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Beyond 2010 – World Class Facility Opens In Victoria

October 3, 2008 (Victoria, BC) – A new, world-class sports and education centre in Victoria will help build a healthier nation and fuel Canada’s sport performance, thanks to a $24.5-million investment by the provincial government, … READ MORE →

Circuit Franco-Belge – Stages 1 & 2 – Farrar Leads

October 4, 2008 – Tyler Farrar (USA) Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H30 leads the Circuit Franco-Belge at the halfway point. He is supported by his Garmin-Chipotle teammates, including Canada’s Christian Meier (Can) Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b … READ MORE →

Canadians Win Solo Tejas 500 and Qualify for RAAM

October 3, 2008 (Cleburn, Texas) – On September 25-27 Canadians Dallas Morris (H&R Block) and Caroline van den Bulk dominated The Texas Time Trials, an ultra marathon cycling event in Cleburn, Texas. In doing so, … READ MORE →

Tour de France Contest Thanks!

October 3, 2008 – Hi Pedal, seeing the announcement of the winners from the 2006 TdF Contest got me thinking that I really should send an email of thanks to you for running these contests. … READ MORE →

Dre Report – Season Opener to Season Closer – Part 1

October 3, 2008 – As I sit at my desk and look at my fall calendar, planning the next adventure, it seems just a short while ago the season was beginning, then it was here, … READ MORE →

2009 Nissan UCI MTB World Cup Calendar Finalized

October 3, 2008 – The calendar for the 2009 Nissan UCI World Cup presented by Shimano was approved during the Management Committee meeting last week and the two last venues have been confirmed.The site of … READ MORE →

Pedal\’s 2006 Tour de France Contest Winners Finally Announced

October 3, 2008 – We are pleased to finally announce the winners of Pedal’s 2006 Tour de France Contest which was put on hold until the doping case against initial winner, Floyd Landis, was … READ MORE →

Madcross Weekend – Elliott Dominates

October 3, 2008 – Canada’s Natasha Elliott (Can) Emd Serono/Stevens dominated the Elite Women’s category at the Madcross double header last weekend, in Sun Prairie, WI. She won both consecutive races. Derrick St. … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock #2 – October 5

October 3, 2008 – Wendy Simms from KONA and Sean Lunny from Oak Bay Bikes will lead a pre-ride and mini clinic at 11:15 before the beginners event that anyone that is registered for the … READ MORE →

2009 TransRockies Registration off to Fast Start

October 3, 2008 – The 2008 TransRockies was a full-spectrum epic which tested over 500 riders from 30 countries with a spectacular new routing along the western slope of the Continental Divide. Along with unpredictable … READ MORE →

1st Annual Nanaimo Hill Climb Championships – October 5

October 3, 2008 – This Sunday, October 5, the first annual Nanaimo Hill Climb Championship takes place, rain or shine, on a challenging 5.5km route on Duomont and Weigle Roads. Registration opens at 9am at … READ MORE →

IMBA Canada News

October 3, 2008 – Here is the latest news from IMBA Canada, including information on the upcoming BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium, New Tool for Affiliates, Bike Rossland Joins IMBA Canada, IMBA Canada at Grasslands … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Club 2008/09 Programs Announced

October 2, 2008 – The Burnaby Velodrome Club is pleased to announce their programs for the 2008-09 season. As well as these there will be our annual November track meet, our New Years holiday Six … READ MORE →

Tobago International Classic Stage 5 Final Report, Results, GC

October 2, 2008 – The last epic stage of the Tobago Classic (7,900 ft. total of climbing) had a posted start at 7:30am. We knew this meant 7:30am island time, which is actually 8:20am. … READ MORE →

Hamilton Road Foundation Supports Top Canadian Prospects in Cycling

October 2, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – World championship team members Julie Beveridge of Calgary, David Veilleux of Cap-Rouge, Que., and Éric Boily of Quebec City are among the recipients for the inaugural Hamilton Road Foundation’s … READ MORE →

Toronto International Cyclocross on November 8-9 – Riders Need Hosting

October 2, 2008 – Dear Cyclist: Cyclocross season has started and rapidly approaching is our own Toronto International Cyclo-Cross on November 8-9 at Centennial Park, Toronto. Early indications are that we will have riders from … READ MORE →

Public Consultation by the SDRCC on the Revision of the Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code

October 2, 2008 (Montréal, Québec) — The SDRCC is in the process of revising the Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code (“the Code”). The SDRCC wishes to invite the sport community to take part in the … READ MORE →

Ski Olympians Lead Inaugural 350 Bike Ride

October 1, 2008 (Calgary, AB) – Olympic and World Cup medalists, Sara Renner and Thomas Grandi, are set to lead a group of 350 cyclists for the inaugural 350 ride. The 20km recreational ride, which … READ MORE →

Test of Metal Series Announces 2009 Dates

October 1, 2008 (Squamish, BC) – Test of Metal race director Cliff Miller announced today the dates for next year’s Test of Series. The series consists of The OreCrusher, The Test of Metal, and … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Hosts 1-Day Cycling Coaches Conference – Nov. 22

October 1, 2008 – Dear Coaches, Cycling BC will be hosting a 1-day Cycling Coaches conference on November 22 in Vancouver BC. The conference will be led by cycling coaches Kurt Innes, Dan Proulx, and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Manitoba Cycling Association – Provincial Coach

October 1, 2008 – The Manitoba Cycling Association is seeking an individual to assume the position of Provincial Program Cycling Coach. This is a full time position and the coach must reside in Manitoba. Purpose: … READ MORE →

Dark Knight and Oval Cross – Alberta Double Header Weekend – October 4, 5

October 1, 2008 – Alberta hosts a double header cyclocross weekend October 4 and 5 with the Dark Night Cross, followed by Oval Cross. See below for more information and registration info.The Dark Knight Cross … READ MORE →

SRAM and Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking Finalize Transaction

September 30, 2008 (Chicago, Illinois) — SRAM and Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking (LBMB) are pleased to announce that they have completed their transaction, giving LBMB a 40% stake in SRAM through a strategic investment. … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock Series Supports Riders to 2008 Cross Nationals

September 30, 2008 – When we started to put on cyclocross races on Vancouver Island five plus years ago one of our goals was to be able to help riders achieve new levels. What … READ MORE →

Cervélo TestTeam Signs Klier and Pauwels

September 30, 2008 (Ebikon, Switzerland) – The Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce the signing of Andreas Klier of Germany and Serge Pauwels of Belgium. Klier is an all-round cyclist in the sport. The thirty-two-year-old … READ MORE →


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