Racing News
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Tour de Delta Gets 1.2 UCI Status for Road Race
November 15, 2012 The international governing body of cycling, Union Cycliste International (UCI), officially welcomed the 2013 White Spot | Delta Road Race as a 1.2 UCI sanctioned event at a press conference on Thursday. Read More
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Superior Glass Track Classic at Burnaby Velodrome a Huge Success
November 12, 2012 The November 9-11 long weekend saw the first large race event at the Burnaby Velodrome for the 2012-13 season. The Superior Glass Track Classic attracted over ninety riders from Alberta, Washington state, Vancouver island, Kamloops, and the lower mainland. There were competitors as young as nine and into their 60’s. Riders competed in nine endurance mass start races and two sprint disciplines over the three days. Read More
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2013 MTB Calendar Features Three Canadian Championships
November 6, 2012 Ottawa, ON – Cycling Canada released on Tuesday the 2013 Mountain Bike calendar. The season will be highlighted by the UCI World Cup race in Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC, a race that has become a tradition on the UCI World Cup tour and is a favorite among international riders. Read More
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Registration Open for 2013 Whiskey Off-Road
November 1, 2012 Tucson, Ariz. – Registration opens today for the pro category of the 2013 Whiskey Off-Road endurance mountain bike event taking place in Prescott, Ariz. The online registration form and cash purse information can be found here. Read More
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Sea Otter Classic Aligns With Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia
November 1, 2012 Monterey, Calif. (October 30, 2012) - Sea Otter Classic is pleased to announce a new partnership with RCS Sport, organizers of the highly esteemed Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia event series. Recreational road rides in the Monterey-based cycling festival are now billed as the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Sea Otter Classic, with event elements, formats and branding falling to the new organization. Read More
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Colorado High School Cycling League Raids North Fruita Desert
November 1, 2012 Fruita, Colo. – For the first time in its three-year history, the Colorado High School Cycling League headed to the far western end of the state to test themselves at the famous 18 Road trails just north of the bike infused town of Fruita. League officials worked closely with BLM Land Managers to create a unique course that accommodated all recreational users in the area to complete another fantastic season of racing. The newness of the area combined with the high stakes of the State Championship made this a high tension weekend. Read More
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The UCI Recognizes USADA Decision in Armstrong Case
October 22, 2012 The UCI has completed its review of USADA’s ‘Reasoned Decision’ and appendices in the case against Lance Armstrong. Read More
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Whistler Wins Ironman Canada Bid
October 19, 2012 Whistler, B.C. -- Whistler has been added to the Ironman roster, winning the bid to host a Canadian event for five years, beginning in 2013. Read More
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USA Pro Challenge Brings in Estimated $99.6 Million
October 18, 2012 Denver, Colo. – The 2012 USA Pro Challenge, the toughest professional cycling race in the U.S., reached attendance numbers of more than 1 million over the course of seven days, Aug. 20-26, as fans turned out to watch the action-packed, heart-pounding racing. After traveling to 12 towns for the official stage starts and finishes, and passing through many other notable cities along the way, the estimated economic impact of the race to the State of Colorado is $99.6 million, according to a study done by IFM North America, a global sports research firm. Read More
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2012 Colorado High School Cycling League State Championship Race
October 18, 2012 Fruita, Colo. - The Grand Valley is hosting the 2012 Colorado High School Cycling League State Championship race October 21st, near the popular 18 Road trails managed by the Bureau of Reclamation – Grand Junction Field Office. The third year of the Colorado League, continues to experience tremendous growth in participation, with 450 high school athletes representing 38 teams from Durango to Laramie, Wyoming. Read More
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Statement by Matt White Regarding USADA Report
October 15, 2012 I am aware my name has been mentioned during talks that USADA has had with former team mates of mine in their investigation regarding doping activities at the US Postal Service team. I am sad to say that I was part of a team where doping formed part of the team's strategy, and I too was involved in that strategy. My involvement is something I am not proud of and I sincerely apologise to my fans, media, family and friends who trusted me and also to other athletes in my era that consciously chose not to dope. Read More
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Leadville Trial 100 Supported by Saint-Gobain
October 12, 2012 Leadville, Colo. - (September 3, 2012) A cavalcade of amateur and professional bike racers met on the August 11, 2012, in Leadville in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA, to compete in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Saint-Gobain, a leading supplier of high-performance polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite bearings to the bike industry, was proud to be one of the sponsors of the event this year, honoring the organizers and athletes with a Carbo-Loading Dinner ahead of the race as well as support on the big day. Read More
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Single Speed Category Announced for US Gran Prix of Cyclocross
October 11, 2012 Fort Collins, Colo. - The organizers of the Trek US Gran Prix of Cyclocross p/b Greenware® and WD-40 Bike announced the addition of the Single Speed category to the overall series competition. Read More
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USA Cycling to Enforce USADA Suspensions
October 11, 2012 Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 11, 2012) — USA Cycling has been notified by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that five U.S. riders — Tom Danielson, George Hincapie, Levi Leipheimer, Christian Vande Velde and David Zabriskie — have each accepted six-month suspensions, effective September 1, 2012, as a result of their testimony in the Lance Armstrong investigation. USA Cycling will enforce these sanctions and is currently reviewing the impact of the sanctions on historical results. Read More
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Local Ride Racers Take Top Spots at Vancouver's Vanier Park
October 3, 2012 Maple Ridge, B.C. – Maggie Coles-Lyster, 13, of Maple Ridge led the charge to the top of the podium for her Local Ride/Dr. Vie Superfoods+ teammates in the BC Cup Cyclo-cross race held for its 12th year in Vancouver’s historic Vanier Park on Sunday. Read More
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Burnaby Velodrome in Session
October 2, 2012 Burnaby, BC - The Burnaby Velodrome Club has secured another weekday evening. For ten Monday', starting September 24 through December 10, there will be track hours from 8-11 p.m. The first session was an open ride session with following sessions to include a structured coached workout from 8-9 p.m. As the season progresses other special events may occupy portions of this time slot. Stay tuned to the website for all details. Read More
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Svein Tuft and Luke Durbridge Win Duo Normand
September 30, 2012 Luke Durbridge and Svein Tuft handily won the Duo Normand, besting the Sky duo of Alex Dowsett and Luke Rowe by over a minute in the two-man time trial in Normandy. Read More
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Project London Wins Big at Elite Track Championships
September 28, 2012 Los Angeles, Calif. - (September 27) Project London 2012 p/b Land Rover Select CPO rider TJ Mathieson, strikes gold in the team sprint on opening night at US Elite National Track Championships. Read More
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24-Hour MTB Nationals Start Saturday
September 28, 2012 Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sept. 27, 2012) — Some of the best endurance mountain bikers in America will take to the trails at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this weekend to test their skills, toughness and determination during the 2012 USA Cycling Mountain Bike 24-Hour National Championships. Racing begins on Saturday, September 27, at noon and continues through the night, with final completed lap counts taken at noon on Sunday. Read More
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New Cyclocross Race Coming to Denver
September 28, 2012 Denver - Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing that takes place on a short circuit that can feature pavement, dirt, sand, mud, grass, steep hills, and obstacles that require cyclists to dismount their bikes. It is a fantastic spectator sport because the audience can see a great deal without much relocation. Read More
