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IMBA Ontario Mountain Bike Summit in Kitchener – Sept 25-27

August 8, 2009 – This September, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (Canada) will host the first-ever Ontario Mountain Bike Summit. Mountain bike clubs, leaders, advocates, and decision makers are invited to attend for for three days of … READ MORE →

Di Luca’s B Test is Positive

August 8, 2009 (Rome, Italy) – Former Giro d’Italia winner, Danilo Di Luca’s “B” sample from tests executed at this year’s Giro, has been confirmed as positive by the Italian Cycling Federation according … READ MORE →

GP Cycliste Vaudreuil-Soulanges – Aug. 9

August 8, 2009 (St-Lazare, QC) – The GP Cycliste Vaudreuil-Soulanges Interprovincbike race on August 9 invites all riders with a CCA-UCI licence to compete on this 16.2km course. One day permits can be purchase on … READ MORE →

Mount Washington BC Cup #6 Results, Photos

August 8, 2009 (Mount Washington, BC) – The Mount Washington Alpine Resort hosted downhill and cross-country races at round #6 of the 2009 BC Cup on Aug. 1-2. Saturday, August 1st belonged to XC racers … READ MORE →

Bike Film Festival Coming to Montreal and Toronto

August 8, 2009 – The 9th Annual Bicycle Film Festival, an international event that “celebrates the bicycle in all forms and styles” is rolling into Montreal and Toronto this month. Other venues include major cities … READ MORE →

Sportswoman of the Year 2009 – Voting Ends Aug. 9

August 7, 2009 – Every year, the Women’s Sports Foundation recognizes an individual and team Sportswoman whose performances over a 12-month time span have been exceptional. Criteria is based on new records and world … READ MORE →

BTAC Awards Grants to Four Projects

August 7, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has announced the recipients of $17,000 in grants. Awarded twice a year and available to cycling focused community groups, BTAC’s Grant … READ MORE →

2009 Junior Road Worlds ITT Full Results – Duchesne 15th

August 7, 2009 (Moscow, Russia) – The 2009 Junior Road World Championships are underway in Moscow, Russia and Antoine Duchesne (Can) lead Team Canada in the men’s 25.8km ITT placing 15th while current Junior … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest Standings after Stage 21 – Winners Announced

August 6, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the short delay and pleased to announce the winners of Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest following the one week Doping De-points rule which included the suspension of … READ MORE →

WADA: New Anti-Doping Books for Children Available

August 5, 2009 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has partnered with Chooseco, a publisher of interactive children’s books, to publish two titles focused on good decision-making and sport values. The objective of the … READ MORE →

Highline Trail Grand Opening at Canmore Nordic

August 6, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – The Highline Trail Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, August 8, in Canmore, Alberta. Guided hikes and mountain bike rides will leave Quarry Lake parking lot at … READ MORE →

Plastiglas Ontario Cup XC # 6 Mountain View – This Weekend!

August 5, 2009 – The Ontario Cup XC # 6 takes place Sunday, August 9th at Mountain View Ski Hill in the beautiful town of Midland. Last year’s inaugural year was met with many … READ MORE →

Kokanee Crankworx 2009 Kicks Off on Aug. 8

August 5, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – Kokanee Crankworx 2009 is ready to rip Saturday, August 8 and will kick off the celebration of all two-wheeled addictions as the Bike Expo, Demo and Tech Zones open … READ MORE →

Pedal 100 for Heart and Stroke – Win a Trip on WestJet

August 5, 2009 – Please Join us on Sunday, August 16 to raise critical funds for heart and stroke research by taking a ride through Niagara’s beautiful wine country. Once again the event will start … READ MORE →

Intermontane – Stage 5 Final Report, Photos – “Hell of the Desert TT”

August 5, 2009 (Kamloops, BC) – Stage 5, the final stage of the inaugural Intermontane Challenge, was set up to be a time trial format. Racers were sent off at one-minute intervals, from fastest, to … READ MORE →

Tour de Bowness – Results, Photos

August 5, 2009 (Calgary, AB) – Here are the results and some photos from the Tour de Bowness held on August 3 on the long weekend in Calgary, Alberta. Cody Canning (Team Alberta) won the … READ MORE →

2009 Track Nationals Urgently Needs Time Keeper and Results Person

August 5, 2009 (Burnaby, BC) – Hello all BVC members and Joe Tam from EV. I have been handed a real difficult situation to handle. The CCA has lost its time keeper and results person … READ MORE →

Mardis Lachine Stage 9 Report, Full Results – Veilleux Wins

August 4, 2009 (Lachine, QC) – It was David Veilleux (Kelly Benefit Strategies) who streaked across the finish first on Tuesday evening’s 50km Mardis Cyclistes Saputo race in a daring break. The pack followed some … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup Bromont XC#6 Elite Men – More Photos

August 4, 2009 (Bromont, QC) – Here are more photos from the Elite men’s cross-country race where Geoff Kabush (Can) Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain Bicycles won his first MTB World Cup in front of the … READ MORE →

Tour de Terra Cotta – Results

August 4, 2009 (Terra Cotta, Ontario), Here are the results from the Tour de Terra Cotta presented by the Credit Valley Road Club on August 3, in Terra Cotta, ON. Merrill Collins (La Bicicletta/J Lindenburg) … READ MORE →

Dorel Creates Cycling Sports Group Australia

August 4, 2009 (Bethel, Conn.) – Cycling Sports Group (CSG), a division of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), announced today that it has acquired assets of Sydney-based Gemini Bicycles for US $2.2 million. The … READ MORE →

UCI MTB World Cup Bromont XC#6 Elite Women – More Photos

August 3, 2009 (Bromont, QC) – Here’s a selection of additional photos of Canadian women racing at the Elite women’s cross-country race where Catharine Pendrel (NB) Luna Pro placed third with Lene Byberg … READ MORE →

Guthrie’s Bromont XC Report

August 3, 2009 (Bromont, QC) – It was just another great day for Canada on Sunday, with Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain Bicycles) winning elite men’s xc race, Catherine Pendral (Luna) taking 3rd in … READ MORE →

The BIXI Celebrity Challenge – Aug. 4

August 3, 2009 (Montreal, QC) – The popular new BIXI rental bikes will be used for a celebrity challenge just prior to this Tuesday’s senior men’s Mardis Cyclistes Saputo race on August 4. … READ MORE →

Tour of Elk Grove Stage 3 Final – Veilleux 6th Overall

August 3, 2009 (Elk Grove, IL) – Joelle Numainville (Team Kenda) won the Alexian Brothers Women’s Criterium while David Veilleux (Can) Kelly Benefit Strategies placed 6th overall as the Tour of Elk Grove wrapped … READ MORE →


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