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Tour of Oman Stage 1 – Rollin 19th

February 15, 2011 – Theo Bos (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team won the opening Stage 1 from al Sawadi to al Seeb, 158km, as the Tour of Oman got underway today and runs from February 15-20. … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Junior Warm Weather Camp a Huge Success

February 15, 2011 – The Cycling BC Junior Road and Track team wrapped up their twelve-day warm weather camp in beautiful Santa Rosa, California on this past weekend. Nine riders were treated to uninterrupted sun … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Velocity Cycle and Ski

February 15, 2011 (Orillia, ON) – Velocity Cycle and Ski in Orillia needs you! Our busy season is already heating up and soon we will be short-staffed. Positions are available for senior and junior technicians … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Ontario Public Service

February 15, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Ontario Public Service is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Sport and Recreation Consultant. Do you have in-depth knowledge of and experience in supporting sport and recreation … READ MORE →

COC Searches for International Olympic Academy Participants

February 15, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is looking to send two Canadians between the ages of 20-35 to Olympia, Greece to experience the annual Young Participants Session at the International … READ MORE →

Contador Ban to be Lifted? – Rumours Swirl in Spain

February 15, 2011 (Madrid, Spain) – We reported on January 26 that Spanish rider Alberto Contador Velasco (Saxo Bank) proposed a one-year doping suspension by the Spanish cycling federation (RFEC), seen by most as a … READ MORE →

Kallisto/Wheels of Bloor 2011 at Valley of the Sun Stage Race

February 14, 2011 (Phoenix, AZ) – The season has already begun! This past weekend was the Valley of the Sun Stage Race located in Phoenix, AZ. Four members of the team made the trek … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Hello Velo

February 14, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Hello Velo bike shop is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Sales and Cycling Consultant. When a customer walks into the shop, you ask yourself, “what … READ MORE →

National Cycling Centre Hamilton Services Available

February 14, 2011 (Hamilton, ON) – The National Cycling Centre Hamilton is one of five nationally recognized Cycling Centres in Canada. Over the past seven years, the Centre has assisted 20 athletes in winning medals … READ MORE →

Pollution in Spanish Cities Hits World News – Velo-city 2011 Highlights Bicycle as Solution

February 14, 2011 (Seville, Spain) – Last week, the air pollution in Madrid and Barcelona reached alarming levels, exceeding limits set by European legislation. In Seville, however, the winds of change have blown in a … READ MORE →

2011 FMB World Tour Schedule Released

February 14, 2011 (Munich, Germany) – With only a few weeks to go until the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour kicks off with the Vienna Air King, the FMBA is now ready to announce … READ MORE →

FCV Winter Series Race Report and Results

February 13, 2011 (London, ON) – The winter series continued at the Forest City Velodrome on Saturday night with a full field of eager racers waiting to compete on the 138m indoor velodrome in London … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen Cycliste Professionnel Stage 5 Final Full Results – Moncoutie Wins Overall

February 13, 2011 (Toulon, Mont-Faron) – David Moncoutie (Fra) Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne took win over compatriot Jean-Christophe Peraud (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale on the final climb up Mont-Faron to claim the final 165km … READ MORE →

Internationale Cyclo-cross Heerlen GP Heuts – Wyman and Pauwels Score

February 13, 2011 (Heerlen, NED) – Helen Wyman (Gbr) Kona and Kevin Pauwels (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team were the respective winners of the women’s and men’s races at the Internationale Cyclo-cross Heerlen GP Heuts on … READ MORE →

Superprestige Noordzeecross Middelkerke – Vantornout Wins as Nys Claims 10th Overall Title

February 13, 2011 (Middelkerke, Belgium) – Klaas Vantornout (Bel) Sunweb-Revor scored his first victory of the season winning the final round of the Superprestige series in Middelkerke, Belgium on Saturday. Sven Nys (Bel) Landbouwkrediet earned … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen Stage 4 Full Results – Feillu in Charge

February 12, 2011 (La Farlede, France) – Making it a hat-trick Romain Feillu (Fra) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team scored another stage victory sprint taking Stage 4 from La Londe Les Maures to Biot, 155k, with … READ MORE →

Ontario’s Good Friday Road Race Update

February 12, 2011 – For the past few months, rumours have swirled about the fate of HCC’s venerable Good Friday Road Race. The worst-kept secret may have been its proposed new location: downtown Dundas. While … READ MORE →

Lapierre Canada Team Announces 2011 Lineup

February 12, 2011 – Lapierre Canada is extremely proud to announce its line up for 2011. The Team will consist of Cross Country, Road and Downhill stars looking to make a huge impact at Provincial, … READ MORE →

Argon 18 Offers New Website for Smartphones

February 12, 2011 (Montreal, QC) – As part of its website re-design project, Argon 18 is pleased to present its latest addition – a mobile version of its company website specifically conceived for use with … READ MORE →

Joyride 150 Hosts Successful Women’s Skills Weekend

February 12, 2011 (Markham, ON) – JOYRIDE150 Indoor Bike Park, a 90,000sq/ft indoor biking facility for bike riders of all disciplines & skill levels, hosted their inaugural Women’s Weekend on February 4th & 5th. Over … READ MORE →

Employment Opportunity – WattsUp Cycling, Toronto

February 11, 2011 – WattsUp Cycling requires an experienced and professional bike mechanic for a unique part time bike service/maintenance position. WattsUp Cycling’s bikes are high-end road and triathlon/time trial. WattsUp Cycling is located in … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen Stage 3 Full Results, Photos – Feillu Again

February 11, 2011 (La Farlede, France) – Romain Feillu (Fra) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team took over the lead after winning Stage 3 from Carnoux-en-Provence to La Farlede, 130km, over Yauheni Hutarovich (Blr) FDJ in second … READ MORE →

Interview with Jasmin Glaesser

February 11, 2011 – When running injuries had her looking around for a new endurance sport in the spring of 2009, then 17-year-old Jasmin Glaesser of Port Coquitlam, BC signed up for the Vancouver-based Escape … READ MORE →

Compton and Joseph Join Expanded Rabobank-Giant Off-Road Team

February 11, 2011 (Newbury Park, CA) – Fresh off a hot streak that saw her win five straight Cyclocross World Cup races and finish second at the 2011 Cyclocross Worlds, Katie Compton has announced she … READ MORE →

CCA Releases 2011 Pan Am Games Nomination Criteria

February 11, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – The CCA has released the selection policy for the 2011 Guadalajara Pan Am Games. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has tasked the CCA to nominate the team of athletes … READ MORE →


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