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May 4-6 Burnaby Velodrome Challenge – Call for Volunteers

February 27, 2007 – Running a successful event requires a dedicated group of volunteers. From setting up the facility to holding racers and posting results, there’s always something going on.If you can help or have … READ MORE →

TO Bike Show Race Opened Up To 14 Year Olds

February 27, 2007 – Some good news about the Toronto Bike Show: Here is a mssage just received from Brent Smith, Bike Show Race organizer:“I am going to open it up to riders who turn … READ MORE →

Geelong Women\’s Tour — Stages 1 and 2

February 27, 2007 (Port Arlington, Australia) — Nicole Cooke (GBr) Raleigh Lifeforce Creation is leading after the first two stages at the Geelong Women’s Tour – 2.2 — in Australia, February 27-March 1. Dotsie … READ MORE →

Nissan to Become Title Sponsor of UCI MTB World Cup?

February 26, 2007 – Rumours are flying about the imminent announcement of Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan as title sponsor for the 2007 UCI World Cup MTB Series, and according to several web sites including Transcend … READ MORE →

2007 Manitoba Cup Winner’s Jersey Design Contest

February 26, 2007 – If your design for the 2007 Manitoba Cup winner’s jersey is chosen, you could win your racing license for the 2007 season. Submit a copy of your design to the Manitoba … READ MORE →

US Team for Pan Am MTB Championships Named

February 26, 2007 (Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Cycling has named 15 riders to the U.S. National Team that will compete in the 2007 Continental Mountain Bike Championships next month in Argentina. The Continental Championships … READ MORE →

Jan Ullrich Retires

February 26, 2007 (Hamburg, Germany) – Jan Ullrich (formerly with T-Mobile) announced his retirement from professional cycling today in a press conference reports Eurosport. Ullrich, 33, the only German ever to win the Tour de … READ MORE →

Top Ontario Coaches Recognized at Coaching Excellence Awards

February 26, 2007 (Toronto, ON) – The Coaches Association of Ontario hounoured ten of the province’s top coaches this past weekend at the 2006 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards Banquet. The awards provide recognition for the … READ MORE →

Canadian Road Nationals 2007 – Update

February 26, 2007 – Pedal has now learned that the 2007 Canadian Road Championships will run July 5-11 in Beauce. The CCA will have a press conference on March 6 at 1:00pm in Quebec City … READ MORE →

BH Bicycles/Epicentre/Team IntegraleTo Race at Tour de Pakistan 2007

February 26, 2007 (Lahore, Pakistan) — BC’s BH Bicycles/Epicentre/Team Integrale to kick off the 2007 season at 13th Tour de Pakistan March 4-16. Men’s Elite roster:– Larry Zimich– Matt Usborne– Scott Laliberte The 13th Tour … READ MORE →

Spain Enacts Tough New Anti-Doping Law

February 26, 2007 (Madrid, Spain) – As of Friday, Spain’s new anti-doping law came into effect. The Spanish sports minister, Jaime Lissavetzky told the daily AS on Friday that this new law targets suppliers, … READ MORE →

Manchester Track World Cup – Day 3 Final Report

February 25, 2007 (Manchester, UK) — The Great Britain National team continued to place their stamp on day three of the Manchester World Cup.Victoria Pendleton riding for the Science in Sport team made it a … READ MORE →

Team Trek Red Truck Racing Report

February 25, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – With the first races of spring starting in less than two weeks, the riders of Team Trek Red Truck Racing have been through a full off-season of preparation … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2007 — Stage 7 Final Report

February 25, 2007 (Long Beach, CA) — Cuban Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) claimed the tight, final stage sprint and Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel) secured the overall race victory with a pack finish today at the second … READ MORE →

Doping Results for La Ruta 2006 Negative

February 25, 2007 (San José, Costa Rica) – The Anti-doping samples taken during the past edition of La Ruta de los Conquistadores were negative according an official communication sent by the authorities of the International … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2007 — Stage 7 Preview

February 25, 2007 (Long Beach, CA) — The seventh and final stage of the Amgen Tour of California 2007 starts at 1 pm local time (4 pm EST). The Long Beach-Long Beach (Circuit race), 124.7km … READ MORE →

Atlantic Pedaler – $100 Give Away

February 25, 2007 – I am pleased to announce a total make over for Altantic Pedaler. Not only are the old features still here but now you can log on and submit articles / … READ MORE →

Svein Tuft Wins the 2007 Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba – Stage 13 Final

February 25, 2007 – Bruce Wenting, Symmetrics Road Manager in Cuba, called to report that Svein Tuft captured the overall title in Cuba this morning. “Today was an extremely difficult stage. The 90km circuit had … READ MORE →

Manchester Track World Cup – Days 1 and 2 Report

February 24, 2007 (Manchester, UK) — The 2006/07 Track World Cup makes its final stop for the season this weekend, Feb. 23-25 in Manchester England, home to one of the fastest tracks in the world.For … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2007 — Stage 6 Report

February 24, 2007 (Santa Barbara, CA) — Levi Leipheimer (USA) Discovery likely won the Tour of California with his animated four-hour ride today, but it didn’t occur without damage.Juan Jose Haedo (CSC) emerged from a … READ MORE →

Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba 2007 — Stage 12 — Canada\’s Tuft in Yellow

February 24, 2007 — Canada’s Svein Tuft (Sym) is still in yellow after today’s Stage 12 road race, 126km Artemisa-Pinar del Rio won by Cuba’s Lizardo Benitez. Christian Meier (Sym) was the top Canuck today … READ MORE →

Tour of California 2007 — Stage 6 Preview

February 24, 2007 (Santa Barbara, CA) — Stage 6, Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita 169.6km road race begins at 11 am local time (2 pm EST) and could be a pivotal stage for the 2007 … READ MORE →

Beauce to Host 2007 and 2008 Canadian Road Nationals

February 24, 2007 – Pedal has learned that Quebec’s Beauce region will host the 2007 Canadian Road Championships, possibly from July 2-8. The agreement between the Canadian Cycling Association and the Tour de Beauce will … READ MORE →

Google Encourages Employees to Bike to Work

February 24, 2007 (Santa Clara County, California) – Google, the internet search engine company giant, is encouraging its employees to ride bikes or walk to work, reports La Presse of Montreal. Employees who do this … READ MORE →

University Track Challenge – March 23 at the FCV

February 24, 2007 (London, Ontario) – The University Trak Challenge being held at the Forest City Velodrime in London, Ontario on March 23rd. This event has come together very quickly and I am happy to … READ MORE →


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