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Keven Lacombe Hangs up the Bike

(Amos, QC) – Keven Lacombe (SpiderTech p/b C10) announced his retirement today from professional cycling reports the l’Abitibi Express. The 27-year-old denies that his decision to quit cycling was precipitated by recent events at … READ MORE →

Langkawi International MTB Challenge Prologue TT Report, Full Results – Canada’s Funk Wins

(Kuala Lumpur) – It was a sweet maiden victory for Florian Vogel at the Men Open Prologue Individual Time Trial at Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge 2012 (LIMBC).
The Scott Swisspower rider was beaming with … READ MORE →

TO2015 Construction of Facilities Update – Soccer Stadium, Velodrome and More

(Milton, ON) – Infrastructure Ontario recently released an update concerning the construction of facilities for the 2015 Parapan Games in Toronto (TO2015) including a proposed velodrome in Milton, Ontario. According to a press release, … READ MORE →

2012 Toronto Cyclo-cross Southern Cup #3 – More Photos

(Etobicoke, ON) – Here’s a selection of photos from the 15th annual Toronto Cyclo-cross presented by the Midweek Cycling Club held on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Etobicoke’s Centennial Park in support of the Ontario … READ MORE →

Coulier Memorial 6Day Wraps up with a Bang – Report, Results, Photos

(London, ON) – For many racers at the Forest City Velodrome, the 2012 Coulier Memorial 6Day bike race was a lesson in suffering on a bike for the first time. The organizers split the … READ MORE →

CSAJCC/Superfly Albion CX – Oct. 20-21

(Palgrave, ON) – Cycle Solutions/Angry Johnny’s Cycling Club has joined forces with Superfly Racing to present an exciting weekend of racing at Albion Hills Conservation on October 20-21.
Sean Ruppel is working on some great … READ MORE →

Trek USGP Smartwool Cup Day 2 Report, Full Results – Kabush 3rd, Harlton 5th

(Fort Collins, CO) – Racing under glorious sunny skies and in dry conditions, Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) and Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) rode to repeat victories at the second day of the Trek USGP … READ MORE →

2012 Toronto Cyclo-cross Southern Cup #3 FULL Results

(Mississauga, ON) – Here are the full results from the 15th annual Toronto Cyclo-cross presented by the Midweek Cycling Club held on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Etobicoke’s Centennial Park in support of the Ontario … READ MORE →

RBC GranFondo Whistler Registration Opens Oct. 15 – Earlybird Pricing In Effect

(Vancouver, BC) – Registration for the fourth annual RBC GranFondo Whistler, taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2013, will open on Monday, October 15 at 12:00pm, Pacific Standard Time.
“The feedback we’ve received from participants … READ MORE →

Trek USGP Smartwool Cup Day 1 Report, Full Results – Harlton 4th, Kabush 5th

(Fort Collins, CO) –  On a day that featured changing weather and conditions all day long, Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) and Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) showed cyclocross fans the same winning form that has … READ MORE →

Indoor Velodrome in Edmonton One Big Step Closer – Whitten Supports New Facility

(Edmonton, AB) – Mayor Stephen Mandel and Canadian Olympian Tara Whitten both support building an indoor velodrome in Alberta’s capital as part of a $97 million Coronation Park recreation centre reports The Edmonton Sun. … READ MORE →

Fast and Female Event at Highlands Nordic – October 27

(Duntroon, ON) – We are happy to invite your athletes on October 27th, Canadian National Mountain Bike team members Amanda Sin, Haley Smith and Caley Brooks will host female youth MTN bike riders, cross-country … READ MORE →

Roc d’Azur Report, Results – Pendrel 3rd

(Frejus, France) – 31-year-old Pole Anna Szafraniec won the Roc Dames ahead of Russian Irina Kalentieva and Canadian Catharine Pendrel, while Sabrina Enaux missed the podium by one spot.
The Roc d’Azur Dames seems to … READ MORE →

Tour of Beijing Stage 5 Final Report, Results & GC – Hesjedal 2nd on Final Stage, Martin Wins Overall

(China) – Germany’s Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) held his crown in the Tour of Beijing by repeating last year’s overall success on Saturday after stage five from Changping Stadium to Pinggu.
Martin prevailed to … READ MORE →

Matt White of Orica-GreenEDGE Admits to Doping While with US Postal

– I am aware my name has been mentioned during talks that USADA has had with former team mates of mine in their investigation regarding doping activities at the US Postal Service team. I … READ MORE →

Interview w/Steve Bauer on SpiderTech’s Withdrawal, Team Riders, 2013 Reflections

(St. Catharines, ON) – Pedal caught up with Steve Bauer, co-owner of Cycle Sport Management Inc. (CSMI) to find out more about the current situation of the SpiderTech powered by C10 men’s road team. … READ MORE →

Whistler Wins Ironman Canada Bid with 5-Year Agreement Beginning in 2013

(Whistler, B.C.) – Whistler has been added to the Ironman roster, winning the bid to host a Canadian event for five years, beginning in 2013. The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announced October 11 that Whistler is the successful … READ MORE →

Team SpiderTech Powered by C10 Postpones Competition in 2013

(St. Catharines, ON) – Cycle Sport Management Inc. (CSMI) today announced that Team SpiderTech Powered by C10, Canada’s only professional continental cycling team, is postponing racing activities for the 2013 season and will use … READ MORE →

Doping Editorial – The Only Reason I Hate Sport

– In 2004 when I was 22 I came 76th at the sixth round of the mountain bike World Cup in Calgary Alberta. UCI points were awarded to riders who came in the top … READ MORE →

2012 UCI World Masters Track Championships – Gold for Canada’s Toth, Le Beau Wins Bronze

(Manchester UK) – Canada’s Peter Toth won gold while teammate Stéphane Le Beau scored the bronze as both landed on the Men’s 50-54 Points Race podium on Oct. 11 at the 2012 UCI World Masters … READ MORE →

Canadian Paralympic Committee – Call for Nominations for Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals

(Ottawa, ON) – In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce that it will be recognizing 55 Canadians for their contributions to the Paralympic Movement through … READ MORE →

Tour of Beijing Stage 4 Report, Results – Haller Surprises with Sprint Win, Rollin 10th

(Beijing, China) – Austria’s rising talent Marco Haller (Katusha Team) created a surprise by taking stage four of the Tour of Beijing in a chaotic sprint on Friday. He out-sprinted famed Italian fastmen Alessandro … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock #3 Report Bowen Park, Results, Video

(Nanaimo, BC) – Cross on the Rock #3 at Bowen Park in Nanaimo will probably mark the end of “Augtober” on Vancouver Island, as Thanksgiving Monday saw 218 cyclocross racers out on another warm … READ MORE →

Elgin 120k MTB Marathon Report and Full Results

  (Elgin, NB) – In the past decade Elgin, NB, has become synonymous with MTB endurance racing in Atlantic Canada. What started as a very low-key 80km single loop race back in 2002 has evolved … READ MORE →

$500,000 Raised for Charity at 2012 Centurion Cycling Events

(Barrie, ON) – While the finish line celebrations and award presentations garner much of the attention, Centurion Cycling is proud to announce another significant result from the 2012 Series:  $500,000 was raised for charity!
With … READ MORE →


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