Globe reporter takes an indoor spin with SpiderTech
In the Globe and Mail: For the past 25 seconds I’ve been churning my bike’s pedals as hard as I can. The fitness consultant behind me is offering advice or encouragement, but his voice is drowned out by the screaming from my leg muscles and the racing heartbeat thumping in my ears … Click here [...]
Racing resumes in Germany
The first race back from the team’s july break will be the Sparkassen Giro near Bochum Germany. Last year Guillaume Boivin finished an impressive second in this race behind Dutch champion Niki Tepstra and ahead of Andre Greipel! Bochum is in Germany’s Ruhr valley. The urban course features twists and turns and a few challenging [...]
Steve Bauer Interview: Aiming high with Spidertech-C10
Former top pro passing on his knowledge to Canada’s young riders On the eve of Canada’s Team Spidertech Powered By C10 making their debut in the ‘Major League’ of European cycling at the Trofeo Laigueglia – where Canadian Ryan Anderson would take 13th place on the first stage – the man behind the team, Steve [...]
SPIDERTECH POWERED BY PLANET ENERGY SURPASSES THE EXPECTATIONS IN BRITANY
Guillaume Boivin wins stage one at Mi-Août en Bretagne UCI 2.2 August 12, 2010 – Pontrieux France, Guillaume Boivin of SpiderTech powered by Planet Energy wins the 1st stage at Mi-Août en Bretagne UCI 2.2 stage race and will wear the yellow leader’s jersey for Stage 2. Twenty six teams of six riders each lined [...]
David has the Red Jersey for the Final Stage
After a bold move David Boily finished in 7th –and 1st Canadian- of the race held in Quebec City today June 19th, Saint-Georges (Can) – Today’s stage of the Tour de Beauce was held in the beautiful city of Quebec in front of a large crowd. On the 12 kilometer circuit the ProTour riders will [...]
A very good day of work – Tour de Beauce Stage 2
By getting in the day-long breakaway, François Parisien helped his teammates to spare energy June 16th, Saint-Georges (Can)- After having to assume much of the work load during the last third of yesterday’s race, riders of the Canadian pro cycling team SpiderTech powered by Planet Energy got a rare chance to spare energy during today’s [...]
We score 2 top 10 finishers in America’s biggest one-day race
Boivin and Gilbert place 6th & 7th, squad active in key breaks Philadelphia, PA – Canada’s Team SpiderTech powered Planet Energy came to Philadelphia to be a factor in today’s TD Bank International Cycling Championship and they were, placing two riders in the top 10 while being protagonists in key moves throughout the 250-kilometer/156-mile race. [...]
We’re climbing with some of the world’s best at the Amgen Tour of California
Parisien takes ninth place in Stage 3, Eric Boily part of a five-man break Santa Cruz, CA: Another difficult test for the team from Canada, another day the young squad confirms their place amongst the world’s best. After Eric Boily and four competitors were caught in the day’s main break, Stage 3 (182.3 kilometers) of [...]
Rain can’t dampen our Team as we score another Top 10 at the Amgen Tour of California
Parisien finished 6th with GC favorites, Randell in the break of the day Santa Rosa, CA: A rare cold rain shower in May made the roads glacial during today’s Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California, but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the frisky Canadians racing for Team SpiderTech powered by Planet [...]
Team SpiderTech Powered by Planet Energy Makes the Amgen Tour of California Guest List
The first-ever Canadian team to compete in America’s biggest bike race will ride against the world’s best St. Catharines, Ontario: Canada’s only UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) continental squad, Team SpiderTech powered by Planet Energy is ready for their close up. The cycling team comprised of Olympians and national champions will make their debut at the [...]
1st Stage win at the Vuelta Uruguay UCI 2.2
French Version only By Martin Gilbert Depuis quelques jours, nous sentions que la victoire était proche, mais nous étions incapables de mettre la main dessus : mauvais timing, distance, positionnement etc. Nous commencions à être pas mal frustrés. Donc la veille, nous sommes aller le tout pour le tout avec une bonne grosse « helado [...]
Front Cover of the Bike Trade Canada Magazine
Great photo of Martin Gilbert winner of Saputo Pro Elite Cup Series at the Mardis Cyclistes of Lachine summer 2009 on the cover page of the Bike Trade Canada Fall 2009 magazine. See Bike Trade Canada Fall 2009 Cover Page
Tour of Missouri editorials
2 articles to read in the Pedal Mag Fall 2009 edition on page 45 & 46 one by Michael Barry of team Columbia and the second by Steve Bauer both about Tour of Missouri 2009.   Pedal Mag Fall 2009 P45-46 For those who missed  the final sprint Stage 7 by Martin Gilert; you can watch [...]
Planet Energy Tunes up for Tour of Missouri by Winning Chris Thater Memorial
 Planet Energy Pro Cycling Team headed to Binghamton NY this weekend for the Chris Thater Memorial race and the final event of the NRC Series in the USA. It was an important goal for the team to race flat out cohesively and tune up for the Tour of Missouri beginning one week today.
The Niagara Classic or the “Eff” as the Locals Like to Call it
 The Planet Energy boys lined up Sunday to tackle the famous Saylors Hill in one of Canada’s true classic events which has character and history thicker than years old asphalt we raced on. On the line representing the squad was Randy Randell, Ryan “the bull” Roth, Andrew Huntinelli, Mark “I did chores this morning” Batty [...]
Race Report Stage 1 Tour of the Gila by Steve Bauer
 Planet Energy Race Report by Steve Bauer Tour of Gila Stage 1 Silver City to Mogollon, 151.5km, mountain top finish in 3:36:02 Planet Energy Pro Cycling Team began the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico with reserved ambitions. The 6 men team of Francois Parisien, Ryan Roth, Andrew Randell, Bruno Langlois, Maxime Vives [...]
Stage 1 Vuelta Uruguay
Stage 1 Montevideo to Maldonado – 146.6 km Average 41.786 km/hr 1) Jack Keough USA Kelly Benefit in 3:30:30 (10sec bonus) 2) Kleber Ramos BRA Brazil National Team s.t. (6sec bonus) 3) Emile Abraham USA Latino Cycling Team s.t. (4sec bonus) 20) Charly Vives s.t. 35) Mark Batty s.t. 41) Joël Dion-Poitras s.t. 53) Éric [...]
