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Sep 21: Smetanine Claims Tenth Russian Stage...

September 21, 2002 – Sergei Smetanine has become the first non-Spanish or Italian rider to claim a stage in this year's Vuelta. The Russian rider escaped after 44 kilometres and held on for the victory. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 20: Tour of Bermuda Classic...

September 20, 2002 – Conyers Dill & Pearman Grand Prix Classic Criterium held 09/18/02 Women (30 mins)1. Amy Jarvis (Bacardi – Rona)2. Melanie Claude (Dept. of Tourism)3. Catherine Powers (Dept. of Tourism)4. Chloe Black (Bacardi)5. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 20: Canadian Track Team World Championships...

September 20, 2002 – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to announce the final selections for the Canadian team that will participate at the Track World Championships in Ballerup, Denmark, Sep. 25-29.Women Sprint, Keirin, 500m:Lori-Ann … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 20: Marty Nothstein Jersey for...

Septermber 20, 2002 – An autographed National Champion Jersey from 2000 Olympic Sprint Champion Marty Nothstein is being auctioned today on E-Bay to benefit the Nicole Reinhart Foundation. This unique, one-of-a-kind item is not available … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 19: Petacchi Outsprints...

September 19, 2002 – Alessandro Petacchi finally got what he came for. After Mario Cipollini had proved too strong for the Fassa Bortolo sprinter in the early stages of this year's Vuelta, Petacchi won the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 19: Oleg Grichkine Scores Another National...

September 19, 2002, (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) – Navigators' Oleg Grichkine scored his 2nd National Championship of the 2002 season with a victory in the Russia National Track Championships' Madison Event this week. Oleg, the winner of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 19: Michael Barry Q & A Pedal...

Question of the Day:We have not seen anything on TV, and nothing at the USPS site either, but the picture on Yahoo (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/020914/168/294qu.html) of Michael after the stage 8 crash makes me cringe.I hope all … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 19: Louis Barbeau Named 2004 Athens Chef...

September 18, 2002 (Ottawa, ON) – Two years prior to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2004 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is proud to announce Louis Barbeau of Repentigny, Que., as Canada's Chef … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: Spanish and Italian Cyclists Dominate 57th...

September 17, 2002 – The 57th Vuelta a España so far has been dominated by riders from Spain and Italy. Excluding the team time trial, which was won by Spanish team ONCE, all nine stages … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 17: Second Stage Win for Aitor...

September 16, 2002 – Aitor González has won the tenth stage of the Vuelta a España, an individual time trial in Cordoba over 36.5 kilometres. The 27-year-old cyclist of the Kelme team handled the wet … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: National Junior Team...

September 16, 2002 (Ronde des Vallées, Bretagne, France) – Having come off the plane two days before Sunday's race, the day started out rough with a 6km ITT at 8 AM. For Maxime Vives, Andrew … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: October is Women’s History...

Did you know that October is Women's History Month (WHM) in Canada? Established in 1992 by the Government of Canada, this special month provides an opportunity to learn more about women's historic accomplishments and their … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: BMX Freestyle 2003...

Please note the following upcoming BMX Freestyle Events…2002 King of Ground Flatland Series #3, September 15, Tokyo, Japan Bigstream BMX Jam, September 22, Antwerp, Belgium Freestyle.CH.02, September 27-29, Zurich, Switzerland Flat Time King, September 28-29, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: Aitor González Wins Eighth...

September 16, 2002 – Aitor González has won the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España that tookthe peloton over 174 km from Malága to Ubrique. In a very exciting finish the 27-year old cyclist … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 16: San Francisco Grand Prix Navigator’s...

September 16, 2002 – Navigators' Tom Leaper carried the colors of the Navigators squad through the streets of San Francisco yesterday to a strong, 5th place finish in front of 4-time Tour de France Champion … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: Cipollini Outsprints Erik Zabel in...

September 13, 2002 – Mario Cipollini has claimed his third stage win in this year's Vuelta a Espana, his thirteenth major win of this season. Erik Zabel finished second behind Cipo for only the second … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: Michael Barry Q & A Pedal...

Today's Question:1. What happened to the USPS team? The only members seen on TV are Roberto and Christian. Will the rest join them later in the Tour? I have just “found” the sport of bike … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 13: Michael Barry Q & A Pedal...

Question of the Day:1. Do you follow your training plan to a “T” or do you sometimes modify it to accommodate your schedule? Or depending how you feel? Do you try to make it up … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Bike Tour & Harvest Celebration...

Begin your day in the country with a leisurely 11km Cycling Tour through some of Canada's finest remaining foodlands and scenic rural settings. Along the way, learn about community efforts to link the Oak Ridges … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Tour of Hokkaido 2002...

September 12, 2002- (Hokkaido, Japan) – Greetings from Hokkaido, Japan! Day one of racing has wrapped up at the Tour of Hokkaido and it was a successful day for the Canucks in the prologue. Andrew … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Toronto Nordic Ski/Snowshoe Show...

On behalf of the Ontario Nordic Ski Committee (www.xcontario.com) we're pleased to announce the 5th Annual Toronto Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Show, will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2002. This show is hosted again … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 12: Midweek Final...

September 12, 2002, (Mississauga, ON) – 3-Up Team Madison (not part of series) – This exciting event was held on a technical, 1.5 km circuit at the Hershey Centre. Changeover was in a 300m zoneand … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 11: Michael Barry Q & A Pedal...

Question of the Day:Hello, the following is a query for Michael Barry:I read on your diary on bike.com that the UCI blood vampires came at the beginning of the Tour of Spain. My question is, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 11: Trentin Wins First Mountain Stage in...

September 11, 2002 (Sierra Nevada, SP) – Guido Trentin secured the fourthconsecutive Italian stage victory in the 2002 Vuelta a Espana. The 26year-old Italian outduelled all other riders in the final ascent in theSierra Nevada … READ MORE → 0 comments

Sep 11: Jack Wierzbicki Memorial...

When: Sunday, September 29, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.Where: Registration begins at 8:30 in the parking lot.Milton GO Station. (West of Thompson Road on Main)How much: Participation fee: $20/cyclist (Sorry, we are not able to acceptcredit/debit … READ MORE → 0 comments

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