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Nov 14: Intermontane Challenge: Tinker and Thule on...

November 14, 2008 – The Intermontane Challenge and its unique “cloverleaf” course design filled with epic BC single-track has drawn top talent from the US and Canada in its solo men’s category. For the inaugural … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 14: Banff Designs Factory Sale – Nov....

November 14, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Banff Designs is pleased to announce our annual factory warehouse sale of Canada’s premiere outer wear featuring Gortex, Protex, Arctic and Polartec fleece, “as is” merchandise, seconds, factory … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: La Ruta 2008 — Stage 2...

November 13, 2008 (Tres Ríos, Costa Rica) – Costa Rica’s Paolo Montoya (Economy Rent a Car-Seven Capital) reduced the gap in the General Classification between himself and race leader Federico Ramírez (BCR-Pizza Hut) at this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: Cervélo TestTeam Welcomes Castelli as a...

November 13, 2006 (Ebikon, Switzerland) – Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce that Castelli has become a sponsor of the team. “Castelli is very excited to become a partner of the Cervélo TestTeam and will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: The World Indoor Cyclocross Championships of...

November 13, 2008 – On Saturday, Nov. 8, Alberta-based cyclocrossers and cycling enthusiasts woke up like kids on Christmas morning and headed out to Springbank to participate in the inaugural Veloplzen Cycling Club, World Indoor … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: La Ruta 2008 – Day 1...

November 13, 2008 (San Jose, Costa Rica) – For the record, I would like to state that mountain bike stage racing is nothing like racing an MTB World Cup. I really can’t think of any … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: BC Bike Race Announces Official Singlespeed...

November 13, 2008 (Vancouver B.C.) – The BC Bike Race has finalized plans to host two Singlespeed Categories in the upcoming 2009 event (June 28-July 4). Leader’s jerseys will be awarded in both the Open … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 13: Trial Begins in Calgary for Slain...

November 13, 2008 (Calgary, AB) – The trial for the shooting death of cyclist Brian Kullman, whose body was found Nov. 10, 2006, by hikers in Kananaskis Country, was scheduled to begin Nov. 11 reports … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: La Ruta 2008 — Stage 1...

November 12, 2008 (Santa Ana, Costa Rica) — Defending champion Costa Rican Federico Ramírez (BCR-Pizza Hut), aiming for his 5th victory won the first stage of la Ruta de los Conquistadores 2008, with a time … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: Rabobank Signs as Founding Partner of...

November 12, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) — Rabobank, N.A., a leading California community bank, and AEG announced that Rabobank will be a “Founding Partner” of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. Under the three-year … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: 100 Countries Ratify Anti-Doping...

November 12, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and UNESCO celebrated the signing of the 100th Government to the International Convention against Doping in Sport in Paris, France, today. UNESCO’s Director General, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: North America\’s Best Cross Racers Compete...

November 12, 2008 – North America’s best cyclocross racers arrived in Toronto for a weekend of true Northern fun. Saturday’s course clover leafed the park, bringing racers back and forth to the finish … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: CAAWS Most Influential Women in Sport...

November 12, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – Everywhere in Canada women are excelling at all levels of sport and physical activity. The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity, CAAWS, wants … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 12: Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå to Have a...

November 12, 2008 – Record-breaking mountain biker Gunn-Rita Dahle FlesjÃ¥ is going to have a baby by April 2009. A few days ago her doctors confirmed the pregnancy. Consequently, the 2004 Athen’s Olympic MTB champion … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: New Trek Bike Store/Team Hardwood MTB...

November 11, 2008 – Hardwood Ski & Bike would like to welcome former Team Ontario MTB Coach Kevin Simms to assume the role of Head Coach for the MTB Development Program at Hardwood. Kevin, along … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: Shimano 2009 Dura-Ace Di2 Wins Popular...

November 11, 2008 (Peterborough, ON) — The advanced technological innovation of Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 earned the recognition of the world’s largest science and technology magazine, with Popular Science proclaiming the new electronic shifting components … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: La Ruta 2008 –...

November 11, 2008 – The 16th edition of what has been called the toughest mountain bike stage race in the world starts on Wednesday, Nov. 12 on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast in the town of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: Ted King and Dominique Rollin Sign...

November 11, 2008 (Ebikon, Switzerland) – Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce the signing of Ted King of the United States and Dominique Rollin of Canada. Ted King had a breakthrough 2008 season, his … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: FQSC 2008...

November 11, 2008 (Beaupre, QC) — A gala mid-day celebration was held at the Château Mont Sainte-Anne yesterday by the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes (FQSC) to honour notable Quebec riders, coaches, volunteers, clubs and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 11: 2010 MTB World Championships Website...

November 11, 2008 (Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC) – Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec is excited to welcome the world to the 2010 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships from August 31 to September 6) and we have launched a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 10: Kona-Adobe Riders Storm Fort Langley Cyclocross...

November 10, 2008 – Round seven of the BC Cup of Cyclocross did not disappoint! The long standing course at Aldor Acres has hosted many a cyclocross battle over the years and the rainy west … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 10: Canada\’s Drew Mackenzie is Single Speed...

November 10, 2008 – We just heard from Paul Brend that Canada’s Drew Mackenzie won the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships held in Portland, Oregon, November 8-9 – visit www.sscxwc.com for more info. Here’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 10: Svein Tuft Pulls Out of La...

November 10, 2008 (San José, Costa Rica) – Canadian road cyclist and 2008 Road Worlds ITT silver medallist, Svein Tuft, has cancelled his participation at this year’s La Ruta de los Conquistadores. His coach from … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 10: BC Cyclocross Cup #7 – Cross...

November 10, 2008 – On Saturday, November 15, Team Escape Velocity is pleased to present Cross (Port) Coquitlam!, the seventh race in the BC Cyclocross Cup series. The race will be held at a new … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 10: D’Ornellas 20th Anniversary Open House –...

November 10, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss D’Ornellas Bike Shop’s 20th Anniversary Open House this Saturday, Nov. 15 for great savings and the chance to meet Steve Bauer in person. Eon D’Ornellas is … READ MORE → 0 comments

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