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QuickStep-Innergetic Chooses Specialized

October 4, 2006 (Morgan Hill, CA) – QuickStep-Innergetic announced they have chosen Specialized to supply their team bikes and select equipment for 2007 and beyond. The team’s marquee riders””such as reigning world and Olympic champion … READ MORE →

Job Offer – Ontario Cycling Assciation

October 4, 2006 – Application Deadline: October 18, 2006   Starting Date: November 1, 2006 Position: High Performance Provincial MTB Coordinator PositionJob Description:Reporting to the Manager, High Performance Programs of the Ontario Cycling Association, the Provincial MTB … READ MORE →

Chris Hornung Pacific Cycle’s Founder Departs Bike Business

October 4, 2006 (Madison, Wis.) – Pacific Cycle Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Hornung will leave the company he founded at the end of this year. Hornung’s departure is in accordance with the agreement … READ MORE →

Biketoberfest 2006

October 4, 2006 – On October 21 to 24, the National Cycling Centre will be building its newest facility, the BMX track. For this occasion, the Centre, the City of Dieppe and the Mike’s Bike … READ MORE →

Tour of Utah Awarded UCI Status

October 4, 2006 (Salt Lake City, Utah) — Known as “America’s Toughest Tour,” the Tour of Utah, presented by Three Peaks Promotions, has been awarded International Cycling Union (UCI) status. Receiving this prestigious honor … READ MORE →

MASI-ADOBE Road Cycling Team Seeks Riders for 2007

October 4, 2006 – Refreshingly, there are more British Columbia teams and it is great to see our local racing taking on more of an organized team approach. We will continue to be a highly visible part of … READ MORE →

Can-Am-Que Challenge, Open House, BBQ, Swap Meet at FCV

October 3, 2006 – There’s a whole weekend of fun activities at the Forest City Velodrome October 7-8 featuring Ned’s famous BBQ’d Hamburgers and Piers’ Bike Swap & Equipment Sale!Stay for the evening’s … READ MORE →

Clif Bar/Hagens Berman Starcrossed Cyclocross

October 2, 2006 – Record crowds, record beer consumption and a surprise winner were the most talked about moments at the 2006 Clif Bar/Hagens Berman Starcrossed Cyclocross race this year. A total of about 2500 … READ MORE →

Two Wheel Drive Program – Sports Equipment Drive

October 3, 2006 – The 2 Wheel Drive Program’s , Annual Sports Equipment Drive, will be held on Saturday, October 7th, 2006. The primary goal of the Drive is to collect gently used bicycles and … READ MORE →

Brandon Crichton Worlds Crashed Bike Photos

October 3, 2006 – Pedal has learned that the CCA will apply for compensation for Brandon Crichton’s damaged bike, following an accident whereby a UCI official car that tried to force its way through … READ MORE →

Ontario MTB Cup Series 2007-08: Request for Proposal (RFP)

October 3, 2006 – The Ontario Cup series is the province’s premier mountain bike series for developing athletes. It appeals to riders of all abilities and ages starting in May and culminating in September with … READ MORE →

Harvest Huckfest 2006 at Whistler

October 3, 2006 (Whistler, BC) – Thanksgiving is around the corner and so is the return of the Harvest Huckfest to the Whistler Bike Park. Harvest Huckfest taking place October 7 and 8 and is … READ MORE →

Montreal-Boston 2007 Date Change?

October 3, 2006 — We have just learned that the first running of the Montreal-Boston race next year will likely be postponed by one day and take place from August 5-12, 2007. Also reported on … READ MORE →

PEI Tour in June 2007

October 3, 2006 — According to Radio Canada Sports, a new women’s tour is on the UCI calendar from June 10-14, 2007. It is believed the event will include six stages, possibly including one on … READ MORE →

Specialized to Announce Signing with Quick Step

October 3, 2006 (Montreal, QC) — Specialized will make an official announcement later today that it has signed a multi-year deal (we understand 3 years) to supply Quick Step with frames and other Specialized product. … READ MORE →

Interview With Daniel Manibal on Montreal-Boston 2007

October 3, 2006 (Montreal, QC) – As reported previously by Pedal, 2007 will see the first Montreal-Boston Tour. UCI President, Pat McQuaid recently announced in Salzburg during the 2006 Road Worlds that the Montreal-Boston Tour … READ MORE →

2007 UCI Road Team Registration

October 2, 2006 (Ottawa, ON) – Please note that the registration period for the 2007 UCI Road Team is now open until December 20, 2006. Teams who wish to register as a UCI Road Team … READ MORE →

Clif Bar/Hagens Berman Starcrossed Cyclocross – More Photos

October 3, 2006 – Here are photos from yesterday’s Clif Bar/Hagens Berman Starcrossed Cyclocross, in Seattle.

Version 5.0 of Canadian Anti-Doping Program

October 2, 2006 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to advise the Canadian sport community of revisions to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). Version 5.0 will come into effect automatically … READ MORE →

Circuit Franco-Belge – Stage 4 Final

October 2, 2006 – Here are results from the fourth and final stage, Guesmes-Tournai, 161.1km:1 Heinrich Haussler (Ger) Gerolsteiner 3.50.262 Mark Renshaw (Aus) Credit Agricole 3 Graeme Brown (Aus) Rabobank 4 Nico Eeckhout (Bel) Chocolade … READ MORE →

T-Mobile and Giant Team Up Until 2010

October 2, 2006 (Bonn Germany) – Giant Bicycles recently announced that it has signed a four-year sponsorship agreement with the T-Mobile Team, which operates on behalf of mobile communications leader, T-Mobile International. The agreement with … READ MORE →

Giga-Bike Seeks Top 10 Cat 2 Riders for Trade Team

October 1, 2006 – Giga-Bike Junior-Espoir Development Cycling Team finished its first season on a high-note with 90 races attended including 32 wins, 69 Top 3 Podium Finishes and 137 Top 10 finises. Located in … READ MORE →

Parisien at Franco-Belgian Circuit – Stages 1- 3

October 1, 2006 – Former Canadian road champ, Francois Parisien (TIAA-CREF) is competing in the 4-stage Franco-Belgian Circuit from September 28 to October 1. Parisien finished 74th on Thursday, 5 minutes behind winner Kevin Van … READ MORE →

Cyclo-Cross World Cup 2006 – Round # 1

October 1, 2006 – Here are the results from Aigle, Switzerland:1 Sven Nys (Bel) Rabobank2 Bart Wellens (Bel) Fidea Cycling Team3 Erwin Vervecken (Bel) Fidea Cycling Team4 Gerben De Knegt (Ned) Rabobank5 Enrico Franzoi (Ita) … READ MORE →

Championship of Zurich 2006 – Full Results

October 1, 2006 (Zurich, Switzerland) — Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi has won the 93rd Championship of Zurich (Züri Metzgete) ProTour race today in Switzerland. Here are some brief results.Results1 Samuel Sanchez (Esp) Euskaltel-Euskadi … READ MORE →


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