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UCI President Pat McQuaid Elected as Member of IOC

February 12, 2010 – The President of the International Cycling Union Pat McQuaid was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee in Vancouver today. The nomination of Mr McQuaid, sixty years old, was … READ MORE →

2010 Tour of Qatar Stage 6 Final – Mol Takes Qatar

February 12, 2010 (Doha Comiche, Qatar) – After taking over the GC lead on Stage 2 of the 2010 Tour of Qatar, Wouter Mol (Ned) Vacansoleil was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief … READ MORE →

Spring Learn to Race Clinics in BC

February 12, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – The North Shore Healthmasters/zimich coaching club in partnership with Cycling BC are offering Learn to Race Clinics this spring. The format is an introductory guide to beginning bike racers … READ MORE →

2010 Vuelta a Cuba Stage 3 – Gilbert 6th

February 12, 2010 (Manzanillo, Cuba) – Martin Gilbert (Can) Spidertech p/b Planet Energy lead the Canadian charge in 6th on 186km Stage 3 from Santiago De Cuba to Manzanillo won by Wilmen Bravo (Ven) Sumiglov-Gober. … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen Stage 2 – Veikkanen Scores

February 12, 2010 (Trets, France) – Jussi Veikkanen (Fin) Française Des Jeux earned the victory on Stage 2 from Peynier to Trets 170km over Fabien Bacquet (Fra) Big Mat-Auber 93 in second with team mate … READ MORE →

7thgroove and RE:FORM Body Clinic Announce New Women’s Cycling Team

February 11, 2010 (Ottawa, Ontario) – Web company 7thgroove and RE:FORM Body Clinic in Ottawa are proud to announce a new elite women’s cycling team with hubs in Ottawa and Toronto. Allison Lampi and … READ MORE →

2010 Tour of Qatar Stage 5 – Boonen Wins, Campbell 95th

February 11, 2010 (Madinat Al Shamal, Qatar) – Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step grabbed his second stage victory of the 2010 Tour of Qatar today, outsprinting second- and third-place, respectively, Danilo Napolitano (Ita) Katusha and … READ MORE →

Tour Méditerranéen Stage 1 – Hutarovich Wins

February 11, 2010 (Souvain, France) – Yauheni Hutarovich (Blr) Française Des Jeux won the 95km Stage 1 of the five-day Tour Méditerranéen Cycliste Professionnel, which started in Carcassone and finished in Souvain, southern France yesterday. … READ MORE →

Roller Racing Heads for Montreal – Feb 20

February 11, 2010 – The West Quebec Wheelers are into season 3 of our winter roller racing antics. We have been making the most of our unique old school 4roller set hosting winter racing fun … READ MORE →

Frostbike Report

February 11, 2010 (Port Colborne, ON) – “As a racer, I really couldn’t have asked for more. Fantastic course, professional registration and venue, great food, awesome marshals… I could go on and on. If this … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome Offers $500 for Elite Women’s Race

February 11, 2010 (London, ON) – The Forest City Velodrome is pleased to announce that as part of the race night on Saturday, April 3, the Elite Women’s race will have a $500 Bonus in … READ MORE →

2010 Vuelta a Cuba Stage 2 – Canada\’s Roth 3rd

February 11, 2010 (Guantánamo, Cuba) – Canada’s Spidertech p/b Planet Energy continues to shine in Cuba as Ryan Roth claimed the 3rd spot on the podium on Stage 2 from Guantanamo to Santiago De … READ MORE →

Kevin Field Joins Trek-Livestrong Team as Assistant Team Director

February 10, 2010 – We just got word that Kevin Field, formerly with Symmetrics, has joined the Trek-Livestrong Team as assistant director to director Axel Merckx for 2010. Field is now in Quatar with Merckx … READ MORE →

2010 Tour of Qatar Stage 4 – Chicchi Wins, Mol Leading

February 10, 2010 (Al Khor Corniche, Qatar) – Francesco Chicchi (Ita) Liquigas-Domo claimed the 146.5km Stage 4 of the Tour of Qatar in a bunch sprint. The Italian speedster outclassed his rivals to snatch his … READ MORE →

2010 UCI CX World Championships Attract Record Audience

February 10, 2010 – The 2010 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, which took place in Tabor, Czech Republic, on January 30-31, attracted a record number of television spectators in the host country. Nearly 1 million viewers … READ MORE →

2010 Vuelta a Cuba Stage 1 – Ubeto Wins, Randall 8th

February 10, 2010 (Guantánamo, Cuba) – The 2010 Vuelta a Cuba kicked off yesterday with Stage 1 starting in Baracoa and ending in Guantánamo. Miguel Ubeto (Ven) Venezuela took the stage victory in a sprint, … READ MORE →

P-K Express Cycling Team Launched

February 9, 2010 – P-K Express (Palmer-Komar Training) is proud to offer an affordable alternative to Elite training in conjunction with work, family and education commitments. This relaxed formula will not limit the ambition of … READ MORE →

Ryder Hesjedal Signs on With Pedal

February 9, 2010 – We’re excited to announce that top pro cyclist, Ryder Hesjedal of Team Garmin-Transitions, from Victoria, BC, has joined Pedal Magazine as a featured columnist this season with “Ryder Report”. Hesjedal distinguished … READ MORE →

Canadian Track Athletes in LA Learn it\’s all About Technique

February 9, 2010 (Los Angeles, CA) – For many of the riders at the CCA training camp at the LA velodrome, the track has become a second home as they have used it as a … READ MORE →

Sport’s Contribution to Positive Social Change

February 9, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Just hours before the Olympic torch is lit, Stephen Lewis (Chair of the Board of the Stephen Lewis Foundation), Johann Olav Koss, (President and CEO of Right To Play), … READ MORE →

2010 Amgen Tour of California Stage 1-2 Route Videos Released

February 9, 2010 – Specific route details for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race are being announced this week via specially-produced videos highlighting each of the race’s eight stages. Today’s … READ MORE →

Selections for 2010 CCA Winter Training Camp

February 9, 2010 – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the athletes who participate in the winter training camp this February. The camp runs from Feb 11 – 21 in Tucson, Arizona. The … READ MORE →

2010 Tour of Qatar Stage 3 – Boonen Scores

February 9, 2010 (Mesaieed, Qatar) – Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step proved that he feels at home in Qatar when he claimed Stage 3 today of the 2010 Tour of Qatar. The Belgian outsprinted his … READ MORE →

Win a Spring Training Camp to Vegas with Dre

February 9, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Vancouver’s Big Mountain Adventures and BC Bike Race have teamed up with Andreas Hestler, former Olympian and one of North America’s most charismatic cross-country mountain bikers on … READ MORE →

BC Road Team Seeks Elite Male Rider

February 9, 2010 – Team Westwood Cycling/Cannondale, based in BC’s Lower Mainland, is seeking one last male Elite rider to fill the roster. We have been left one rider short for the season and … READ MORE →


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