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Aug 25: Chris Thater Memorial Criterium – Boily...

August 25, 2008 (Atlanta, Ga.) – Australian sprinter Hilton Clarke of the Toyota-United squad added yet another victory to his 2008 season at today’s Chris Thater Memorial Criterium, the ninth stop on the USA … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 25: Volta a Portugal — Stages 8,...

August 25, 2008 (Portugal) — Canada’s Christian Meier (Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H30) completed his debut with Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H30 at the Volta a Portugal that ended on Sunday. David Blanco Rodiguez (Spa) Palmeiras … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 25: 2008 Atlantic Track...

August 25, 2008 (Dieppe, NB) – Under beautiful sunny skies the 2008 Atlantic Track Championship went off without a hitch at the Caisse Populaire Velodrome in Dieppe, NB on Saturday Aug 23. The track season … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: Catharine Pendrel: 6 Years to an...

August 24, 2008 (Beijing, China) – What a wild day on Saturday! For much of the women’s Olympic mountain mike race, Catharine Pendrel (Luna) was in third position and fighting to hold onto the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX...

August 24, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The sport of BMX made a great impact on the media in Beijing and hopefully it’s not just for the dozen or more crashes that dramatically altered the outcome … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: Giant TCR Bike Stolen – $500...

August 24, 2008 (Windsor, Ont.) – Aldo Sfalcin who runs Alabama Cycling Camps had his Giant TCR bike stolen recently and is offering a $500 reward for the return of the bike. The bike was … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: Elliot Lake Jewel in the Wilderness...

August 24, 2008 (Elliot Lake, ON) — Here are the results from the Jewel in the Wilderness, Ontario Cup #10, Stage 1 Provincial Hill Climb Championships, Stage 2 Criterium, and GC after two stages, presented … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: Bearclaw Invitational...

August 24, 2008 – The Bearclaw Invitational Slopestyle’s first and second runs took place on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00pm in front of a hyped Island crowd and the riding was absolutely off the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 24: 2008 Tim Hortons Track Nationals –...

August 24, 2008 – The entry deadline for the 2008 Tim Hortons National Track Championships is midnight Monday August 25. The event runs from August 27-31. Svein Tuft, Zach Bell, and Gina Grain all fresh … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 23: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — Women\’s...

August 23, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The day began without a cloud in the sky but it was like a sauna on the ground (27 degrees) with a slight breeze in the finishing stretch. The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 23: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games – Men\’s...

August 23, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The men’s MTB cross-country final is now underway in Beijing with 50 riders who will complete 8 laps of the tough 4.3km course. Canada’s Geoff Kabush and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 22: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games – Women\’s...

August 22, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The women’s MTB cross-country final is underway with 30 riders on the start line who will complete 6 laps of the 4.3km course. Riding for Canada are top-ranked … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 22: Win a Louis Garneau Bike –...

August 22, 2008 – Only a few days left to get in on the Escape Velocity category 1-2 team raffle for a Louis Garneau bike. Thanks to our sponsors, the prizes are bigger and better … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 22: Phil Liggett: Renaissance...

August 22, 2008 (Beijing, China) – If there is one voice that speaks to the international world in cycling it is that of Phil Liggett – veteran cyclist, journalist and broadcaster. He brought the Tour … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 22: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — MTB...

August 22, 2008 (Beijing, China) – The mountain bike and BMX courses are laid out just outside the velodrome, creating a fantastic training area for three of the four cycling disciplines. Following the Good Luck … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 22: Volta a Portugal — Stages 5,...

August 22, 2008 (Portugal) — Following Thursday’s Stage 7 won by Nuno Ribeiro (Por) Liberty Seguros Canada’s Christian Meier (Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H3) is in 92nd as Portugal’s Rui Miguel Sousa Barbosa (Liberty Seguros) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX...

August 21, 2008 (Beijing, China) – Anne-Caroline Chausson (France) and Maris Strombergs (Latvia) are the inaugural Olympic BMX gold medal winners as the finals were completed in Beijing on Friday morning under sunny skies following … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — BMX...

August 21, 2008 (Beijing, China) – Canada’s Samantha Cools advanced to the finals by finishing third her final Heat 3 as Jana Horakova (Czech Republic) who Cools was trailing crashed heading into the first turn. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: Catharine Pendrel Report: Bromont, Sushi and...

August 21, 2008 – There are some moments in a race to savour. One of the best has to be looking behind you on the trail in the final minutes of a race and not … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: Support \”Strong Connections\” at the Calgary...

August 21, 2008 – As mind-boggling technology transmits spectacular images of great athletes from many time zones away, we can be lulled into believing there is nothing but the present. But for those of us … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: 2008 We Need More Cowbell Cross...

August 21, 2008 (St.Catharines, Ontario) – The Second annual We Need More Cowbell cyclocross race will take place on Saturday September 13th at Burgoyne Woods Park in St.Catharines, Ontario. The course is mainly a pancake … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: Francois Parisien and Eric Boily Attacked...

August 21, 2008 (Sutton, QC) — Eric Boily (Volkswagen), team mate Christian Deshaies, and Francois (Frank) Parisien (Team RACE) were on a training ride Wednesday (yesterday) afternoon in the Eastern Townships region when they were … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: Ride to Conquer Cancer – Promotional...

August 21, 2008 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation are looking for part time representatives this fall to manage several territories across Ontario. There are several positions available. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Flash —...

August 21, 2008 (Beijing, China) – We just heard from Canada’s Catherine Pendrel that due to rain the women’s Olympic MTB race has been postponed until 10am local time on Saturday, Aug. 23 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Aug 21: Developing Juniors, Espoirs, and U25s for...

August 21, 2008 – Are you interested in being part of a proposed team in 2009, focusing on preparing Canadian Developing Juniors, Espoirs, and U25s for the Road/MTB and Track World Championships?We’re looking for expressions … READ MORE → 0 comments

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