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Amgen Tour of California — Stage 4 Report, Full Results and Photos

February 21, 2008 (San Luis Obispo, Calif.) — Dominique Rollin (Can) Toyota-United did what no else wanted to do: attack and go all out on a very Canadian – not Californian – day, braving a … READ MORE →

Dukes Cycle Update – Back in a Month

February 21, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – After watching one of the oldest bike shops in Canada burn to the ground, the owner of Duke’s Cycle in Toronto, says he’s not calling it quits.Gary Duke, whose … READ MORE →

The 2008 Bicycle Film Festival Returns For Its 8th Year

February 21, 2008 (New York, NY) — Returning for its eighth year, the 2008 Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) is kicking off its annual tour, stopping in 15 cities internationally. BFF “˜08 promises to continue to … READ MORE →

Cyclist to Raise $60,000 for MS to Celebrate 60th Birthday

February 21, 2008 – Gordon Bertie, a local businessman, has been cycling in the RONA MS Bike Tour — Leduc to Camrose for the past five years. In this time he has consistently been a … READ MORE →

Naked Bicycles and Design Wins the Oscars of Bike Building

February 21, 2008 (Portland, OR) – This year’s North American Hand Made Bicycle Show turned into a red carpet affair for Sam Whittingham and Andrea Blaseckie of Naked Bicycles and design. The Quadra Island … READ MORE →

Geelong Women’s Tour – Stages 1 and 2

February 21, 2008 – The Geelong Women’s Tour is underway in Australia and will wrap up today after three stages. Christiane Soeder (Aut) Cervelo-Lifeforce Pro Cycling Team won Stage 1 and leads the GC … READ MORE →

Italian Festival at FCV

February 21, 2008 – Racing continues this Saturday night at the Forest City Velodrome. The local Italian community in London is using the evening of racing as a fund-raiser for their retirement community. Two years … READ MORE →

Four Hours of Power Indoor Cycling Relay

February 21, 2008 – Prepare to be inspired! You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind indoor cycling relay to raise money for Talisman Centre’s Access Advantage Fund and to help Terrascape racer, Mical Dyck, … READ MORE →

Amgen Tour of California — Stage 3 Report, Full Results and Photos

February 20, 2008 (San Jose, Calif.) — Rain gave in to sun this morning in Modesto, with storm clouds passing by the first epic climb of the race of today’s epic 152.2km (103 miles) Stage … READ MORE →

18,000 Attend 6th Annual Expodium Bicycle Show

February 20, 2008 (Montreal, QC) — The sixth annual Expodium bike show ran from February 15-17 at Montreal’s downtown Place Bonaventure. Apart from the 200 exhibitors on site, visitors could also take in a 200m … READ MORE →

Dukes Cycle Destroyed in Huge Six-Alarm Toronto Fire

February 20, 2008 – Early on Wednesday morning 30 fire trucks and 150 firefighters battled a massive six-alarm fire that ravaged a section of Queen St. West where heavy winds made the situation worse. Duke’s … READ MORE →

Sophia Loren at BikeAsia

February 20, 2008 – Italy’s Sophia Loren will be the figurehead of Italian cycling at BikeAsia’s “Made in Italy” exhibition in Singapore from April 10 to 13 at South East Asia’s first … READ MORE →

Miranda Miller Wins Premier\’s Athletic Award

February 20, 2008 – Grade 12, Howe Sound Secondary student, Miranda Miller, was one of 99 athletes recognized by the provincial government for excellence in their sporting achievements in 2006/07. In her sport of Downhill … READ MORE →

Call for Applications – Carol Anne Letheren Leadership and Sport Scholarship

February 20, 2008 (Vancouver, B.C.) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Carol Anne Letheren Leadership and Sport Scholarship. The scholarship is a national, three-year, $1,500 per year, university … READ MORE →

FCV News

February 20, 2008 – Well the snow keeps falling, the rain keeps falling, and temperatures are up one minute and down the next. At least we are dry and able to ride and train indoors. … READ MORE →

BC Bike Race News

February 20, 2008 – Here are the latest headlines from the BC Bike Race headquarters, including details on BCBR’s “The Last 2 Spots” Contest, BCBR 2008 Awards Gala, and new scouting reports.That’s right, … READ MORE →

Valley of the Sun – Stages 2 and 3 Final

February 20, 2008 (Phoenix, AZ) – The Valley of the Sun road stage race wrapped up on February 17 after three stages. Karl Bordine (5 Star WVO)took the Pro Men’s overall. Lana Atchley (Team … READ MORE →

Amgen Tour of California — Stage 2 Report, Full Results and Photos

February 19, 2008 (Palo Alto, CA) — The mood was grey and as the rain persisted through the day Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step displayed the speed that earned him the 2005 Road Worlds title … READ MORE →

Primary/Devinci and SRAM Present – Too Rad, a Bike Show Party

February 19, 2008 – Has it been a long winter? Do miss that feeling you get from riding your bike? More importantly do miss that feeling when you’re drifting both wheels hanging on for dear … READ MORE →

Operacion Puerto Reopened – UCI Welcomes News

February 19, 2008 (Madrid, Spain) — A Spanish court has reopened the dormant Puerto Investigation into the 2006 doping scandal reports AP. Allegedly, many top athletes – including cyclists – were clients of a doping … READ MORE →

Rocky Mountain Bicycles 2008 XC Team

February 19, 2008 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Rocky Mountain Bicycles announces Olympic ambitious cross-country team. Headed by Silver medalists Marie-Hélène Prémont (Athens 2004) and Alison Sydor (Atlanta 1996), Rocky Mountain bikes looks to add a hat … READ MORE →

Shimano Purchased Pearl Izumi from Nautilus Inc.

February 19, 2008 (Irvine, Calif.) – Bringing premium sports apparel and footwear to its offering of industry-leading cycling and fishing products, Shimano has completed its purchase of DashAmerica, Inc. (dba Pearl Izumi USA, Inc.) from … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Receives Excellent Response to Call for Junior DH Riders

February 19, 2008 – Twenty-one keen riders responded to the call for riders by Cycling BC’s Provincial Head Coach, Richard Wooles. Sixteen young downhillers came from Vancouver Island,the Sunshine Coast, Fort Langley, Whistler, … READ MORE →

The BVC Maydays – 3 Days of Track Racing for All Levels!

February 19, 2008 – Start off the BC summer race season with three intense days of track racing at the BVC Maydays track race! Brought to you by the Burnaby Velodrome Club and our sponsors, … READ MORE →

OCA South Carolina Training Camp Reports – Days 1, 2, 3

February 19, 2008 – After an 18 hour drive that passed remarkably quickly, the crew for the OCA’s February training camp arrived in Seneca, South Carolina. Day one started with a quick trip to … READ MORE →


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