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2008 Beijing Olympic Games — Women\’s MTB Report, More Photos

August 23, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The day began without a cloud in the sky but it was like a sauna on the ground (27 degrees) with a slight breeze in the finishing stretch. The … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games – Men\’s MTB Full Results, More Photos, Updates

August 23, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The men’s MTB cross-country final is now underway in Beijing with 50 riders who will complete 8 laps of the tough 4.3km course. Canada’s Geoff Kabush and … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games – Women\’s MTB Full Results, Photos, Updates

August 22, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The women’s MTB cross-country final is underway with 30 riders on the start line who will complete 6 laps of the 4.3km course. Riding for Canada are top-ranked … READ MORE →

Win a Louis Garneau Bike – Support Athlete and Cycling Development

August 22, 2008 – Only a few days left to get in on the Escape Velocity category 1-2 team raffle for a Louis Garneau bike. Thanks to our sponsors, the prizes are bigger and better … READ MORE →

Phil Liggett: Renaissance Man

August 22, 2008 (Beijing, China) – If there is one voice that speaks to the international world in cycling it is that of Phil Liggett – veteran cyclist, journalist and broadcaster. He brought the Tour … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games — MTB Preview

August 22, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The mountain bike and BMX courses are laid out just outside the velodrome, creating a fantastic training area for three of the four cycling disciplines. Following the Good Luck … READ MORE →

Volta a Portugal — Stages 5, 6, 7

August 22, 2008 (Portugal) — Following Thursday’s Stage 7 won by Nuno Ribeiro (Por) Liberty Seguros Canada’s Christian Meier (Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H3) is in 92nd as Portugal’s Rui Miguel Sousa Barbosa (Liberty Seguros) … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX Men\’s, Women’s Final Results, Photos

August 21, 2008 (Beijing, China) – Anne-Caroline Chausson (France) and Maris Strombergs (Latvia) are the inaugural Olympic BMX gold medal winners as the finals were completed in Beijing on Friday morning under sunny skies following … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX Men\’s, Women’s Semifinal Results, Photos

August 21, 2008 (Beijing, China) – Canada’s Samantha Cools advanced to the finals by finishing third her final Heat 3 as Jana Horakova (Czech Republic) who Cools was trailing crashed heading into the first turn. … READ MORE →

Support \”Strong Connections\” at the Calgary Ride With Lance on Aug. 22

August 21, 2008 – As mind-boggling technology transmits spectacular images of great athletes from many time zones away, we can be lulled into believing there is nothing but the present. But for those of us … READ MORE →

2008 We Need More Cowbell Cross Race

August 21, 2008 (St.Catharines, Ontario) – The Second annual We Need More Cowbell cyclocross race will take place on Saturday September 13th at Burgoyne Woods Park in St.Catharines, Ontario. The course is mainly a pancake … READ MORE →

Francois Parisien and Eric Boily Attacked by Motorist

August 21, 2008 (Sutton, QC) — Eric Boily (Volkswagen), team mate Christian Deshaies, and Francois (Frank) Parisien (Team RACE) were on a training ride Wednesday (yesterday) afternoon in the Eastern Townships region when they were … READ MORE →

Ride to Conquer Cancer – Promotional Representatives Required

August 21, 2008 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation are looking for part time representatives this fall to manage several territories across Ontario. There are several positions available. … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games Flash — Women\’s MTB Race Postponed

August 21, 2008 (Beijing, China) – We just heard from Canada’s Catherine Pendrel that due to rain the women’s Olympic MTB race has been postponed until 10am local time on Saturday, Aug. 23 … READ MORE →

Developing Juniors, Espoirs, and U25s for the Road/MTB and Track World Championships

August 21, 2008 – Are you interested in being part of a proposed team in 2009, focusing on preparing Canadian Developing Juniors, Espoirs, and U25s for the Road/MTB and Track World Championships?We’re looking for expressions … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX Qualifications, Men\’s Quarterfinals Report, Photos

August 20, 2008 (Beijing, China) – One year ago the UCI held a Supercross race as the ‘test’ event on the Laoshan BMX Track where the USA’s Donny Robinson and Great Britain’s Shanaze … READ MORE →

Cervélo SA Announces Recall of True Temper Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

August 20, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Cervélo SA in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and other government agencies today announced a worldwide voluntary recall of the True Temper Wolf SL Carbon Fiber … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX Flash – Finals Postponed to Friday

August 20, 2008 (Beijing, China) – Unofficially the men’s and women’s BMX semi finals and finals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games scheduled to begin 9am local time on Thursday, Aug. 21 have … READ MORE →

2008 Beijing Olympic Games — Gina Grain Interview

August 20, 2008 (Beijing, China) – Gina Grain’s ninth place in the women’s Points race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics is one more result that puts Grain amongst the top ten in the world in … READ MORE →

Voluntary Recall For 1st Generation Look KeO Cromoly Axles

August 20, 2008 – Voluntary recall for 1st generation Look KeO cromoly axles. If your pedals are part of the recall, contact your August 20, 2008 – Voluntary recall for 1st generation Look KeO cromoly … READ MORE →

Cyclissimo Sports & Equipment Inc. to Close Doors

August 20, 2008 – As many of you know, Jim has been battling cancer for two years now and is definitely showing signs of improvement and will eventually get completely cured! However enduring all the … READ MORE →

ABA News About Upcoming Races

August 20, 2008 – Here’s the latest news from the Alberta Bicycle Association, including info about the upcoming XC, Track, Road, Masters Road, Hill Climb, ITT, and TTT Provincial Championships, as well as the Edmonton … READ MORE →

Mike’s Bike Shop Cup – Week 12

August 20, 2008 – For the third consecutive week 17 year old Jean Richard Cormier of Dieppe took the sprint win in the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup Criterium race. Undaunted by the heavy rain, Cormier … READ MORE →

Bearclaw Invitational Slopestyle This Saturday

August 20, 2008 (Mount Washington Resort, B.C.) – The world’s best freeride mountain bikers make their annual pilgrammage this week to Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort, home of the Bearclaw Invitational Slopestyle. … READ MORE →

Mardis Cyclistes – Stage 10 Final – Laroche Wins Series

August 20, 2008 (Lachine, QC) – It was Hughes Lapointe (Bluberri Martin Swiss) who crossed the finish line first at the grand finale of the men’s elite race at the Mardis Cyclistes de Lachine, … READ MORE →


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