I decided to get a bike to go on my smart trainer when I take my 2017 Mariposa gravel bike off to ride it outside. About 2008 or 2009, I…
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.
Bikepacking Feature: Dreams of Living on the Bike
It was 1988: Wayne Gretzky had been traded to the LA Kings. We had travelled to Edmonton, the home of the Stanley Cup winning Oilers. The city was wet with…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Green space helps people feel less depressed and fatigued, and science is still exploring…
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Shimano Ultegra Di2
A Mariposa custom all-road bike: fillet brazed with Kaisei steel, a Whisky flat mount disc fork, Shimano Ultegra Di2, Fast Forward Aero wheels and Honjo fenders. Specifications: Frame: Custom Mariposa…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Jan Heine recently tested a number of tires in an effort to explore whether…
Mariposa Feature: 29er Mountain Bike
A custom fillet brazed steel 29er mountain bike with a Shimano XT mechanical 1x groupset and handbuilt wheels with DT Swiss hubs and rims. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing, fillet brazed…
Restoration Feature: A Ride On My Gios
In April the thoughts of the tifosi turn to the spring classics. The cobbled classic, Paris Roubaix would have been run last weekend if it hadn’t been cancelled due…
Prepping for the Tokyo Olympics and Beyond
A conversation with Ken Whelpdale, Sr. Director of Operations for USA Cycling. Ken Whelpdale has worked in cycling for 24 years. A native of Toronto, Ken worked as a mechanic…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Although we all know that it’s easier to climb on a bike that’s lighter…
How To Become A Better Cyclist
A Conversation With Former US National Team Cyclist & Sports Scientist, Julie Young We visit with Julie Young, a former professional and US National cycling team member who is currently…
Mariposa Feature: Mixte City Bicycle
A new mixte city bike built with a Genesis carbon fork (with carrier mounts, hydraulic disc brake routing and hub dynamo light routing), a 1x White Industries M30 crankset, a…
Recipe: Basque Cheesecake
Chef Chris Mathias of Cafe Domestique spent many years cooking in France and often when he had vacation time, he would travel to Spain to visit Michael and Dede. This…