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Video: Steve Bauer interview, Part 2

SpiderTech director talks about his roster and the team’s goals and expectations for 2011

Michael Barry on bikes, training and keeping his feet warm

Team Sky rider answers questions from fans on the team’s website.

Santas on bikes invade London

Happy Holidays from Canadian Cycling Magazine

Urban Cyclocross

It does not get more urban than this.

UPDATED: Svein Tuft joins SpiderTech

2008 World Championships Silver Medalist Joins Canada’s First Continental Professional Team

Whitten leading Track Omnium WC standings

Tara Whitten second, Zach bell third in omnium; Men’s team breaks Canadian record in Columbia

Video: Steve Bauer interview, Part 1

Team SpiderTech powered by C/10 sets up shop in St. Catharines, Ontario

UCI Chief supports Hamilton Velodrome

City of Hamilton recieves a letter of support from the UCI president as it debates feasibility of 250 m indoor velodrome.

‘Doped’ bicycle makes N.Y. Times Magazine’s 2010 List of Ideas

The New York Times Magazine’s 2010 List of Ideas includes Fabian Cancellara’s “doped” bicycle from the Tour of Flanders.

Burnaby 4 Days the realization of a dream

When Zach Bell, Tara Whitten, Tyler Farrar, Svein Tuft and others race the Burnaby 4 Day later this month, it will be the result of years of hard work.

BIG NEWS: Routley and Bell join SpiderTech

SpiderTech powered by C10 has announced its roster for 2011 will include Canadian road Champion Will Routley, Ttrack Cycling World Cup silver-medallist Zach Bell.

Tuft will give Pegasus until Wednesday – UPDATED

After being left on the outside because of the merger between Garmin-Transitions and the Cervelo Test Team, Svein Tuft is once again having to consider his future.

Canadian Cycling Magazine editor on the Edge 102.1

Dan Dakin talks to Fearless Fred, an afternoon host on Toronto’s The Edge 102.1, about preparing for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

SpiderTech powered by C10 gets Pro Conti status

The UCI has awarded Steve Bauer’s Team SpiderTech powered by C10 Pro Continental status, a Canadian first.

Batty jumps to Subaru-Trek team for 2011

Emily Batty has switched to the Subaru-Trek team for 2011, moving from Trek World Racing.

Vote for Ryder

Ryder Hesjedal on the list for the Rogers Sportsnet 2010 Athlete of the Year contest

Don Cherry blasts bike-riding ‘pinkos’

In a speech introducing incoming Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, Don Cherry blasts bicycle-riding “pinkos.”

How we ride: A student’s cycling documentary

Ontario mountain bike rider Ben Janacek has produced an inspiring short documentary about how and why he rides.

That’s got to hurt!

Impressive riding and impressive crashes.

David Veilleux joins Europcar

Canadian criterium champion signs with former Bbox team, will race in Europe.

Shimano Di2 Satellite Shifters

Shimano has announced that they will offer satellite shifter pods for Dura-Ace Di2 that allow riders to shift the rear derailleur while maintaining a solid grip on the drops.

Winner of 2003 Hamilton World Championships receives ban

Igor Astarloa, who won gold at the 2003 World Road Cycling Championships in Hamilton, has received a two-year ban.

Christian Meier to race Saputo Burnaby 4 Day

Hometown rider will pair with Tyler Farrar to race the Burnaby 4 Day track race

Riders find sabotage on popular Toronto MTB trail

Cyclists in Toronto are concerned after a bridge in the Don Valley Trails was apparently sabotaged.

Google Maps adding cycling routes for Canadian cities

Cyclists in some of Canada’s biggest cities will soon be able to use Google Maps to find the best way to get around by bicycle.

Cervélo confident in seattube patent dispute

Canadian bike manufacturer Cervélo says it’s confident it will win a long-running patent case against German company Canyon

Lori-Ann Muenzer speaking at Ryerson tonight

2004 Olympic gold-medalist giving a free lecture in Toronto

Registration open for Canada’s biggest 24-hour events

Chico Racing opens registration for 24 Hours of Summer Solstice and Hot August Nights

Vancouver making winter biking easier

The City of Vancouver is making life easier on cyclists this winter by plowing and salting some of the main bike routes.

SpiderTech announces Ontario-based junior team

Planet Energy powered by SpiderTech joins Quebec’s SpiderTech powered by PowerWatts as a development program

Fixie Fridays

Check out this photo essay of a restored Columbus Max tubing pista frameset. Highly entertaining.

Clara Hughes aiming for 2012 Olympic Games

When she crossed the finish line in her last event of the Vancouver Olympics, Clara Hughes knew she was finished with competitive speedskating. But she wasn’t quite finished with international competition.

Coffee, Beer and Cycling – Oh my!

Check out this video highlighting alpine riding on a rigid 29er. Gorgeous.

Marinoni Piuma XTi

The XTi at the end of its name may hint at what this bike is made of.

Michael Barry Comes Home

Barry, who raced his first Tour de France in July, was the crowd favourite at Queen’s Park.

Made in Canada

Mike Barry Sr., Canada’s elder statesmen of cycling, has been handcrafting beautiful Mariposa bikes in Toronto since 1969.

True North Custom – Handcrafted in Guelph, Ontario

The waiting list at True North Cycles suggests there’s certainly a market for them.

Dahon Hammerhead

Bike boxes, as good as they are at protecting your bike, are cumbersome and sometimes too big to fit in the back of a small rental car.

Salsa Mukluk Winter Bike

If it was possible to do a blindfolded test on a bicycle, the Salsa Mukluk would be a perfect candidate.

Travel Cases

Sometimes renting or borrowing a bike on a vacation just won’t do.

Showtime: Industry events reveal plenty of eye candy, bling

There waas plenty of gear related eye candy at this years trade shows.

Bike Lights

Having a good set of lights is a must for any year-round cyclist.

Two Wheels and a Golden Triangle

I never imagined that anywhere in Southeast Asia could be such a fun, affordable and cycling-friendly destination.

Peterborough and the Kawarthas, Ontario

Peterborough County offers enough diversity to put a smile on any rider’s face.

Matthew Kadey’s Rainbow Trout with Zesty Yogurt Sauce

Kadey decided to cycle as it afforded him the opportunity to gourmandize on such edibles without fear of returning a little plumper.

Joelle Numainville – Training advice from a national champion

In June, Joelle Numainville won the 2010 Canadian women’s road racing championship in Edmonton, also finishing ninth in the individual time trial.

Barry looking forward to 2011

Canadian hopes to keep racing for at least another couple of years

Castelli announces 3-year deal to equip Garmin-Cervélo team

Italian cycling clothing maker Castelli has announced a three-year partnership to equip the team that will become Garmin-Cervelo in 2011.

Sports nutrition seminars set for Domestique Cafe

Sports nutrition is an incredibly important part of training, but one that can be confusing for riders.

Ryder Hesjedal hosting a day of riding in Victoria

Fans of Ryder Hesjedal will have a chance to ride with him in his hometown of Victoria, B.C. in May.

New Route for 2011 BC Bike Race

BCBR marks its fifth year by adding a new town and changing up the routes from last year to showcase some of the province’s best trails.

Carbon-fibre road-bike trials riding

UK based trials rider Martyn Ashton redefines the term bike-control.
Amazing.

Quebec City wants to host 2015 Road World Championships

The Canadian Cycling Association has announced that Quebec City has put forward Canada’s sole bid to host the 2015 UCI Road World Cycling Championships.

An outsider’s perspective on ‘cross

The Toronto Star sent sports reporter Morgan Campbell to do a story on the scene at the 2010 Canadian Cyclocross Championships and wrote an interesting piece from an outsider’s perspective.

A conversation with Canada’s new junior CX champion

Benjamin Perry now turning his attention to the future – including the World Cyclocross Championships.

Track stands are so last season

Check out this video of a Senegal local displaying almost unbelievable bike control.

City of Ottawa pulls cyclocross permits

The City of Ottawa has pulled the permits of the Eastern Canadian Cyclocross Series because of damage to the grass in city parks.

Hesjedal sold on Maui

Canadian talks about his off-season training camp in Hawaii

5 Minutes with Catharine Pendrel: Her thoughts on racing the CX Nationals and the offseason

Canada’s top cross-country mountain biker dives into the cyclocross nationals Saturday.

Video: Final preparations under way for the 2010 cyclocross national championships

Toronto’s Cedarvale Park will host the 2010 Canadian National Cyclocross Championships Saturday

Clara Hughes wins AthletesCAN Social Responsibility Award

AthletesCAN presented Canadian cyclist and speed skater, Clara Hughes, with the second annual AthletesCAN Social Responsibility Award

Deep fields at B.C. Provincial Cyclocross Championships on Nov. 28

The best of the West are preparing to race for the B.C. Provincial Cyclocross Championships titles on Nov. 28.

Maintenance: The under-appreciated headset

Keeping the most important part of your bike happy

Technique: Mastering the CX Remount

Whatever the method, Simms says it is important that you’re 100 per cent comfortable with it.

48 Hours in Canmore, Alberta

Constantly-changing views and regular guest appearances by mountain animals.

Matt Binkley’s Breakfast of Champions

It’s a smoothie that will keep you rolling throughout the day.

DESTINATION: Mountain Biking Portugal’s Heartland

Riding deep in central Portugal with the legendary Gary Fisher

Dominating the Tour

“We rarely lose athletes to other competitors because once they wear our glasses they don’t want to change.”

Shimano launches fifth generation XTR

A first-look ride on the 2011 10-speed XTR group

Canti Brakes for Cross

The humble cantilever still rules the cycloross world.

Review: Raleigh Alleyway

Raleigh Alleyway

Review: Specialized Ruby Elite

Specialized Ruby Elite

Review: Giant TCX 0

Giant TCX 0

Review: Jamis Supernova

Jamis Supernova

Review: Stevens Carbon Team

Stevens Carbon Team

Liège to host 2012 Tour prologue

The Belgian city of Liège has been named host of the 2012 Tour de France, with the prologue starting up a week earlier than usual

Joyride150 Indoor Bike Park hosting competition Saturday

Joyride Halloween Jam will have racing and competitions all day Saturday at Canada’s biggest indoor riding park.

Thor Hushovd eyeing Paris-Roubaix victory in 2011

Thor Hushovd knows it won’t be easy, but says he desperately wants to win next year’s Paris-Roubaix, and is looking forward to heading up the Garmin-Cervélo team.

Gord Fraser parts ways with UnitedHealthCare

Canadian Director Sportif out of a job because of team’s European expansion plans

Canada going after 2015 World Road Championships

CCA opens bid process to potential host cities

Movistar to debut new Campagnolo electronic system in 2011

Campagnolo unveiled its long-awaited electronic gear system on a Pinarello bike at the presentation of the 2011 Giro d’Italia.

Watson and Sin take Ontario CX crowns

Provincial championships held on a tough course in Milton where Norco’s Watson and 3Rox Racing’s Sin took the wins.

Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan Announced for July 10, 2011

Penticton, B.C. will host the inaugural Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan on Sunday, July 10, 2011, bringing together more than 2,500 cyclists in a 150-kilometre tour of the region.

2011 Bianchi launch party at Invita Sport

If you are in and around Toronto this Saturday you may want to pop by Invita Sport

Vinokourov wins appeal, does not have to pay $1.7M fine

Alexandre Vinokourov won’t have to pay $1.7 million fine to the UCI after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld his appeal

Vancouver selected for Velo-city Global 2012 cycling conference

First time since 1996 the prestigious gathering of city planners and cycling advocates will meet outside of Europe

Bixi Toronto reaches 1,000-member goal

Bike sharing program will launch in May with 80 stations and 1,000 bikes in downtown Toronto

Rollin finds new team in FDJ

Canadian Dominique Rollin signs two-year-deal with Française des Jeux

Davide Frattini wins again in Toronto

It was a tight battle until the final kilometre, but Hudz-Subaru’s Davide Frattini managed to pull off another victory on Day 2 of the Toronto International UCI Cyclocross race.

Day 1 in the books at Toronto UCI Cyclocross race

Hudz-Subaru rider Davide Frattini beat Derrick St. John, of the Garneau-Club Chaussures-Ogilvy by 22 seconds to win Elite Men’s race […]

Whitten named flagbearer for Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

Quadruple medallist Tara Whitten of Edmonton has been named Team Canada’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi

Top three Canadian women sign with same team

Tara Whitten, Joelle Numainville and Erinne Willock all join Team TIBCO/To the Top

Change of plans – Interbike stays in Vegas

Annual tradeshow cancels plans for a date, location change after negative response from industry

Whitten adds gold to three bronzes

Edmonton’s Tara Whitten added to her three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games in India, winning the gold medal today in the 20 km time trial

UCI Cyclocross racing returns to Toronto this weekend

Strong field expected for two-day event at Centennial Park

Team SpiderTech announces first five junior riders

Bauer’s squad hoping for Pro Continental status for 2011

Tuft out, Rollin in for Commonwealth Games

Alison Testroete also replaced for Delhi Games after training accident

Boivin takes shared bronze at U-23 Worlds

Canadian crosses the line in a dead heat with USA’s Taylor Phinney

Whitten 7th, Tuft 26th in first two days of World Championships

With the time trials complete, the World Championship road races will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday