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Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian – Hesjedal 19th

(San Sebastian, Spain) – It was another decisive win for Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) who seems unstoppable at one-day classic races as he breezed in for the victory at the Clasica Ciclista San … READ MORE →

Open de Suède Vargarda TTT WCup #7 – HTC-Highroad Wins, Juvederm-Specialized 16th PHOTOS

(Vargarda, Sweden) – The HTC-Highroad women’s team stormed to an impressive, collective victory in Friday’s forty-two and a half kilometer team time trial World Cup race in Vargarda, Sweden.
“We’ve been close several times here, … READ MORE →

Norco 2012 Product Launch Part 1

(Whistler, BC) – Pedal was stoked to be invited to the Norco 2012 Launch July 18-21 in Whistler, B.C., during the renowned Kokanee Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival. We were excited to spend time riding … READ MORE →

WADA Sets Out Strategic Plan for the Next 5 Years

  – WADA has published the fourth revision of its Strategic Plan, which covers the period 2011 to 2016. The plan, which was created in 2001 and revised in 2004 and 2007, has been developed … READ MORE →

BMX Worlds Junior Time Trials – Canada’s McCormack 8th

(Copenhagen, Denmark) – Connor McCormack of Kelowna, BC started the 2011 UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, on the right note Friday, placing 8th amongst the men’s junior riders in the championship time … READ MORE →

OCA Announces Master 50+ Women Categories for MTB XC Provincial Championships

(Duntroon, ON) – The Ontario Cycling Association, after receiving much member feedback, is introducing a Master 50+ Women Championship category for the 2011 MTB XC Provincial Championships, to be held in Duntroon on September 11. … READ MORE →

Post-Tour Interview with Ryder Hesjedal

(Biarritz, France) – After 21 stages covering 3,430.5 kilometres at the Tour de France, Ryder Hesjedal finally had an opportunity to take a short break. His fourth Tour de France had some ups (3rd … READ MORE →

Canuck Riders Invade Europe – SpiderTech, Veilleux, Naud

(Bochum, Germany) – About a dozen of Canada’s top male road cyclists have either just arrived in Europe or will be doing so in the next few days. The list includes David Veilleux (Europcar), … READ MORE →

Team Canada XC Selections Announced for 2011 Mountain Bike World Championships

(Ottawa, ON) – The world’s best Mountain bikers will be competing in the ultimate event of the 2011 calendar at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trial World Championships in Champéry, Switzerland from August 31-September … READ MORE →

Le Tour de Terra Cotta Race Day Info – August 1

(Terra Cotta, Ontario) – The 7th Annual Le Tour de Terra Cotta takes place on Monday, August 1st. This grass roots community event has earned its reputation as one of Ontario’s premiere cycle races! … READ MORE →

Cervelo Launches New S5 at Domestique Cafe

(Dundas, ON) – Cervelo recently announed the launch of their new model, the S5 at Domestique Cafe in Dundas, Ont. The stealth looking bike was a non-stickered model for the preview (decals will be … READ MORE →

2011 Ontario Track Championships – SAVE Pre-Registration Deadline is Today

(London, ON) – The pre-registration dealine is fast approaching for the 2011 Ontario Track Championships.  The entry fee increases after midnight Thursday, July 28th.  In 2011, the FCV and OCA have gone back to … READ MORE →

Québec City and Montréal on Schleck Brothers’ Calendar – Cadel Evans Expected as Well

(Saint-­Lambert, QC) – Second and third at the last Tour de France, the Luxenbourgish brothers Franck and Andy Schleck have included the Québec City and Montréal Grands Prix Cyclistes on their race calendar. “Normally, … READ MORE →

Specialized Global Press Launch – Day 3 Wrap

(Monterey, California) – Specialized Global Press Launch 2012 earlier this month included an impressive list of new and improved equipment for the upcoming season in every category. Our final day at the launch began with … READ MORE →

2011 Canada MTB Cup Champions – Hadley, Vipond, Nadon and Trudel Crowned

July 27, 2011 (Edmonton, AB) – Catherine Vipond of Oshawa, ON and Matthew Hadley of Mount Hope, NB both won the highest honours of the Canada Cup series as the 2011 season concluded Sunday in … READ MORE →

Nyhaug Looks For Redemption at 2011 UCI BMX Worlds in Denmark

 (Copenhagen, Denmark) – The 2011 UCI BMX World Championships are held this weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Canada’s team is ready to take on the best in the world at this most prestigious event on … READ MORE →

Registration Opens for the 2012 RBC GranFondo Kelowna – July 14, 2012

(Kelowna, BC) – On the heels of an incredibly successful inaugural RBC GranFondo Kelowna, GranFondo Canada has announced that registration is open for the event in 2012, taking place on July 14, 2012.
1,200 cyclists, … READ MORE →

2011 Kokanee Edmonton Canada Cup Video Highlights

– Well folks, the 2011 Kokanee Edmonton Canada Cup, the only urban-set Canada Cup Series event in Canada, has already come and gone, which for us organizers (Alberta MTB Racing) is hard to believe. … READ MORE →

Mardis Cyclistes Stage 7 Report, Results, Photos

(Lachine, QC) – Miguel Agreda Rojas (Garneau) won Tuesday evening’s seventh stage of Mardis Cyclistes Saputo pro-elite men’s races in Lachine, stopping the clock at 1:0:44 on the 50km course for an average speed … READ MORE →

Veal Report – Ontario Provincial Road Race Championships

  (Heidelberg Ontario) – The Ontario Provincial Road Race Championships were held this past Sunday in Waterloo and I headed down with my Jet Fuel Coffee/La Bicicletta team to win a provincial title.  Things have … READ MORE →

ExpoCycle Reports Exhibit Increases and Strong Pre-Registration from Retailers

(Keswick, ON) – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC), producers of ExpoCycle 2011, is pleased to announce it experienced a strong increase in pre-registration and exhibitor booth size as of July 7th. This … READ MORE →

Canada’s Willock Wins Women’s Prestige Series Overall Title

(Pescadero, California) – With her 4th place overall finish at the Cascade Classic, Erinne Willock of Team TIBCO/To the Top secured the overall individual title of the Women’s Prestige Cycling Series. The four-race series … READ MORE →

Centurion Cycling Announces Timex Vertical Challenge

(Town of the Blue Mountains, ON) – Centurion Cycling is pleased to announce the addition of the Timex Vertical Challenge to the Subaru Centurion Canada event for 2011. Subaru Centurion Canada will take place … READ MORE →

100-Day Ride for ALS Keeps Rolling Across Canada

(Winnipeg, MB) – Two young men inspired by their personal experiences with ALS are continuing their journey from British Columbia to Newfoundland, while raising awareness and funds for the ALS Society of Canada.
The ride by … READ MORE →

Bird Report – Ontario Provincial Championships Masters B Road Race

(Heidelberg Ontario) – After an 8-year hiatus the Ontario Provincial Road Race Championships returned to Waterloo on Sunday July 24. Previous Ontario provincials were held on this course in 1995 and 2003. The 14.5 … READ MORE →


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