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Clara Hughes Appointed to the Order of Canada

December 29, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) “” Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced today 61 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include Olympic cyclist and speed … READ MORE →

Canadian Riders Gear up for World\’s Longest Bicycle Race & Expedition

December 29, 2007 (Toronto, ON) – Tour d’Afrique, the world’s longest and most spectacular bicycle event has attracted a record number of entrants for 2008. With 56 full tour and 39 sectional riders from … READ MORE →

Canada’s Cools Wins Again Taking UCI Points Race #7

December 28, 2007 (Columbus, Ohio) – Canada’s Samantha Cools scored back-to-back wins as she won again today at the UCI Points Race #7 held in conjunction with the NBL Christmas Classic in Columbus, Ohio. … READ MORE →

Pedal’s 2007 Canadian Cycling Awards – Time to VOTE!

December 28, 2006 – Voting has been brisk as the final countdown begins for Pedal’s Annual Cycling Awards honouring Canada’s top riders. BC’s Svein Tuft is the front runner in some categories … READ MORE →

UCI Points Race #6 – Canada’s Cools Wins

December 28, 2007 (Columbus, Ohio) – Canada’s Samantha Cools kicked butt yesterday winning the UCI Points Race #6 in Columbus, Ohio, earning valuable points for Canada. Cools ran 1-1-2 in her motos and then … READ MORE →

Canada’s Simms Bounces Back With Another 4th

December 28, 2007 (Loenhout, Belgium) – Wendy Simms (Kona-Yor Key Mortgage Team) husband Normon Thibault sent us the following comments following Simms 4th place today in Loenhout, Belgium.Wendy was pretty bummed out after her 18th … READ MORE →

Azencross Gazet van Antwerpen Cyclocross Trophy #5 Full Results

December 28, 2007 (Loenhout, Belgium) – Lars Boom (Ned) Rabobank and Hanka Kupfernagel (Ger) Focus won the men’s and women’s races of Azencross, the C1 Gazet van Antwerpen Cyclocross Trophy #5 in Loenhout, … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Hosts Largest North American Pro 6-Day Race Since the 1970s

December 27, 2007 (Burnaby, BC) – A field of 24 professional cyclists will take to the steep wood boards of the Burnaby Velodrome on New Years Eve to kick off six nights of intense racing … READ MORE →

Indoor Virtual Bike Race Near Montreal

December 27, 2007 (Brossard QC) — On Friday December 28, an indoor cycling competition hosted by the Quebec Cycling Academy (QCA) will take place at the Complexe Sportif Sani Sport at 7777 Marie Victorin Blvd … READ MORE →

Employment Opportunity – Louis Garneau Warehouse Manager (Vancouver)

December 27, 2007 – Celebrating 25 years in business, Louis Garneau Sports is opening a Warehouse in Vancouver to better service their Western Accounts. The warehouse will have a couple of showrooms where dealers can … READ MORE →

Puerto Affair\’s Fuentes: a Nobel Prize Winner?

December 27, 2007 (Tenerife, Canary Islands) – The Spanish doctor at the centre of the 2006 Puerto Affair does not see himself as a villain, but rather as a future Nobel Prize nominee reports AFP … READ MORE →

Job Offer – Own the Podium 2010

December 27, 2007 – Own the Podium 2010 is seeking a full-time office assistant to start on February 4, 2008 at its Calgary offices. Deadline for application is January 14, 2008. Responsibilities include providing professional … READ MORE →

Dahon Bicycles – Notice of Voluntary Recall Action

December 27, 2007 – Effective immediately, Dahon is issuing a voluntary recall notice to all owners regarding a potential safety issue with seat post bolts affecting some 2007 model year Dahon bicycles. It has been … READ MORE →

RWR/Peak Winter Series – Stage 3

December 26, 2007 – The past five days have seen people rushing to Christmas activities and family obligations. Amongst all of the chaos, 31 riders found the time to take part in stage 3 of … READ MORE →

UCI Cyclocross World Cup #7 – Full Results

December 26, 2007 (Hofstade, Belgium) – After a short reprieve for Christmas, the European cyclocross assault is back on track. World Cup #7 took place today in Hofstade, Belgium. Several Canadians are spending the holidays … READ MORE →

Wendy Simms Euro Cross Report and Photos

December 26, 2007 – Wendy Simms (Kona-YourKey) sent us a link to her blog with a Euro-cross report and photos where she’s making her cyclocross debut in Europe with a small group of top … READ MORE →

Atlantic Pedaler News

December 26, 2007 – Your Atlantic Pedaler News Delivery has arrived. This newsletter contains the latest stories submitted to Atlantic Pedaler, including several items from Atlantic Canada. Scroll down and enjoy the ride.Cycling PEI Hands … READ MORE →

Chown Belgium CX Race Report – Off Days and Race #2

December 26, 2007 (Brugge, Belgium) – On our off day Les and I went to Brugge. This is easily one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to as the architecture is amazing. … READ MORE →

Happy Holidays!

December 24, 2007 – Everyone at Pedal extends the very best to all of our readers, contributors, partners, advertisers, suppliers, families, friends and cycling communities across Canada and around the globe, for a warm and … READ MORE →

Pedal Magazine\’s 2007 Canadian Cycling Awards – VOTE!

December 24, 2006 – Pedal is pleased to announce that once again our Annual Cycling Awards honouring Canada’s top riders is live for on-line voting. With the holiday season about to begin and New … READ MORE →

Veloo Media – 2007 Cyclocross Videos Now Posted

December 24, 2007 – All videos of this past ‘Cross season are now posted on VelooMedia.com, including the Toronto UCI-C2 International Pro-Am Race and the Provincial Championships. To view the videos, click here for the … READ MORE →

Velo NB Seeks Canada Games Staff

December 24, 2007 – Velo New Brunswick is looking for four people to work with the 2009 Canada Games cycling team. The Canada Games are often the first multi sport and major national level event … READ MORE →

UCI Biological Passport FAQ

December 24, 2007 – A biological passport is an individual, electronic record for each rider, in which the results of all doping tests over a period of time are collated. The passport for each rider … READ MORE →

GP Montferland Full Results

December 23, 2007 (Zeddam, Netherlands) – Canada’s Wendy Simms (Kona-YourKey) continued her strong Euro performances placing 5th today at the GP Montferland in Zeddam in the Elite Women’s race won by Reza Hormes … READ MORE →

Burnaby Six Day – Registration Deadline Approaching

December 23, 2007 – The registration deadline is fast approaching for the Burnaby Six Day. Registration is available so don’t delay, fields are near capacity and there will not be day-of registration – to register … READ MORE →


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