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Jan 17: Nicole Cooke Retires and Bashes Dopers...

January 17, 2013 – British female road cyclist, Nicole Cooke (Faren Honda Team) retired from cycling this week at the young age of 29 which was widely reported. Cooke is the first rider in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: KidSport Ottawa Seeks Riders for Indoor...

January 17, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – KidSport Ottawa will be staging an indoor cycling marathon on February 23, 2013. Anyone 14 and over is invited to reserve a bike and pledge funds for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: FMB World Tour 2013 Kicks Off...

January 17, 2013 (Munich, Germany) – After what seems to have been a long winter break, the FMB World Tour is once again kicking off. This year however, for the first time Australia … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Cycling BC Reinstates Richard Wooles as...

January 16, 2013 (Vancouver, BC) – Cycling BC is pleased to announce the reinstatement of Richard Wooles to the position of Manager and Provincial Coach. The Cycling BC Board of Directors and Richard … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Sad News – The Passing of...

January 16, 2013 (Vancouver, BC) – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Live to Play Sports’ (formerly Norco Products) retired CEO and past president, Jim Harman on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Team Argos-Shimano Launch in Spain –...

January 16, 2013 – Team Argos-Shimano recently presented its ambitious men’s and women’s team at its Spanish home base at Altea Hills. The cycling team, which recently obtained a World Tour license for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Team Canada to Race UCI Track...

January 16, 2013 (Aguascalientes, Mexico) – Canada’s top track cyclists are back in competition mode after a well-deserved break after a lengthy Olympic cycle that resulted in an Olympic medal in London.
Four women … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Ontario Providing More Opportunities for Sport...

January 16, 2013 – Ontario is helping people of all ages and abilities get active, stay fit and live healthier. The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund is now accepting applications for 2013-2014. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: UCI Launches Anti-Doping Helpline for Professional...

January 16, 2013 (Aigle, Switzerland) – The International Cycling Union (UCI) today officially launched its 24-hour confidential anti-doping helpline for professional riders. The free helpline, which will take calls in English and French, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: UCI’s Response to Decision by WADA...

January 16, 2013 (Aigle, Switzerland) – The UCI joins with the members of the Independent Commission in expressing regret that the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency have indicated that they … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Tara Whitten Named Honorary President of...

January 16, 2013 (Gatineau, QC) – In one month, from February 15th to 17th, 2013, the start of the Gatineau Loppet, the largest cross-country ski event in Canada, will be given. It’s in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: SCOTT-3Rox Winter Training Camp – Three...

January 16, 2013 – The New Year for SCOTT-3Rox began with Winter Training Camp the first week in January, 2013. The Team travelled to SCOTT Sports’ US headquarters in the Wood River Valley … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Atlantic Canada Announces New Parnership –...

January 16, 2013 (Dieppe, NB) – With the start of the new year, it is with great pleasure the National Cycling Centre – Atlantic Canada announces a new partner for its Computrainer winter … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Armstrong Doping Scandal Intensifies – Cycling...

January 15, 2013 – Cycling might not be part of the next Olympics if the UCI covered up evidence of widespread doping suggests International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound in an interview … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: GranFondo Canada Opens Registration for Banff...

January 15, 2013 (Vancouver, BC) – GranFondo Canada announced today that registration is now open for the second edition of the RBC GranFondo Banff as well as the inaugural GranFondo Niagara Falls.
The RBC … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Garneau-Quebecor Now a Pro Team –...

January 15, 2013 (St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) – Team Garneau-Quebecor has received its UCI Continental license. Last year, Garneau-Quebecor was the best amateur cycling team in Canada and was named Team of the Year (Road) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Oprah Reveals Pre-Show Details – Armstrong...

January 15, 2013 (Chicago, Il) – Lance Armstrong has now admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) as revealed today by CBS. Interview host, Oprah Winfrey, confirmed from Chicago that she conducted a two-and-a-half … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Lex Albrecht to Ride for NOW-Novartis...

January 15, 2013 – We previously reported that Lex Albrecht would ride for a mystery team in 2013 and now she has revealed the identity of her new road team… California-based NOW and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Team Hardwood-Trek MTB 2013 Season Begins...

January 15, 2013 (Barrie, ON) – Team Hardwood-Trek kicked off the 2013 cycling season with a trip to the Forest City Velodrome this past weekend. Coaches, Parents and Athletes participated in the TRACK … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Job Opportunity in Toronto at Cycling...

January 15, 2013 (Etobicoke, Ontario) – Accounts Receivable person required for established cycling and ski distributor in Etobicoke, Ontario. Part time position – hours negotiable. Previous industry experience preferred. Hourly wage based on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Ekoï / Devinci Receives UCI Continental...

January 14, 2013 – It is now official! The team Ekoï / Devinci received its UCI Continental license! For a second consecutive year, the team succeeded in to qualify for the license. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Cannondale Pro Cycling Launches 2013 Team...

January 14, 2013 (Hollywood, CA) – On Saturday, at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Cannondale Pro Cycling launched its 2013 team. Team captains Ivan Basso, Peter Sagan, Elia Viviani, and Moreno Moser walked the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Raleigh Canada to Close Waterloo, Québec...

January 14, 2013 (Waterloo, Québec)- Raleigh Canada Limited announced today that the seasonal bicycle manufacturing and assembly activity of its Waterloo, Québec facility will cease by the end of 2013. Beyond that date, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: What David Walsh of the Sunday...

January 13, 2013 – Speculation is mounting in advance of the Oprah interview with former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong to be broadcast this Thursday, Jan. 17, that the world will finally hear his … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 13: FCV 2013 Speedfest a Monster...

January 13, 2013 (London, ON) – The opening night of racing for the 2013 track season at the Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario had 64 riders on the infield contesting six divisions … READ MORE → 0 comments

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