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UCI WorldTour Licence for the Tour of Hangzhou and GPC Montreal and QCity to 2016

– The Licences Commission today informed the UCI of its decision to award a UCI WorldTour licence for a period of four years to the Tour of Hangzhou (CHN). The first edition of the … READ MORE →

Veilleux Named to Europcar’s Tour de France Reserve List

– Canada’s David Veilleux could be racing at this year’s Tour de France as his WorldTour Team, Europcar, has named their 2012 TdF squad and Veilleux along with Alexandre Pichot been named to the … READ MORE →

Missing Rider in Hamilton Region – GOOD News

(Hamilton, ON) – We just got word that Julian is fine and is now at home – see below. Concerned family members have contacted Pedal to help them locate cyclist, Julian Holland, last seen … READ MORE →

Bike4Bricks Supports Affordable Housing in Region of Waterloo

(Waterloo, ON) – Jordan Schmidt, Kyle Martin and Tyler Cadman have committed to cycle across Canada to raise $$ for Heartwood Place. Here’s their reasons:
“We’re three adventuresome, bright, committed, determined young men. We have … READ MORE →

BTAC Selects Top Drawer Creative to Promote Canada’s Top Industry Cycling Trade Show

(Toronto, ON) – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has named bike-friendly Top Drawer Creative their AOR. The agency’s first task? To market the association’s ExpoCycle show beyond its traditional industry audience.
BTAC’s mission … READ MORE →

Alpine Ontario & Vitess Bicycle Unveil Unique Partnership to Make Ontarians Faster

(Toronto, ON) – Alpine Ontario and Vitess Bicycle Corporation are extremely pleased to unveil a unique partnership that brings together the thrills of alpine skiing and cycling. The collaboration pushes the boundaries of active … READ MORE →

US Grand Prix of Sprinting Race Report – New Canadian Record

(Colorado Springs, Colorado) – This past weekend was the US Grand Prix of Sprinting in Colorado Springs. This was my last competition before the Games and was a great opportunity to work out some … READ MORE →

Canadian Crit Championship Interviews w/Chaddock and Shaw

(Lac-Megantic, QC) – We caught up with newly crowned Canadian Criterium Champions Ben Chaddock (BC) Exergy and   Rhae-Christie Shaw (ON) Exergy TWENTY12 at the finish following their victories.
Chaddock took the final sprint to the … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup MSA DH#4 Report and Photos – Gatto’s First WCup Podium

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Sunday dawned with clear skies, perfect dirt and a legendary track looking to be conquered here at Mont-Ste-Anne. This year it was Aaron Gwin (USA) Trek World Racing and Rachel Atherton (Gbr) GT … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 Report, Photos – Schurter Nailbiter, Plaxton Scores Career Best 5th

  (Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – The sun came out for the Elite Men’s race with 98 starters lined up as more European-based pros made the trip to North America than for the women’s race. The men … READ MORE →

Slipstream Sports and Garmin Welcome Sharp As New Co-Title Sponsor before the Tour de France

(Boulder, Co.) – Slipstream Sports, owners of the top professional cycling team dedicated to ethical sport and developing the next generation of cycling champions, today announced that it has added Sharp as a new, … READ MORE →

UCI MTB WCup MSA DH#4 Elite Men Full Results – Smith 7th

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Canada’s Steve Smith (Devinci Global Racing) placed 7th in the Elite Men’s DH final on Sunday as top qualifier Aaron Gwin (USA) Trek World Racing was untouchable again ripping down the fabled … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup MSA DH#4 Elite Women Full Result – Gatto PODIUMS

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Canada’s Micayla Gatto (PerformX Young Guns) scored her first Elite WCup DH podium with a stellar run for 5th place in the Elite Women’s World Cup DH on Sunday at MSA won … READ MORE →

Canadian RD Championships Elite/U23 Men & Women’s Criterium Full Results, Updates – Chaddock and Shaw Win

(Lac-Megantic, QC) – Sunny clear skies are the order of the day for the Elite/U23 Men’s 40-lap (44km) Criterium starting soon – a nice change from yesterday’s intermittent heavy rain at Lac Megantic. Defending … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 Elite Women’s Report & PHOTOS – Pendrel Claims Come From Behind Win

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Held at the legendary Mont-Ste-Anne venue east of Quebec City, the site has been a fixture on the World Cup since it began in 1991 and has never missed a year … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 Junior Men Results – Nadon Takes SILVER

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – The day is starting off great for Canada on the final day of racing at the UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 as Canada’s reigning Junior Champ, Marc-Antoine Nadon, scored a … READ MORE →

Canadian RD Championships Elite/U23 Men Interviews w/Roth, Duchesne, Barry, Cooper

(Lac-Megantic, QC) – Following the dramatic finish of the Elite/U23 Men’s road race Pedal caught up with Ryan Roth (SpiderTech p/b C10), who claimed his first Elite title, Michael Barry (Team Sky), Marsh Cooper (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies) … READ MORE →

Canadian RD Championships Elite/U23 Men’s Reports, Photos – Roth Wins 1st Elite Title, Duchesne Takes U23 Crown

(Lac-Megantic, QC) – Ryan Roth of Cambride, ON is your new Canadian Champion in the road race, thanks to a great performance in the breakaway. Roth fought a tough battle along with Michael Barry … READ MORE →

TRUDEL Wins – UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 Junior/U23 Women Full Results – UPDATED

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Canada’s Frederique Trudel won the Junior Women’s 15.48km race (start loop +2 laps) on Saturday over Dina Hordiyuk (Ukr) in second. Amber Johnstone (Nzl) took third in a tight race with … READ MORE →

Plaxton PODIUMS at UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 – Elite Men’s FULL Results, Standings, Updates

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – The sun is out for the start of the Elite Men’s race is now underway with more big guns on the line as 98 starters are lead by Nino Schurter (Sui) … READ MORE →

Canadian RD Championships Elite/U23 Men’s RR FULL Results – Updates

(Lac-Megantic, QC) – The Elite/U23 Men’s road race is underway with heavy rain at the start as the men will complete 180km with seven laps up the Mount Morne climb before returning home for … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 Elite Women’s FULL Results, Standings – Updates

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – A light rain has started as the Elite Women’s race is soon underway. It’s a smaller women’s field with Canada’s Catharine Pendrel (Luna) looking for another top podium spot with Gunn … READ MORE →

Guthrie 13th at UCI MTB World Cup MSA XC#5 U23 Men’s FULL Results

(Mont-Ste-Anne, QC) – Michiel Van Der Heijden (Ned) Rabobank Giant Offroad Team took the win in the U23 Men’s race on Saturday – 1 Start Lap + 4 Laps total 25.55km – with Gerhard … READ MORE →

VOTE for Pendrel as Canada’s Flag Bearer at London 2012

– There’s still time to vote for Canada’s Flag Bearer at London 2012 Olympic Games – one of the highest honours an athlete can receive. Elite Women’s MTB world champion Catharine Pendrel (Luna) toppled … READ MORE →

Interviews w/Ramsden, Hughes and Numainville at Elite/U23 Women’s Road Nationals

(Lac-Megantic, QC) – Pedal caught up with newly crowned 2012 Canadian Elite/U23 Women’s Road Race champ, Denise Ramsden (Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies), at the finish after her victory, along with multi-decorated, … READ MORE →


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