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Sheldon Brown Memorial Ride This Friday

February 7, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Please join us on Friday, Feb. 8 at 5:30pm for a Sheldon Brown Memorial Ride. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery (on the Lions’ side, Georgia and Howe). Clean … READ MORE →

1.8 million Coaches Support Canadian Sport

February 7, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is encouraged by today’s Statistics Canada report, Sports Participation in Canada, 2005, which revealed that the number of amateur, volunteer coaches in Canada … READ MORE →

Learn to Road Race 2008

February 7, 2008 – Are you nervous about your first race? Or riding in a big group? Learn to Road Race is aimed at novice and first time racers — for men, women and kids. … READ MORE →

Vanderkitten Racing 2008 Training Camp

February 7, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) — Vanderkitten Racing will kick off the 2008 season with its initial team training camp February 11th through 18th. The team will conclude its camp by participating in the Amgen … READ MORE →

2008 Cycle Solutions Ontario Cup DH/4X Race Series Schedule

February 6, 2008 – Well the year 2008 is upon us and its time to ramp it up again as the first stop on the O-Cup DH schedule is only a few months away. The … READ MORE →

The Buffalo Pound 60km MTB Race

February 6, 2008 (Moose Jaw, Sask.) – What a better way to end the season than with a super challenging ride. We think this course will challenge the best of riders. The entire course is … READ MORE →

Atlantic Canada\’s Winter Cross Champs and 2008 Giant Elite Program

February 6, 2008 (Dieppe, NB) – Here is the latest news from National Cycling Centre Atlantic Canada courtesy of head coach, Luc Arsenau. Items include a preview of the Winter Cross Championships to be held … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – Sport BC

February 6, 2008 – Sport BC is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Events Assistant in the Vancouver/Richmond area. The deadline for application is February 25, 2008. … READ MORE →

Montreal Ice Cup 08 Wrap Up

February 6, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – Despite record amounts of snow on the ground Montreal saw it’s first bike race of the year this Saturday, February 2 at the sixth annual Montreal Ice Cup … READ MORE →

Atlantic Pedaler News

February 6, 2008 – Here is the latest news from Atlantic Pedaler. This newsletter contains the latest stories submitted to Atlantic Pedaler. It contains the region’s upcoming rides, current km leaders, and the top … READ MORE →

Costa Rica Trophy Bike Launched

February 5, 2008 – Costa Rica will host its first International Costa Rica Trophy Bike competition event. The event is open to professional and amateur touring and mountain bike riders who will participate in a … READ MORE →

Winter Nationals 2008 at the Forest City Velodrome

February 5, 2008 (London Ontario) – Final preparation is going on at the Forest City Velodrome for the annual fitness test for Ontario Track riders. The 2008 Winter Nationals starts this Friday evening at 7pm. … READ MORE →

Bicycle Mechanic Guru Sheldon Brown Passes Away

February 5, 2008 – Bicycle mechanic sage, Sheldon Brown, 63, of Newtonville, Massachusetts, died of a heart attack on Sunday, February 3. Brown, a cycling enthusiast, famous bicycle mechanic, bicycle collector and advisor to mechanics … READ MORE →

Boulevard Road Race

February 5, 2008 — The road season opened for many racers last weekend in San Diego, CA at the Boulevards Road Race. Janel Holcomb (USA) Webcor Builders Cycling Team took the victory in the women’s … READ MORE →

Job Opportunities – CAC and CPC

February 5, 2008 – The Coaching Association of Canada is seeking a suitable applicant to fill the position of Communications Coordinator. As well, the Canadian Paralympic Committee is seeking a successful candidate for the position … READ MORE →

2008 Women’s Prestige Cycling Series Schedule Released

February 5, 2008 (Minneapolis, MN) – Organizers of the Women’s Prestige Cycling Series have announced that the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational in Charlottte, NC, will join the Series in 2008 and will serve as the … READ MORE →

BNL News

February 5, 2008 – Here is the latest news from Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador, including Memorial University Psychological Testing Research Project for Male Cyclists aged 19+, WestJet Travel Deals for Members, Sport NL Bursary, and … READ MORE →

Dorel Acquires Cannondale and Creates IBD Division

February 4, 2008 – Dorel Industries Ltd. (TSX: DII.A, DII.B;) announced today that it has acquired Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high-end bicycles. Headquartered in Bethel, Connecticut, Cannondale has facilities … READ MORE →

UCI ProTour Council Report From Geneva

February 4, 2008 – The UCI ProTour Council (UPTC) met today in Geneva, Switzerland. The Council welcomed four new members: Cédric Vasseur (France), recently elected as President of the CPA (Association of Professional Cyclists); Dario … READ MORE →

ABA News

February 4, 2008 – Here’s the latest from ABA Headquarters, including the ABA’s Practical Guide to Race Organizing, 2007 BMX District Points, Penticton 2008 Cycling Camp, 2008 Coaching Courses, 2008 ABA Calendar, Shell Community … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Junior Development Team Down South – Day 1

February 4, 2008 – Day One of the inaugural warm weather training camp went well for the elite Cycling BC Junior Development Team, with riders under the age of 19 supervised by Provincial Head Coach … READ MORE →

Cycling Performance Spring 2008 U-20 Supercamp

February 4, 2008 – Designed to improve cycling performance for young riders aged 15-19 of all disciplines, the Spring Supercamp has a particular focus on riders aged 17 and 18, and those invited riders moving … READ MORE →

Canada\’s Cortes Joins Amore & Vita-McDonalds 2008

February 4, 2008 – Canadian rider, Phil Cortes was the first professional cyclist to wear the new Amore & Vita-McDonalds team uniform. The kit was designed by the team General Manager Cristian Fanini who wanted … READ MORE →

FCV 2008 University Challenge

February 4, 2008 (London, Ont.) – A total of 31 racers took to the boards at the Forest City Velodrome in London on Saturday night. 18 of the riders had less than 4 hours of … READ MORE →

GP d\’Ouverture La Marseillaise – Full Results

February 3, 2008 (France) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Slipstream Chipotle p/b H30 is off to a good start this season finishing third on Sunday in the GP d’Ouverture La Marseillaise won by Hervé … READ MORE →


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