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Jul 31: Riccardo Ricco Confesses to...

July 31, 2008 (Rome, Italy) — Riccardo Ricco (Saunier Duval) confessed yesterday to having taken a version of the banned blood booster erythropoietin (EPO) report BBC and AP. Ricco tested positive during the Tour de … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 31: Open de Suède Vargarda – Women\’s...

July 30, 2008 – Canada’s Erinne Willock (Webcor Builders Cycling Team) placed 5th at the Open de Suède Vargarda in Sweden today, round #8 of the UCI Women’s Road World Cup, won by … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 30: Ryder Hesjedal Interview – Post TdF...

July 30, 2008 (Girona, Spain) — 2008 just keeps getting better and better for Victoria, BC’s Ryder Hesjedal. In May he finished his first Giro d’Italia, one of the most difficult Grand Tours in recent … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 30: Wasaga Beach SummerFEST – August 9th...

July 30, 2008 – Due to lack of interest the Wasaga Beach SummerFEST has been cancelled. The Midweek Cycling Club polled participants at their weekly Tuesday evening event, a group of riders that make up … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 30: Mardis Cyclistes — Stage 7 Report,...

July 30, 2008 (Lachine, QC) — It was Kleber Ramos (Garneau Crocs) who won last evening’s 50km Stage 7 of the Mardis Cyclistes Saputo Cup. He was followed by Jean-François Laroche (Sleeman) and Guillaume Boivin … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: Tour de l\’Abitibi – Stage 5...

July 29, 2008 (Val-d’Or, QC) – The Tour de l’Abitibi came to a fitting end today under blue skies and brilliant sunshine. Arnaud Jouffroy of the French National Team wound up the big winner of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: Nissan UCI MTB World Cup XC...

July 29, 2008 (Mont Ste-Anne, Que.) – The Canadian crowd was rewarded with a spectacular set of races on Sunday, with hometown favourite Marie-Hélène Prémont (QC) Rocky Mountain winning the women’s race, Catharine Pendrel (BC) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: West Coast Racing Summer Youth Ride...

July 29, 2008 – For 4 consecutive weeks starting August 7, West Coast Racing will be leading weekly youth cross country mountain bike rides for ages 10-16. These will be casual rides with the intent … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 29: Tour de l\’Abitibi – Stage 4...

July 29, 2008 (Val-d’Or, QC) – Rouyn-Noranda was in for a treat this evening as the cyclists from the Tour de l’Abitibi hit the streets for the Stage 4 Criterium, Rouyn-Noranda that comprised 55 laps … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 28: Erinne Willock Race Report – Thuringen...

July 28, 2008 — The 6th and final stage of the Tour was a hot 126.4km. We did one large loop and then finished on 2.5 smaller loops of about 35km with three times up … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 28: Tour de l\’Abitibi – Stage 3...

July 28, 2008 (Val-d’Or, QC) – Charlie Avis (USA) had the best time (21 minutes 9 seconds) at the individual time trials this morning. The USA National Team has been well represented in the standings … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 28: World Solo 24 Hour Championships Report,...

July 28, 2008 (Canmore, Alta.) – The World Solo 24 Hour Championships took place in Canmore July 26-27. Mountain bike racing in Canmore can be a difficult thing at the best of times. This year … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 28: UCI Statement on BBC Report and...

July 28, 2008 – The UCI would like to comment on a recent BBC report regarding the UCI and the Japanese organisers of keirin racing. The UCI looked into this matter when questions were first … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Tour de l\’Abitibi – Stage 2...

July 27, 2008 (Val-d’Or, QC) – The French national anthem was heard loud and clear this evening in downtown Val-d’Or as three cousins from France overran the podium at the Tour de l’Abitibi. Boris Zimine … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Internationale Thüringen der Frauen – Stage...

July 27, 2008 (Germany) – Erinne Willock (Can) Webcor Builders Cycling Team placed 3rd on the final 127.6km Stage 6 in Rund um Zeulenroda to finish 13th overall as Judith Arndt (Ger) Team High Road … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Nissan UCI MTB World Cup XC...

July 27, 2008 (Mont Ste-Anne, Que.) – The men’s race is underway at MSA and World Champ Christoph Sauser (Sui) Specialized who was planning to race is not on the start line having injured … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: 2008 Tour de France – Stage...

July 27, 2008 (Paris, France) – Carlos Sastre Candil (Spa) Team CSC-Saxo Bank has won the 95th Tour as the 143km final Stage 21, Étampes to Paris/Champs Élysées, was won today by Gert Steegmans (Bel) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Nissan UCI MTB World Cup XC...

July 27, 2008 (Mont Ste-Anne, Que.) – Currently it’s cloudy and overcast at MSA as the Elite women’s XC World Cup race will soon be underway. There were thunderstorms last night making the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 27: Tour de l\’Abitibi – Stage 1...

July 26, 2008 (Val-d’Or, QC) – The French national team reaped the rewards of its efforts during the first stage when Arnaud Demare squeaked by his rivals at the finish line. The French team had … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: Nissan UCI MTB World Cup 4X...

July 26, 2008 (Mont Ste-Anne, Que.) – Under black skies, flat light, and on a course that was shredded and like a sponge, the 4X event at MSA featured surprisingly good racing. Rafael Alvarez de … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: Nissan UCI MTB World Cup DH...

July 26, 2008 (Mont Ste-Anne, Que.) – Mother nature decided to play nice and the predicted severe thundershowers never came as the world’s best took to the fabled downhill course here at Mont Ste … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: Internationale Thüringen Rundfahrt der Frauen –...

July 26, 2008 (Germany) – Erinne Willock (Can) Webcor placed 15th today on Stage 5, the 18.6km ITT in Rund um Schmölln, and continues to lead the charge for Canada in 15th overall. Karin Thürig … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: 2008 Tour de France – Stage...

July 26, 2008 (Saint Amand Montrond, France) – Carlos Sastre Candil (Spa) Team CSC-Saxo Bank secured his yellow jersey victory today with his 12th place finish at the 53km Stage 20 ITT from Cérilly to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: Jeantex Trans Alp – Stage 8...

July 26, 2008 – Alison Sydor (Can) and Pia Sundstedt (Fin) Team Rocky Mountain are the 2008 Transalp Queens. After 2:59:16.4 hours, the top bikers crossed the finish line on the final Stage 8 by … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jul 26: Tour de l\’Abitibi – Prologue Full...

July 26, 2008 (Val-d’Or, QC) – The 40th edition of the Tour de l’Abitibi was launched on Friday evening with the Prologue at this prestigious event. A total of 155 competitors faced the daunting starting … READ MORE → 0 comments

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