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2008 Paralympic Games – Pre-Games Reports

September 5, 2008 (Beijing, China) – We can feel it, exactly 24 hours before the opening ceremonies the atmosphere is changing in the Paralympic village. This is something you can see, and feel from high … READ MORE →

Tour de Quebec – Prologue Full Results – Laliberte Wins

September 5, 2008 (Les Portes du Vieux, Québec) – Thierry Laliberte (Sportif Bromont) won the 250m Prologue ITT at the opening round of the inaugural Tour de Quebec which runs from Sept. 4-7. Charles Dionne … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain – Stage 6 Full Results, Photos – Bettini Wins

September 5, 2008 (Toledo, Spain) – Paolo Bettini (Ita) Quick Step took the win yesterday at Stage 6, 150.1km from Ciudad Real to Toledo, with Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Française des Jeux in second and Alejandro … READ MORE →

Canadian Cyclocross Camp for All Levels – September 20

September 4, 2008 – I’m excited to present a new format for our 5th annual Cyclocross Camp, This year we have teamed up with the Midweek Cycling Club and the Ontario Cycling Association’s MTB provincial … READ MORE →

Interview with Olympian Leigh Hobson

September 4, 2008 – As a female involved in the world of bike racing I always find it exciting to try to learn from the best riders. In Ontario we are fortunate to have several … READ MORE →

Quebec Cup Finals Full Results – Gagné and Mathieu Win

September 4, 2008 – The final race of the Quebec Cup series took place in St. Felicien, Que. last weekend. Raphaël Gagné (Rocky Mountain) won the Elite Men’s race by 1:27 over second place Julien … READ MORE →

Paralympians Take Over Laoshan Velodrome

September 4, 2008 – The training sessions have started a few days ago on the Laoshan Velodrome track in Beijing. Athletes and coaches surveyed had only positive comments about the venue. They were unanimous, the … READ MORE →

BC MTB Championships and BC Cup Finals – Full Results, Final Standings

September 4, 2008 – Provincial champions were crowned and BC Cup series winners lauded at Mount Washington Resort near Courtenay, B.C. last weekend. Craig Richey (Oak Bay Bikes) won the Elite Men’s Provincial XC Championship … READ MORE →

Tour de Québec Launches Sept. 4-7

September 3, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – On September 4, the inaugural Tour de Québec will launch inside old Quebec fortifications. These ramparts surrounding Old Quebec are the only remaining fortified city walls in the Americas … READ MORE →

Les Humphreys Recovering after Being Hit by Car

September 3, 2008 (Arnprior, ON) – We have just learned that Les Humphreys, a top rider during the 60s with the Hamilton Cycling Club and currently an active member of the Ottawa and Almonte Cycling … READ MORE →

Ontario\’s Helmet Law is Working

September 3, 2008 – The Ontario helmet law requiring children under the age of 18 to wear a helmets while cycling is helping save lives, reports Canadian Press. A study released on September 1 in … READ MORE →

Felt Extends with Team Garmin – Chipotle

September 3, 2008 (Edewecht, Germany) – Felt Bicycles has extended its sponsorship of Team Garmin-Chipotle presented by H30, the American pro cycling team dedicated to promoting ethical sporting and developing the next generation of champions, … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain – Stage 5 Full Results – Leipheimer Takes Control

September 3, 2008 – Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana won Stage 5 of the Tour of Spain today, a 42.5km individual time trial in Ciudad Real. In winning, he took over the overall lead. Sylvain Chavanel … READ MORE →

CCA Names 2008 Road Worlds Team

September 3, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – Four Olympic team members, including top-10 finishers Michael Barry of Hamilton and Svein Tuft of Langley, B.C., headline the Canadian team for the world road cycling championships in Varese, … READ MORE →

Dukes Fall Epic 8 Hour Sept 27 – Early Registration Before Sept 12

September 3, 2008 – With the hot late summer temperatures it’s hard to believe within the month we will be in Fall colours! Dukes Fall Epic 8 Hour will be hosted at Hardwood Ski and … READ MORE →

Specialized and Team Saxo Bank Join Forces

September 2, 2008 — “I am pleased to announce that Specialized and Team Saxo Bank will join forces starting with the 2009 racing season,” said Mike Sinyard, President and Founder of Specialized. “Bjarne (Riis) and … READ MORE →

Mazurcoaching.com’s 15km ITT Challenge – Sept. 7

September 2, 2008 – Mazurcoaching.com is pleased to announce their annual 15km ITT Challenge for $1,000 in cash prizes to be held on September 7 at 10am on White Swan Rd. in Hamilton, ON. … READ MORE →

BMX Racer Needs our Help to Move Forward

September 2, 2008 – BMX Racing has many outstanding qualities — one of which has to be the ability of the sport to bring people together from all walks of life. In fact, the … READ MORE →

Birch Fall Classic 8 Hour – September 21

September 2, 2008 – Push your limits in solo, 2, or 4 person team categories on some the best single track in Manitoba! A fun filled day to be had by all!The Birch Fall Classic … READ MORE →

2008 BC Cup Cyclo-Cross Schedule

As the sun sets on the 2008 road and mountain bike seasons, our attention shifts to the fall Cyclo-Cross BC Cup series. With a jam packed BC Cup calendar, Nationals in Edmonton, and two … READ MORE →

Ontario XC MTB Championships – September 7

September 2, 2008 – The Ontario XC Mountain Bike Championships takes place Sunday, September 7th at Mountain View Ski Hill in the beautiful town of Midland. Mountain View Ski Hill, a venue that is no … READ MORE →

Green Mountain Stage Race – Stage 3 Final — Parisien Wins Overall

September 1, 2008 (Burlington, VT) — Canada’s Francois Parisien (Team Race Pro) won the overall today finishing second on the final Stage 3 Burlington Criterium, 49.6km/31 miles. Fellow Canuck Andrew Randell (Symmetrics), who was leading … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain – Stage 3 Full Results, Photos – Boonen Scores

September 1, 2008 (Córdoba, Spain) – Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step was back on the podium taking the 168.6km Stage 3, Jaén to Córdoba, over Daniele Bennati (Ita) Liquigas in 2nd back in the leader’s … READ MORE →

Vancouver Island Cross on the Rock Series 2008 – Preview and Schedule

September 1, 2008 – Today marks the unofficial end of our B.C. “Summer”. This is sad in some ways as the weather was not the best and we did not have enough of what I … READ MORE →

Tour di Via Italia – 50th Anniversary Race Report, Full Results

September 1, 2008 – The Tour di Via Italia celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday in Windsor, Ont. The Via Italia Bike Race Association did a fantastic job continuing the 50-year tradition of bicycle racing on … READ MORE →


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