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Burnaby Velodrome Club Announces Fall 2011 Schedule

(Burnaby, BC) – The Burnaby Velodrome Club is pleased to announce the fall 2011 schedule including the extremely popular Learn to Ride and Learn to Race clinics and of course the Friday Night Race … READ MORE →

UCI MTB La Bresse Elite Men/Women’s DH #6 Qualifications – Smith 2nd

(La Bresse, France) – Reigning world champ and WCup series leader Tracy Moseley (Gbr) Trek World Racing lead the field on Saturday at round #6 of the UCI MTB Downhill WCup in La Bresse, … READ MORE →

Tour of Elk Grove 2011 Stage 1 Elite Men/Women Results – Samplonius Wins

(Chicago, IL ) – Canada’s Anne Samplonius (Now-Novartis for MS) was the fastest women in the 7.2km Elite Women’s Stage 1 time trial as the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove is underway and … READ MORE →

2011 BMX Nationals Elite/Juniors Day 1 Time Trial Report, Results

(Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – The 2011 Canadian BMX Championships presented by Leclerc, held in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures near Québec city, kicked off today with the presentation of the first ever Time Trials Championship races of this cycling … READ MORE →

Pedal 100 for Heart and Stroke Aug. 14 – Register Today !

(Port Dalhousie, ON) – Help give Canadians MORE TIME. There’s still time to register for the Pedal 100 for Heart and Stroke. Join us on Sunday, August 14 at Henley Island to raise critical … READ MORE →

BIXI Forces Montreal Bike Shop To Close ?

(Montreal, QC) – A Montreal bike shop owner claims that competition from the municipally-operated BIXI bike rentals is forcing him to close his shop. Roberto Rosenbluth will close the shop, Bicycletteries JR – located … READ MORE →

2011 BMX Canadian Championships – Watch LIVE This Weekend

(Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – BMX fans from across the country will be able to watch all the action of the 2011 BMX Canadian Championships via TVGO webcast HERE, doing so from the comfort of their … READ MORE →

Tour of Denmark Stage 3 – Full Results, Photos

(Vejle, Denmark) – Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Leopard Trek scored the victory on Stage 3 from Århus to Vejle, 181km, with new race leader Simon Gerrans (Aus) Sky Procycling claiming second and Daniele Bennati (Ita) … READ MORE →

Verge New England Championship Cyclocross Series Returns For 2011

(New England) – The Verge New England Championship Cyclocross Series returns in 2011 with a new focus – to develop and crown the best amateur racers in New England. This year’s Series will crown … READ MORE →

24 Hours of Adrenalin Commits to Local Trails

(Canmore, AB) – A new five-year partnership will help with trail development, improvement and maintenance at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Working with the Friends of Kananaskis and the Alberta Government, Twenty4 Sports Inc., organizers … READ MORE →

Major Barrier to Calgary’s Downtown Bike Lanes Removed

(Calgary, AB) – The Calgary tour de nuit Society (CtdnS), working with aldermen on City Council, has secured two major concessions in the City of Calgary’s cycling strategy:
– It was intended that capital costs … READ MORE →

Norco 2012 Product Launch Part 2 – Threshold

(Whistler, BC) – Also released at the Norco 2012 product launch in mid-July was the Threshold, a cyclocross race-focused machine that’s strong, lightweight, and responsive.  While racing is the first thought when you see … READ MORE →

HTC-Highroad Ends Sponsorship Search

– “After an exhaustive search to secure long term sponsorship we have concluded that it’s time to release our team members to pursue other options,” said team owner, Bob Stapleton. “Our team’s success has … READ MORE →

Tour of Denmark Stages 1 and 2

(Århus, Denmark) – Sacha Modolo (Ita) Colnago-CSF Inox took the win on Stage 1 in Esbjerg, 175km, with Matti Breschel (Den) Rabobank Cycling Team in second and Michael Mørkøv (Den) Saxo Bank Sungard in … READ MORE →

F3 Distribution is Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Kask Helmets

(St-Hubert, QC) – F3 Distribution is once again proud and honored to announce that they have secured another exclusive distribution agreement with another prestigious cycling brand. F3 Distribution hasl inked an exclusive distribution agreement … READ MORE →

Quebec’s Grand Tour Desjardins Makes Inaugural Visit to Ontario

– Ontario is the destination for 1,800 cyclists taking part in Vélo Québec’s Grand Tour Desjardins, from Saturday, August 6 to Friday, August 12, 2011.  For the first time, Ontario will play host to … READ MORE →

National Trails Roundtable Dialogue on Recreational Trails!

– The National Trails Roundtable is calling on all Canadians who use motorized and non-motorized recreational trails, or who develop, build, maintain, fund or advocate for trails in their provinces, territories, regions or communities, … READ MORE →

Canadian Junior Team Selections Announced for 2011 Road Worlds and 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games

(Ottawa, ON)  – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent Canada in the junior categories for both the road race and time trials race at the 2011 … READ MORE →

TransRockies Prepares to Celebrate 10 Epic Years in the Rockies – Aug. 7-14

(Fernie, BC) – Since the TransRockies was first run in 2002 as the cousin to the legendary TransAlp, roughly 3500 mountain bikers from all over the World have come to the rugged Canadian Rockies … READ MORE →

Ride with Rendall Hosts the Ontario Provincial Championships – August 21

– (Clarence Creek, ON) – Ride with Rendall is pleased to announce that it is hosting the Ontario Provincial Championships on Sunday, August 21. In addition to the regular UCI Championship age categories, there … READ MORE →

Quebec Cycling Hall of Famers at Mardis Cyclistes Lachine

(Lachine, QC) – This past Tuesday evening saw 17 Quebec Cycling Hall of Fame members attend the eighth stage of the Mardis Cyclistes races. The list included distinguished cyclists of yesteryear, builders, and a … READ MORE →

Bird Report – Le Tour de Terra Cotta

(Terra Cotta, ON) – Le Tour de Terra Cotta took place on the holiday Monday, August 1st  in Terra Cotta, Ontario about 60km north-west of Toronto. The main event was a 104km circuit race … READ MORE →

New Track Records at Forest City Velodrome

(London, Ontario) – The Forest City Velodrome in London, Ontario recently held the 2011 Ontario Track Cycling Championships at the only indoor bicycle track (Velodrome) in the province.  During the event several FCV Track … READ MORE →

Employment Opportunity – Sales Manager Distributors and Framebuilders at Shimano Canada

(Peterborough, ON) – Shimano Canada is looking for a Sales Manager Distributors and Framebuilders. This position is focused on supporting the growth of our company by delivering outstanding sales and service support to Shimano … READ MORE →

Quebec Criterium Championships Controversy – FQSC Promises Changes to Rules

(Montreal, QC) – Louis Barbeau, director of the Quebec cycling federation (FQSC), spoke to us on Tuesday about the controversial senior men’s race at the Quebec Criterium Championships held in Sainte-Agathe on July 31. … READ MORE →


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