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Cross on the Rock 2009 Newsletter #9

October 22, 2009 (Nanaimo, BC) – We received some great and positive e-mails and notes with regards to the event and course last weekend at Providence Farm. I agree with all of them. Experience Cycling … READ MORE →

Cross(Port)quitlam – Oct. 24

October 21, 2009 – Escape Velocity is proud to present event #4 in the Cyclocross BC Cup – Cross(Port)quitlam! – the most fun you can have on two wheels. Raging across the eclectic terrain of … READ MORE →

Canucks at the 2009 Ironman Hawaii World Championships in Kona

October 21, 2009 (Kona, Hawaii) – The 2009 Ford Triathlon World Championships, or Ironman Hawaii, on Oct. 10 and held each year in Kona, is known for its extreme conditions. Whether it’s the intense … READ MORE →

2009 UCI Masters Track World Championships – Days 2 and 3 – Toth Wins Silver, Orr and Le Beau Bronze

October 21, 2009 (Sydney, Australia) – Here are the results from Days 2 and 3 of the UCI Masters Track World Championships being held in Sydney, Australia, October 19-24. Canada’s Kenneth Orr (Canada) won another … READ MORE →

2009 OCA Cycling Celebration – Nov. 21

October 21, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Almost one month away is the Cycling Celebration! Happening on Saturday the 21st of November at the Whistler Grill located on 995 Broadview Ave in Toronto. This will be … READ MORE →

Team BC Camp Report and Update

October 21, 2009 (Victoria, BC) – Twenty Of BC’s brightest young cycling stars gathered in Victoria on October16-18 for our annual fall Junior Training Camp. Things got underway quickly on Friday with athletes either … READ MORE →

2009 UCI Masters Track World Championships – Canada’s Orr 2nd

October 20, 2009 (Sydney, Australia) – The UCI Masters Track World Championships are taking place this week in Sydney, Australia, October 19-24. There are several Canadians contesting, including Kenneth Orr (Canada), who won a silver … READ MORE →

UCI Road Rankings – Contador Tops List

October 20, 2009 – The 2009 TdF winner Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana ended the world road season ranked number one with 527 points, followed by Alejandro Valverde Belmonte (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne in second place with … READ MORE →

Garmin Extends Garmin-Slipstream Title Sponsorship Through 2013

October 20, 2009 (Caymen Islands) – Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has extended for an additional three years its title sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream, the ProTour cycling team … READ MORE →

Subway BMX Youth Series – Atlantic Champions Crowned

October 20, 2009 (Dieppe, NB) – Some nice battles marked the 2009 Subway Youth BMX Series. Saturday marrked the conclusion of the second complete season at the Subway BMX track, a facility located in Dieppe’s … READ MORE →

FCV Offers Free Family Race Night Admission

October 19, 2009 (London, ON) – In these tough economic times the Forest City Velodrome is starting a program to help spectators attend a race night with the entire family at no cost. This program … READ MORE →

Velo NB Cross Cup – Race #1 Results, Report

October 19, 2009 (Dieppe, NB) – In what proved to be a very interesting race between three of the top young riders in the nation, Wolfeville’s (Nova Scotia) Garrett McLeod came on top after … READ MORE →

Pellerin to Officiate 2010 Olympic Hockey

October 19, 2009 (Dieppe, NB) – It won’t be the summer Games most cyclists want to be in, but long-time Centre partner and sponsor, Guy Pellerin just got the call to officiate hockey at the … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock – Race #3 Results, Report

October 19, 2009 (Nanaimo, BC) – Wendy and I just finishing up results and report before we catch a CSI New York to wind down from a very busy and exciting race day. We will … READ MORE →

Remington Cross for Kids – Results, Photos, Report

October 19, 2009 (Calgary, AB) – While Alberta’s “winter in October”, which created sub-zero, snowy racing at the National Championships in Edmonton last weekend, may have abated somewhat, the effect of the recent cold weather … READ MORE →

GNC Toronto International Cyclocross Day 2 Full Results, Photos – Elliott and Powers Win Elite Races

October 18, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Another fine day of sunshine greeted crossers as they lined up for day 2 of the GNC Toronto International Cyclocross on Sunday at Centennial Park in Toronto. Canada’s … READ MORE →

New Bike Helmet Law Coming to Quebec

October 18, 2009 (Quebec City, QC) – The Province of Quebec will introduce new measures early in 2010 to make bicycle helmets mandatory for youths. Transport Minister Julie Boulet has apparently not yet decided whether … READ MORE →

Provincial Master Trainer Course – Nov. 28-29

October 18, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – The CCA is coordinating a Provincial Master Trainer Course scheduled to take place in Montreal, Quebec – November 28-29, 2009. The course will be presented in French by, Louise … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup #2 Plzen Full Results – Albert Wins

October 18, 2009 (Plzen, Czech Republic) – Niels Albert (Bel) BKCP-Powerplus won the second round of the UCI World Cup Cyclocross series in Plzen, repeating his victory from the first race of the series on … READ MORE →

GNC Toronto International Cyclocross – Full Results, Photos

October 17, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Here are the full results from the GNC Toronto International Cyclocross held on Saturday in Toronto at Centennial Park. Natasha Elliott (Garneau Club Chausseurs, CWE.1) won the Elite women’s … READ MORE →

GNC Toronto International Cyclocross Elite Men – UPDATES

October 17, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – There are 40 riders lining up for the Elite men’s UCI race at the GNC Toronto International Cyclocross in Centennial Park, now part of the North American Cyclocross … READ MORE →

GNC Toronto International Cyclocross Elite Women – UPDATES

October 17, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – The Elite women’s UCI race will soon be underway, slated for a 3pm EST start, on this beautiful Saturday in TO for the GNC Toronto International Cyclocross, now … READ MORE →

Giro di Lombardia Full Results, Photos – Gilbert Scores Again

October 17, 2009 (Como, Italy) – Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Silence – Lotto is on fire making is four in a row as he bested Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez (Spa) Euskaltel – Euskadi for the victory on … READ MORE →

GNC Toronto International Cyclocross – Cadet, Senior 3-4, Master 3 Men Results

October 17, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – It’s a beautiful day in TO for the GNC Toronto International Cyclocross, the newest addition to the NACT Series, now underway. There are more spectators along with a … READ MORE →

CCA October 2009 Video Podcast – English and French

October 17, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – Here is the latest YouTube video podcast from the CCA hosted by Chief Technical Officer Jacques Landry in which he reviews notable results by Canadian athletes at major international … READ MORE →


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