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Registration Opens for 6th Annual Banff National Park Bike Fest
February 11, 2013 Banff National Park, Alberta (February 8, 2013) – The Canadian Rockies will once again serve as the stunning backdrop to the adrenalin-filled Banff National Park Bike Fest June 13-16, 2013. Read More
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Women Pedal to the Forefront of the Bicycle Movement
February 7, 2013 Washington, D.C. - When it comes to biking, women mean business. The popularity of bicycling is skyrocketing nationwide - and women are leading the charge in this revolution. Read More
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Seven First-Time Host Venues Broaden Geographical Footprint of Tour of Utah
February 7, 2013 Cedar City, Utah (February 5, 2013) – For the first time in the history of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling event, organizers will include several cities and venues in southern Utah. Of the 10 host venues unveiled today at a press conference in Cedar City, seven are first-time venues for the world-class, six-stage professional cycling race and community festival. The 2013 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will begin Monday, August 5 with opening festivities in Cedar City, and continue across the state for six days of racing, Tuesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 11. Read More
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4th Leg of BMX World Cup Supercross Canceled
February 6, 2013 Vancouver BC - UCI and Global SX Events Inc. regretfully informs that the 4th leg of the 2013 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, scheduled for 6-7 September 2013 in Abbotsford BC (Canada), has been canceled by the local organizer, Cycling BC. Read More
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4th Annual Bikin’ for Lovin’ Ride
February 5, 2013 Boise, Idaho - Calling all singles and doubles for Boise Bicycle Project’s 4th annual pre-Valentine’s pedal powered ride. Bikin’ for Lovin’ happens again this year on Friday February 8. Bundle up, cuddle down and pedal over to the BBP shop at 7 p.m. for Crooked Fence brew and pre-lovin’. Read More
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Lyons High School Mountain Bike Athlete Receives National Award
February 5, 2013 Boulder, Colo. - The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) presented Lyons High School senior, Zachary Tucker, the 2012 Student-Athlete Leadership Award sponsored by Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. The award honors student athletes who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, academic performance, and volunteerism in their team, school, and community. Read More
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Women's Living the Dream Ride Adds Pre-Party
February 4, 2013 Snohomish, Wash. - This perfect Mother's Day weekend ride includes big bling at the finish line with luxury gift. Enjoy gorgeous low traffic country roads on courses fit for beginners or experienced riders. Start in historic downtown Snohomish and wind thru beautiful Snohomish Valley farmland, along the river and over romantic bridges and finish at Harvey Airfield to refresh and relax. Read More
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SKINS® Compression Clothing Announces Lotto Belisol Cycling Partnership
February 4, 2013 Portland, Ore. (January 24, 2013) – SKINS Compression, the world’s leading gradient compression sportswear brand is proud to announce that as an official partner of the Belgian professional cycling team Lotto Belisol, the compression sportswear brand will be continuing its support of the team’s pro cyclists in 2013. The arrangement means the Lotto Belisol men’s team, the women’s professional team and the U23 team will be able to train in the latest technology-driven compression garments. Read More
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Alchemy Bicycle Company Hires New VP of Sales
February 4, 2013 Denver, Colo. - Alchemy Bicycle Company announced today its new vice president of sales, Johannes "Johs" Huseby, who brings more than 12 years of experience in sales and product management for both Cannondale and Pedro's to the modest Colorado company. Read More
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Tour De Bloom 2013
February 1, 2013 Wenatchee, Wash. - The newest addition to the Washington State Apple Blossom, this changes the Wenatchee Stage Race to now be a full family event with a variety of entertainment options for the entire weekend. Read More
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4th Annual Bikin’ for Lovin’ Ride
January 31, 2013 Calling all singles and doubles for Boise Bicycle Project’s 4th annual pre-Valentine’s pedal powered ride. Bikin’ for Lovin’ happens again this year on Friday February 8th. Read More
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Richard Wooles Leaves Cycling Canada to Focus on Cycling BC
January 31, 2013 (Ottawa, ON – January 31, 2013) Richard Wooles had announced his intention to leave Cycling Canada, effective at the end of the month of January, accepting a full-time position with Cycling BC, the provincial governing body in British Columbia. Read More
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Butler, Studley, Wagner Claim World Titles
January 31, 2013 The first eight rainbow jerseys of the 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross Masters World Championships were awarded Thursday at Champions Park in Louisville, Ky. The ever-changing weather proved to be a factor in Thursday's racing as competitors overcame snow, mud, gusty winds and plummeting temperatures throughout the course of the day. The changing weather affected the course in different ways and forced the riders to carefully choose lines throughout the course. Some areas retained the moisture from Tuesday's rain leaving a viscous mud behind while other segments began to dry out leaving a sticky mud behind. Read More
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Handmade Bicycle World Focuses on Record-Breaking Show in Denver
January 30, 2013 Denver, Colo. – The eyes of the cycling world will be on Denver 22-24 February, when more than 7,000 attendees will gather at the Colorado Convention Center for the ninth annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Presented by Shimano, where many will fall in love (again) with some of the world's most beautiful bicycles. Read More
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The Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill Needs Your Help
January 29, 2013 Seattle, Wash. - Last year, the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously voted 96-0 in favor of the Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill. After passing through the Senate Transportation Committee, this legislation ran out of time on the Senate floor. Read More
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Puget Sound Bike Share Kicks Off Search for Bike Share Operator/Vendor
January 28, 2013 Seattle, Wash. – Puget Sound Bike Share, a nonprofit partnership of public and private organizations working to bring bike sharing to King County, has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified bike share operator/vendors to compete for business deploying and operating a bike share network in the Puget Sound area. Identifying a bike share operator/vendor marks a major milestone for the progress of the nonprofit partnership. Read More
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Svein Tuft Wins San Luis Time Trial
January 24, 2013 Svein Tuft time trialed to the first international victory for ORICA-GreenEDGE during the Australian outfit’s second season. The eight time Canadian national time trial champion set a scorching speed of 22:14 over 19.2 kilometres. Tuft edged out Leandro Messineo (San Luis Somos Todos) by seven seconds to win stage four of Tour de San Luis. Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) rounded out the stage podium. Read More
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Latest from Boulder MTB Alliance: Chapman Opens - Access Update
January 22, 2013 Boulder, Colo. - Chapman Drive, a 2.6-mile dirt road that links Boulder Canyon Dr. (at the Red Lion Restaurant) to Flagstaff Drive (at the Sunrise Amphitheater) is now open to mountain bikes. For the moment, mountain bikers only have uphill access. Many thanks to the City of Boulder for this access that came from the West TSA process. Read More
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GranFondo Canada Opens Registration for Banff and Niagara Falls Events
January 22, 2013 Vancouver, BC (January 15, 2013) - GranFondo Canada announced today that registration is now open for the second edition of the RBC GranFondo Banff as well as the inaugural GranFondo Niagara Falls. Read More
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Silver Star FrostBike Snow Racing
January 19, 2013 Silver Star Bike Park and SE Racing & Promotions are excited to announce the creation of BC’s first Cycling BC sanctioned snow race – aptly named Silver Star FrostBIKE. March 2 and 3 will witness downhill mountain bikers from around the province descending on the ski resort to test their race skills on snow. The weekend snow race is also the official Kick Off party for the BC Cup series that will run from May to September and visit bike parks and DH tracks around the province. Read More
