News

UCI Informs Teams Paris-Nice to be Unregulated

February 26, 2008 – In a letter sent today to all professional teams, UCI President Pat McQuaid outlined the situation that has arisen as a result of the French Cycling Federation’s (FFC) decision to agree … READ MORE →

2008 Raid International Eco EnduranceAventure Lower North Shore

February 26, 2008 (Orford, QC) – As part of its efforts to showcase its magnificent region, Tourism Lower North Shore is pleased to host the 2008 Raid International Eco EnduranceAventure Lower North Shore, which will … READ MORE →

2008 Southridge Shimano Winter DH Series #4

February 26, 2008 – Chris Kovarik keeps his winning streak alive by crushing the competition by over 8 seconds! Rain fell steadily for the first half of the day making for some tough energy absorbing … READ MORE →

OCA High Performance 2007/2008 Projects

February 25, 2008 – The OCA High Performance program will focus its impact at the Tier 3 and 4 levels. At this level the OCA can provide the services and projects to fulfill its mandate … READ MORE →

Coupe des Nations Names Mary-Ann Bell as Honorary President

February 25, 2008 (Saguenay, QC) – Mr Bernard Noël, organizing committee chairman of the Coupe des Nations is proud to announce that Madam Mary-Ann Bell, Chief Operating Officer of Bell Aliant, has accepted the honour … READ MORE →

Raphael Gagné Wins 2008 Pentathlon des Neiges

February 25, 2008 (Quebec City, QC) — Raphael Gagné of Lac Beauport won this last weekend’s fourth annual edition of the Pentathlon des Neiges, an event that combines 14km of cycling, 6km of running, 10km … READ MORE →

$1 Billion for Climate Action – PST Exemption to Include Electric Bicycles

February 25, 2008 – Balanced Budget 2008 provides an additional $1 billion over four years for operating and capital expenditures and tax incentives to encourage environmentally responsible choices, implement new regulatory requirements, undertake cutting-edge research, … READ MORE →

Randonneurs Nova Scotia 2008

February 25, 2008 – The Randonneurs Nova Scotia long-distance-cycling club is entering its sixth season this year. The 2007 season was a banner year for club participation, the best yet, and we hope to carry … READ MORE →

Amgen Tour of California — Stage 7 Final Full Results and Photos

February 24, 2008 (Pasadena, CA) – George Hincapie (USA) High Road made good winning the final Stage 7 on Sunday from Santa Clarita to Pasadena, 150km (93.4 miles) as Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana defended the … READ MORE →

Festa Italiana Report & Results

February 24, 2008 (London, ON) – “Oh what a feeling” the B.T.O. lyric couldn’t have said it any better after a superb night of track racing at the 138m indoor Forest City Velodrome in London, … READ MORE →

Interview With Mario Cipollini

February 24, 2008 (Santa Clarita, CA) – Italy’s Mario Cipollini has always created waves wherever he moves, whether it was competing in a pink skin suit during the Tour de France, or driving away … READ MORE →

IOC News – 2010 Youth Olympic Games, World Forum on Sport, Education and Culture

February 24, 2008 – Here is the latest news from the IOC, including the announcement that Singapore will host the first edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2010. In addition, the update includes information … READ MORE →

Marc-Wayne Addison Steps Down as Calyon Coach

February 24, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – Marc-Wayne Addison announced on Friday that he is stepping down after serving six years as Directeur Sportif of Team Calyon. Pedal caught up with Addison who shared these words … READ MORE →

Women’s Road World Cup #1 – Full Results

February 24, 2008 (Geelong, Australia) – American Katheryn Mattis (Webcor Builders) outsprinted Australia’s Emma Rickards (Cervelo Lifeforce) to claim victory in Geelong in the opening round of the 2008 UCI Women’s Road Cycling … READ MORE →

Tour d’Afrique Riders Head for the Kenyan Border

February 24, 2008 – (Yigre Allem, Ethiopia) – Having clocked up over 3800 km’s since leaving Cairo, Egypt 6 weeks ago, the riders on this year’s Tour d’Afrique, the world’s longest and … READ MORE →

Amgen Tour of California — Stage 6 Full Results and Photos

February 23, 2008 (Santa Clarita, CA) – Luciano André Pagliarini Mendonca (Bra) Saunier Duval-Scott was awarded the win today on Stage 6, from Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita, 175km (109 miles) when Mark Cavendish (Gbr) … READ MORE →

Commencal Signs Canadian Young Guns Micayla Gatto, Alex “Pro” and Brendan Howe

February 23, 2008 – Commencal had added some series talent to the roster with the “Young Guns”. Commencal has had their eyes on these young rippers from Canada for a while and decided 2008 … READ MORE →

BC Juniors Back in the Lab

February 23, 2008 (Victoria, BC) – On the first day of a training camp in Victoria aimed at following up on the initial fitness tests done last November, some excellent lab test results were achieved. … READ MORE →

CAAWS In the Loop Newsletter – February 2008

February 23, 2007 – Here is the latest from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS): CAAWS announces 12 WISE Fund recipients for 2008; CAAWS 2008/2009 On the … READ MORE →

The Dominator: Interview With Dominique Rollin

February 22, 2008 (Solvang, CA) – All week we’ve followed the progress of the lone Canadian riding in his first season with Toyota-United Pro cycling team in it’s second-year. Like the team, Dominique Rollin is … READ MORE →

Amgen Tour of California — Stage 5 Report, Full Results and Photos

February 22, 2008 (Solvang, Calif.) — The serene hamlet of pastries and Scandanavian-style wooden houses, reclaimed the backdrop to the dramatic battle for gaining time on Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana through a fairly easy 24km/15 … READ MORE →

New Market Eagles Safe Cycling Meeting

February 22, 2008 — The Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club hosted a safe cycling advocacy meeting on February 5, headlined by safety advocate Eleanor McMahon, who is pushing for stiffer penalties for aggressive drivers. She is … READ MORE →

Geelong Women’s Tour — Stage 3 Final Full Results

February 22, 2008 – Christiane Soeder (Aut) Cervelo-Lifeforce Pro Cycling Team won the Geelong Women’s Tour in Australia, which wrapped up yesterday with Stage 3. Alex Wrubleski (Can) Webcor Builders Cycling Team was the top … READ MORE →

Simcoe Country Cycle Tourism Survey

February 22, 2008 (Barrie, ON) – Myself, Michelle Hines, and my classmate, Cherie Underhill, both students of the Research Analyst post-graduate course at Georgian College in Barrie, are conducting a research project for the County … READ MORE →

RWR/ Peak Winter Series Report – Stage 10

February 22, 2008 – Records are meant to be broken. This past week at various locations across Canada, riders lined up to try and break the record for the Ride with Rendall/Peak Winter Racing Series … READ MORE →


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