A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant.

  • If you are missing the Spring Classics, here are links where you can get a quick fix.
    • Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie look back at some memorable editions of Paris-Roubaix. They review the 1994 and 2005 editions and bring in a special guest to discuss his day. George breaks down a rather unfortunate crash and equipment fail. Michael Barry on the front of the 2005 Roubaix.  Great video highlights and commentary available on THEMOVE 2020 Best of Roubaix.
    • Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel, George Hincapie and JB review the 1985, 1995 and 2005 races in 2020 Best of the Tour of Flanders video.
    • #RondeTreasures: De Ronde 102 – Behind the scenes
  • In the podcast, above they discuss the differences in technology, speed and tactics. Much has changed over the decades but the average speed of the races remains fairly close. Here are another couple of links which touch on technology innovation and speed. The differences aren’t always as great as we’d expect: Nature of Things: The Equalizer.  Mike Barry Sr. took a look at Fausto Coppi and his 1950 Paris Roubaix victory.
  • COVID-19 shutdowns are leading to lower emissions, more people are riding bikes…Are physical distancing measures giving bikes a new lease on life?
  • Do you want to learn how to make an effective home made face mask for COVID-19 protection?  Dr. Allen Lim, founder of Skratch Labs and Dr. Sovndal share instructions here. 
Dede Barry

Dede Barry is a Silver medallist from the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple medallist of World, National and Pan-American Championships. She is now an owner of Mariposa Bicycles and continues to ride her bike daily in and around Toronto and guides cycling tours internationally.