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Planet Energy p/b SpiderTech Junior Team at Tour of Pelham

March 30, 2011 (Niagara, ON) – The brand new Planet Energy powered by SpyderTech junior team arrives in Niagara this weekend to contest the 10th annual Tour of Pelham Enduro. The six-man squad led by … READ MORE →

FCV Seeks Recycled Cycling Equipment for Youth Program

March 30, 2011 (London, ON) – The Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario, started a program in the spring of 2010 to recycle cycling equipment for our youth racers. We were able to rebuild 4 … READ MORE →

3 Days of De Panne-Koksijde 2011 Full Results, Photos – Stage 1 Greipel Wins

March 29, 2011 (Zottegem, Belgium) – André Greipel (Ger) Omega Pharma-Lotto won the sprint finish to take Stage 1 from Middelkerke to Zottegem,194km, over Lieuwe Westra (Ned) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team in second and Dmitriy … READ MORE →

Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge Reopens to Bikes on Mar. 29

March 29, 2011 (Montreal, QC) – Montreal cyclists are excited and relieved that the Jacques Cartier Bridge bike path, closed for four months during the winter for safety reasons, will be re-opening this afternoon (March … READ MORE →

PCC Launches New Clothing, Partership with HaymanSport

March 29, 2011 (Victoria, BC) – Pacific Cycling Centre athletes will be wearing new cycling clothing in 2011, due to a partnership formed with Penticton, BC-based HaymanSport – Custom Sportswear. HaymanSport has designed shirts and … READ MORE →

Organ Grinder Registration Opens April 1 – No Joke!

March 29, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – The Organ Grinder 5hr Enduro returns!!! In 2010 nearly 250 of you signed up and told us that the Organ Grinder was one of the best races you’ve ever … READ MORE →

Barry-Roubaix Report, Results – Canada’s Erik Box Wins

March 28, 2011 (Middleville, Michigan) – Canada’s Erik Box (Nativo Concept/Devinci) won the 104km (65-mile) Barry-Roubaix gravel road race, including 2,200 feet of climbing, on Sunday with a commanding 1:11 lead over Tristan Schouten (USA) … READ MORE →

Albrecht Wins U25 Jersey at San Dimas

March 28, 2011 (San Dimas, California) –  Team Juvéderm-Specialized-Mazda rider Lex Albrecht captured 1st place in the young rider classification at this past weekend’s San Dimas Stage Race. Albrecht took over the jersey on the … READ MORE →

2011 Parkhotel Rooding Hills Classic – Testroete 6th

March 28, 2011 – Canada’s Alison Testroete (Skil – Koga) finished 6th at the 105.8km Parkhotel Rooding Hills Classic on Sunday won by Marianne Vos (Ned) Nederland Bloeit who dominated race taking the win over … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Intermediate/Senior Road Bike Mechanic Vancouver

March 28, 2011 – Summer has already started for us and we would like to add an additional mechanic to our mix. We are looking for a decent wrench with attention to detail. You must … READ MORE →

Vancouver Island Cup #3 – Hadley and Dyck Conquer Island Cup

March 28, 2011 (Vancouver, BC) – The quaint little hamlet known as Cobble Hill is the third stop on the Vancouver Island Cup XC series. This course was split into two climbing sections and two … READ MORE →

San Dimas Stage 3 Full Final Results Logan-Sprenger 3rd Overall, Britton 13th

March 28, 2011 (San Dimas, CA) – Canada’s Heather Logan-Sprenger (Colavita Forno D’Asolo) finished third overall in the elite women’s competition at the 2011 San Dimas Stage Race after taking a solo victory in the … READ MORE →

2011 Absa Cape Epic Stage 1 – Stander and Sauser Win Again

March 28, 2011 (Tulbagh, South Africa) – With a distance of 89km, stage 1 of this year’s Absa Cape Epic saw riders take the flat roads out of Tulbagh with no idea of what was … READ MORE →

March Madness at FCV – Report, Results

March 28, 2011 (London, ON) – Racers continue to impress at the Forest City Velodrome. The infield was full on Saturday night at the FCV as the racers prepared for the evenings events. 12 teams … READ MORE →

US Pro XCT #2 Fontana Short Track Full Results – Plaxton Wins Again, Batty 3rd

March 27, 2011 (Fontana, CA) – Canada’s Emily Batty (Subaru-Trek) grabbed third while Max Plaxton (Specialized) won again in Fontanta as riders contested the Short Track competition on Sunday. Chloe Forsman (BMC Development) took the … READ MORE →

2011 Track Cycling Worlds – Day 5 Report and Photos

March 27, 2011 (Apeldoorn, The Netherlands) – Canadian cycling fans had reason to celebrate on the final day of the 2011 Track World Championships as Tara Whitten, reigning world champion in the Women’s Omnium, defended … READ MORE →

Tara Whitten Conference Call on Winning UCI Track World Championship Omnium GOLD

March 27, 2011 (Apeldoorn, the Netherlands) – Check out this conference call with Canada’s Tara Whitten, of Edmonton, Alberta, who earlier today won the GOLD medal in the women’s Omnium event at 2011 UCI Track … READ MORE →

Critérium International Stages 2 and 3 – Hesjedal 7th Overall

March 27, 2011 (Porto-Vecchio, France) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Team Garmin-Cervelo) claimed 7th overall behind winner Fränk Schleck (Lux) Leopard Trek as the Critérium International wrapped up with a double-stage final day on Sunday. Simon … READ MORE →

Trofeo Alfredo Binda – Women’s Road WCup #1 Full Results, Photos – Pooley Wins, Numainville 42nd

March 27, 2011 (Cittiglio, Italy) – Emma Pooley (Gbr) Garmin Cervelo won the 121.4km opening round of the women’s Road World Cup series in Cittiglio, Italy in rainy conditions with a decisive win over Emma … READ MORE →

Gent-Wevelgem Full Results, Photos – Boonen Scores UPDATED w/Photos

March 27, 2011 (Wevelgem, Belgium) – Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step has regained his form winning the 205km Gent-Wevelgem WorldTour race on Sunday, from Deinze to Wevelgem, taking the final sprint victory over Italy’s Daniele … READ MORE →

2011 Track Cycling Worlds – Whitten Wins Omnium GOLD

March 27, 2011 (Apeldoorn, the Netherlands) – Canada’s Tara Whitten has won GOLD in the women’s Omnium World Championship successfully defending her title. Whitten took over the lead going into the final Time Trial event … READ MORE →

2011 Track Cycling Worlds – Day 5 Results

March 27, 2011 (Apeldoorn, the Netherlands) – Here are some brief results from Day 5 at the 2011 Track Cycling World Championships. Canada’s Tara Whitten is poised to defend her Omnium Worlds title with the … READ MORE →

San Dimas Stage 2 Full Results – Canada’s Logan-Sprenger Wins, Wohlberg 18th

March 26, 2011 (Glenora, CA) – Canada’s Heather Logan-Sprenger (Colavita Forno D’Asolo) has won the women’s Stage 2 San Dimas Hospital Road Race, 90km, an 11km loop through Bonelli Park, over her teammate Theresa Cliff-Ryan … READ MORE →

2011 Track Cycling Worlds – Day 4 Report and Photos

March 26, 2011 (Apeldoorn, the Netherlands) – The fourth day of competition brought mixed emotions to the Canadian camp as World Cup men’s Omnium champ, Zach Bell, finished 6th overall while Tara Whitten, the reigning … READ MORE →

US Pro XCT #2 Fontana – Pendrel and Plaxton Win

March 26, 2011 (Fontana, CA) – Catharine Pendrel (Luna Pro) lead a strong Canadian presence at round #2 of the US Pro XCT series with Emily Batty (Subaru-Trek) in 4th, Marie Helene Premont (Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) … READ MORE →


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