News - Archive

May 24, 2008

Il Peloton proudly presents Le Skelette. . .the prettier version of our signature original design. Like the Il Peloton Skeleton skinsuit, Le Skelette is a limited production run only available here at Il Peloton.

April 18, 2008

Il Peloton Skate bags are here!!!
These nifty skate bags will keep your skates from getting wet or dirty, and your skates can still fit nicely in your backpack.

Available only at Il Peloton, for $15.99 a pair.

March 15, 2008

The Il Peloton Open House Party will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 5:30 until 9 pm. The address is 176 Concord St. South, Ottawa Ontario near Main St & Lees Avenue Click here for directions

One of the wild & wonderful things we will have on offering at the Il Peloton Open House is these Matter Orange EMT wheels:

This wheel is the fastest wheel in the Matter lineup, bar none. These wheels are only available in Europe...and at Il Peloton. You will ONLY see them at the Open House, so if you want a pair, that's the place to get them.

March 9, 2008

En parallèle avec la 16e Semaine nationale de la francophonie, Il Peloton met à la disposition de ses membres une ligne téléphonique exclusivement dédiée au service en français. N'hésitez pas à contacter notre représentant Stéphane Tremblay au 613-620-9117

The Official Canada Suits are now available. $20 from each suit sold will be donated to the 2008 World Team Athletes. Details...

Sergio and the new Official
Canada suit in action.

Feb 26, 2008
Il Peloton's Travel Schedule for 2008

The Il Peloton crew sponsors, attends, hosts, and competes in many local and national events. Il Peloton Apparel also attends events in the U.S. Here is a calendar of the upcoming events we will be attending in 2008.
You can drop by our race kiosk to say hello or check out the new products. You can also sign up for our expert fitting service or get molded for a pair of custom boots, however we ask that you contact us in advance so that we can be properly prepared for you.
The schedule does change, so please check back frequently!

Feb 22, 2008
The Science of Speed, Volume 1 is the first of a series of eBooks dedicated to the wonderful world of inline speedskating.  Not since Speed on Skates has there been such a thorough and comprehensive resource for skaters of all ages and abilities.

Visit speedskatescience.com where you can view a complete list of topics and articles, test drive the product by reading some samples, and then order online to obtain your unlock PIN code.

Feb 17, 2008
Il Peloton Ltd gets Bullfrogpowered! As a result of our commitment to the environment, Il Peloton Ltd. has switched to Bullfrog Power.
Conventional electricity production is a major source of environmental pollutants that contribute to poor air quality and smog conditions.Il Peloton Ltd. will now exclusively consume clean, emission-free sources like wind power and low-impact water power. By eliminating reliance on conventional power sources, we hope to help preserve the clean and beautiful network of paths and parks in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.

Happy skating!

Jan 29, 2008
The results are in!!!!

To end the suspense, click here...

Jan 15, 2008
The Vote is ON!!!!
The Design Canada! Competition generated 18 incredible entries.
You have until January 28th to vote for your favourite.
Go to the Events page to see the designs and to learn how to vote or click here.

Jan1, 2008
On behalf of Il Peloton, Ursula, Sergio and Stephane thank you for your support in 2007.

Il Peloton is committed to the community we serve. In 2007, we contributed more that $7,500 worth of support to inline skating events, individual athletes, and the Canadian World Inline Team. We are planning an exciting year for 2008, including expanding our product line, more support for the World Team through an official Canada inline clothing line, and expanded bilingual service.

Thank you again for all your business. We wish you a Happy New Year and all the success in 2008.

Coming soon. . .Il Peloton Long Track Suits - featuring full sublimation and original Il Peloton designs, these long track suits will take the "boring" out of racing wear for ice skaters. Suitable for use for short track when worn on top of a kevlar suit and knee pads. Custom suits are also available with terrific pricing and quick turnaround times, and a full design service.

Dec 13, 2007
DESIGN CANADA!
In collaboration with Roller Sports Canada, Il Peloton is proud to announce a contest to design two skinsuits, one for the Canadian National Team and for one for Canadians skating abroad. This is a unique opportunity to show your artistic skills. Using a blank Skinsuit template, you have until January 14th to send us your design. People will then vote for their favourite design. Before sending any designs please read the contest rules.

Nov 7, 2007
Now Back in stock: The Il Peloton wheel bag - made from durable nylon, these bags keep your wheels from getting lost or getting dirty, and look nifty to boot.

Only $5

The Il Peloton Warmup Suit - sublimated with the very popular Il Peloton Skeleton design, features a fleece-backed jacket for extra warmth and full zippers on each leg so that once you are warmed up you can strip down to your racing suit without taking off your skates.

Sponsorship: Il Peloton proudly presents, in partnership with Cado Motus Skates and The Ottawa Inline Skating Club, its first ever corporate sponsorship to Bailin Xie and Hugh Xie (click here for more details)

Oct 19, 2007
In partnership with Cado Motus, and the Ottawa Inline Skating Club, Il Peloton is thrilled to announce it will sponsor two Canadian speedskaters for the 2008 season. Stay tuned for details.

The 2008 Copa Chiapaneca Mexicanidad will take place in Chiapas, Mexico from March 24th to March 28th.