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Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 3 – Grain 3rd, Martin 13th

May 9, 2009 (Fayetteville, Arkansas) – Gina Grain (Webcor Builders) placed 3rd on the Stage 3 road race, 110.4km/69-mile on Saturday won by Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom). Erinne Willock (Webcor Builders) who placed 25th … READ MORE →

Giro d\’Italia – Stage 1 Full Results, Photos – Columbia-Highroad Wins TTT

May 9, 2009 (Lido di Venezia, Italy) – Team Columbia-Highroad served notice on Saturday on Stage 1 taking the 20.5km TTT over last year’s winners Garmin-Slipstream who placed second with Astana finishing in third. … READ MORE →

Tom Boonen Suspended by Quick Step Following Positive Cocaine Test

May 9, 2009 – Belgium star Tom Boonen (Quick Step) has been suspended “from all activities” by his team following a positive out-of-competition test for cocaine. The 28-year-old recent winner of Paris-Roubaix for the third … READ MORE →

UCI MTB DH#2 La Bresse – Qualifications – Uyesugi 11th, Gatto 12th, Smith 13th

May 9, 2009 (La Bresse, France) – Tracy Moseley (Gbr) Trek World Racing was the fastest at the UCI MTB DH#2 Qualifications in La Bresse, France on Saturday followed by Sabrina Jonnier (Fra) Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain … READ MORE →

UCI BMX SX Copenhagen – Live Action at Freecaster.ca Today

May 9, 2009 (Copenhagen, Denmark) – Canada’s Sam Cools and Tory Nyhaug are the lone Canadian BMXers competing on Saturday at the 2009 UCI BMX Supercross in Copenhagen, Denmark. Freecaster.ca is the official web … READ MORE →

BC Bike Race on OLN and RUSH TV

May 9, 2009 – The BC Bike Race 2008, will be featured on an upcoming “Ride Guide” episode on OLN (Canada only) on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 12:30 pm Eastern (9:30 am Pacific). … READ MORE →

Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 2 – Grain 4th, Gilbert 10th

May 9, 2009 (Fayetteville, Arkansas) – Gina Grain (Webcor Builders) finished 4th on Stage 2 road race, 102.4km/64-mile, while Martin Gilbert (Planet Energy) lead the Canadians placing 10th in the men’s 176km/110-mile race. Jo … READ MORE →

Women’s Canadian National Road Cycling Team in Europe

May 8, 2009 – The Women’s Canadian National Cycling Team is training and competing in Europe this spring. The project follows the March development camp and Redlands Bicycle Classic in the south western United States. … READ MORE →

Interview With Dominique Rollin

May 8, 2009 — Dominique Rollin (Cervélo Test Team) is one of a record five Canadians racing at the ProTour level in Europe this season. After two years racing professionally with North American teams and … READ MORE →

2009 ZegnaSport Yaletown Grand Prix July 1st – Registration Now Open

May 8, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – The ZegnaSport Yaletown Grand Prix Back for a sixth great year with a new title sponsors, a new elite running event and a neighbourhood rejuvenated by the completion of … READ MORE →

2009 Fluidride Cup – Stage 2 Full Results

May 8, 2009 – The Fluidride Cup launched in 2008 is held in conjunction with Hurricane Racing and Ndub productions. For 2009 the series includes six events and is part of the Pro … READ MORE →

Team Ultralink May 2009 Newsletter

May 8, 2009 – Team Ultralink has kicked off its season with a bang this past month, collecting victories and podiums all over Ontario. As the team prepares for its bigger goals through the season, … READ MORE →

Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 1 – Willock 3rd, Erker 17th

May 8, 2009 (Fayetteville, Arkansas) – Erinne Willock (USA) Webcor Builders was on the podium in 3rd at the 4km/2.5-mile ITT on Stage 1 won by Alison Powers (USA) Team Type 1 with Katheryn Curi … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – Specialized Canada and FQSC

May 7, 2009 (Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec) – Specialized Bicycle Components Canada based in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec is looking for a new employee in their warranty/service center to handle questions and requests regarding products and warranty issues; inspect … READ MORE →

2009 BC Cup – Sidney Twilight Grand Prix Announces Cardinal Law as Title Sponsor

May 7, 2009 (Victoria, B.C.) – The Sidney Twilight Grand Prix is thrilled to announce that Cardinal Law, a strong supporter of Victoria cycling, has become the race’s 2009 Title Sponsor. The event is … READ MORE →

Alain Roy Named Quebec’s New Road and Track Coach

May 7, 2009 (Montreal, QC) — The FQSC (Fédération québécois des sports cyclistes) announced today that Alain Roy has been named as Quebec’s road and track coach for the 2009 season. The post became vacant … READ MORE →

2009 Tour de PEI Launched – June 7-11

May 7, 2009 (Charlottetown, PEI) – The 2009 edition of Tour de PEI, presented by Scotiabank, is gearing up to be one of the best events yet. One hundred of the World’s top female … READ MORE →

2009 U-17/Masters and Junior/Elite National Track Nationals – Registration Open

May 7, 2009 (Burnaby, BC) – The Burnaby Velodrome, site of the 2009 U-17/Masters (Aug 24-25) and Junior/Elite (Aug 27-30) National Track Nationals, is pleased to let riders know that registration is now open along … READ MORE →

Austria’s Christian Pfannberger Provisionally Suspended

May 7, 2009 – On 5 May 2009, the UCI advised Austrian rider Christian Pfannberger that he is provisionally suspended. The decision to provisionally suspend Mr Pfannberger was made in response to a report from … READ MORE →

Bike with Team Diabetes for 24-hours at Hot August Nights

May 7, 2009 (Toronto, Ontario) – Team Diabetes participants will be taking on another type of personal challenge this summer when they join hundreds of other mountain bikers for a 24-hour race during Hot August … READ MORE →

Team Garmin Unveils Roster for Giro d\’Italia

May 6, 2009 – Team Garmin-Slipstream, defending Team Time Trial champion of the 2008 Giro d’Italia, recently announced its much-anticipated line-up for the 2009 edition of the race. Christian Vande Velde, the first American rider … READ MORE →

Velocity Road Race and Aerobic Power Race of Truth – May 9-10

May 6, 2009 (Edmonton, AB) – This weekend teams from around Western Canada are expected to converge on Edmonton for the prestigious Velocity Road Race and Aerobic Power Race of Truth hosted by Edmonton’s Velocity … READ MORE →

McQuaid Triumphs in Nevada

May 6, 2009 (Lake Las Vegas, Nevada) – Canada’s Melanie McQuaid has done it again. The defending XTERRA U.S. Pro Series champion and three-time World Champion started the 2009 season with a win, the … READ MORE →

Ontario Masters Cycling Association – Opener May 10

April 24, 2009 – The Ontario Masters Cycling Association is back on track this season and will hold an Australian-style pursuit in the Caledon Hills on Sunday, May 10 – the first group off is … READ MORE →

Canada’s Veilleux at Joe Martin Stage Race

May 6, 2009 (Minneapolis, Min.) — David “Le Carcajou” Veilleux, injured earlier this season, returns to the Kelly Benefit Strategies stage race squad for the first time this week to race the Joe Martin Stage … READ MORE →


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