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La Ruta 2008 — Stage 1 Report, Results, Photos – Ramírez Wins

November 12, 2008 (Santa Ana, Costa Rica) — Defending champion Costa Rican Federico Ramírez (BCR-Pizza Hut), aiming for his 5th victory won the first stage of la Ruta de los Conquistadores 2008, with a time … READ MORE →

Rabobank Signs as Founding Partner of 2009 Amgen Tour of California

November 12, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) — Rabobank, N.A., a leading California community bank, and AEG announced that Rabobank will be a “Founding Partner” of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. Under the three-year … READ MORE →

100 Countries Ratify Anti-Doping Convention

November 12, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and UNESCO celebrated the signing of the 100th Government to the International Convention against Doping in Sport in Paris, France, today. UNESCO’s Director General, … READ MORE →

North America\’s Best Cross Racers Compete in Toronto – Report and Photos

November 12, 2008 – North America’s best cyclocross racers arrived in Toronto for a weekend of true Northern fun. Saturday’s course clover leafed the park, bringing racers back and forth to the finish … READ MORE →

CAAWS Most Influential Women in Sport – Nominations End Nov. 28

November 12, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – Everywhere in Canada women are excelling at all levels of sport and physical activity. The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity, CAAWS, wants … READ MORE →

Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå to Have a Baby

November 12, 2008 – Record-breaking mountain biker Gunn-Rita Dahle FlesjÃ¥ is going to have a baby by April 2009. A few days ago her doctors confirmed the pregnancy. Consequently, the 2004 Athen’s Olympic MTB champion … READ MORE →

New Trek Bike Store/Team Hardwood MTB Development Program Announced

November 11, 2008 – Hardwood Ski & Bike would like to welcome former Team Ontario MTB Coach Kevin Simms to assume the role of Head Coach for the MTB Development Program at Hardwood. Kevin, along … READ MORE →

Shimano 2009 Dura-Ace Di2 Wins Popular Science Magazine Award

November 11, 2008 (Peterborough, ON) — The advanced technological innovation of Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 earned the recognition of the world’s largest science and technology magazine, with Popular Science proclaiming the new electronic shifting components … READ MORE →

La Ruta 2008 – Preview

November 11, 2008 – The 16th edition of what has been called the toughest mountain bike stage race in the world starts on Wednesday, Nov. 12 on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast in the town of … READ MORE →

Ted King and Dominique Rollin Sign with Cervélo TestTeam

November 11, 2008 (Ebikon, Switzerland) – Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce the signing of Ted King of the United States and Dominique Rollin of Canada. Ted King had a breakthrough 2008 season, his … READ MORE →

FQSC 2008 Awards

November 11, 2008 (Beaupre, QC) — A gala mid-day celebration was held at the Château Mont Sainte-Anne yesterday by the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes (FQSC) to honour notable Quebec riders, coaches, volunteers, clubs and … READ MORE →

2010 MTB World Championships Website Launched

November 11, 2008 (Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC) – Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec is excited to welcome the world to the 2010 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships from August 31 to September 6) and we have launched a … READ MORE →

Kona-Adobe Riders Storm Fort Langley Cyclocross Classic

November 10, 2008 – Round seven of the BC Cup of Cyclocross did not disappoint! The long standing course at Aldor Acres has hosted many a cyclocross battle over the years and the rainy west … READ MORE →

Canada\’s Drew Mackenzie is Single Speed World Champ!

November 10, 2008 – We just heard from Paul Brend that Canada’s Drew Mackenzie won the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships held in Portland, Oregon, November 8-9 – visit www.sscxwc.com for more info. Here’s … READ MORE →

Svein Tuft Pulls Out of La Ruta

November 10, 2008 (San José, Costa Rica) – Canadian road cyclist and 2008 Road Worlds ITT silver medallist, Svein Tuft, has cancelled his participation at this year’s La Ruta de los Conquistadores. His coach from … READ MORE →

BC Cyclocross Cup #7 – Cross (Port) Coquitlam!

November 10, 2008 – On Saturday, November 15, Team Escape Velocity is pleased to present Cross (Port) Coquitlam!, the seventh race in the BC Cyclocross Cup series. The race will be held at a new … READ MORE →

D’Ornellas 20th Anniversary Open House – Nov. 15

November 10, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss D’Ornellas Bike Shop’s 20th Anniversary Open House this Saturday, Nov. 15 for great savings and the chance to meet Steve Bauer in person. Eon D’Ornellas is … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome – Women\’s Camp #2

November 10, 2008 (London, Ontario) – The second of ten Women’s Track Cycling Camps at the Forest City Velodrome in London, Ontario begins this Friday night at 6pm. With the help of Communities in … READ MORE →

McKirdy Returns with a Victory at BC Cup #6 Kona Adobe Cross

November 10, 2008 (Fort Langley, BC) – After an 8-week lay-off with a broken collar bone, Local Ride Racing’s Jean Ann McKirdy returned Sunday to win the Women’s A category at the BC … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup #3 – More Elite Women’s Photos

November 10, 2008 (Pijnacker, Netherlands) – Canada’s Wendy Simms (Can) Kona placed 14th at round #3 of the 2008/09 UCI Cyclocross series held Sunday in Pijnacker, Netherlands. Germany’s Hanka Kupfernagel (Ger) Stevens won … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup #3 – More Elite Men’s Photos

November 10, 2008 (Pijnacker, Netherlands) – Here’s a selection of great action photos from the Elite Men’s race this weekend at the third round of the 2008/09 UCI Cyclocross series held in Pijnacker, … READ MORE →

Velo NB Cyclo Cross Series — Race #4 – Dieppe Mud Cross

November 10, 2008 – Thirty one riders came out in spring-like conditions to race the muddy course of the Dieppe Mud Cross in the Rotary Park, St. Anselme. Highlights of the day included having three … READ MORE →

Toronto International Cyclocross UCI-C1 – Day 2 Full Results, Final GC – Johnson and Elliot Win

November 8, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Tim Johnson (USA) Cyclocrossworld.com / Cannondale was the top Elite man today while Natasha Elliott (Can) Steven’s Cross) proved she was the best again winning the Elite women’s … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup #3 – Men\’s Full Results, Standings, Photos

November 9, 2008 (Pijnacker, Ned) – Lars Boom (Ned) Rabobank won the men’s race today at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup #3 in Pijnacker, Netherlands. Niels Albert (Bel) Palmans Cras rolled across the line … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup #3 – Women\’s Full Results, Standings, Photos

November 9, 2008 (Pijnacker, NED) – Germany’s Hanka Kupfernagel (Ger) Stevens won the women’s competition at the third stop of the 2008-09 UCI Cyclocross series today in Pijnacker, the Netherlands and leads the … READ MORE →


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