck 7th, Kabush 13th

(Bend, OR) – It turned into a battle of the teammates.  In both the Elite Women and Elite Men’s races the outcome was decided in a man on man battle between members of the … READ MORE →

David Boily Without Team for 2013… ?

December 8, 2012 – Canada’s David Boily is apparently again without a contract for 2013 according to Le Soleil. We reported on November 7 how the 22-year-old Boily, together with Guillaume Boivin had signed with … READ MORE →

Free Power Training Talk w/Hunter Allen Dec. 7

– The co-Author of “Training and Racing with a Power Meter”, Hunter Allen, will be giving a free talk about training with power tonight at Dometique Cafe in Dundas, ON, starting at 8:15 p.m., … READ MORE →

Ottawa Group Launches Velodrome Project

(Ottawa, ON) – Canadian bike racing fans are about to see the sport take off in a big way, and the Ottawa cycling community hopes to be part of that.

The Milton Pan American Games … READ MORE →

Gerard Vroomen Talks Shop About OPEN Cycle

(Toronto, ON) – La Bicicletta hosted a launch event for OPEN bicycles on December 4. OPEN is the partnership of Gerard Vroomen (of Cervelo fame) with Andy Kessler (former CEO of BMC) and is … READ MORE →

IOC Disqualifies Four Medallists From Athens 2004 – Is Armstrong’s 2000 Olympic Bronze Next ?

December 6, 2012 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Lance Armstrong can keep–at least for now–the bronze he won in the ITT at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, … READ MORE →

CXLA Weekend – Harlton 6th, Noiles 13th

(Los Angeles, CA) – Canada’s Pepper Harlton (Juventus Cycling Club) placed 6th and Mical Dyck (Stan’s NoTubes Elite Cyclocross Team) was 7th as Katerina Nash (Cze) Luna Pro Team took the win at the CXLA … READ MORE →

National Cycling Centre Hamilton Adds Top MTB Riders to Roster

(Hamilton, ON) – Marie Pierre Nadon and Will Elliott coached by Horseshoe Valley-based Earth Adrenalin Ltd. will join Team CHCH for the 2013 road racing season. Nadon previously raced with Team CHCH at Rimouski … READ MORE →

SPASO Sports Names New Sales Rep for British Columbia

(BC) – SPASO Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of of Mike Whittle, our new Felt Sales Representative for the Province of British Columbia.  Mike will be calling on each of you over … READ MORE →

Canadian Cycling History Project Launched

(Ottawa, ON) – Check out Ottawa-based journalist Kris Westwood’s blog and his Canadian Cycling History Project that he recently launched. A former national team member Westwood also ran the national team program for a … READ MORE →

UCI’s World Cycling Centre Partners with CASCO Helmets

(Aigle, Switzerland) – The World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, has signed a partnership agreement with one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of helmets, CASCO.
Under the agreement with the German company, which will run … READ MORE →

Gerard Vroomen Launches OPEN Cycle at La Bicicletta in Toronto

(Toronto, ON) – La Bicicletta proudly presented the launch of Open Cycle mountain bikes on Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Toronto. Open Cycle’s brand new line of 29er mountain bikes presents ground-breaking ideas to the … READ MORE →

Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies Unveils 2013 Roster – 6 Canucks on Board

(Minneapolis, MN) —  Optum Pro Cycling presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies, entering the heart of the cyclo-cross season and with the 2013 road racing season rapidly approaching, announced expanded and revised rosters today for … READ MORE →

Canadian Olympic Committee Funding Full-Strength Team for Toronto 2015

(Toronto, ON) – Every Canadian athlete eligible to compete in the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games will be fully supported, thanks to a record funding injection to National Sport Federations (NSFs), the Canadian Olympic … READ MORE →

Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+ Wraps Up Stellar 2012 Season

(Maple Ridge, B.C.) – The Maple Ridge based Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+ elite women’s cycling team is winding up an amazing 2012 season and saying farewell to fans, sponsors, and supporters who have cheered … READ MORE →

D’Ornellas Ride to Raise Funds for McKenzie Richmond Hill Hospital – Dec. 16

– Michael Carmichael the owner of City Buick has given over a portion of his show room for approx. 100 riders to participate in an indoor cycling ride led by 11-time Ironman Champion Lisa … READ MORE →

World’s First All-Diabetic Cycling Squad – Team Novo Nordisk Launched

– Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetic cycling team, is ready to prepare for their inaugural season. With the power of new Sponsor Novo Nordisk and 17 riders from around the world, the … READ MORE →

Trek Red Truck Racing Team Roster for 2013 Announced

– The Trek Red Truck Racing Team is pleased to announce that it has finalized its roster for the 2013 season. The team will continue to focus on being dominant presence in Pacific Northwest, … READ MORE →

Conestoga College Consumer Bicycle Survey – Win a Marin Bike

(Kitchener, ON) – Four students at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ont. have created a consumer bicycle survey as a part of a special Semester Term project. To encourage participation, Marin Canada has donated a … READ MORE →

OCA Announces New MTB O-Cup Series Organzier

– (Toronto, ON) – The OCA is pleased to announce that the new series organizer of Canada’s largest MTB Cup Series is Sean Ruppel of Superfly Racing, Sean is excited to be taking sole … READ MORE →

SpeedPro Signs Sponsors “SnowBall Derby” at FCV on Dec. 8

(London, ON) – The Forest City Velodrome would like to thank Speed Pro Signs London (Chris Vlemmix) for sponsoring the racing action on Saturday night December 8th – the racing begins at 7pm.
All categories … READ MORE →

UCI Launches First Phase of Stakeholder Consultation

– The International Cycling Union (UCI) today launched the first phase of its wide-ranging consultation exercise, inviting all of cycling’s stakeholders for their input in order to build a bright future for cycling and … READ MORE →

CoachChris.ca/Ted Velikonja Announces 2013 Team Roster and Sponsors

– The CoachChris.ca/Ted Velikonja Team is pleased to announce their roster and sponsors for 2013. We are very pleased to have Ted Velikonja returning as Co-Title Sponsor as well as Trudell Medical/ProResp as presenting … READ MORE →

Rideokanagan.com Returns in 2013 – Call for Riders!

(Penticton, BC) – Rideokanagan.com is proud to return for the 2013 season! We are thrilled to continue with our UCI Elite Road and BMX Factory team and are expanding our program to include a … READ MORE →


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