Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, complete national & international competition coverage, bike tests, product reviews, Buyer's Guide, Canadian Calendar of events and much more.. http://www.canadiancyclist.com/ Copyright Canadian Cyclist 1996 - 2012. All Rights Reserved Trek Bicycle is proud to announce a partnership with seven-time Canadian National and three-time World XTerra champion triathlete Melanie McQuaid. The tenacious Canadian will be attacking her 2012 off-road racing schedule aboard Trek’s defending XTerra World Champion 29er, the http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23338 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23338 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:42:13 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) American federal prosecutors have announced that the investigation into allegations of a doping program by Lance Armstrong and his team mates while sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service has been closed.The Associated Press quoted U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr as saying his office "is closing an http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23337 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23337 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:33:47 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is leading Canada’s national response to a full anti-doping rule review. Your feedback is vital to this important process. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has begun a year-long consultation on the World Anti-Doping Code and international http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23336 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23336 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:05:38 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Cycling BC was founded in February, 1974, and has one of the largest operating budgets for a provincial sport organization in British Columbia. We service over 70 clubs and teams with over 5,000 registered members. We also have a very active and elite level high performance team, with some members http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23335 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23335 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:04:12 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Arndt Claims Gold on Stage 3's Windy Loop around the Katara Cultural VillageThe third and final stage of the Ladies' Tour of Qatar competed in windy conditions, ended in a bunched sprint. Like on day 1, Kirsten WIld powered to victory. But the star of the day was Germany's Judith Arndt who managed http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23334 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23334 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:42:47 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) The 2012 Ontario High School and Elementary MTB Championships are excited to welcome Scott Bicycles as the new presenting sponsor, along with supporting sponsors Fizik, Crank Brothers, and Continental.The 2012 Ontario High School and Elementary MTB Championships will be held on Friday, May 25th, at http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23333 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23333 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:06:01 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) We are seeking an experienced, customer-focused bicycle technician to join our team at The Guide’s Hut in Fernie, BC. Here’s an opportunity to live in a great mountain town and do what you love! Fernie is becoming world famous for it’s Mountain Bike culture.We are http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23332 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23332 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:21 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Do you have a passion for cycling and would like to share it with others? Can you build and repair bikes? If so then D’Ornellas Bike Shop has an opportunity for you. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individuals to join our sales and service team. http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23331 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23331 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:43:49 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is pleased to announce details of the 2012 BMX Canada Cup Series, which will be the inaugural season for the BMX Canada Cup. In total, young riders from Canada will have the chance to race in five races, including three international UCI races. Adam Muys, http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23330 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23330 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:02:58 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Louis Garneau cycling shoes have been making more and more headway into local bicycle shops, especially here in Canada.  And rightly so - their lineup of shoes are just as innovative as the larger, more popular brands.Just in time for winter, Garneau sent us samples of their winter cycling http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23329 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23329 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:58:42 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Stage two of the Ladies Tour of Qatar, competed in the same very windy conditions as on the previous day, saw two German riders triumph. While stage victory went to Specialized-Lululemon rider Trixi Worrack, the golden jersey changed shoulders with Judith Arndt taking command of the overall http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23328 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23328 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:09:32 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Canadian Junior Samuel Beaudoin rode at his first World Championships last weekend, when he attended the Cyclo-cross Worlds in Koksijde, Belgium.  Afterwards, we asked Sam if he would provide his impressions from attending the Worlds - what he takes away and how it will change his racing in http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23327 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23327 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:41:23 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) Syncros announced today the signing of Geoff Kabush and the Scott-3Rox Racing Team through the 2014 season. Kabush and the Team will ride a full line of Syncros cross country mountain bike components including:• Stems• Handlebars• Grips• Seatposts• http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23326 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23326 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:35:00 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) The inaugural Prospera Valley GranFondo will take place on July 22, 2012 in the scenic Fraser Valley of British Columbia and is certain to become one of Canada’s premier GranFondo cycling events. As participants cross the finish line in Fort Langley, they will receive a http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23325 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23325 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:14:54 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress) The Saskatchewan Cycling Association (SCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of a provincial coach, Sean Scott.The SCA has not had a full time paid coach since 1989, but thanks to a grant from Sask Sport, the SCA is able to re-create this position!Sean has moved to Regina from Ontario and is quickly http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23324 http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=23324 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:13:43 EST tharkness@canadiancyclist.com (Editoress)