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Apr 26: Interview with Ryder Hesjedal...

April 26, 2013 (Switzerland) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) will soon be on the start line of to defend his Giro title. Hesjedal is the first Canuck to wear the maglia rosa, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: Sea Otter 2013 Inside the Expo...

April 26, 2013 (Monterey, CA) – Pedal caught up with Shimano and Norco insiders on site at the tech expo at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA to bring you their latest developments … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: New Worldwide Mountainbike Sport Organization (MTBSO)...

April 26, 2013 – As of today the sport of mountainbiking finally has a worldwide, overarching interest group where all disciplines within the MTB-sport are being heard. The Mountainbike Sport Organization (MTBSO) aims … READ MORE → 1 comment

Apr 26: Tour de Romandie Stage 3 Report,...

April 26, 2013 (Payerne, Switzerland) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) abandoned the Tour de Romandie today to rest up to defend his title at the Giro d’Italia, May 4-26, tweeting…“Stopped today to give myself … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: Para Sport News – CPC Names...

April 26, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is proud to announce that Karen O’Neill will lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer effective June 3, 2013.
A highly-respected senior executive in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: 2013 Kamloops Legacy Performance Games Accepting...

April 26, 2013 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Cycling BC and Kamloops’ Bicycle Café’s Cheryl Beattie have partnered to host a 3-day mountain bike competition that is aimed at giving U15, U17 and U19 riders … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 26: Para-cyclists Carrier, Croteau Among 15 Winners...

April 26, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – Ms. Danielle Légaré, Head of Social Involvement at Loto-Québec, revealed the names of the 15 athletes supported by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) who shared … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Joe Martin Stage Race Stage 1...

April 25, 2013 (Fayetteville, AR) – Lex Albrecht (NOW and Novartis for MS) lead the Canadian women in 5th in the 2.5km/4-mile Stage 1 Devil’s Den State Park ITT won by Claudia Haüsler (Team … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Red Bull BMX Performance Camp at...

April 25, 2013 (Markham, ON) – Check out this great Red Bull BMX Performance Camp at Joyride 150. Watch Drew Bezanson, Mike “Hucker” Clark, Daniel Dhers, Corey Bohan, Anthony Napolitan, Daniel Sandoval, Tyler Fernengel … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Sea Otter 2013 Inside the Expo...

April 25, 2013 (Monterey, CA) – Pedal was on the ground at Sea Otter 2013’s gigantic expo to check out the latest developments in the industry as the North American racing season truly … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Tour de Romandie Stage 2 –...

April 25, 2013 (Granges, Switzerland) – Ramunas Navardauskas took the first stage win of his young career in argyle at the Tour de Romandie Stage 2 from Prilly to Granges 190.3km. Sports director … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s...

April 25, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – Bell Aliant, in partnership with Bell, today announced Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour by Clara Hughes in support of mental health. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Ontario MTB Cup #1 – This...

April 25, 2013 (Woodnewton, ON) – Superfly Racing presents the first of a 7-event series, as the Plastiglas Ontario Cup series comes to Woodnewton, south of Uxbridge. Over 600 racers are expected in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Canada’s Kabush Set to Defend Whiskey...

(Prescott, AZ) – Record attendance in the Whiskey Off-Road Pro field marks a punctuated homecoming for mountain biking in America. 51 women and 86 men will vie for a $40,000 Pro Cash Purse in Prescott, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 25: Lapierre North America Launched by Newly...

April 25, 2013 (Kent, Washington) – Lapierre, an established, performance-driven mountain and road cycling brand born in France, is a key brand within the Accell Group NV, and will now become the premiere … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 24: Clara Hughes to Talk at Mohawk...

April 24, 2013 (Hamilton/Dundas, ON) – Multi-decorated Olympian and cycling legend, Clara Hughes, is speaking on April 26 about “Inspired and Connected Performance: The transformative power of sport and how it changed my … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 24: Accell Group NV Launches Accell North...

April 24, 2013 (Kent, Washington) – Officials from Accell Group NV, a leading global bicycle company based in the Netherlands, announce the formalization of a new entity: Accell North America. Accell North America … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 24: Tour de Romandie Prologue, Stage 1...

April 24, 2013 (Switzerland) – Christopher Froome (Gbr) Sky Procycling is in the proverbial hot seat after he took a stunning 6s victory in the 7.45km Tour de Romandie Prologue yesterday over Andrew … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 24: Race the Ridge Ready to Rock...

April 24, 2013 (Maple Ridge, B.C.) – The 11th Annual Race the Ridge cycling stage race presented by Local Ride Bike Shop is set to take Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows by storm … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 24: US Justice Department Joins “Whistleblower” Suit...

April 24, 2013 – The US Justice Department filed its case in the “Whistleblower” Suit against Lance Armstrong, along with former team director Johan Bruyneel and the team’s management company, Tailwind Sports, just … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 23: Giant Bicycles Canada Partners with Sprockids...

April 23, 2013 (North Vancouver, B.C.) – Giant Bicycles Canada is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Sprockids, the most recognized youth mountain biking skills and leadership training program in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 23: The Rumour is True – Specialized...

April 23, 2013 (Morgan Hill, CA) – Specialized Bicycle Components unveiled the much-anticipated Rumor – their first full-suspension woman’s 29er. Built with Women’s XC Trail 29 Geometry, the Rumor is created from the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 23: Escape Velocity Sportif Series #1 –...

April 23, 2013 (Langley, BC) – It was a cold one. As riders signed up Saturday morning, the ominous clouds near the horizon looked like they might keep their distance, and preserve some … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 23: Canadians Racing in Europe – Labonte...

April 23, 2013 – Here are some brief results from Canadian riders racing in Europe this past weekend where Veronique Labonte (CSM Epinay Sur Seine) was on the podium in 3rd at the 106.4km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Apr 23: Sunny King Criterium Full Results –...

April 23, 2013 (Anniston, Alabama) – Canada’s Jean-Michel Lachance (Team Predator Carbon Repair) was the top Canuck at the Sunny King Criterium held this past weekend on Saturday in Anniston, Alabama. Carlos Alzate Escobar … READ MORE → 0 comments

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