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SkiTrax Annual Buyer’s Guide 2006/07 Released

October 24, 2006 — SkiTrax Magazine has released the first issue of the season, its Annual Buyer’s Guide 2006/07, with extensive listings for all Nordic skis, poles, boots and bindings available across North America with … READ MORE →

Birthday Wishes!

October 24, 2006 — We send out double birthday wishes today”¦ first to multi-medal winner Marie-Hélène Prémont (Rocky Mountain / Business Object) of Château Richer, Quebec, who celebrates her 29th birthday today. And also to … READ MORE →

Durham Cyclocross Classic 2006 Results

October 24, 2006 – Here are the final results from the Durham Cyclocross Classic held on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006.PeeWee/Minime Men – 3.5 laps1. Winn Luke (Impala) Min, 52:08 Cadet/Junior Men – 5.5 laps1. … READ MORE →

Robert Brisson Memorial Page

October 24, 2006 – The Quebec cycling fan web site, Veloptimum, has set up a tribute and memorial page to Robert Brisson. Brisson, a regular on the Quebec cycling scene who also made many contributions … READ MORE →

Photographer Looking for Cyclists

October 24, 2006 – A professional photographer seeks a road cyclist willing to model in a photo shoot. Candidate must have a high end racing bike, skin suit, and time trial helmet . This shot … READ MORE →

Jeannie Longo Wins Case Against French Daily

October 24, 2006 – Agence France Press has reported that Jeannie Longo, the 47-year-old French, female cyclist with over 900 track and road victories, recently won a legal victory against the French daily, Aujourd’hui. In … READ MORE →

Palmer-Komar Re-signs With Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light

October 24, 2006 – Canada’s veteran women’s pro cyclist Sue Palmer-Komar has re-signed with Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light for 2007 with a very flexible race plan. This may be a transition year … READ MORE →

UCI Calls for United Front Against Doping

October 24, 2006 — The UCI has issued the following press release to present a united front against doping.Teams collaboration The UCI’s President Pat McQuaid, will meet the representatives of the professional cycling teams in … READ MORE →

Halloween Cross Weekend Stage Race

October 24, 2006 – The Speed River Cycling Club is proud to host their 3rd Annual Halloween Cross Weekend on Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, at Kelso Conservation Area, Milton Ontario.This two-day event is Ontario’s … READ MORE →

Cycling BC Announces New Provincial Coach and High Performance Director

October 23, 2006 (Vancouver, BC) – Cycling British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Wooles as Provincial Coach and High Performance Director. Richard brings to the association a wealth of coaching experience … READ MORE →

La Ruta de los Conquistadores 2006 – Only 10 Days Left

October 23, 2006 (San José, Costa Rica) — The hardest race of the World is about to begin. Racers will arrive to Costa Rica two or three days earlier trying to get set for the … READ MORE →

VERGE MAC Series Race #2

October 23, 2006 — Here are the results from the Wissahickon Cross UCI C2, VERGE MAC Series Race #2, held in Ludwigs Corner, PA yesterday.ResultsElite Men1 Ryan Trebon (USA) KONA … READ MORE →

Give a Dollar. Share a Dream Campaign

October 23, 2006 — Today STAPLES Business Depot/BUREAU EN GROS is launching its seventh annual “Give a Dollar. Share a Dream.” fundraising campaign to help send Special Olympic athletes to the 2007 Special Olympics World … READ MORE →

IPC Anti-Doping and Women in Sport Committees Meet in Bonn

October 23, 2006 (Bonn, Germany) – Last weekend, Bonn, Germany, home of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) headquarters, was the centre of several IPC Committee meetings.From October 20-21, the IPC Anti-Doping Committee held their annual … READ MORE →

Velodrome on Montreal Island?

October 23, 2006 (Montreal, QC) – The Montreal suburb of Saint Laurent should include a velodrome while expanding the existing Marcel Laurin sports complex, suggests a local cyclist interviewed by the weekly Saint Laurent News. … READ MORE →

Commonwealth Games Canada AGM in Halifax

October 23, 2006 – Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) held a successful Annual General Meeting this past weekend in Halifax – the Canadian Candidate City for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Association held elections for its … READ MORE →

Health Net p/b Maxxis SIgns Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal

October 23, 2006 (Oakland, CA) — 2007 will not be a re-building year for the Health Net Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis. “It will be more like a re-birth,” states Team Directeur Sportif Jeff … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome 6-day Races – Day 3

October 23, 2006 (London, ON) – Team London stole the show on Sunday, Oct. 22. Maogosha Pyjor, the only female in the 6-team lineup, powered her way to the overall victory with partner Garnett Abbey. … READ MORE →

Robert Brisson Dies in Hit and Run

October 22, 2006 (Montreal, QC) – Robert Brisson, a well-known master cyclist and excellent sprinter, was killed in an accident on Friday, October 20, while cycling home from work. Witnesses described seeing a tractor trailer … READ MORE →

TransRockies 2007 Registration Opens November 1st

October 22, 2006 – Now in its sixth year, the TransRockies Challenge is North America’s premiere endurance mountain biking event and annually draws riders from around the world to the heart of the Canadian Rocky … READ MORE →

Cyclo-Cross World Cup – Round # 2

October 22, 2006 – Here are results from the second round of the ‘Cross World Cup, from Kalmthout, Belgium:1. Sven Nijs (BEL) Rabobank, 1:03:252. Francis Mourey (Fra) Francaise de Jeux, at 00:163. Erwin Vervecken (BEL) … READ MORE →

Japan Cup

October 22, 2006 – Here are the results of the Japan Cup, held today in Utsunomiya, Japan:1 Riccardo Riccò (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir … READ MORE →

Granogue Cyclocross 2006

October 22, 2006 — Here are the results from the Granogue Cyclocross 2006 that took place on Saturday, October 21 in Conshohocken, PA.ResultsUCI Elite Men1 Ryan Trebon (USA) 0.54.342 Jeremy Powers (USA) 0.233 Barry Wicks … READ MORE →

Krebs/Vanier Park Cyclocross 2006 Results

October 22, 2006 – The annual Vanier Park Cross Classic was hosted once again by Krebs Cycle Club this past Saturday Oct. 21, at our unique urban setting in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Race … READ MORE →

Forest City Velodrome 6-day Races – Day 2

October 22, 2006 (London, ON) – On Day 2 of the 6-day bike races at London’s Forest City Velodrome the crowd was treated to continuous action as teams tried to gain a lap on … READ MORE →


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