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Success of temporary cycling routes during pandemic has led many cities to plan vastly expanded bike networks

Mariposa builder and former professional cyclist Michael Barry reflects on a tough day in the French Alps. The photograph above is by Michael Blann from his Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs book.  Although most of us cannot travel yet, with the vaccines now in circulation, it’s looking like Fall travel might be considered safe. Now’s a great time too start building your bucket list of cycling’s iconic climbs with Michael’s book.

How programs like The Cycle Effect are succeeding at getting girls on bikes