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UCI Track World Cup Kazakhstan – Day 1 Results

(Astana, Kazakhstan) – Canada’s Gillian Carleton was just off the podium by one point in the 80-lap Women’s Points Race on Day One’s competitions at the opening round one of the Track World Cup … READ MORE →

Canadian Cyclocross Nationals Preview and Start Lists

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Cyclocross Nationals presented by ZM Cycle and Fitness is taking place this weekend in Toronto on Nov 5. Pine Point Park is the race venue which is located very … READ MORE →

Sprinting Takes to the Boards at the FCV – Nov. 5

(London, ON) – The sprinters take centre stage on Saturday night at the Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario. There is a good mix of endurance racing and sprinting at the high banks of … READ MORE →

Taiwan Bullish on Cycling – Taiwan Cup International Road Race Launches Nov. 6

(Taipei, Taiwan) – The first edition of the Taiwan Cup international road race hosted by Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau will start on Sunday, November 6 as the highlight of 2011 Taiwan Cycling Festival. While integrating … READ MORE →

It’s Official – Specialized lululemon Women’s Road Team

– We are pleased to, officially, announce the formation of team Specialized lululemon for the 2012 racing season! Specialized has a longstanding commitment to women’s cycling, having sponsored some of the best female athletes … READ MORE →

La Ruta de los Conquistadores Stage 2 – Mejía, Rojas Win

(San Jose, Costa Rica) – The 63km Stage 2 of the 2011 La Ruta de los Conquistadores mountain bike stage race that traverses Costa Rica from west to east in four days, saw Colombia’s … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup Kazakhstan – Qualifications and Photos

(Astana, Kazakhstan) – Here are some results from round one of the Track World Cup being held in Astana, Kazakhstan where the Team Pursuit Qualifications started off the action. The Canadian Women’s Pursuit team … READ MORE →

Opus Bicycles Appoints Chris Dimmick as International Sales Director

(Montreal, QC) – Opus Bicycles is pleased to announce that Chris Dimmick has been appointed International Sales Director, effective November 7, 2011. Chris will be responsible for developing and managing Opus sales in all … READ MORE →

2012 Amgen Tour of California Announces 13 Host Cities

(Los Angeles, California) – After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities throughout California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has announced the … READ MORE →

La Ruta de los Conquistadores Stage 1 – Wells, Rojas Win

(San Jose, Costa Rica) – At 8:30am the first rider was seen coming out of what’s been nicknamed “the mud pits of hell”, a section of yellowish gluelike mud within the depths of the … READ MORE →

2012 UCI ProTeams and Pro Continental Teams Announced – SpiderTech Confirmed

(Aigle, Switzerland) – On the basis of the files received by the required deadlines and following their evaluation in collaboration with UCI-appointed auditors Ernst & Young, the UCI today proceeded with the registration of … READ MORE →

GranFondo Canada Cancels 2012 GranFondo Niagara Falls

(Vancouver, BC) – GranFondo Canada regrets to announce today the cancellation of the 2012 GranFondo Niagara Falls. There are many required features that must exist to create the possibility of a sensational cycling experience … READ MORE →

Team Juvéderm Specialized Mazda – Juvéderm Out for 2012 – UPDATED

(Montreal, QC) – Canada’s only UCI continental women’s road cycling team, Juvéderm Specialized Mazda, is looking for a new title sponsor to replace Juvéderm. One of the managers, Malcolm Eade, is no longer with … READ MORE →

Giordana Velodrome Update

(Rock Hill, South Carolina) – We recently visited the new Giordana Velodrome in Rock Hill, SC. They have now finished 25 of the 50 track plates. Half way there!!! This means that every other … READ MORE →

Quebec 2011 Cyclo-Cross Championships – Results

(Sherbrooke, QC) – Lyne Bessette (Independent) and Jeremy Martin (Rocky Mountain Factory Team) were crowned Quebec Cyclo-Cross Champions this past weekend in Sherbrooke. Veronique Fortin (Rocky Mountain-Dejardins) took second place in the women’s race … READ MORE →

FREE BC Bike Race Calendar!

– We have a limited number of FREE calendars with awesome single track photos taken on past BC Bike Race days to give away. We think you should have one for your fridge, just … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock News #9 – The Great Pumpkin Cross Report

(Nanaimo, BC) – You might have a friend…..they might ride a bike…..they might never have tried cross……well we will let them race beginner at the series final for FREE……see below. OR you might have … READ MORE →

Escape Velocity Toy Ride – Nov. 19

– Team Escape Velocity will be hosting the annual Toy Ride on Saturday, November 19, 2011 insupport of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. All cyclists, cycling clubs and teams are urgedto come out and … READ MORE →

Employment Opportunity – Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games

– The focus for the Coordinator, Community Outreach position is to support the day to day activities of the Community Outreach function at TO2015, including: stakeholder engagement, planning and delivery of programs and events, … READ MORE →

Canada Celebrates Flag Handover for Pan/ Parapan American Games

(Ottawa, ON) – On behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour, and … READ MORE →

Elite Cyclists Join Pacific Cycling Centre November Camp

(Victoria, BC) – Pacific Cycling Centre’s first winter training camp of the 2011-2012 season will have four elite athletes riding with the camp participants. Svein Tuft, Max Plaxton, Annie Ewart and Erinne Willock will … READ MORE →

Hardwood Cross Southern Cup #7 Photos

(Oro Station, ON) – Here’s a selection of photos from Sunday’s Hardwood Cross race, Southern Cup #7 held under sunny but cool conditions, where Laura Bietola (3  Rox Racing) and Andrew Watson (Norco Factory … READ MORE →

UCI Announces Men’s Road Cycling Quotas for 2012 Olympic Games

– The UCI has informed the National Olympic Committees (NOC) about the attribution of places for the Men’s Road cycling events for the 2012 Olympic Games, as indicated in the table below.
This distribution will … READ MORE →

Canada’s Track Cycling Team Kicks off World Cup Season in Kazakhstan

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Track Cycling Team is prepared and ready for the start of upcoming 2012 UCI Track World Cup season, which starts next weekend in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The 2011-2012 season comprises of … READ MORE →

Cycling BC School Programs Update

– Cycling BC representatives have been busy this month, bringing the joy of cycling and physical activity to kids at various schools. Kids were taught new skills and given the opportunity to test them … READ MORE →


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