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VACC Offers Workplace Workshops at up to 50% Off

December 12, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Workshops in the city of Vancouver are up to 50% off for a limited time! Book your workshop by December 31 (to be held by May 30, 2011) and … READ MORE →

New Year’s Eve Cyclocross Cancelled

December 12, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – The Midweek Cycling Club has announced the cancellation of what would have been its fourth Annual New Years Eve Cyclo-cross race on December 31. The cancellation is due to … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2011 Contest – Launching Soon

December 11, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Nordic fans around the world are anticipating the fifth annual Tour de Ski that is modeled after the Tour de France and runs this year from Dec. 31. to … READ MORE →

GVA Trofee – GP Rouwmoer – Nys Wins

December 11, 2010 (Rouwmoer, ON) – Sven Nys (Bel) Landbouwkrediet took the win in muddy conditions as race leader Niels Albert (Bel) BKCP-Powerplus flatted near the finish and ended up in 5th at the GP … READ MORE →

UCI Announces Final 2011 Pro Continental Teams – It’s Official SpiderTech p/b C10 on Board

December 10, 2010 (Aigle, Switzerland) – The UCI has announced the final Professional Continental Teams (second division) for 2011 and Canada’s SpiderTech p/b C10 team is on the list along with 22 other squads for … READ MORE →

Shaun Adamson CX Update from Belgium

December 10, 2010 (Belgium) – Here’s a recap of my experiences racing in Belgium at the UCI CX World Cup in Koksijde, Belgium along with smaller races in Drongen, Lotenhulle, and Averbode. I’m now preparing … READ MORE →

Gears 2011 Launch – Video Highlights

December 9, 2010 (Oakville, ON) – Check out the video highlights from the inaugural Gears 2011 Launch party held on Nov. 26 where 450 enthusiasts gathered at Budd’s BMW showroom in Oakville. Guests were invited … READ MORE →

Athletes and Alcohol Don’t Mix

December 9, 2010 – Traditionally, many athletes consume alcohol after games or competitions to relax and celebrate. What they may not know is that alcohol can negatively affect physical and mental performance. Alcohol affects all … READ MORE →

Subaru-Trek Team Announces 2011 Roster – Emily Batty on Board

December 9, 2010 (Waterloo, WI) – Current U23 Canadian Champion Emily Batty will join North America’s premiere mountain bike team, Subaru-Trek, for the 2011 season. Batty will add youth and a lot of talent to … READ MORE →

Oro Valley Cycling Camps – Live the Dream

December 9, 2010 (Oro Valley, AZ) – The consistent weather, beautiful roads and overall atmosphere of the Oro Valley Cycling camps truly encapsulate the positive feeling of living the dream. From a cyclist’s perspective what … READ MORE →

2011 Gran Fondo Rockies Announced

December 9, 2010 (Calgary, AB) – Mabel Outdoor Events Inc., in conjunction with TCR Sport Lab, is pleased to announce the first gran fondo cycling event in Alberta. The 2011 Gran Fondo Rockies will be … READ MORE →

Winter Internship Opportunity – OCA

December 9, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) is seeking someone to take on the position of Intern Membership Assistant from January to April. The Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) is the provincial … READ MORE →

Sportsnet.ca 2010 Canadian Athlete of the Year – Vote for Ryder Hesjedal

December 9, 2010 – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Cervelo) is among 16 athletes nominated for sportsnet.ca’s reader’s choice Canadian Athlete of the Year competition. Hesjedal, who brought the country to its feet when he finished seventh … READ MORE →

IKEA USA Makes Surprise Gift of Bikes its 12,400 Workers

December 8, 2010 (Conshohocken, PA) – IKEA’s 12,400 employees in the U.S.A. will each receive a gift of a new bicycle this holiday season branded with the company’s trademark colours. Mike Ward, IKEA US President, … READ MORE →

Inaugural Tour d’Afrique North American Bike Tour to Benefit Trips for Kids

December 8, 2010 – Tour d’Afrique Ltd is planning its first ever North American bike tour and has partnered with the national bike charity. Trips For Kids to raise money and awareness about their bike … READ MORE →

Congratulations to the Palmer-Komars

December 8, 2010 – On December 3 at 10:45, the 1996 road cycling National Champion and two-time ITT national title holder, Susan Palmer-Komar, along with husband Christopher Komar, and two daughters Trinity Michelle and Jade … READ MORE →

FCV Open This Evening Dec. 8 at 6:00pm

December 8, 2010 (London, ON) – Please be advised that the FCV will be open this afternoon at 6:00pm. There will be the regular Structured Workout with Madison practice for this Saturday night’s – Ontario … READ MORE →

Mancebo To Captain Fraser’s RealCyclist.com Pro Cycling Team

December 8, 2010 (Park City, UT) – As the 2011 cycling season approaches, the The RealCyclist.com Professional Cycling Team, of which Canada’s Gord Fraser is directeur sportif, announced that Spanish racing standout Francisco “Paco” Mancebo … READ MORE →

Subway Cross Southern Ontario Cyclocross Final – Results and Photos

December 7, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Here are brief results and some photos from the Third Annual Subway Cross, the Southern Ontario Cyclocross Series Finale held on December 5 at Toronto’s Kings Mill Park. Andrew … READ MORE →

FCV Closed Tuesday Dec. 7th as Winter Storm Continues

December 7, 2010 (London,ON) – Please be advised that the FCV will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 7, due to a severe winter storm in the London area. We will update the weather situation at … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Canadian Sport Centre Calgary

December 7, 2010 (Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Sport Centre Calgary is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Research and Innovation Manager for the Nordic Consortium. The successful candidate will be aware … READ MORE →

Cycling is a Sport 4 Life

December 7, 2010 – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) has fully developed its Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model for cycling (non-discipline specific). It is in our organizational plan for 2010/2011 to create a five … READ MORE →

Test of Metal “Locals Only” Registration Sells Out

December 7, 2010 (Squamish, BC) – The Test of Metal locals-only registration period, which opened to residents living from from Furry Creek to Darcy at 6pm, Dec. 1, closed at 9:07 pm the same evening … READ MORE →

FCV Closed Monday Evening due to Local Winter Storm

December 6, 2010 (London, ON) – Please be advised that the FCV will be closed due to a severe winter storm in the London area. While outside of London may have a trace of … READ MORE →

Trek World Racing Announces XC Roster for 2011-2012 – Koerber on Board, Batty with Subaru-Trek?

December 6, 2010 – Trek World Racing has signed Willow Koerber, ranked second in the world behind Canada’s Catharine Pendrel, and announced their 2011 and 2012 roster earlier today but another top Canuck, Emily Batty, … READ MORE →


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