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UCI MTB DH/4X#5 Maribor – Preview

June 19, 2009 (Maribor, Slovenia) – The UCI MTB DH/4X World Cup’s yearly stop in Slovenia takes place this weekend at the now legendary course at Maribor Pohorje. A few changes to this year’s … READ MORE →

Phil Liggett Holds Court in Alberta

June 19, 2009 (Calgary, AB) – The Alberta Bicycle Association and Canadian Sport Centre (Calgary) played host to a fundraising tour this week with Phil Liggett, the voice of cycling. On June 17th Liggett lead … READ MORE →

UCI Management Committee Meeting – Day 2 – 2010 MTB World Cup in USA

June 19, 2009 – The Management Committee of the International Cycling Union (UCI) met on 18 and 19 June at the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland. At the start of … READ MORE →

2009 Ontario Track Championships – Jul. 31-Aug. 1

June 19, 2009 (London, ON) – The Forest City Velodrome in London, Ontario will host the 2009 Ontario Track Championships, July 31-August 1 with competitions beginning on the Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm. This will … READ MORE →

Banff Bike Fest Stage 1 Hill Climb Report, Full Results

June 19, 2009 (Banff, AB)-A field of 144 racers powered their way up the 7km hill climb in the opening event of Bike Fest 2009 yesterday evening. Rob Britten of Trek Red Truck Racing showed … READ MORE →

2009 BC Superweek – Strong Fields Expected

June 19, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – BC Superweek is preparing to continue and celebrate an impressive history of top cyclists from Canada and the world this summer with the 30th anniversary of the historic Tour … READ MORE →

Bradford Ride for Mercy – Aug. 22

June 19, 2009 (Bradford, ON) – The Bradford Ride for Mercy is Sanctioned by the Ontario Cycling Association in partnership with the Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club to raise awareness and funds for a local woman’s … READ MORE →

Team OrganicAthlete Victoria Announces New MTB Series

June 19, 2009 (Victoria, BC) – Team OrganicAthlete Victoria Fueled By Green Cuisine is pleased to announce a new off-road series in Victoria, The Durian Cup. It will be held on four consecutive Thursday evenings, … READ MORE →

Oak Bay Cycling TT Results

June 19, 2009 (Nanaimo, BC) – Schwalbe’s Don Gillmore broke his own course record tonight to win the men’s event and the majority of riders posted personal bests for the distance. Debbie Epps, … READ MORE →

TNTT Results – Veal Sets New Record

June 19, 2009 (Unionville, ON) – On a humid and cool evening, with a slow wind (18C, 82%, NNE @ 5kph), Ed Veal won the the Midweek/Labicicletta TNTT (Thursday Night time Trial) in Unionville, Ontario. … READ MORE →

Former TdF Champ Fignon Stricken with Advanced Cancer

June 19, 2009 – Laurent Fignon, a double winner of the Tour de France (1983, 1984) recently told French media that he was diagnosed with “advanced” cancer of the digestive tract. Fignon, 48, who also … READ MORE →

Tour of Switzerland Stage 6 Full Results, Photos – Cavendish Wins

June 18, 2009 (Serfaus, Switzerland) – Sprint ace Mark Cavendish blasted to Columbia-Highroad Men’s fortieth win of the season and the team’s fourth victory in six days in the Tour de Suisse on Thursday. In … READ MORE →

UCI Management Committee Meeting Day 1 – UCI Pro Tours in Montreal and Quebec City?

June 18, 2009 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Management Committee of the International Cycling Union (UCI), which is meeting from June 18 to 19 at the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, … READ MORE →

Montreal\’s Villeneuve Racetrack Reopens to Performance Cyclists

June 18, 2009 (Montreal, QC) – The Gilles Villeneuve Racetrack on Notre Dame Island is again open to performance cyclists reports La Presse. An agreement was worked out earlier this week between the Jean Drapeau … READ MORE →

Interview with Floyd Landis

June 18, 2009 (Lachine, QC) – We caught up with Floyd Landis (OUCH Pro Cycling Presented by Maxxis) at the Pro Bike Pool Kuota tent just before the June 16 Mardis cyclistes race in Lachine. … READ MORE →

29th Annual CHIN Picnic Bicycle Races – July 1

June 18, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – The 29th Annual CHIN Picnic Bicycle Races are scheduled for Canada Day, Wednesday July 1 at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Returning this year are the Beginners races for youth … READ MORE →

BMX National Championships Preview – June 20-21

June 18, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – Olympic team members Sam Cools of Airdrie, Alta., and Scott Erwood of Surrey, B.C., headline the 2009 BMX cycling nationals scheduled for June 20-21 at the Kingston BMX Track … READ MORE →

IMBA Trail Building School Coming to Edmonton – June 27-28

June 18, 2009 (Edmonton, AB) – Are you ready to move beyond simply riding your local trails by learning to build them? The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew is providing that opportunity in a series of … READ MORE →

Sun Peaks Resort Summer Chairlift Opens June 27

June 18, 2009 (Sun Peaks, BC) – Sun Peaks is gearing up for a big party to welcome summer and kick off the season at the resort. The annual Canada Day Celebrations at Sun Peaks … READ MORE →

Bob Cameron Memorial SuperCycle – Only One Day Left Till Early Bird Draw

June 18, 2009 (Richmond, BC) – If you haven’t already registered for the 2009 Bob Cameron Memorial SuperCycle, there is still time for you to qualify for the Early Bird draw. Register before Friday, June … READ MORE →

Local Ride Racing Defends BC Cup Lead in Kelowna

June 17, 2009 (Maple Ridge, BC) – Local Ride Racing presented by Local Ride Bike Shop was back on the podium when Laura Brown successfully defended the BC Cup Road Series women’s lead last weekend … READ MORE →

Whistler MTB Park Garbanzo Zone Opening Saturday June 20

June 17, 2009 (Whistler, BC) – The Whistler Mountain Bike Park has announced that the highly anticipated Garbanzo Zone trails will open one week earlier than planned, this Saturday, June 20. “Weather has definitely been … READ MORE →

De Franceschi Podiums Three Times on Weekend

June 17, 2009 (Windsor, ON) – Daniele De Franceschi (Can) Jet Fuel Coffee Cycling Team of Windsor, ON is on a roll, frequenting the podium three times last weekend. He began by winning the opening … READ MORE →

Tour of Switzerland Stage 5 Results – Albasini Wins

June 17, 2009 (Serfaus, Switzerland) – Michael Albasini (Swi) Team Columbia-Highroad took Stage 5 from Stäfa to Serfaus, 202 km over Fabian Cancellara (Swi) Team Saxo Bank in 2nd and Damiano Cunego (Ita) Lampre – … READ MORE →

UCI Initiates Biological Passport Disciplinary Proceedings Against Five Riders

June 17, 2009 – Following the announcement made by UCI President Pat McQuaid in Paris on June 10, and after having informed all the parties concerned (riders, National Federations, teams, National Anti-Doping Organisations and the … READ MORE →


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