August 6, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the short delay and pleased to announce the winners of Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest following the one week Doping De-points rule which included the suspension of Mikel Astarloza (Euskaltel-Euskadi) on July 31 resulting in the loss of any points he earned (he was 3rd on Stage 8, 1st on Stage 16, and 11th on final GC).

The 2009 TdF Contest winner is gssprint with MTB is cooler in second place and Sunny Day (updated) in third. For the complete standings after Stage 21 click HERE. Thanks to all contestants and congratulations to all winners listed below who will be notified shortly to make arrangements to receive their prizes.

Finally a big thanks to our great sponsors Rocky Mountain, Mavic, X-Bionic, Pearl Izumi, Specialized, Niterider, Biemme, Michelin, Miche, Maxim, Ryders, and Michael Barry.

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest – Winners and Prize List

gsspri – John Perkins, Vancouver, BC
1st Prize – Rocky Mountain Solo 70 RSL Road Bike – valued at $2,799

MTB is cooler – Aaron Snively, Mackenzie, BC
2nd Prize – Mavic Ksyrium Premium Wheels – valued at $1,780

Sunny Day (updated) – Nienke Lindeboom, Saskatoon, SK
3rd Prize – X-Bionic Fennec Top and Shorts – valued at $520

Team Skibunzov – Cyrus Kangarloo, Kelowna, BC
4th Prize – Pearl Izumi Pro Road Attack Shoes – valued at $280/$180

Giv’r – Micheline Snively, Mackenzie, BC
5th Prize – Specialized S-Works Helmet – valued at $250

Team Bikebunzov – Sheila Colbourne, Riverview, NB
6th Prize – Niterider MiNewt Mini-USB – valued at $160

endure fun – Cory Smith, Anchorage, AK
7th Prize – Biemme Aktivitude Jersey – valued at $159

Starry Night – Markel Chernenkoff, Saskatoon, SK
8th Prize – Michelin Pro 3 Tires – valued at $140/pr

No Chain – Anthony Varney, Boscawen, NH
9th Prize – Miche MT4 pedals – valued at $140/pr

sigmc – Mark Collins, Lower Sackvile, NS
10th Prize – Maxim Package (bars, gel, energy drink) – valued at $120

Knight Riders – Matt Delaney, Lake Placid, NY
11th Prize – Ryders Treviso Sunglasses – valued at $90

Maple Leaf – Matthew Bonin, Thornhill, ON
12th Prize – Michael Barry’s Fitness Cycling Book – valued at $30