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2009 Canadian DH Championships at Massif du Sud

February 23, 2009 (Massif du Sud, QC) – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) and the Quebec Cycling Federation (FQSC) are proud to announce that the 2009 Canadian downhill championships will be held on the trails … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Training Camp in Palm Springs Report

February 23, 2009 (Palm Springs, CA) – Twenty-six athletes and two coaches made the most of the fair weather in the southern California desert during a week-long road training camp hosted by Cycling BC. The … READ MORE →

New York Times on Landis’ Return to Racing

February 23, 2009 – Following the seventh stage of the Amgen Tour of California, Floyd Landis met briefly with the media in a press conference held in a room packed with reporters and journalists. Bill … READ MORE →

BikeSmart Scholarship

February 23, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – The BikeSmart Scholarship program is aimed at young adults from the City of Toronto who will be receiving their Ontario Secondary School Diploma by the end of the 2008-09 … READ MORE →

Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba — Stage 13 Final Full Results Parisien 2nd Overall

February 22, 2009 (Havana, Cuba) — Francois Parisien (Can) Planet Energy claimed 2nd overall as team mate Keven Lacombe (Can) Planet Energy lead the Canadian charge again placing 2nd on the final Stage 13 on … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2009 — Stage 8 Report, Full Results, Photos – Leipheimer Scores 3rd Win

February 21, 2009 (Pasadena, CA) – Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana has won his third consecutive Tour of California as Fränk Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank won the final Stage 8 from Rancho Bernardo to Escondido, … READ MORE →

Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle Cross – Nys Wins

February 22, 2009 (Oostmalle, Belgium) – Sven Nys (Bel) Landbouwkrediet-Colnago has won the final race of the cyclocross season held in Oostmalle, Belgium on Sunday winning over Niels Albert (Bel) BKCP – Powerplus in 2nd … READ MORE →

Tour of Algarve 2009 – Stages 1-5 Final – Contador Wins Overall

February 22, 2009 (Portugal) – Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana wrapped up the Tour of Algarve today with a general classification win after winning two of five stages, including the individual time trial on Stage 4. … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2009 — Stage 7 Report, Full Results, Photos – Nocentini Wins

February 21, 2009 (Pasadena, CA) – Following numerous attacks on the penultimate Stage 7 from Santa Clarita to Pasadena, 143 km/88.9 miles,a break with 10 riders finally got away building a 3+ minute lead with … READ MORE →

Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba — Stage 12 Full Results – Lacombe 9th

February 21, 2009 (Pinar Del Rio, Cuba) — Once again Keven Lacombe (Can) Planet Energy lead the Canadian contingent placing 9th on Saturday on 125km Stage 11, from Artemisa – Pinar Del Rio, won by … READ MORE →

Team OUCH Report — Canada’s Evans Spends 200km in Break

February 21, 2009 (Paso Robles, CA) – Canadian Cameron Evans was one of the lucky contestants to make the break of the day during Stage 5 of the Amgen Tour of California. His prize: 200 … READ MORE →

Get Shooting! – Kona Shoot the Ride Photo Contest

February 21, 2009 – Back by popular demand, Kona’s Shoot the Ride Photo Contest returns for its second year. If you’re a Kona fan, or a bike fanatic in general, submit your best amateur … READ MORE →

Ruta del Sol 2009 – Stage 4 Final – Posthuma Takes All

February 21, 2009 – Davide Rebellin (Ita) Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli won the final Stage of the Ruta del Sol over Juan Jose Oroz Ugalde (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi, who finished second, 9s behind. Gilberto Simoni (Ita) Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2009 — Stage 6 Report, Full Results, Photos – Levi\’s in Charge

February 20, 2009 (Solvang, CA) – Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana served additional notice that he’s the man to beat the Amgen Tour of California as he secured his 3rd consecutive 24 km/15 mile ITT … READ MORE →

Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba — Stage 11 Full Results – Lacombe 8th

February 20, 2009 (S.A. Baños, Cuba) – Keven Lacombe (Can) Planet Energy was the top Canadian in 8th today on Stage 11, from Matanzas to S.A. Baños, 120 km won by Yosniel Rodriguez (Cub) Pinar Del Rio with Lemany Leon (Cub) Habana in second and … READ MORE →

7th Bicycle Show Expodium – Feb. 20-22

February 20, 2009 (Montreal, QC) — Quebec’s largest show dedicated exclusively to cycling and cycle touring is back for a 7th consecutive year! On the weekend of February 20, 21 and 22, 2009, at Place … READ MORE →

Update on Burnaby’s Doug Preston

February 20, 2009 – Hello everyone. Some of you may have heard the sad news that fellow member Doug Preston was killed in an MVA on Wednesday in Surrey, BC. Best reports are that Doug … READ MORE →

Registration Now Open for Race the Ridge 2009

February 20, 2009 (Maple Ridge, B.C.) – Registration is now open for Race The Ridge 2009 presented by Local Ride Bike Shop. This road stage race to be held April 25-26 in Maple Ridge, B.C. … READ MORE →

RWR/Peak Winter Racing Series – Stage 11

February 20, 2009 – Up until now, Mike Nash has worn the crown as the rider to beat in this year’s series. Mike continued his winning ways to take the win (37:34.7), but the bar … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2009 — Stage 5 Report, Full Results, Photos- Cavendish Again

February 18, 2009 (Paso Robles, CA) – Team Columbia-Highroad’s Mark Cavendish (Gbr) scored his second consecutive stage win on Thursday at Stage 5, a new course for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California from … READ MORE →

Interview With Tom Boonen

February 19, 2009 (Santa Cruz, CA) — We spoke with Tom Boonen on another Cali-cold day before he jetted off to the start of Stage 2 at the Tour of California. Here’s what was on … READ MORE →

Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba — Stage 10 Full Results – Lacombe Hat Trick

February 19, 2009 (Santa Clara, Cuba) – We just heard from Steve Bauer again as Canada’s Keven Lacombe (Planet Energy) is on a victory romp taking his third straight win on Stage 10 on … READ MORE →

Sad News

February 19, 2009 (Burnaby, BC) – We have just heard from Jeremy Storie that “long time BVC member Doug Preston was hit by a car and killed yesterday while out for a training ride. This … READ MORE →

Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba — Stage 9b Full Results – Lacombe Again

February 19, 2009 (Santa Clara, Cuba) – Keven Lacombe (Can) Planet Energy is hot and made good again with another victory on Stage 9b, from Cien Fuegos to Santa Clara, 74 km. Martin Gilbert placed … READ MORE →

San Jose Classic Criterium Built by Webcor Report

February 19, 2009 – The Webcor Builders Women’s Cycling Team’s 2009 racing season opened February 14 with the San Jose Classic Criterium Built by Webcor. It was a great race in downtown San … READ MORE →


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