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Eight Canadian junior riders to hit the road world championships in Qatar this October

Four women and four men with represent Canada at the Road Cycling World Championships, happening from October 9 to 16

Cycling Canada Week features track events, Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and ride with legends

During Cycling Canada Week, new national champions will be crowned and maybe you’ll ride with a Hall of Famer

Canada takes two silver medals on the second day of Paralympic track cycling in Rio

Ross Wilson takes silver in Men’s C1 individual pursuit competition; Tristen Chernove ranks second in C2.

Marie-Claude Molnar best-performing Canadian on Day 1 at Rio velodrome

Canadians’ results from Day 1 of track competition at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio

Friends of the Pan Am Path kicks off series of events, festivals in Toronto

Riders will participate in a ‘mobile concert series’ with the Toronto Bicycle Music Festival

Canadian cyclocross squad Garneau-Easton Cycling announces roster, sponsors for 2016

Stellar 2015 season sets a high bar for the top-tier team’s second year

Sport Central, United Cycle to help kids and families displaced by Alberta wildfires with $500,000 in gear

Arriving this week, the gift follows a promise made earlier this year to lighten the load for families in Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, Alta.

Video: Dutch volunteers import 250 orange bikes to beat traffic in Rio

It’s safe to say that the Olympics create all new traffic problems. Leave it to the Dutch to import the solution.

Russian-born former Edmonton student nears finish on a ride from Moscow to central Siberia

The ride will take Pavlov and his teammates 7,000 kilometers to the finish

Catharine Pendrel wins record fourth Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup competition Sunday

After a tough race on the unusually dusty Mont-Ste.-Anne terrain, Emily Batty finished third.

Strava adds new Beacon feature to allow rides to be tracked in real-time

The feature allows Strava subscribers to share their ride with as many as three contacts.

Two Canadians take podium spots at World Cup downhill competition in Mont-Sainte-Anne

Finnley Iles and Miranda Miller of both turned in powerful performances on a dusty course

Edmonton’s new public bike-repair stand a hit

Pump, adjustable wrenches, Phillips screwdrivers and Allen keys are ready to use in Old Strathcona

Cycling Canada announces 2016 Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame inductees

Inductees will be honoured at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ont., on Oct. 2

The Gryphon enduro event launches Saturday in Squamish, B.C.

“This is a course built to race, not just ride”

Transgender Canadian rider wins important Ontario human rights case

Her victory comes via a ruling from Ontario’s human rights tribunal, determining her case as having a “reasonable prospect of success”

Australian cyclist suffers third-degree burn after smartphone explodes

For Gareth Clear of Sydney, Australia, the closeness of the relationship between rider and technology meant something very, very painful.

Ontario squad plans cross-Canada bike odyssey for charity and world record

Team 49 Parallel plans to cross Ontario in 2017 and the whole country in 2018

Nieuwold, Kabush take first national marathon titles at the 2016 XCM Canadian championships in Quebec

National champs crowned in East Hereford, Que.

Ride for Karen 2016 kicks off on Aug. 28

For 15 years, the Gran Fondo-style ride has supported children living with cancer

Study finds streetcar tracks to be a major culprit in Toronto cycling injuries

This week, the troubled cycling reputation of the city’s tracks has more to stand on than the bruised, battered accounts of riders who have taken hits

Penultimate round of the XCO Canada Cup sees wins for Walter and L’Esperance

On a course described as rugged and technical, Round 5 of the XCO Canada Cup series hit the soil of Saint-Felicien, Que. on July 23.

Miranda Miller, Kirk McDowall take top honours at the 2016 Canadian downhill mountain bike championships

Stephanie Denroche top junior woman; Finnely Iles wins junior men’s title

Windsor riders on a trans-Canada mission to raise awareness of Huntington disease near their destination

On May 14, the pair’s rubber hit the road in Vancouver. By the end of this month, they plan to complete their journey in St. John’s

Councillors in Sarnia to consider revising bylaws that prohibit sidewalk riding

Riders argue that a lack of infrastructure on some city streets means that sidewalk riding should be an option

British Columbia bike advocates call for a version of Ontario’s one-metre law

On the West Coast, the idea of a one-metre law has caught on

Four ways to celebrate Canada Day this weekend, velo-style

This Friday, July 1, Canada nears a major milestone as the country turns 149 years young. From coast to coast […]

Cycling Canada announces 2016’s paracycling talent headed for Rio

6 men and 6 women will represent the country at the Paralympic Games this September

Steve Hancock, British Olympian and avid cyclist, passes away after Ontario collision

When not riding a canoe or a kayak, something for which he was celebrated at the 1980 Olympic Games, Steve Hancock of Great Britain was a cyclist

BC Superweek’s Tour de Delta to feature elimination race

The action kicks off on July 8 when Delta, B.C., once again welcomes the three-day event

Three Canadian riders to compete in the women’s road cycling events at Rio 2016

Two athletes will compete in for the individual time trial on August 10, with one rider racing in the August 7 women’s road race

Cycling Canada announces locations, dates for the 2017 Canadian championship series

Next year will see Canadian riders in all disciplines roll out at a range of locations, from Quebec to British Columbia

Canadian cyclists to ride from Vancouver to Calgary in June on a quest for water and awareness

After making news with an ambitious ride across Africa in February, a squad of Canadian cyclists is at it again, taking their advocacy for clean, safe drinking water for the world to the open road

Giant Halifax kicks off brand’s East Coast presence with week of celebration

Riders in Halifax had something to celebrate on April 1, when Giant, the world’s largest bike manufacturer, opened Canada’s eighth independent Giant Store in the Nova Scotia city

Body of missing Ottawa cyclist discovered: police

Mathieu Trudel was reported missing on March 2, 2016

Steve Smith, ‘The Canadian Chainsaw,’ passes away at 26

The downhill rider died peacefully in Nanaimo, B.C., after suffering a massive brain injury caused by a motorcycle accident, reports say

Winnipeg seeks public feedback on bike lane projects

Like other Canadian cities, Winnipeg has made a commitment to building a safe, accessible cycling network throughout the city.

Classroom stationary bikes changing the way Canadian kids learn, manage stress: experts

Reports are describing a new addition to Canadian classrooms as “revolutionary,” changing the way that children, on the most basic, essential levels, are learning from an early age.

Calgary cyclist, triathlete recalls the experience of biking across the African savannah in February

“We rode hardtail mountain bikes, which daily took quite a beating on the dirt, sand, lava rock pavement and mud trails,” Custer said.

Cycling Academy to honour Gino Bartali on March 20

This month, Israeli Cycling Academy Team, the squad of Canada’s Guillaume Boivin, will be taking to the road to celebrate Bartali’s legacy in a very fitting way.

Missing Ottawa man was involved in serious Rideau Street bike crash in October 2014: reports

An Ottawa man missing since March 2 was involved in a serious cycling crash in 2014, the Ottawa Citizen reported.

Canadian riders out front for Rally Cycling’s second European campaign of 2016

This month, the team’s European ambitions will take riders across three countries, competing in four stage races.

Designs for Toronto bike lane pilot project unveiled

It’s been a long time coming, but bike lanes on Bloor Street, in the heart of downtown Toronto, are a major hurdle closer to becoming a reality.

Sugoi Performance Apparel to support Cannondale Factory Racing as official technical apparel sponsor

The Canadian brand made the announcement on Thursday, March 10.

Registration now open for 2016 Jeremy’s Roubaix road race in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia

The Pitt Meadows-based event, presented by Local Ride, has been a highlight of the west coast road scene for the last 13 years,

Airdrie, Alta. turns down the 2016 Tour of Alberta, but the race will go on, officials say

With the 2016 Tour of Alberta coming up in September, there are a few organizational hiccups in arranging the essentials, namely the route’s host cities.

Florian Nicolai of Rocky Mountain – Urge bp Rally Team flows ‘like water’ over the enduro terrain of France

A new video feature has been released, celebrating the other-worldly, gravity-defying skill of enduro rider Florian Nicolai, following him through the breathtaking terrain of France’s Maritime Alps.

Spring Ahead: A sampling of March Break bike offerings to take a bite out of winter

Among other things, there’s nothing like cycling to get the kids out of the house and occupied this March Break.

Milan, Italy the latest European city to explore the idea of paying people to commute by bike

The idea follows the example of other communities in the Italy, the UK, Belgium, France and the Netherlands who have already tried it out.

Video: Cyclists in South Africa embark on the training ride of all time—thanks to an ostrich

In the cycling world, encounters between riders and animals aren’t uncommon. But this is something else.

Designs for new Ottawa bike lanes to be unveiled at open house on Monday, March 7: reports

Beginning this summer, construction will begin on a new $4 million bike lane on O’Connor Street in downtown Ottawa, connecting Parliament Hill and Lansdowne Park.

Pendrel, Gagné claim victory at the first round of the Mountain Bike Canada Cup cross country series

Under blue skies yesterday at Bear Mountain in British Columbia, just outside Victoria, Canada’s national mountain biking champions claimed glory at the first round of the 2016 Mountain Bike Canada Cup.

Getting the Rio velodrome ready for Olympic track test event in April a ‘challenge’: UCI president

There are just five months left before the 2016 summer Olympics kick off in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, an event for which the world’s track riders and would-be Olympians are competing to qualify right now in London, England.

For author and sports physiologist Dr. Allen Lim, experience in the pro peloton taught that ‘you are who you eat with’

Lim is conducting seminars and book signings during the Toronto International Bicycle Show, and Canadian Cycling Magazine had a chance to chat before the weekend’s festivities kicked off.

Kazlaw Community Mountain Biking Award to honour those who make B.C. mountain biking happen

Six years ago, the BC Bike Race announced the first Kazlaw Community Award Contest to recognize those who boost mountain biking in their communities.

Vancouver to host open house to discuss upgrades, expansion of the downtown bike network on March 8

Hey, Vancouver riders and cycling advocates. What are you doing on Tuesday, March 8 between 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm, Pacific time?

Nanaimo, B.C. mountain bikers, beware: police report local trail-tampering, advise vigilance

While it may have been an isolated incident, local police are nonetheless advising trail users to remain cautious and vigilant.

Canadian road, cyclocross legend Lyne Bessette appointed to Cycling Canada’s Board of Directors

Known to fans and observers as one of Canada’s top road and cyclocross competitors, Lyne Bessette will be serving a new role on the Canadian cycling scene

New deal aims to expand Bike Share Toronto: reports

With news that the Toronto Parking Authority is asking the city’s government for the go-ahead to expand the bike-sharing beyond downtown, riders throughout the Greater Toronto Area and as far as Hamilton may soon see the service in their own back yards.

Canadian wheels take BORA-Argon 18 riders back to the Tour de France for the second consecutive year

After proving decisive in a very high-profile way at last year’s Tour de France, the bikes of Montreal-based manufacturer Argon 18 will once again roll with BORA-Argon 18 at this year’s competition.

The Canada Cup series kicks off the cross country, downhill calendars this weekend at Bear Mountain

This weekend, the eyes of the Canadian mountain biking world will be on Bear Mountain, just outside Victoria, B.C., when the first round of the 26th Canada Cup mountain bike series kicks off.

Erace Cancer Cycling Team announces “kit drive” fundraising initiative in support of Camp Oochigeas

Ontario-based Erace Cancer Cycling Team have decided to support Camp Oochigeas once again, and they’ve announced a four-day “Erace Kit Drive” in support of the children’s camp and its activities.

On The Edge to be the Canadian distributor of Rotor components

In the Canadian cycling market, a new partnership with Quebec-based On The Edge marketing means that Rotor Bike Components, as of March 1, will have a higher profile on the national riding scene.

Shimano’s new city-riding component set all about the urbane, both in appearance and performance

Another offering announced today by Shimano is the brand’s METREA U5000 component group, a set that blends the performance of road cycling with the simplicity and ergonomics of city commuting.

After moto incident at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne takes down Stig Broeckx, Lotto Soudal files complaint with the Belgian Cycling Federation

Sunday was a great day for Trek-Segafredo. It wasn’t so great for Lotto Soudal.

New Shimano road gear designed to be versatile

Along with the new gear unveiled today for mountain bikers, Shimano also has some high-performance offerings for those who revel on the road.

Canada’s Kirchmann wraps up an astounding weekend in Belgium with second at Omloop van het Hageland

For Canada’s Leah Kirchmann, Sunday’s competition in Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium certainly set the tempo of her early season, when Omloop van het Hageland hit the road.

Shimano advances MTB drivetrain offerings with wider-range cassettes, superior-retention chainrings

As announced this week, Shimano has taken the advancements of its XTR and Deore XT 1×11 mountain bike drivetrains even further, while introducing yet more range and options as part of its Rider Tuned philosophy.

New event to explore the spectacular, pristine natural beauty—and unique challenges—of Mercantour National Park, France

The event rolls out for the first time ever on June 19, 2016.

A look at some of the best cycling-related movies, documentaries of the 2010s

Tonight, the entertainment world gathers to recognize the top movies of the last year, as the 88th Academy Awards get underway. So we decided to recognize some of our favourite bike movies.

Deal to ‘revolutionize’ how races are covered: Velon

If feeling like you’re part of a Tour peloton is what gets your excitement level jumping when you’re watching the action of a cycling race, a deal brokered by a major pro organization may be just the news you’ve been waiting to hear.

American Evelyn Stevens breaks UCI hour record

Riding at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Velodrome, on her home country’s soil, the 32-year-old athlete made good on her plans to beat Bridie O’Donnell’s January record.

Organizers with the PoCo Grand Prix seek volunteers, sponsors for the race’s first-ever edition this summer

With the PoCo Grand Prix drawing nearer by the day, officials are putting out the call for volunteers and sponsors to hop in the event’s saddle.

Stanley Park Causeway improvements welcome, but more work needs to be done: Vancouver bike advocates

The completion of Vancouver’s new bike route along the Stanley Park Causeway has elicited a warm, welcoming response, reports say.

Test of Metal competition to test mountain bikers in Squamish, B.C. for the last time this June

In June, the Squamish Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race, one of the most toughest, most celebrated events in the discipline’s Canadian history, kicks off for the last time.

Giant Factory Off-Road Team announces the returning riders who will lead the squad through 2016

This season, some heavyweight names, each of them key assets in the squad’s previous glories, will be returning to lead the team’s fortunes once again.

Shelley Gautier recognized as the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour’s Female Athlete of the Year with a Disability for 2015

After competing with stunning success at the Toronto Parapan Am Games last summer, Gautier has been honoured in front of a home town crowd once again.

Escape Velocity Spring Series returns to B.C.’s Lower Mainland on Feb. 27

The series’ first event is the Hougen East Road Race, held in Abbotsford, B.C.

Annie Ewart saddles up with UnitedHealthcare for 2016’s Spring Classics, launching European campaign

On Saturday, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the beginning of a European campaign for the women’s squad.

15 of Canada’s top riders heading to the 2016 UCI track cycling world championships in London

When the 2016 UCI track cycling world championships get off to a searing, board-rattling start in London, England, fifteen of Canada’s top riders will be bearing their country’s standards.

Giro unveils Silo helmets, Empire shoes for 2016

Giro’s latest offerings, in offering both something totally new and an improvements on a classic, are all about innovation.

Vancouver bike-sharing to finally roll out this June

For Vancouver riders, a long, seemingly interminable wait is finally over, with the city’s announcement this week that its new bike-sharing service will officially begin operations this June.

Veteran bike cop, cycling advocate honoured for his role in changing the game for Toronto cyclists

At Wednesday night’s Toronto Bike Awards, a pioneer in both city cycling and law enforcement was honoured. That pioneer was Const. Hugh Smith.

Rapha releases Core collection range of bike apparel

Available today at rapha.cc and at Rapha Cycle Club stores around the world, a “new standard” in cycling apparel has been released, bringing a blend of riding essentials and performance functionality.

Canada’s Cory Wallace gives Jason English of Australia one of the hardest rides of his career in New Zealand

Jason English’s title win didn’t come easy, with Canada’s Cory Wallace hot on his wheel for much of the race’s 500 kilometers.

Hell, Heck of the North races return to the trails, hills and roads of southern Ontario for 2016 in March

Along with the challenging, 90 kilometer season-opening course, there’s also the Heck of the North route for those who want to bring their road bikes.

Alicia Searvogel ready to challenge the women’s Highest Annual Mileage Record: reports

The couple that challenges together stays together, especially in the cycling world—and that appears to be very much the case with Alicia and Kurt Searvogel.

Second annual Gravel Grind charity ride returns to Fredericton on May 29, supporting Special Olympians

For the second year running, the Gravel Grind, an exercise in non-competitive cycling, returns to Fredericton this May.

Hamilton motorist charged after local cyclist, teacher killed in December

The motorist, a 56-year-old man whose name has been withheld, was charged with careless driving. He’s scheduled to appear in court on March 30, 2016.

Belgian cycling officials to invest in sophisticated scanning gear to test bikes for motor doping: reports

According to reports published in Belgian media, the country’s cycling officials are ready to dole out some serious change to prevent a repeat of Zolder’s motor-doping controversy—as much as 50,000 Euros, to be precise

Video: Ontario’s provincial squad hits the roads and hills of North Carolina during spring training

Recently, the Ontario provincial cycling team headed to North Carolina, taking in the scenery, the roads and the unique challenges offered by terrain south of the border.

Moving the Richmond bike lane for Saks Fifth Avenue parking? Not on our watch, say Toronto cyclists

According to an interview on CBC’s Metro Morning, a new, high-end arrival to the city’s boutique shopping scene might want to move the celebrated Richmond Street bike lane.

Saris Cycling Group reveals largest-ever selection of brand advocates for 2016

After putting out the call last year, Saris Cycling Group has unveiled its worldwide who’s-who of brand advocates and ambassadors, who will represent Saris, CycleOps and PowerTap during 2016.

Road to Rio Fundraising Gala happens March 5 at Bear Mountain, supporting Canadian mountain biking

With the Rio 2016 Olympics drawing steadily closer as 2016 progresses, Cycling Canada is inviting supporters of Canadian mountain biking to attend a fundraising gala at Bear Mountain Resort in B.C., just outside Victoria.

Antarctica-bound fat bikers train for the ride in a similar, ‘perfect’ environment: Lake Winnipeg

The Last Degree, a fat bike ride to the South Pole planned for next winter by a TDA Global Cycling, isn’t cheap—either in terms of the cost of admission or what it demands from participants, physically and mentally

Lotto-Soudal riders injured in collision with vehicle during the team’s training camp in Spain

No life-threatening injuries have been reported, but as detailed by announcements from Belgian team Lotto-Soudal, riders Thomas De Gendt and Gert Dockx are currently in hospital after being struck by a vehicle.

Diadora Polarex Plus boots, all-weather footwear for when the winter gets interesting

There’s snow on the ground? Great. That just means things are more interesting. In a nutshell, that’s what Diadora’s Polarex Plus boots are all about.

Hit the gym to learn the training secrets of Swiss mountain biking phenom Nino Schurter

What the cross-country specialist’s expertise comes down to is training, the details of which are laid out in a video called “Hitting the Gym with Nino Schurter.”

Stephen Lund, Victoria-based cyclist and Strava artist, makes worldwide splash with his “GPS doodles”

Lund’s knack for creating art out of pedal-powered adventure on Vancouver Island has earned him international accolades recently.