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Team R.A.C.E. Announces 2007 Elite Road Team

January 6, 2007 – Completing a successful year of transition from Gears Racing to Team R.A.C.E., the organization has forged ahead with its mandate to develop Canada’s international-caliber cycling athletes while promoting awareness of Canadian … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby – Latest Update and New Schedules

January 6, 2006 – We have just received the following email from Jeremy Storie, the Coach and Program Coordinator of the Burnaby Velodrome.Hello all, we have still not heard from Volleyball at this point. We … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby – Day 4 Cancelled

January 6, 2006 — Yesterday evening’s racing at the Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby was cancelled due to the pressure of snow on the velodrome’s roof. Organizers were concerned that if the … READ MORE →

Job Offer – R.B. Inc./Jamis Bicycles

January 6, 2007 – R.B. Inc./Jamis Bicycles is seeking experienced sales representatives and/or inside sales employees for various areas, specifically British Columbia. Applicants must have a minimum two years experience in sales with strong sales … READ MORE →

Young Australian Cyclist Dies Tragically

January 5, 2007 – Daniel Bennett, 24, a promising and well-respected young Australian cyclist, died tragically of a suspected heart attack during a training ride on Australia’s Gold Coast this morning.Bennett was riding with … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby — Day 3 Report and Results

January 5, 2007 (Burnaby BC) — The Canadian Team of Ryan McKenzie and Martin Gilbert saw their overall omnium hopes evaporate last night when McKenzie and Svein Tuft collided coming towards the home stretch. Tuft … READ MORE →

New UCI Canadian Track Cycling Teams

January 5, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) — The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA), in collaboration with Team R.A.C.E. (Race Against Cancer Everywhere) and Symmetrics Pro Cycling are pleased to announce that both professional teams have received a … READ MORE →

Canadian Team at 2007 UCI Cyclocross World Championships

January 5, 2007 (Ottawa, On) – Eight athletes will represent Canada at the 2007 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Hooglede-Gits, Belgium, on Jan. 27-28. Among those riders, three National Champions in their respective category and … READ MORE →

OCA High Performance Job Opportunity

January 5, 2007 – Reporting to the Executive Director the Manager, High Performance Programs will be responsible for the administration of the High Performance program.This is a full time position and requires some weekend and … READ MORE →

COC Welcomes Helena Guergis As Secretary of State (Sport)

January 5, 2007 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) welcomes Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s appointment of Helena Guergis as Secretary of State (Sport).“With the federal government’s recent creation of Podium Canada and the … READ MORE →

Chicks 4th Annual Bike Swap

January 6, 2007 – The Chicks Cycling Club is hosting our 4th Annual Bike and Gear Swap. This is a great opportunity for spring cleaning for some and spring bargains for others. All cycling … READ MORE →

Job Offer – Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

January 5, 2007 – Job Offer: Canadian Centre for Ethics in SportApplication Deadline: January 15, 2007 Starting Date: January 29, 2007Position: National Projects Manager – True Sport FoundationJob Description:The True Sport Foundation (TSF) … READ MORE →

Symmetrics Pro Cycling Announces 2007 Women’s Team Roster

January 5, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – After the recent announcement of the Pro men’s team, Symmetrics Cycling is pleased to announce the 2007 Women’s team. Following a strong 2006 season, the team saw … READ MORE →

24 Hours of Adrenalin Series 2007

January 4, 2007 (Toronto, ON) – After an exciting 2006 season, the folks at Twenty4 Sports are gearing up for 6 events in 2007. Best known for there “not just for racers” style the team … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby — Day 2 Report and Results

January 4, 2007 (Burnaby, B.C.) — Zach Bell stomped his authority on the field at night two of the Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby yesterday. Bell stormed the field in the 60-lap points race, … READ MORE →

Volunteers Still Needed for Six Days of Burnaby

January 4, 2007 – The first two nights of racing have been awesome, with tough competition in all categories so far. Things are stepping up starting tonight, with food and “beverages” being served during the … READ MORE →

Quebec’s Route Verte Inauguration Sponsored by PROXIM

January 4, 2007 (Montreal QC) – Quebec’s Route Verte, an interconnected network of over 4,000 kms of bike paths and bike routes linking 320 municipalities, will be officially inaugurated this summer reports Velo Quebec, … READ MORE →

Centrumcross Surhuisterveen

January 4, 2007 – Here are results from Surhuisterveen, Netherlands:1. Richard Groenendaal (Ned) Rabobank 1.04.302. Gerben De Knegt (Ned) Rabobank 0.153. Erwin Vervecken (Bel) Fidea Cycling Team 1.254. Maarten Nijland (Ned) Ruiter Dakkapellen 1.355. Thijs … READ MORE →

CCA Releases 2007 Race Calendars – Road, Track, MTB, BMX

January 4, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to communicate its 2007 national calendar of events for road, track, BMX and mountain bike. The number and quality of events held across … READ MORE →

Job Offer – Canadian Olympic Committee

January 4, 2007 – Application Deadline: February 2, 2007 Starting Date: March 12, 2007 Position: Coordinator, Olympic PreparationJob Description:Employment Opportunities Canadian Olympic Committee CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), a national, … READ MORE →

Giant Bicycles 6 Days of Burnaby — Day 1 Report and Results

January 3, 2007 — The Symmetrics Pro Cycling duo of Zach Bell and Svein Tuft opened a commanding nine point lead yesterday in the omnium on night one of the Giant Bicycles 6 Days of … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome News

January 3, 2007 – Seasons Greetings and Welcome to 2007! New Recreational Ride Schedulethe website will be updated this week for all schedules and programs.“¢ Expanded Recreational Riding Tuesday Rec Riding begins at 4 pm.“¢ … READ MORE →

CBC Reports Tonight on Doping Problems in Cycling

January 3, 2007 – CBC’s tough sports journalists are hard at work in the world of cycling, according to the Globe and Mail today. The National will have a special tonight on performance-enhancing drugs … READ MORE →

Clara Hughes Named “Sporting Personality of Year” by La Presse

January 3, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – Clara Hughes has been named the “Quebec Sporting Personality of 2006” by La Presse, the province’s largest daily newspaper. Hughes, 34, won Olympic medals in both cycling (bronze in … READ MORE →

GP de Ster Sint-Niklaas

January 2, 2007 — Here are the results from the GP de Ster Sint-Niklaas today in St. Niklaas, Belgium won by Belgian champ Sven Nys (Rabobank). Nys is the UCI leader and this was his … READ MORE →


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