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BTAC Delegation Meets with Federal Policy Advisors

February 13, 2007 – On January 26th a delegation from the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) visited senior policy advisors to the federal ministers of Finance and Environment to discuss the role that cycling … READ MORE →

Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast Pro Team Goes Int\’l

February 13, 2007 (Minneapolis, Min.) — The Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast pro cycling team, fresh from its first competitive race in its first season, today announces plans to go international. After a strong finish in the … READ MORE →

Redlands Bicycle Classic Introduces Disabilities Division

February 13, 2007 – PossAbilities joins the Redlands Bicycle Classic to create new opportunities for the community. The organization, developed by the Loma Linda University Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Institute (LLUORI), is the presenting sponsor of … READ MORE →

IOC Reprimands WADA\’s Pound over Armstrong

February 13, 2007 – Canadian, Dick Pound, head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) remains unrepentant regarding his remarks about retired pro cyclist, Lance Armstrong (formerly with Discovery Channel), reports the Union-Tribune News Service. Last … READ MORE →

Challenge Volta a Mallorca — Stage 3

February 13, 2007 – Thomas Dekker (Ned) Rabobank has won the Trofeo Pollença of the Challenge, from Pollença-Mirador Des Colomer, 149.6km. Spain’s Ezequiel Mosquera (Karpin-Galicia) has taken the lead in the series.Results1. Thomas Dekker … READ MORE →

Floyd Landis to Publish a Book

February 13, 2007 – Floyd Landis will publish a book about his life entitled “Positively False” scheduled for publication in late June according to AP. Landis, who won the 2006 Tour de France, tested positive … READ MORE →

Free Seminars and Bike Instruction at Vancouver Bike EXPO

February 12, 2007 – Join us at the Vancouver Bike EXPO, in the Outdoor Adventure show, this weekend February 17th and 18th at BC Place. Two of the new features include free kid’s mountain bike … READ MORE →

Fly Gurlz Celebrate 10 Years

February 12, 2007 – We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary in the Canadian mountain bike industry!Fly Gurlz are offering some new programs & events to help mark this amazing milestone and there … READ MORE →

Job Offer – OCA Provincial Coach

February 12, 2007 – Reporting to the Manager, High Performance Programs of the Ontario Cycling Association, the Provincial Coach will be responsible for coordinating the men’s and women’s programs at the Elite, Espoir … READ MORE →

Recap of BMX Provincial Team Camp

February 12, 2007 – The 2007 BMX provincial team met for the first training camp of the year on Sunday under the roof of Abbotsford Indoor. The 16 Athletes were in attendance ranging U16 to … READ MORE →

Challenge Volta a Mallorca — Stage 2

February 12, 2007 — Vicente Reynes (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne won Trofeo Cala Millor-Cala Bona, of the Challenge today, 159.4 km, over his team mate José Joaquín Rojas (Spa). Rojas now leads the overall. Results1. Vicente … READ MORE →

Job Offer — BTAC Membership Services Coordinator

February 12, 2007 — The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada has an employment opportunity available for a Bi-lingual Member Services Coordinator. The position will require both oral and written skills in French and English. The … READ MORE →

Ex-Bruins Captain Raymond Bourque is Montreal-Boston Spokesman

February 12, 2007 – The Montreal-Boston race scheduled for August 5-12 now has a spokesman “who loves both cities”. Raymond Bourque, the retired captain of the Boston Bruins hockey team, accepted this role at a … READ MORE →

IOC Adopts Consensus Statement on Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport

February 12, 2007 – The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today adopted a Consensus Statement on “Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport” (see full document below).This unique document defines the problems, identifies … READ MORE →

BVC Meeting Tonight

February 12, 2007 – Just a reminder that tonight, Monday, February 12th at 8pm, the BVC will hold a semi-annual members meeting in the Board Room of the Velodrome. Come out and hear what is … READ MORE →

Winter \’Cross Champs in Dieppe

February 12, 2007 – Winter cross Championships were a great success this weekend during the Dieppe Friendship Carnival. 20 cyclists took the start with temperature of -6 degrees. The course was great and offered challenging … READ MORE →

GP Heerlen \’Cross

February 12, 2007 – As the ‘cross season winds down, here are some results from the GP Heerlen, from The Netherlands this past weekend:Elite Men 1. Lars Boom (Ned) Rabobank2. Richard Groenendaal (Ned) Rabobank3. Klaas … READ MORE →

Volunteers Needed For UBC Study

February 12, 2007 – 60 volunteers are required for UBC study:“Low frequency electrical intramuscular stimulation for subacute and chronic hamstring injury”-Requirements for participation: male with hamstring injury acquired not less than 3 weeks ago and … READ MORE →

FCV – Winter Nationals Communique #1

February 12, 2007 – Please be advised that out-of-town riders not able to arrive on Friday evening (Feb. 16) will be able to do their Kilo at noon on Saturday.Friday’s race order for the … READ MORE →

Challenge Volta a Mallorca — Stage 1

February 11, 2007 – Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank won the opening Stage 1, Trofeo Mallorca (1.1), Palma-Palma, 100 km at the Challenge Volta a Mallorca, February 11-15.Results1. Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank 1.57.08 2. José … READ MORE →

Interview with Cycling B.C.\’s New Coach Richard Wooles

February 11, 2007 – We caught up with Cycling B.C.’s new Provincial Coach & High Performance Director, Richard Wooles, to get his reflections on recent events such as the Giant Bicycles Six Days of … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome Results

February 11, 2007 – The addition of three Michigan and one Pittsburg rider to the regular Saturday competition added to the excitement in the numerous events held. Terry Palmer, Macomb Michigan, recorded the fastest lap … READ MORE →

Tour de Langkawi – Stage 10 Final

February 11, 2007 — Anthony Charteau (Fra) Crédit Agricole is the overall winner of the 2007 Tour de Langkawi as Alberto Loddo (Ita) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Selle Italia took his 5th stage win with a victory … READ MORE →

Sombrio and Big Mountain Bike Adventures Form Alliance

February 10, 2007 – Sombrio and Big Mountain Bike Adventures have partnered up for the upcoming 2007 season. It’s a natural progression for the Vancouver-based Sombrio, who has been outfitting many of Big Mountain’s guides … READ MORE →

CITT Issues Notice of Expiry Order on Bicycles and Frames

February 10, 2007 (Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), that its order made on December 9, 2002, … READ MORE →


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