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BC Bike Race March News

March 17, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Here is the latest news from BC Bike Race, including an inspiring new BCBR video, a six-week BCBR training plan, Dean Hachey from Claremont, Ontario showing how BCBR stays … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 6 Full Results – Scarponi Wins and Leads

March 16, 2009 (Camerino, Italy) – Michele Scarponi (Ita) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli has taken over the lead with his win on Stage 6 from Civitanova Marche – Camerino, 235km. Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & … READ MORE →

UCI Road Rankings After Paris-Nice – Sanchez Boosted to 2nd Place

March 16, 2009 (Aigle, Switzerland) – Australia’s Allan Davis of the Quick Step team continues to lead the UCI World Ranking after the Paris-Nice stage race but Spain’s Luis Leon Sanchez of the Caisse d’Epargne … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 5 – Kloden Wins ITT

March 15, 2009 (Macerata, Italy) – Andreas Klöden (Ger) Astana was the fastest rider on Saturday in the 30km ITT, at Stage 5 from Loreto to Macerata, with Stijn Devolder (Bel) Quick Step claiming 2nd … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice – Stage 8 Final – Sanchez Victorious

March 15, 2009 (La Montagne de Lure, France) – Luis Leon Sanchez (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne has won Paris-Nice with Fränk Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank in second overall and Sylvain Chavanel (Fra) Quick Step in … READ MORE →

4th Annual MBAA Cup Race

March 15, 2009 (Sierra Vista, AZ) – Two Canadian riders participated in the 4th annual race of the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA), which took place in Sierra Vista, AZ on March 14. Simon Happy (Can) RST Velo Sports) … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice – Stage 7 – Sanchez Takes Over More Photos

March 14, 2009 (La Montagne de Lure, France) – Luis Leon Sanchez (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne has wrestled the leader’s jersey from Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana winning the penultimate Stage 7 from Manosque to Fayence, … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 4 Full Results – Hesjedal 7th More Photos

March 14, 2009 (Montelupone, Italy) – Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin-Slipstream finished 7th on Saturday at 171km Stage 4 from Foligno to Montelupone, won by Spain’s Joaquím Rodríguez (Caisse d’Epargne) with Davide Rebellin (Ita) Serramenti … READ MORE →

ABA News

March 14, 2009 – Here is the latest news from the ABA, including the announcement of a new women’s coaching development program, the publication of the 2009 provincial team program and selection criteria, and the … READ MORE →

36 UCI Teams Buy into Biological Passport

March 14, 2009 (Aigle, Switzerland) – The UCI published a final list of the 36 teams participating in the Biological Passport Program this season after the teams paid their fees. All 18 ProTour teams as … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice – Stage 6 – Contador Wins

March 13, 2009 (La Montagne de Lure, France) – Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana is back on top as race leader following his win on Stage 6 from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to La Montagne de Lure, 182.5km. Fränk … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 3 – Farrar On Top

March 13, 2009 (Santa Croce sull’Arno, Italy) – Tyler Farrar (USA) Garmin-Slipstream scored a big win on the 166km Stage 3 from Fucecchio to Santa Croce sull’Arno,, over Mark Cavendish (GBr) Columbia-Highroad in second and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CCES Education and Communications Mgr.

March 13, 2009 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is a national not-for-profit organization whose mission is to foster ethical sport for all Canadians. This Ottawa based organization requires a dedicated individual … READ MORE →

Team H&R BLOCK-KONA Announces 2009 Team

March 13, 2009 – Team H&R BLOCK and KONA-ADOBE have joined forces in 2009 to introduce the newly formed registered trade team, Team H&R BLOCK–KONA. The team is proud to announce its riders and … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 2 – Petacchi Triumphs, Rollin 4th

March 13, 2009 (Marina di Carrara, Italy) – Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) LPR Brakes-Farnese Vini beat out sprint rival Daniele Bennati (Ita) Liquigas in the final bunch sprint on Stage 2 of the Tirreno-Adriatico yesterday, with … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice – Stage 5 – Roy Reigns

March 13, 2009 (Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France) – Jérémy Roy (Fra) Française Des Jeux won the 204km fifth stage of the Paris-Nice, attacking out of a breakaway group to take the victory over Thomas Voeckler (Fra) BBox … READ MORE →

RWR/Peak Winter Racing Series – Stage 14

March 13, 2009 – Mike Nash is the King of the Ride with Rendall/Peak Winter Series, winning every stage he has entered this year. Three others have won stages but the reality is those victories … READ MORE →

No Charges Laid in Car-Bike Crash in Victoria

March 12, 2009 (Victoria, BC) – No charges have been laid in a crash between a car and a group of cyclists training on roads near Victoria, BC last Saturday that saw two cyclists go … READ MORE →

Canadian Specialty Bicycle Industry Ends 2008 with Strong Sales

March 12, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has released fourth quarter and year end statistics for the Specialty Bicycle supplier market which confirm that the Canadian industry significantly outperformed … READ MORE →

Canadian Distributor of X-Fusion Shox Announced

March 12, 2009 (Duncan, BC) – Renegade Cycle Solutions (RCS) is proud to announce the introduction of X-Fusion Shox to Canada. X-Fusion has been making high performance OEM and aftermarket suspension components since 1999, but … READ MORE →

Tirreno-Adriatico – Stage 1 Full Results, Photos – El Farès Wins

March 12, 2009 (Capannori, Italy) – Julien El Farès (Fra) Cofidis won the 147km first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy yesterday. Vladimir Duma (Ukr) Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce took second spot, followed by Daniele Bennati … READ MORE →

Paris-Nice – Stage 4 – Vande Velde Scores

March 10, 2009 (Amilly, France) – Christian Vande Velde (USA) Garmin-Slipstream took Stage 4 from Vichy to Saint-Étienne, 173.5km over Jonathan Hivert (Fra) Skil-Shimano in second and Mirco Lorenzetto (Ita) Lampre – NGC in 3rd. … READ MORE →

Evil Bikes/MS-Racing Tag Team in 2009

March 11, 2009 – After weeks of closed-door meetings, dozens of skype calls, and death threats if the word leaks out, Evil Bikes and MS-Racing jointly announce the formation of an all-new UCI Trade Team … READ MORE →

Tour for Kids Ontario and Alberta Registration Open

March 11, 2009 – Ride somewhere meaningful with Tour For Kids Ontario and support childhood cancer. Join hundreds of compassionate cyclists for Tour for Kids, voted Best Cycling Event in Ontario for a 2 or … READ MORE →

Spring Series Learn to Race Clinic – March 14

March 11, 2009 – It’s that time of year again (2 weeks later). Spring Series!! Time to pull off your fenders or dust off your racing bike and remember how to suffer. For those … READ MORE →


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