News

Cycling Personality Brings Talents To Olympic Torch Relay

November 20, 2009 – Randy Ferguson of Montréal is well known to many members of the Canadian cycling community as the announcer and master of ceremonies for cycling races held in Canada, predominantly Québec, that … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup #2 Melbourne – Day 2 Report, Results

November 20, 2009 (Melbourne, Australia) – UCI World Cup #2 track action continued at the Manchester velodrome for Day 2 of the competition. Travis Smith (Canada) finished 17th in the Men’s Keirin final and … READ MORE →

Team Quebec to Invade FCV – Nov. 28

November 20, 2009 (London, ON) – Team Quebec will be sending a strong team to contest the CanAmQue Challenge on November 28th at the Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario. Yannick Morin will be the … READ MORE →

NACT Finale – Whitmore’s Super Cross Cup Nov. 21-22

November 20, 2009 (Southampton, NY) – As the NACT wraps up its successful 2009 season in Southampton, New York this weekend, racers will have two final chances to dig into North America’s largest purse. … READ MORE →

Cyclemeisters is Looking for Cat 1/2 Riders for 2010

November 19, 2009 – Cyclemeisters (CMC/Bow Cycle) continues to be one of the top cycling clubs in Western Canada with a 36 year history of strong competitive performances. For 2010 the team is looking to … READ MORE →

UCI Track World Cup #2 Melbourne – Day 1 Report, Results

November 19, 2009 (Melbourne, Australia) – It was oh so close but no cigar for Jacob Schwingboth in the qualifor the men’s points race. Twenty-seven men were on the start list for the men’s … READ MORE →

Escape Velocity Grand Prix of Cyclocross Preview – Nov. 21

November 19, 2009 – On November 21, the fourth annual Escape Velocity Grand Prix of Cyclocross presented by the Escape Velocity Cycling Team will be a flat-out race for cyclocross glory! It will be a … READ MORE →

BC Cyclocross Championships Update – Nov. 29

November 19, 2009 (North Vancouver, BC) – Here’s a brief update on the upcoming 2009 BC Cyclo-cross Championships taking place next Sunday, November 29th @ Mahon Park in North Vancouver… Online registration is now … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock News #16 – Island Championships Preview

November 19, 2009 (Nanaimo, BC) – This is it everyone. The last race of Cross on the Rock. The ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 at Shawnigan Lake School!!! We want to see ALL the island cross racers … READ MORE →

2012 London Olympics – Pictograms for Cycling Disciplines Unveiled

November 19, 2009 – The pictograms representing the four cycling disciplines on the 2012 London Olympic programme have been unveiled in London. The British organizers, in consultation with the International Cycling Union (UCI), have come … READ MORE →

Local Ride\’s McKirdy is Top the MTB Rider in BC and Excels on Track

November 18, 2009 (Maple Ridge, BC) – Jean Ann McKirdy, 25, of the Local Ride Elite Women’s Team, has been making waves on two wheels this fall in what is normally the elite-level cyclist’s off-season. … READ MORE →

VACC Bike to Work Campaign Tackles Vancouver 2010 Commuting Woes

November 18, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Getting around Vancouver will be challenging during the Winter Olympics. To address the issue, the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is encouraging commuters to consider biking to work. Thanks to positive feedback … READ MORE →

Easton EA 30 Voluntary Stem Recall

November 18, 2009 – Easton has issued a voluntary recall of its EA 30 stem, because the company has identified a potential safety issue involving the four bolt Easton EA 30 stem. The stem in … READ MORE →

Davide Rebellin to be Stripped of his Olympic Silver Medal

November 18, 2009 – Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin (Serramenti PVC) will have to surrender the silver medal he won at the Beijing Olympic road race in 2008 reports AFP, citing the UCI. This is due … READ MORE →

E-Bikes are Hot in Europe Despite Economic Slowdown

November 18, 2009 – Despite forecasts of doom and gloom in the bike industry due to the economic downturn, sales of electric bikes in the Netherlands, Europe’s biggest e-bike bike marketplace, continue to increase at … READ MORE →

Daryl-Evans Gran Prix Cross Results

November 18, 2009 (South Surrey, BC) – Here are the results from Sunday’s Daryl Evans Provincial Cross Race, held at the South Surrey Bike Park. Kevin Calhoun (Rocky Mountain-Different Bikes), who gallantly stepped up … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Canadian Olympic Committee

November 18, 2009 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Marketing Intern. The application deadline is December 1, 2009 with the starting date set at January … READ MORE →

Local Ride Launches Giant Bicycles Global Point of Sale System in Canada

November 17, 2009 (Maple Ridge, BC) – The world leader in bicycle manufacturing, Giant Bicycles, released its new custom bicycle retail Point of Sale system to the world last week at Maple Ridge’s Local Ride … READ MORE →

Momentum Sports Group (MSG) and Landis Part Ways

November 17, 2009 (Oakland, CA) – Momentum Sports Group (MSG) and Floyd Landis have mutually agreed to terminate Landis’ Rider Agreement and thereby release both Landis and MSG (owners of OUCH Pro Cycling Team Presented … READ MORE →

Proposed Amendment to Austrian Law will Consider Doping Major Fraud

November 17, 2009 (Vienna, Austria) – Under a proposed new amendment in the Austrian criminal code, doping may be treated as major fraud, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. This planned addition to … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Offers Maximum Racing with Minimal Entry Fee

November 17, 2009 (Burnaby, BC) – On Jan. 2-3, 2010 for $15/day for A, B, and C riders, $10 for Novice, can race as much or as little as you want at the Burnaby Velodrome. … READ MORE →

Ontario Provincial Cyclocross Championships 2009 Report, Full Results, Standings

November 17, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – The 2009 Ontario Cyclocross Championships took place on Sunday in Ottawa at the Terry Fox Athletic Park. Over 200 racers contested the event on a 3.5km course featuring many … READ MORE →

D’Ornellas Bike Shop 2010 Open House – Nov. 21

November 16, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss D’Ornellas Bike Shop 2010 Open House and biggest sale of the year on Nov. 21, from 9am-5pm. Save on hundreds of top cycling products including bikes, clothing, wheels, wetsuits, trainers … READ MORE →

OCA News – Team Ontario 2010, FREE Youth Track Cycling Program, Only 30 Tickets Left for Cycling Celebration

November 16, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Here’s the latest news from the Ontario Cycling Association with info about the 2010 season, a FREE Youth Track Cycling Program as a result of a partnership between … READ MORE →

CCA High Performance Programs Released

November 16, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – The CCA is happy to announce its High Performance programs for the 2010 season, for para-cycling, road, track, mountain-bike and BMX. Please note that a more in-depth program description … READ MORE →


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