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Author: 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.
February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

A Custom Mariposa Built for Paris-Brest-Paris

Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a 1200 km (750 mile) Brevet that was founded in 1891.  The event is held every 4 years.  As in all Brevets, riders need to be self-sufficient,…

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February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Inside the Pro Peloton—with Carmen Small

In the latest episode of our female-specific podcast, we chat with the director sportif of one of the most successful women’s WorldTour teams. Fast Talk Femmes Episode 104 // Feb 7th…

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February 6, 2023

Mindfulness While Riding

Minutes from leaving the house, everything starts to flow. My headlight opens the roads as the neighbourhood sleeps. One car passes me before stopping at a house to throw a…

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January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Fueling For Performance with Dr. Dana Lis

We chat with high-performance sports dietitian and researcher Dr. Dana Lis about how female athletes can get the most from their nutrition. Fast Talk Femmes Episode 103.  Jan 24th 2023…

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January 18, 2023January 20, 2023

A Resurgence of Track Racing in North America

Track racing in North America is experiencing a slow resurgence with velodromes being built across the continent. Some of the tracks are short and steep and fit into a small…

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January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Next Generation Track Meet. Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

The surge in talented youth coming through the junior ranks and into the World Tour is unprecedented. North Americans have shown over the last few years, they have the talent…

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January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Fast Talk Femmes Podcast

We are pleased to announce that Dede, along with her former U.S. National and Saturn Pro Cycling teammate Julie Young have launched a new podcast focused on female endurance athletes…

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December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Race Days: The Compounding Benefits of Race Experience

The best bike racers aren’t always the strongest or the fittest cyclists on the start line but are often those who have a deep understanding of how to race and…

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November 29, 2022November 30, 2022

Vintage Bicycle Feature: Lugano. Paris. 1950

In the seventies, we had a good number of regular visitors to our shop on King Street in downtown Toronto. One of the regulars was a Frenchman, named Jean, who visited…

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November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Winter Cycling Tips

Winter riding can be a great adventure, a lot of fun and a whole lot better than riding the trainer if you are well prepared. Without the proper gear it’ll…

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November 4, 2022November 5, 2022

Gravel Racing: Its Origins and Its Evolution

By Michael Barry In the hotel restaurant, teammates sat quietly around the table as the rising sun sliced a shaft of light through the window. Some sipped coffee, others munched…

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November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Shimano GRX Limited Edition Groupset

A custom, lugged Allroad bicycle.  The frame was built with a combination of Kaisei and Columbus tubing and Ritchey WCS Gravel Carbon fork. It was built up with a Shimano…

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