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Feb 06: Atlantic Pedaler...

February 6, 2008 – Here is the latest news from Atlantic Pedaler. This newsletter contains the latest stories submitted to Atlantic Pedaler. It contains the region’s upcoming rides, current km leaders, and the top … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: Costa Rica Trophy Bike...

February 5, 2008 – Costa Rica will host its first International Costa Rica Trophy Bike competition event. The event is open to professional and amateur touring and mountain bike riders who will participate in a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: Winter Nationals 2008 at the Forest...

February 5, 2008 (London Ontario) – Final preparation is going on at the Forest City Velodrome for the annual fitness test for Ontario Track riders. The 2008 Winter Nationals starts this Friday evening at 7pm. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: Bicycle Mechanic Guru Sheldon Brown Passes...

February 5, 2008 – Bicycle mechanic sage, Sheldon Brown, 63, of Newtonville, Massachusetts, died of a heart attack on Sunday, February 3. Brown, a cycling enthusiast, famous bicycle mechanic, bicycle collector and advisor to mechanics … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: Boulevard Road...

February 5, 2008 — The road season opened for many racers last weekend in San Diego, CA at the Boulevards Road Race. Janel Holcomb (USA) Webcor Builders Cycling Team took the victory in the women’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: Job Opportunities – CAC and...

February 5, 2008 – The Coaching Association of Canada is seeking a suitable applicant to fill the position of Communications Coordinator. As well, the Canadian Paralympic Committee is seeking a successful candidate for the position … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: 2008 Women’s Prestige Cycling Series Schedule...

February 5, 2008 (Minneapolis, MN) – Organizers of the Women’s Prestige Cycling Series have announced that the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational in Charlottte, NC, will join the Series in 2008 and will serve as the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 05: BNL...

February 5, 2008 – Here is the latest news from Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador, including Memorial University Psychological Testing Research Project for Male Cyclists aged 19+, WestJet Travel Deals for Members, Sport NL Bursary, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Dorel Acquires Cannondale and Creates IBD...

February 4, 2008 – Dorel Industries Ltd. (TSX: DII.A, DII.B;) announced today that it has acquired Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high-end bicycles. Headquartered in Bethel, Connecticut, Cannondale has facilities … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: UCI ProTour Council Report From...

February 4, 2008 – The UCI ProTour Council (UPTC) met today in Geneva, Switzerland. The Council welcomed four new members: Cédric Vasseur (France), recently elected as President of the CPA (Association of Professional Cyclists); Dario … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: ABA...

February 4, 2008 – Here’s the latest from ABA Headquarters, including the ABA’s Practical Guide to Race Organizing, 2007 BMX District Points, Penticton 2008 Cycling Camp, 2008 Coaching Courses, 2008 ABA Calendar, Shell Community … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Cycling BC Junior Development Team Down...

February 4, 2008 – Day One of the inaugural warm weather training camp went well for the elite Cycling BC Junior Development Team, with riders under the age of 19 supervised by Provincial Head Coach … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Cycling Performance Spring 2008 U-20...

February 4, 2008 – Designed to improve cycling performance for young riders aged 15-19 of all disciplines, the Spring Supercamp has a particular focus on riders aged 17 and 18, and those invited riders moving … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Canada\’s Cortes Joins Amore & Vita-McDonalds...

February 4, 2008 – Canadian rider, Phil Cortes was the first professional cyclist to wear the new Amore & Vita-McDonalds team uniform. The kit was designed by the team General Manager Cristian Fanini who wanted … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: FCV 2008 University...

February 4, 2008 (London, Ont.) – A total of 31 racers took to the boards at the Forest City Velodrome in London on Saturday night. 18 of the riders had less than 4 hours of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: GP d\’Ouverture La Marseillaise – Full...

February 3, 2008 (France) – Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Slipstream Chipotle p/b H30 is off to a good start this season finishing third on Sunday in the GP d’Ouverture La Marseillaise won by Hervé … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Superprestige #6 – Albert...

February 3, 2008 (Hoogstraten, Belgium) – Recent 2008 U23 World Champ, Niels Albert (Bel) Palmans-Cras, won the Superprestige #6 Elite Men’s race today in Hoogstraten, Belgium over Zdenek Stybar (Cze) Fidea Cycling Team in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Former WADA President Dick Pound Vies...

February 3, 2008 – Dick Pound, the 65-year-old Montreal lawyer who stepped down as president the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Dec. 31, is in the running for the presidency of sport’s highest court, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: 2008 Giro Teams Announced – Astana...

February 3, 2008 – RCS Sport, the organizer of the the Giro d’Italia, has released the 21 teams invited to take part in the 3,423.8km grand tour, to be held May 10-June 1, 2008 – … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Job Opportunity – Burnaby Velodrome Seeks...

February 2, 2008 (Burnaby, BC) – The Burnaby Velodrome Club (BVC), a non-profit sports organization in Burnaby, British Columbia, is seeking a part-time Track Attendant for general administrative duties including collecting drop-in fees, logging in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Canadian Cyclocrossers in Europe Part 7...

February 2, 2008 – Pedal caught up with Canadian cyclocross racers who headed across the Atlantic this winter in order to test their mettle on the European ‘cross scene and prepare for the World Championships, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Quebec City\’s 400th Anniversary Collector...

February 2, 2008 (Québec City, Que.) – On Wedneday, Jan. 30, Jean Leclerc, chairman of the board of the Société du 400e anniversaire, together with Régis Labeaume, mayor of Québec City, received the 400th Anniversary … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Tour of Qatar – Stage 6...

February 2, 2008 – Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step all but dominated the 2008 Tour of Qatar, winning three of the six stages in sprints, including yesterday’s 120km final stage from Al Wakra to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: FQSC Promotes Richard and Thériault and...

February 2, 2008 (Montreal, QC) – Following the departures of Mathieu Boucher to the CCA and Chantale Philie to the UCI, the Federation Quebecoise des Sports Cyclistes (FQSC) has promoted two of its sport assistants, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 01: Possible Junior Women’s Tour de l’Abitibi...

February 1, 2008 (Val d’Or, QC) — The prestigious junior stage race, the Tour de l’Abitibi (TA), will not be staging a junior women’s event in 2008 but is considering to hold one in … READ MORE → 0 comments

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