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National News: Bear kills mountain biker

Canadian mountain biker Isabelle Dube has died after being mauled by a grizzly bear. Dube, who was third overall in last year's TransRockies Challenge, was running on a trail near Canmore, Alberta on Sunday with her racing team-mate Maria Hawkins and friend Jean McAllister when the three encountered Bear 99, a male grizzly that had been trapped and removed from the area only a week before.

Published: Jun 07, 2005 - 04:52 AM
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National News: Gaumont tips the bucket

French ex-pro Philippe Gaumont has published a book, Prisonnier du dopage, recalling his rather sordid existence as a professional cyclist in the Cofidis team. In it, he goes into detail describing his own doping and recreational drug taking practices, and those of several of the other members of the team. Gaumont ended his career in 2004 after he was arrested by police in relation to the Cofidis affair, which implicated a number of riders and soigneurs in doping practices.

Published: Jun 02, 2005 - 03:51 PM
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National News: The World’s Best Freeriders at Bike Magazine Monster Park Slopestyle Invitat

Date: Mon May 30, 2005
Source: Michelle Lindsay

Who will get a share of the $10K purse?

Over twenty of the top freeride athletes will battle it out for a share of the $10K purse at the 2nd Annual Bike Magazine Monster Park Slopestyle Invitational, July 1-3, at Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia. A partial list include Rocky Mountain Rider Thomas Vanderham, Red Bull’s Aaron Chase and Race Face rider Darren Berrecloth who took home first place last year.

Published: May 31, 2005 - 05:24 PM
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National News: Cipollini questioned by Italian police about Armstrong

Tue May 31, 2005 05:37 PM BST
By Stephen Farrand

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) - Former world champion Mario Cipollini of Italy was questioned by Italian police in Florence on Tuesday as part of an investigation concerning six-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

Published: May 31, 2005 - 05:18 PM
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National News: Sessford Competes in 1st Canada Cup of the Season

Yukon's own Daniel Sessford, who is currently training in Quebec competed in the 1st Canada Cup Mountain Bike Race of the season in Bromont Quebec this past weekend.

Published: May 24, 2005 - 04:18 PM
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National News: Ullrich separates from long-time girlfriend

By Sebastian Moll - VeloNews
This report filed May 17, 2005

When Jan Ullrich first met his girlfriend Gaby Weiss it was her modest and unobtrusive demeanor that attracted him.

Published: May 18, 2005 - 10:52 AM
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National News: TransRockies Challenge announces 2005 Route

Organisers of Canada's TransRockies Challenge mountain bike stage race (August 7-13) have announced the route of the 2005 event, with substantial changes to the route from previous years, especially in the first several days.

"As the TransRockies Challenge enters its fourth year, we wanted to provide a fresh perspective on the race," said event director Aaron McConnell. "The new routing will provide new challenges to past participants and more great singletrack for everyone. It also offers the advantage of being in a town setting for an additional day which means outstanding race services."

Published: May 18, 2005 - 09:30 AM
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National News: Zach Bell Second in Meise-Wolvetem Kermesse

provided by Jet Fuel Coffee Team

May 17, 2005 (Merchtem Belgium) -

Jet Fuel Sympatico MSN's Zach Bell scored the first podium of team's 2005 European racing trip in Merchtem Belgium yesterday. Bell joined an escape in the final 27kms of the 117km race. As the finish closed in, the front group grew to nine riders with the main field closing in fast. In the final 400m Zach was able to dodge disaster, find a hole and sprint to a second place finish. Buck Miller finished 11th, winning the sprint from the main peleton on the heels of Bell's break.

For a more complete reporting read Zach's own account ...

Published: May 17, 2005 - 07:12 PM
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National News: 2005 World Masters Games Surpasses Target of 16,000 Athletes

Five Days To Final Registration Close – May 20

Edmonton, Alberta – As of today, more than 16,000 athletes have registered for the Edmonton 2005 World Masters Games and organizers expect that number to continue to grow until the final registration close on May 20.

Published: May 15, 2005 - 02:59 PM
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National News: Giro Update

Zabriskie zooms to stage, Di Luca keeps pink

American David Zabriskie (CSC) killed the Giro's giants Sunday, tallying the performance of his career to stun the favourites and win Stage 8's 45 km time-trial to Florence. Italian Danilo Di Luca saved the overall race lead by the skin of his teeth, 9 sec better than stage runner-up Ivan Basso.

Published: May 15, 2005 - 01:14 PM
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National News: The REAL Steve Peat Story

Steve Peat tells it how it really was and sets the record straight after lots of vague stories (ours included...) of his recent arrest - and release - after the last World Cup in Spain. He's cleared his name and is back to winning races now, as shown in Lisbon last weekend.

Steve Peat's open letter to the bike industry... Unabridged.

Published: May 13, 2005 - 10:31 AM
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National News: North Shore MTB festival and conference

From May 21 to June 5 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada will host the North Shore Credit Union World Mountain Bike Festival & Conference, a combination of racing and recreational mountain bike festival with a conference on sustainable trails, risk management, tourism and economic development in mountain biking.

The area is known as the home of the 'freeride' style of highly technical downhill mountain biking, but activities over the fortnight also include a mountain bike marathon, an enduro and corporate challenge, a gear swap and an off-road duathlon.

For more details see: www.shorebikefest.com

Published: May 03, 2005 - 11:49 PM

National News: Ekimov injured, may miss Tour

By VeloNews Interactive
This report filed April 30, 2005
Discovery Channel's Viatcheslav Ekimov was struck by an automobile Thursday during a training ride with Lance Armstrong, and the Russian's Tour de France may be in jeopardy.

Armstrong escaped injury in the Austin mishap, but the 39-year-old Ekimov was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with a broken sternum.

Ekimov hopes to be transported back home to St. Petersburg, Russia, for rehabilitation, according to his friend Dirk Baert.

Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Baert said: "He must wear a corset for six weeks. By that time, we'll already be halfway through June. The chance that he will ride with Armstrong in the Tour is very small."

Published: Apr 30, 2005 - 02:35 PM

National News: Cipollini retires

Mario Cipollini's Liquigas-Bianchi team has announced that their star sprinter has decided to retire, effective immediately. The 38 year-old, nicknamed the Lion King, is stopping after 17 seasons and 189 victories.

Published: Apr 26, 2005 - 03:27 PM
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National News: Zach Bell Named to Canada’s Pan Am 2005 Team

provided by the Canadian Cycling Association

April 19, 2005 - The Canadian Cycling Association is proud to announce the names of the athletes selected to represent Canada at the Pan American road and track championships from April 25 to May 1 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

Published: Apr 20, 2005 - 07:23 AM
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National News: Hamilton suspended for two years

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced the long awaited decision of the independent arbitration panel of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)/North American Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), that cyclist Tyler Hamilton of Boulder, Colorado committed a doping infraction by transfusing another person's blood. The 34 year-old Hamilton received the maximum two-year suspension for a first-time doping offense.

Published: Apr 18, 2005 - 02:20 PM
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National News: Armstrong to retire after '05 Tour

By Agence France Presse
This report filed April 18, 2005

Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced Monday that he plans to retire from cycling after seeking a seventh consecutive victory along the French roadways next July.

Published: Apr 18, 2005 - 02:10 PM
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National News: Be One Canada Mountain Bike Team

The Be One Canada Mountain Bike Team has announced its roster for the 2005 season. Claire Buchar and Fraser Vaage will be joining team veteran Ted Tempany to make up the three-person freeride and race crew.

Published: Apr 01, 2005 - 07:57 AM
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National News: Armstrong announcement hints at premature retirement

Six time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is set to make an "important announcement" just before this year's Tour de Georgia on April 18. In an interview with French paper Le Figaro, published on Wednesday, Armstrong hinted at a possible early retirement, although he does have a two year contract with Discovery Channel.

"I won't be doing the Tour forever," he was quoted as saying. "But it's still to early to talk about it. I will announce it to you, to the world, only later...To win a seventh Tour is now my objective. But seven would be just one more whereas six was magic."

Armstrong said that he found it hard to be away from his family for long periods of time. "The long and many absences, the long distances make me want to say stop it, to return home and be near them."

After a bad start to the year, Armstrong has seemingly found his legs again, finishing in the main peloton in both the Brabantse Pijl last Sunday and Paris-Camembert yesterday. He will be part of the Discovery Channel line up in the Tour of Flanders this Sunday, which will be led by Stijn Devolder and George Hincapie. The other riders are Viatcheslav Ekimov, Leif Hoste, Roger Hammond, Benoît Joachim and Hayden Roulston

Published: Mar 30, 2005 - 02:41 PM

National News: Eighty percent of growth hormones and EPO used in sport

Wed March 30, 2005 2:02 PM GMT+02:00

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - At least 80 percent of growth hormones and the blood boosting drug (EPO) (erythropoietin) produced world wide are used in sports, according to a report drafted by the Belgian Senate.

Growth hormones and EPO are on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list of banned drugs. All major sports subscribe to the WADA code.

The report on doping in sports, approved by the Senate this month, said annual turnover in doping products amounted to about eight billion euros.

It said 80 percent of the annual production of EPO was consumed in the sports world and 84 percent of growth hormones.

"Doping is big business," the report said.

Published: Mar 30, 2005 - 06:16 AM

National News: Judge clears Kelme

A Spanish judge has decided that there are no legal grounds to proceed with a case against the Kelme cycling team after former team rider Jesus Manzano accused the Spanish-based outfit of organised doping.

Published: Feb 11, 2005 - 10:49 AM
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National News: Danielson, Armstrong open season

By Aaron Unterreiner
Herald Sports Writer

Tom Danielson's return to Malaysia marks a pair of significant homecomings for the 25-year-old cycling star from Durango.

For starters, Danielson returns to the country that made his star illuminate so brilliantly. While riding for the Saturn Cycling Team in 2003, Danielson, at 23, won Le Tour de Langkawi.

Published: Jan 29, 2005 - 12:58 PM
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National News: Steriods - Some Facts

Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription, to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also prescribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. Abuse of anabolic steroids, however, can lead to serious health problems, some irreversible.

Published: Jan 29, 2005 - 10:43 AM
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National News: Cycling: Armstrong eyes world hour record

By Astrid Andersson
(Filed: 28/01/2005)

Lance Armstrong is considering an attempt on Chris Boardman's world hour record with the National Velodrome in Manchester a possible venue.

Published: Jan 28, 2005 - 08:50 AM
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National News: Franco-Belgian doping ring uncovered

French and Belgian investigators have uncovered an international doping network, with 24 arrests being made on Tuesday. The ringleader is a 62 year old man "S.F." from Tremelo, Belgium, who was caught red-handed in a parking lot in Cahors while negotiating a deal: he had 83 syringes of 'pot Belge' in his possession. The police were tipped off after a French cyclist admitted that he had bought doping products from the man last year. The man's son has also been arrested, as well as their supplier "V.J.", a man from Wommelgem near Antwerp in Belgium.

Published: Jan 20, 2005 - 06:45 AM
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National News: Spinning Record - What the ...

Italian ultra-cyclist Alessandro Colo has set a new record for riding an indoor bike (spinning), doing so for 201 hours, 1 minute and 8 seconds between December 27, 2004 and January 4, 2005. Colo covered 5819 km in his stationary ride, and along the way lowered his previous record time for 5000 km to 174 hours, 12 minutes and 29 seconds. Everything was checked with an odometer and an ergometer and during the rides he only stopped briefly to use the bathroom.

Colo, who conducts spinning classes in Rome, used the attempt to gauge his fitness for the Race Across America, which he plans to do this summer. He competed in the endurance event last year, but did not finish.

Published: Jan 15, 2005 - 06:49 PM

National News: TransRockies Challenge August 7-13/05

How it all began

Heinrich Albrecht and Chester Fabricius, organizers of the TransRockies Challenge, have a long and legendary history in the mountain biking world, starting with their organization of the first mountain bike race in Europe in the 1980s. From there, both went on to organize World Cup events in Europe and in North America.

Published: Jan 14, 2005 - 09:06 AM
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