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Ontario Extends PST exemption on Bikes and Accessories to 2010

March 26, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Ontario’s latest provincial budget features a two year extension of the tax holiday on bikes, introduced last December. Bikes that cost less than $1,000, bike helmets and select … READ MORE →

Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali – Stage 2

March 26, 2008 (Faenza, Italy) — Sweden’s Niklas Axelsson (Swe) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli won Stage 2, Castel San Pietro Terme to Faenza at 175.6km today as Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua Sapone-Caffè Mokambo who was … READ MORE →

Wanted – All Edmonton Area Cyclists, Triathletes and Athletes at Mon. April 7 Meeting

March 26, 2008 (Edmonton, AB) – Three years of planning for a new indoor 250-meter velodrome and multi-use center at the current Argyll Sports Park; 68 Ave. & 88 St. will come to a head … READ MORE →

Team Ultralink for 2008 Announced

March 26, 2008 (Markahm, Ontario) – Ultralink Products, Inc., the consumer electronics’ industry’s fastest growing manufacturer of audio/video cabling and connectivity products, together with Team Ultralink, are proud to announce the team’s full roster … READ MORE →

2008 UCI Track Worlds – Day 1 Flash

March 26, 2008 (Manchester, UK) – Jenning Huizenga (Ned) qualified first in the men’s Individual Pursuit with Bradley Wiggins (Great Britain) in second pointing to a showdown between Huizenga and Wiggins for gold tonight. Wiggin’s … READ MORE →

Dwars door Vlaanderen – Chavanel Scores

March 26, 2008 (Waregem, Belgium) – Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis) from France made the winning move to take the 200km Dwars door Vlaanderen in Belgium today as the 28 year-old attacked to win over Steven De … READ MORE →

Vuelta a Castilla y León – Stage 3

March 26, 2008 (Ávila, Spain) — Francisco José Ventoso Alberdi (Spa) Andalucía – Cajasur was the winner of today’s Stage 3, Valladolid to Villa del Libro de Urueña, 159.9km, over Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez (Spa) Euskaltel … READ MORE →

Start Your Summer Track Racing Season with BVC Maydays!

March 26, 2008 – The Burnaby Velodrome is proud to announce Maydays! Taking place May 9th through 11th, 2008, this exciting weekend will offer racing for every level of rider, and will feature non-stop entertainment … READ MORE →

Secret Cycles: Coquitlam, BC’s Newest Bike Shop

March 26, 2008 (Coquitlam, BC) – Secret Cycles, located in Coquitlam, BC provides a distinctly West Coast flavour with a focus on customer service and community. The store has been well received in its first … READ MORE →

UCI and CPA Meet in Geneva

March 26, 2008 (Geneva, Switzerland) – The CPA (Cyclistes Professionnels Associés) met with the UCI in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss the disciplinary consequences for riders who participated recently in Paris-Nice. A delegation of riders … READ MORE →

2008 UCI Track Worlds – Preview

March 25, 2008 (Manchester, UK) — The Canadian contingent of Zach Bell, Gina Grain, Tara Whitten, Travis Smith, Martin Gilbert and Ryan Mckenzie faces their last, and greatest hurdle on their road to the Beijing … READ MORE →

Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali – Stage 1b

March 25, 2008 (Misano, Italy) – Italy’s Liquigas powered in for win at the 11.8km TTT Stage 1b today in Misano with Francesco Chicchi (Ita) Liquigas in the lead overall. Team High Road finished … READ MORE →

Vuelta a Castilla y León – Stage 2

March 25, 2008 (Ávila, Spain) — CSC’s Karsten Kroon (Ned) scored the win today on Stage 2, Segovia to Ávila, 141.7km over Thomas Dekker (Ned) Rabobank in second and Dekker’s team mate Bauke Mollema (Ned) … READ MORE →

CCA Announces Canadian Team for the 2008 UCI Track World Championships

March 25, 2008 – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the team that will represent Canada at the 2008 UCI Track World Championships that commence tomorrow, March 26 in Manchester, Great Britain. The … READ MORE →

Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali – Stage 1a

March 25, 2008 (Riccione, Italy) – Italy’s Francesco Chicchi (Liquigas) won the opening 95.2kmStage 1a, Riccione-Riccione at the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali which runs from March 25-29. Canada’s Michaeal Barry (Team High … READ MORE →

2008 Spring Camp and NCCP Level 1 Coaching Course

March 25, 2008 – The 2008 Spring Camp will once again open the season for Atlantic Canada’s best young riders. This year, with the addition of the provincial tier program, the focus will shift primarily … READ MORE →

FCV March Newsletter – Rick Mercer Report Tonight on CBC at 8 pm

March 25, 2008 (London, ON) – Just a reminder that the Forest City Velodrome will be featured on The Rick Mercer Report, the very popular National CBC TV show. Air time is Tuesday, March … READ MORE →

Vuelta a Castilla y León – Stage 1 Full Results and Photos

March 24, 2008 (Spain) – Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Astana won the Stage 1, 9.7km ITT, Valsain-La Granja de San Ildefonso today over team mate Levi Leipheimer (USA) in second and Thomas Dekker (Ned) Rabobank … READ MORE →

Tour de Normandie – Prologue – Bouet Wins

March 24, 2008 – Maxime Bouet (Fra) Agritubel won today’s 5.8km Prologue, Mondeville-Mondeville, over Jos Van Emden (Ned) Rabobank Continental in second and David Lelay (Fra) Bretagne – Armor Lux in third at the … READ MORE →

Tour of Pelham – Only One Week Left to Register

March 24, 2008 – There’s only one week left to pre-register for Lake to Lake Events 8th edition of the Tour of Pelham. Run through the heart of the Niagara region this 35km citizens … READ MORE →

Trofeo Alfredo Binda-Comune di Cittiglio — Women’s Road World Cup #2 Full Results and Photos

March 24, 2008 (Valcuvia, Italy) – Emma Pooley (Gbr) took the win today at the 121km Trofeo Alfredo Binda-Comune di Cittiglio, round #2 of the Women’s Road World Cup in Italy over Suzanne De … READ MORE →

OCA BMX/4X Commissaire Course – Rescheduled to April 12

March 24, 2008 – Due to a scheduling conflict the OCA BMX/4X Commissaire Course has been rescheduled from March 29th to April 12. The OCA and Provincial Course Conductor/UCI BMX Commissaire Martin Sharpe will be … READ MORE →

3 Rox Racing Announces 2008 CCA Trade Team Status

March 24, 2008 – 3 Rox Racing is pleased to announce, in its 10th year of racing, its status as a CCA Trade Team for the 2008 race season. After coming off a strong year … READ MORE →

Canada\’s Rico Morneau 6th in France

March 23, 2008 (Roseneau, France) – Montreal’s Rico Morneau finished 6th in the first race of the year for the European Paracycling hand cycling circuit in division B. The weather was cold, windy and … READ MORE →

Milan-Sanremo — More Photos

March 23, 2008 (Sanremo, Italy) – Here’s a selection of great Cor Vos photos from Saturday’s 298km Milan-Sanremo, also known as la classica di Primavera (the Spring classic), cycling’s longest professional one-day … READ MORE →


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