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Cross on the Rock #5 Fletchers Farm & Jungle Cross – Final Report and Series Points

November 16, 2007 (Errington, BC) – Careful what you wish for. With all the great weather for our first four cross races of the series I was hoping for a bigger day – one for … READ MORE →

WADA Infighting Over Presidency

November 16, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) – Internal bickering, pitting Europe against the rest of the membership, is threatening the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) conference currently underway in Madrid and raises questions about the organization’s … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Sprint and Madison Clinics

November 16, 2007 – The Burnaby Velodrome is putting on Sprint and Madison clinics this December. So you think you want to be a Match Sprinter? Come out and give match sprinting a try. The … READ MORE →

Manitoba Cycling News

November 16, 2007 – Here is the latest news from the Manitoba Cycling Association, including information about applying for the position of Executive Director and the Bourkevale Cyclocross Season Finale race on November 18.Employment Opportunity … READ MORE →

OCA News – 2008 O\’Cup Dates, Cycling Celebration, Team Ontario

November 16, 2007 – Here is the latest news from the Ontario Cycling Association, including a preliminary 2008 Ontario Cup Road Calendar, details about the OCA Cycling Celebration 2007 and the 2007/2008 Ontario Team.2008 Preliminary … READ MORE →

La Ruta 2007 – Dre Report – Day 2

November 15, 2007 (Terramall, Costa Rica) – Max Plaxton (Can) Rocky Mountain Bicycles/Haywood earned the wooden nickel* today. On an epic day of climbing with unbelievable proportions and steepness, Max came up slightly short in … READ MORE →

Sinkewitz Receives One-Year Suspension

November 16, 2007 – Former T-Mobile rider Patrik Sinkewitz has been suspended for one year by the German cycling federation, BDR, for testing positive for the banned hormone testosterone. The suspension, announced Friday, will end … READ MORE →

La Ruta 2007 – Stage 2 – Ramírez and Haywood Win Again Full Results and Photos

November 15, 2007 (Terramall, Costa Rica) – Costa Rican Federico Ramírez (BCR-Pizza Hut) and American Susan Haywood (Volkswagen-Trek) won today’s Stage 2 at La Ruta de los Conquistadores and confirmed that they’re the top contenders … READ MORE →

Third Gold for Chalifour and Cloutier at Paracycling PanAm Championships

November 15, 2007 — Visually impaired rider Daniel Chalifour of Mont-Laurier, Que., and his pilot Alexandre Cloutier of Quebec City earned a third gold medal Wednesday at the Pan American Open paracycling championships in Cali, … READ MORE →

HB Cycling Club – Junior Riders Wanted

November 15, 2007 – HB Cycling Club (HBCC) is looking for Junior racers for the upcoming 2008 season. We are looking for those that are interested in road, mountain bike and cyclocross. HBCC as a … READ MORE →

David Veilleux Interview

November 15, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – David Veilleux, who recently signed with Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast (KBSM) for 2008, is an up-and-coming rider from Quebec City. In 2006 Veilleux won the Canadian U23 Championships for both … READ MORE →

Raising Team BC

November 15, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – I have been in Canada for just over a year now, and I have come to the conclusion that we have the potential to be one of the world … READ MORE →

Eastern Ontario Cyclocross Series Race #7 – Report

November 15, 2007 – Seven for seven nice, sunny race days this year without rain or snow! Can this go on for all 10 races? The race at Almonte is always universally liked by riders, … READ MORE →

La Ruta 2007 – Dre Report – Day 1 Full Results and Photos

November 14, 2007 (El Rodeo, Costa Rica) – Thomas Dietsch (Fra) Gewiss Bianchi, the world’s number one UCI-ranked Marathon racer, stated, “there is no comparison, this race is in a league of it’s own”. He … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Annual Buyer’s Guide 07/08 Released

November 15, 2007 – SkiTrax Magazine, the official Nordic ski publication of both Cross Country Canada (CCC) and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has released its Annual 07/08 Buyers Guide – the … READ MORE →

La Ruta 2007 – Stage 1 – Ramírez and Haywood Win

November 14, 2007 (El Rodeo, Costa Rica) – Local rider Federico Ramírez (BCR-Pizza Hut) won today’s first stage at La Ruta 2007 and is looking forward to capturing his third La Ruta trophy.About two years … READ MORE →

Burnaby Velodrome Fall Challenge a Huge Success

November 14, 2007 – The first major event of the winter track racing season has concluded at the Burnaby Velodrome. With a record high of over 80 racers throughout all categories including women and new … READ MORE →

Crank The Shield – New 3-Day MTB Stage Race

November 14, 2007 – Multi-day mountain bike events are increasing in popularity and Chico Racing is excited to present Ontario’s first 3-day point-to-point race. Crank The Shield is destined to become a classic attracting endurance … READ MORE →

Spain’s Anti-Doping Laws Target Root of Problem

November 14, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) — Jaime Lissavetzky, Spain’s Secretary of State for Sport, yesterday explained that Spanish anti-doping law will not send convicted athletes to jail according to AFP. Lissavetzky said Spain will follow … READ MORE →

Cross on the Rock 2007 #4 – Cumberland Coal Cross Report

November 14, 2007 (Village of Cumberland, BC) – Well after a huge downpour the night before (which probably kept the hooligans in Cumberland from tearing down the course) the sun came out and the temperature … READ MORE →

AthletesCAN Heads up Transitioning/Transitioned Athletes in Sport Project

November 14, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) – AthletesCAN, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), is heading … READ MORE →

More Medals for Canada at Paracycling PanAm Championships

November 14, 2007 (Cali, Colombia) – Jean Quevillon of Ste-Adèle, Que., earned his second medal on Tuesday at the paracycling Pan American Open championships finishing third in the 1,000-metre race for riders with cerebral palsy … READ MORE →

WISE Fund Announcement

November 14, 2007 – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations … READ MORE →

UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships – Results & Photos

November 14, 2007 — Rainbow jerseys were awarded at the UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships on November 9-11 in Winterthur, Switzerland. Here are some intriguing photos of this little-known branch of cycling. Indoor Cycling is … READ MORE →

WADA Strengthens Fight against Doping in Sport

November 14, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) – The Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, officially opening tomorrow in Madrid, Spain, will mark a major milestone in the strengthening of global efforts to combat doping in … READ MORE →


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