We recently built this single free city bike for a customer to ride across the city to work each day. A single freewheel for commuting is ideal as it requires little maintenance…
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.
Orange Seal Subzero Sealant: A Cyclist’s Best Friend in Winter Conditions
With below zero temperatures, cyclists need more than just a sturdy bike and proper gear to stay safe on the road. One crucial yet often overlooked component of a winter-ready…
Michael Barry: Sports psychology does not play a big enough part in pro cycling
The former pro weighs in on an important aspect in the sport that seems to be lacking Bike racing requires grit, sacrifice, and passion. The physical demands are met with…
Are gear restrictions the answer to slowing down professional cycling?
Are gear restrictions the answer to slowing down professional cycling? Perhaps not, but it’s past time that safety is more seriously addressed. By Michael Barry. Over the last few years,…
AI is influencing bike racing outcomes. How will that affect the Directeur Sportif’s role and value?
In a cycling team meeting, the best team directeur sportifs will explain the intricacies of the courses, they know where the peloton will shatter, where the winning attacks will be…
The risks of gamified training: balancing PBs with true development
Former pro and current coach Michael Barry weighs in on the risks of putting too much weight into awards The lure of an award, a badge, a personal best (PB),…
Michael Barry on performance and the power meter
How the advances of data have helped, and hindered the sport Bike racers at every level of the sport are now breaking records in all disciplines whether the track, road…
BEHIND THE MOTOR
“Motorpacing is the only way to truly simulate a race in training. Over the last few months, to help our son, Ashlin, train for the World Championships in Zurich Switzerland,…
The Bench
The air cooled as I ascended into the mountains. Autumn was creeping in. The aromas were changing from summer to fall: dying leaves and mushrooms growing in the woods. The…
Riding to survive: Tales from the gruppetto
By Michael Barry We are no longer racing. The lead group has left us and is up the road, under the gaze of the cameras. For now, I ride alone…
An ex-pro asks: What’s the future of gravel racing?
By Michael Barry We can talk about ”the spirit’ but what actually lies ahead When gravel racing began to grow in popularity across North America a decade ago, and as…
Boost your ride: The magic of waxing your chain
Maintaining your bicycle chain is crucial for ensuring a smooth, efficient ride and prolonging the life of your bike components. While traditional lubrication methods, such as using oil-based lubricants, are…