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Geneviève Jeanson\’s Radio Canada Interview in English?

September 20, 2007 – Pedal has learned that CBC will likely include some news in English this evening at 9 pm and again at 10 pm, about Geneviève Jeanson’s revelations on Radio Canada’s … READ MORE →

Specialized Launches ‘Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine Contest’

September 2007, 2007 – Specialized Bicycles and Goodby Silverstein & Partners – Bay Area companies that share a passion for innovation, technology and the environment – have created the Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine Contest, … READ MORE →

Floyd Landis Receives Two-year Suspension

September 20, 2007 – The USADA (US Anti-doping Agency) has just announced that Floyd Landis’ appeal to the three-member panel of the American Arbitration Agency (AAA) has been denied and a 2-year suspension will apply … READ MORE →

Tom Boonen Forced to Pull Out of Road World Championships

September 20, 2007 – Tom Boonen will not be taking part in the Stuttgart World Championships that take place on September 30. Boonen had planned a 3-hour training session today in order to ascertain his … READ MORE →

Tour of Spain – Stages 16, 17 & 18

September 20, 2007 – Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank is still leading the Tour of Spain after 18 stages. Leonardo Duque (Col) Cofidis – Le Crédit par Téléphone won Stage 16, Daniele Bennati (Ita) Lampre – … READ MORE →

Hydro-Québec Awards 39 Athletes

September 20, 2007 (Montreal, Que.) — Pierre Gagnon, General Counsel at Hydro-Québec, revealed today the names of the 39 athletes that have qualified for the 2007 Hydro-Québec bursary program, during a ceremony at the Lion … READ MORE →

Mike’s Bike Shop Cup – Week 14

September 20, 2007 – Last night saw the first ever “official” BMX race as part of the Mike’s Bike Shop Cup. This race spelled nothing but fun and introduction to a new cycling discipline … READ MORE →

First Annual “We Need More Cowbell Cross”

September 20, 2007 – On Saturday, September 29, the First Annual “We Need More Cowbell Cross”, presented by MacEachern’s Deep Steam Carpet Care, will take place at Burgoyne Woods Park in St. Catharines, Ont. … READ MORE →

Thule Canada Seeks Customer Service Rep

September 20, 2007 – Thule Canada Inc. is currently looking to fill positions as Customer Service Representative. Under the supervision of the customer service supervisor, the customer service rep will have to:– Take phone, e-mail … READ MORE →

Matti Lehikoinen Seriously Injured In Training Accident

September 20, 2007 – While training and filming with a friend in Helsinki yesterday, Matti Lehikoinen had an accident that resulted in breaking his back.Matti was immediately transferred to hospital where a series of scans … READ MORE →

Cyclocross World Champ Vervecken to Compete at Whitmores Super Cross Cup

September 19, 2007 (Southampton, NY) – World Professional Cyclocross Champion Erwin Vervecken is coming to the two-day Whitmore’s Landscaping Super Cross Cup in New York on October 6-7. Not content with “only” having the … READ MORE →

CCA Announces Canadian Team for 2007 Road Cycling Championships

September 19, 2007 – The Canadian Cycling Association announced today the riders that will represent Canada at the 2007 road cycling world championships, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany, from September 26 to 30. In … READ MORE →

Dick Pound Confirms He’s Leaving WADA

September 19, 2007 (Montreal, QC) — Montrealer Dick Pound has confirmed that he’s stepping down at the president of WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency, by the end of 2007. Pound, 65, has aggressively fought doping … READ MORE →

US Cycling Star Levi Leipheimer Stars in PETA Ad

September 19, 2007 – He’s won some of the most competitive cycling races around the world, including the Tour of Germany and the Tour of California, and was the team leader of The Discovery … READ MORE →

Rundle Mountain CC Race Results

September 19, 2007 (Canmore, AB) – Last night’s threat of snow – which did not materialize – kept all but the true “hardmen” from attending the Spray Rd Hill Climb (~5km long & ~800vertical … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome September 2007 News

September 19, 2007 (London, ON) – The weather is changing; you can feel it in the air. Those long muggy days seem to be over. The Forest City Velodrome is gearing up for another season … READ MORE →

Geneviève Jeanson on Radio Canada Tomorrow

September 19, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – As reported earlier this month Geneviève Jeanson will appear on Radio Canada’s investigative French-language program, Enquete, tomorrow Thursday, September 20 and on September 27, to discuss doping in … READ MORE →

BMX Development Coach – Olympic Oval National Cycling Centre

September 19, 2007 – The Olympic Oval is currently looking for a recurring part-time National Cycling Centre BMX Development Coach. This position reports to the National Cycling Centre Head Coach and the Associate Director of … READ MORE →

Valverde Case: Spanish Cycling Federation Going To Court

September 18, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) – The Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) wants Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) to race at the 2007 Road World Championships as part of the Spanish team in Stuttgart on September 30, … READ MORE →

Tour of the Himalayas Report

September 18, 2007 – It would be hard to imagine a more spectacular backdrop for a race than the mountains of Pakistan. Based out of the village of Naran, the three-day Tour of the Himalayas … READ MORE →

Plastiglas 2007 Ontario Mountain Bike Championships Photos

September 18, 2007 (Oro Station, ON) – Here’s a selection of photos from the 2007 Plastiglas Ontario MTB Championships, O-Cup #7 held this past weekend on Sunday, September 16, at Hardwood Hills.

Valley Park Cyclocross Races – Third Edition

September 18, 2007 – The Hamilton Cycling Club will be hosting our annual Cyclocross Races this Sunday, September 23rd at Valley Park. This typically quiet community park will be transformed as the exciting spectacle that … READ MORE →

Volunteers Needed for Tour of Courage 2007

September 18, 2007 – The BC Cancer Foundation Tour of Courage Community Ride on Sunday September 23rd needs a few more volunteers. As with all charitable events, we look to our community for people to … READ MORE →

Unprecedented Anti-doping Measures at the 2007 Road Worlds in Stuttgart

September 18, 2007 – The International Cycling Union has developed a reinforced anti-doping programme for the Road World Championships which will take place in Stuttgart from September 26-30.Including measures before and during competitions, the UCI … READ MORE →

Ride to Conquer Cancer Promotional Representatives Required

September 18, 2007 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation are looking for part time representatives this fall and early winter to manage several territories across Ontario area. There … READ MORE →


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