A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Long rides train your heart, sprints train your muscles. Different workout styles can get…
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.
Mariposa Feature: Adventure Bike with a SRAM AXS Mullet Groupset
Through snow, cold and Omnicron, we have managed to keep building bikes. This new all-road adventure bike was fillet brazed with Kaisei tubing, an ENVE Adventure Fork, handbuilt Mariposa carriers,…
In The News
Must listen: A great podcast with Exercise Physiologist and Skratch Labs founder, Allen Lim discusses Sports Nutrition and Marginal Gains in cycling.The podcast, Marginal Gains is worth taking a dive into, as it has…
Allied Feature: Alfa Road with NEW Dura-Ace R9200 Di2 12 speed Groupset
The ALFA DISC is a lightweight, aero, road race bike whose goal is to take your watts and transform it into speed. The carbon layup and frame geometry are tuned…
Allied Feature: Allied Able Bicycle with Shimano GRX Di2 1x
LIGHTWEIGHT, YET BURLY. This ABLE is ready to be ripped around on chunky gravel, hardpack dirt, fire roads and singletrack. Purpose-built for wider tires, but with a shorter rear end…
Ritchey Feature: Swiss Cross Bicycle
A new Ritchey Swiss Cross built up with a Shimano GRX mechanical disc 1x groupset. This iconic bike is ready to fly on mixed terrain. It is a size small,…
A conversation with Chris Reid, Director of the National Cycling Institute Milton (NCIM)
A native of Guelph, Ontario, Chris Reid has over 26 years of experience in the cycling industry. Chris raced bicycles internationally and then was the a director of an Ottawa…
Mariposa Feature: Road Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace 9100
A custom road bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, brazed with lugs. This bicycle was designed for a Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 mechanical rim brake groupset and 700C x 30mm tires. Specifications:…
Running and Riding. How a Run Can Improve Your Cycling Fitness
In the cold winter months, cycling can be a challenge, especially if the ride is anything more than a commute to work, the shops, or school. The cold wind quickly…
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike
Most bike shops have a sea of disc brake bikes these days with few or no options for those that appreciate the simplicity and merits of calliper brakes. Calliper brakes…
Canadian Track National Championships Junior / U-17 / Para
The Canadian National Track Cycling Championships for Juniors / U-17 / Para were held last weekend in Milton, ON. It was a great opportunity for the youth to test themselves…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Forget power meters and heart rate monitors – glucose monitors are poised to change…