News

Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast Announces 2008 Team

December 15, 2007 (Minneapolis, Minn.) – Following a first season that saw the Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast pro cycling team take on the strongest teams on the North American circuit, Jonas Carney’s sophomore squad returns … READ MORE →

BC Women’s Category Changes – An Editorial

December 14, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – On Tuesday evening Cycling BC sent out a notice that there would be significant changes to the format of women’s road racing for the 2008 season. By early Wednesday … READ MORE →

Georgia Gould Registers Petition for Equal Prize Money for Female Cyclists

December 14, 2007 – Top US mountain biker Georgia Gould has started a petition that is directed to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for equal prize money for female cyclists. The petition is hosted at … READ MORE →

Canadian Riders on the Move in 2008

December 14, 2008 – As the 2007 season winds down, some riders will be wearing new colours in 2008. Here’s a look at some of Canada’s top movers and shakers new teams.Canada’s … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome’s IWE Fall Race Series – Final Night Tonight

December 14, 2007 – The IWE Fall Race Series is ending with the final night tonight, and will bring to a close a very heated and exciting 10 weeks of racing. To make the final … READ MORE →

Toronto’s Racer Sportif Celebrates 30 Years and Opens Second Location

December 14, 2007 – After 30 years in business Racer Sportif has decided it was time to grow up. They are happy to announce that their second location in Oakville is open for business.The store … READ MORE →

ABA News

December 14, 2007 – Here is the latest from the ABA headquarters, including details on 2008 Alberta Bicycle Association Licenses and 2008 Club Registration info.Registration for 2008 Alberta Bicycle Association Licenses is now available!!!For a … READ MORE →

Ride with Rendall/Peak Winter Racing Series – Stage 1

December 14, 2007 – The Ride with Rendall/Peak Winter Racing Series is back again for its fourth year. Stage 1 was held this past week in various centers across Canada.Straight from the blocks, Aaron Fillion … READ MORE →

Calling all Women Racers!

December 13, 2007 – Are you tired of racing with the men? Do you want to compete in Women-Only racing? Then the Burnaby Velodrome has good news for you! The Burnaby Six Day will feature … READ MORE →

ExpoCycle Dates Remain the Same for 2008

December 13, 2007 – Following a member survey BTAC has released the dates for ExpoCycle 2008 which will take place at Place Bonaventure on September 7-9, 2008, with the OutDoor Demo Day taking place on … READ MORE →

Trek Named Astana’s Official Bike Sponsor

December 13, 2007 (Waterloo, WI) — Trek Bicycle Corporation today announced that the Astana Cycling Team has chosen Trek to be the official team bike supplier for the 2008 season and beyond. Starting on January … READ MORE →

CITT Continues Anti-Dumping Duties on Bikes

December 13, 2007 – The Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued an order on December 10th following the expiry review of its order made on December 9, 2002, concerning bicycles and frames originating in or exported … READ MORE →

Tour of America Announces New Route

December 13, 2007 (Lumberton, N.C.) – Aqu, Inc., organizers of The Tour of America, a multi-stage coast-to-coast professional bicycle road race, today announced revised dates and tentative race route for its September 2008 event.Based upon … READ MORE →

Coach Chris.ca/Ted Velikonja Cycling Rosters

December 13, 2007 – The Coach Chris.ca/Ted Velikonja Cycling is pleased to announce their team roster and sponsors for 2008. The team will be in its sixth year and continues to grow each year. 2008 … READ MORE →

Interview With BC Provincial Coach Richard Wooles

December 12, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – Richard Wooles became Cycling BC’s new provincial coach and HP Director in late fall 2006. One year later, BC has had a banner year in terms of performing well … READ MORE →

Tour of Pennsylvania – Team Applications Now Being Accepted

December 12, 2007 (Norristown Pa.) – The world’s richest cycling race for U-25 riders is now seeking applications from the world’s elite, young cycling teams. Organizers of The American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, … READ MORE →

National Level BMX Commissaire Course

December 12, 2007 (Toronto, Ontario) – The CCA is coordinating a National Level BMX Commissaire Course scheduled to take place in Toronto, Ontario — January 26-27, 2008. The course will be presented in English by, … READ MORE →

The Baja Epic 2008

December 12, 2007 – The Baja Epic, schedule for November 5 to 8, 2008, has many allures: a chance to race in an exotic locale, a destination that’s easily accessible for athletes, an epic physical … READ MORE →

2008 UCI World Masters Cyclocross Championships Info

December 12, 2007 – The UCI World Masters Cyclocross Championships take place in Zilvermeer Mol, Belgium on January 19, 2008. The competition is open to UCI licence holders aged 30+. The course is 2.6m long … READ MORE →

COC Invites Applications to the 2008 Olympic Academy of Canada

December 12, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is inviting applications from across Canada for the 20th session of the Olympic Academy of Canada (OAC) to be held in Vancouver, June 21-27, … READ MORE →

Nine Cities Bid for First Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010

December 12, 2007 – Nine cities have submitted Candidature Files for the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010: Athens (Greece), Bangkok (Thailand), Debrecen (Hungary), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Moscow (Russian Federation), Poznan … READ MORE →

Changes Made to Road BC Cup Categories

December 11, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – Cycling BC has rearranged the Road BC Cup day-of-race category combinations in order to better align the series with the provincial development model (Long term athlete development model — … READ MORE →

Kiddie Kilo at the Burnaby Six Day!

December 11, 2007 – On Saturday morning, January 5th, all children under 10 are invited to compete in the first-ever “Burnaby Kiddie Kilo”. Free of charge but full of fun, the Kiddie Kilo will be … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Provincial Team Fundraising Auction on eBay

December 11, 2007 – As part of our ongoing fundraising drive for our High Performance Teams, we are running an auction for over 100 items on eBay. Items include Olympic Team memorabilia, a signed Canadian … READ MORE →

Virginia Cycling Training Camp

December 11, 2007 – Endurance Nutrition invites you for a cycling training camp spread over three weeks in 2008: from March 29 to April 19. Discover the magnificent Virginia roads and the famous Blue Ridge … READ MORE →


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