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Race Face Signs Simmons to Multi-Year Deal

– Race Face Performance Products Inc., a global leader in premium mountain bike components, apparel, and protection, has signed North Shore legend Wade Simmons to a multi-year cockpit, apparel and protection contract.
Widely hailed as … READ MORE →

Syncros Signs Geoff Kabush and SCOTT-3Rox Racing Team

(Sun Valley ID) – Syncros announced today the signing of Geoff Kabush and the SCOTT-3Rox Racing Team through the 2014 season. Kabush and the Team will ride a full line of Syncros cross country … READ MORE →

Meet Tinker Juarez in Canmore on Feb. 11 at the IBU Biathlon Races

– Meet MTB Hall of Fame member, Tinker Juarez (Cannondale), along with reigning 24hr Solo National Canadian Champion, Cory Wallace, (Kona) and Santa Cruz’s Leighton Poidevin, in Canmore, Alberta, as part of the upcoming IBU … READ MORE →

Saskatchewan Cycling Association Hires New Provincial Coach

(Regina, SK) – The Saskatchewan Cycling Association (SCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of a provincial coach, Sean Scott. The SCA has not had a full time paid coach since 1989, but thanks … READ MORE →

MEC Becomes Exclusive Canadian Retailer of Ghost Bikes

(Vancouver, BC) – Leading retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, has announced a partnership with German bike manufacturer Ghost Bikes, becoming the first North American retailer of the respected brand. Exclusive to MEC, Ghosts won’t be … READ MORE →

Whistler Mountain Bike Park Teams Up With Giant Bikes

(Whistler, BC) – Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Giant Bicycles are excited to announce they will be working together for the 2012 bike season. Giant, one of mountain biking’s top bike manufacturers, will become … READ MORE →

UCI Commits to Tour de l’Avenir Training Initiative

(France) – The International Cycling Union is to launch an initiative to promote the training of the professions of cycling at the Tour de l’Avenir from 2012. As the final round of the UCI … READ MORE →

Team TIBCO Partners w/Pinnacle Training Systems Founded by Canada’s Felicia Gomez

(Pescadero, California) – Team TIBCO/To the Top is proud to announce a partnership for the 2012 season with Pinnacle Training Systems, the coaching, nutrition and wellness company founded in 2009 by former Canadian pro … READ MORE →

Ice Cycle 2012 the Coldest Bicycle Parade on the Planet – Feb. 5

(Saskatoon, SK) – Saskatoon Cycles and We Are Many are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Ice Cycle will take place on Sunday, February 5th, between 11:30am and 3pm at the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market … READ MORE →

WADA Releases ‘Say NO! To Doping’ Video Clip

(Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released a ‘Say NO! To Doping’ video clip as the latest element in an awareness campaign that is fast gaining worldwide support.
The ‘Say NO! To … READ MORE →

TO2015 Velodrome in Milton is a GO – Full Plan Report UPDATED

(Milton, ON) – The town council in Milton, Ontario voted January 30 to proceed with building an indoor velodrome for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games – see official TO2015 release below. The vote … READ MORE →

OCA News: FCV Youth Programs, Endurance Camp Riders Announced, O-Cup DH Prelim Schedule

(Toronto, ON) – Check out the latest from the OCA including Forest City Velodrome Youth Programs, Elite and Regular Endurance Camp rider selections announced, plus the 2012 O-Cup Downhill Preliminary Schedule.
Forest City Velodrome Programs … READ MORE →

UCI Awards World Championship Sites for Events in 2013, 2014 and 2015

(Koksijde, Belgium) – The Management Committee of the International Cycling Union (UCI) met in Koksijde (Bel) on the occasion of the 2012 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships to be held this weekend.
In its first meeting … READ MORE →

Tour de San Luis Stages 5-7 Final – Boonen Wins Final Sprint, Leipheimer Top Dog

(San Luis, Argentina) – Excitement at the Tour de San Luis continued through the second half of the race, with Alberto Contador (Esp) Saxo Bank scoring another mountain top win, although he was unable … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Elite Men Full Results, Photos – Albert Wins, Belgians Sweep Top 7

(Koksijde, Belgium) – Niels Albert (Belgium) led the charge today at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, winning the Elite Men’s race on home turf. The Belgian crowd had more than the rainbow stripes to … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Elite Women Full Results, Photos – Vos Defends Title

(Koksijde, Belgium) – Marianne Vos (Netherlands) took no prisoners on her way to a decisive victory in the Elite Women’s race at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium on Sunday winning by … READ MORE →

Last Chance for Race the Ridge and Barry’s Roubaix Early-bird Prices – Jan. 31

(Maple Ridge, BC) – There are only a few days left to take advantage of early-bird registration discounts for Race the Ridge and Barry’s Roubaix, Maple Ridge’s premier road cycling races presented by Local … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Day 1 Report

(Koksijde, Belgium) – The 2012 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships opened today with the presentation of the Junior and Espoir races in Koksijde, Belgium as the best cyclo-cross athletes gathered to race the challenging and … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships U23 Full Results, Photos – Dutch Double as Van der Haar Wins

(Koksijde, Belgium) – Lars van der Haar gave the Netherlands it’s second gold at the 2012 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships taking the U23 title winning the final sprint over Belgium’s Wietse Bosmans in second … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships Junior Full Results, Photos – Van der Poel Scores Gold

(Koksijde, Belgium) – Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) claimed the first title at the 2012 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Koksijde, Belgium on Saturday. In second at 8s behind was Wout van Aert (Belgium) … READ MORE →

Global Relay Multi-year Sponsorship Revives Historic Gastown Grand Prix for 2012 and Beyond

January 27, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) – Global Relay, a Gastown-based technology services firm, today announced a multi-year commitment to bring back the Gastown Grand Prix, (formerly the Tour de Gastown) as title sponsor. Wednesday, July … READ MORE →

Tour de San Luis 2012 Stages 1-4 – The Big Guns Come out to Play

– The Tour de San Luis is underway in Argentina and the first four stages have been quite exciting, with Francesco Chicchi (Ita) Omega Pharma – Quick Step winning the first two stages in … READ MORE →

Italian Champion Bartali Rescued Jews During WWII

– One of the greatest champions in the history of cycling, Gino Bartali, could be made one of the “Righteous” in Israel. Almost 70 years after the events, and twelve years after his death, … READ MORE →

FCV Winter Nationals – Endurance Races Report

(London, ON) – With a full pit area, the FCV had two full, 7 team Madison’s for the “B” & Elite Division. The “B” madison was a steady and well executed 10 minute plus … READ MORE →

Canada’s National Cycling Teams Welcome Wheels Manufacturing Inc. as Official Supplier

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) would like to welcome Wheels Manufacturing Inc. as an Official Supplier to Canada’s National Cycling Team. Wheels Manufacturing is a American-based company which manufactures and supplies … READ MORE →


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