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Véronique Labonté Charity Ride Invites Public to Support Local Charity on Oct. 20

(Montreal, QC) – Véronique Labonté (Opus) is leading a 43km “friendly” ride from Montreal’s Atwater Market tomorrow – Oct. 20 – in benefit of the non-profit group Cyclo Nord Sud (CNS), a charity that … READ MORE →

Langkawi International MTB Challenge Stage 4 Report, Full Results, Photos – Canada’s Funk Wins

(Langkawi, Malaysia) – Fabian Giger and Lea Davison edged closer for the overall title of Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge (LIMBC) 2012 after getting on the podium in the fourth stage today.
With only one … READ MORE →

Canadians Earn 7 Medals Including 3 Gold – 2012 Masters Track World Championships

(Manchester, England) – The 2012 Masters Track World Championships wound up in Manchester, England last Sunday, with Canadians taking home seven medals. Five Canadians made the trip to England to contest the world’s fastest … READ MORE →

CAAWS In the Loop October Newsletter

– Here is your CAAWS Newsletter for the month of October. “CAAWS” stands for “Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity”. CAAWS provides leadership and education, and builds capacity … READ MORE →

Rabobank to End its Sponsorship of Professional Cycling Teams

– Cycling was dealt another major blow in the fallout from the Armstrong doping affair as Rabobank today announced its withdrawal from the sport after almost 30 years of involvement. The bank has been … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome to host Superior Glass Track Classic November 9-11

(Burnaby, BC) – Local Port Coquitlam company, Superior Glass, will be sponsoring the Superior Glass Track Classic on the remembrance day long weekend. The event will start with the normal Burnaby Velodrome Club’s Friday … READ MORE →

National Team Coaches Dan Proulx and Gord Fraser Join Cycling Celebration Guest List

(Toronto, ON) – The guest list for the  Celebration just got bigger, and with some marquee guests. National team coaches Dan Proulx, who led Canada to the #1 rank women’s mountain bike program in … READ MORE →

Call for Volunteers for the 2012 Canadian CX Championships and BC GP of Cyclo-Cross Nov. 16-18

(Vancouver, BC) – Following the great success and help from the volunteers at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in September at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Cycling BC is seeking volunteers for the upcoming 2012 … READ MORE →

Mark Cavendish Signs with Omega Pharma – Quick-Step

– Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team is delighted to announce that we’ve reached a deal with Mark Cavendish. The 27-year-old rider from the Isle of Man will be riding with the team for … READ MORE →

Langkawi International MTB Challenge Stage 3 Report, Full Results, Photos – Giger and Davison Leading

(Langkawi, Malaysia) – Fabian Giger and Lea Davison are in the driving seats to land the Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge 2012 titles after both retained respective leaders’ jersey after the third stage today.
Giger … READ MORE →

CSAJCC/Superfly Racing Albion CX Oct. 20-21 – Last Day for Pre-registration

(Albion Hills, ON) – This is the last day for pre-reg for CSAJCC/Superfly Racing Albion CX this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21! Take advantage of the savings! ONLY$30 (19+) and $20 (U19) Day of … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock #4 Farmer Bill – Report

(Port Alberni, BC) – Farmer Bill in Port Alberni – on Vancouver Island in British Columbia – welcomed cyclists out to his farm for the fourth installment of the Cross on the Rock series. … READ MORE →

Langkawi International MTB Challenge Stage 2 Report, Results – Canada’s Funk 2nd Overall

(Langkawi, Malaysia) – Swiss ace Fabian Giger retained the yellow jersey as he stretched his domination in the Men’s Open after conquering what was labelled as the Great Wall of Langkawi at the second … READ MORE →

Trek Terminates Relationship With Lance Armstrong

(Waterloo, WI) – Trek Bicycle released the following statement regarding the company’s relationship with Lance Armstrong. “Trek is disappointed by the findings and conclusions in the USADA report regarding Lance Armstrong. Given the determinations … READ MORE →

Open Letter to Cycling BC from Local Ride’s Barry Lyster

(Vancouver, BC) – Things are heating up out west as the postponement of the Cycling BC AGM has sparked more outcry. We also received the following Open Letter from Barry Lyster, the owner of … READ MORE →

LOOK Road Bike Up for Grabs at Cycling Celebration on Oct. 26

(Ottawa, ON) – Attendees of the 2012 Cycling Canada ‘Celebration of cycling’ will have a chance to win a LOOK 586 Ultegra Road Bike – a rare opportunity.
Tickets will be sold throughout the evening for … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Controversy Continues – AGM Rescheduled Amidst Rumblings of Discontent

(Vancouver, BC) – Member interest in attending Cycling BC’s AGM, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, has soared in the wake of the controversial rumoured suspension of famed Cycling BC and Cycling Canada coach, … READ MORE →

Armstrong vs USADA Aftermath Continues – Nike, Barry, Pound, Cycling Australia and IOC Speak Out

– The reverberations continue after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) delivered its 1,000-page “reasoned decision” to the UCI last week, citing its case against Lance Armstrong. With testimony from 26 witnesses, USADA contends that … READ MORE →

Batty, Numainville Join Impressive Guest List at Cycling Celebration in Toronto on Oct. 26

(Toronto, ON) – Olympians Emily Batty and Joëlle Numainville confirmed their presence at the upcoming Cycling Celebration to be held in at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto, ON.
Batty of Brooklin, ON, who stepped on … READ MORE →

Velo NB Double-Header Cyclocross Weekend – Full Results

– A great weekend double header to open the cyclocross season in NB. Two chilly but fun days of racing – a record 75 riders out for the Saturday race and then 54 for … READ MORE →

Pacific Cycling Centre and Russ Hay’s Bikes Extend New Development Program Deadline

(Victoria, BC) – Pacific Cycling Centre (PCC) and Russ Hay’s Bikes have extended the deadline for applying for their talent development program to October 20. The program will identify a group of athletes who … READ MORE →

Cadets and Juniors November Camp at FCV

(London, ON) – The Forest City Velodrome, OCA and Cycling Canada are pleased to announce the first Camp for Cadet and Junior aged athletes at the FCV.  Athletes should have adequate skills to perform … READ MORE →

Langkawi International MTB Challenge Stage 1 Report, Results – Canada’s Funk Still Leads

(Langkawi, Malaysia) – Day 2 of Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge (LIMBC) 2012 saw new leaders to wear the yellow jersey in the Men’s Open and Women’s Open categories.
World Cup fifth-place Fabian Giger of … READ MORE →

Norco Becomes Official Bicycle Sponsor of Jet Fuel Team

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Norco Bicycles is thrilled to sign on as the official bicycle sponsor of the Jet Fuel Coffee Norco Bicycles road racing team. Jet Fuel becomes the second road race team on … READ MORE →

Domestique Monster Mash Halloween MTB Night Ride – Oct. 31

(Dundas, ON) – Come one come all! Halloween evening, Wednesday October 31st. This ‘costumes mandatory’ night ride will be leaving the cafe at approximately 7pm. We will start off with rolling down King St. … READ MORE →


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