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…
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.
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…
Podcast: How a Toronto rider became a U.S. national champion
Ashlin Barry, son of two pro cyclists, is set for more cycling successes with the stars and stripes SUBSCRIBE TO CANADIAN CYCLING MAGAZINE PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Android…
How a Tour de France rider prepares for the worst
What a professional cyclist has in the team car for every emergency on the road During the Tour de France, as in every professional bike race, the team cars will…
Winning UCI Gravel On A Steel Frame
You don’t expect steel bikes to be ridden to the top steps of the podium in international races any longer these days, but that’s exactly what happened last weekend when…
A rider’s long wait for the Grand Départ at the Tour
A professional cyclist’s longest days of the season are often the few days before a Grand Tour, where they sit around a hotel, often in a sleepy suburb or business…
UCI Blue Mountain Gravel World Championship Qualifier
At the top of the Niagara Escarpment, the peloton was corralled on the startline with Georgian Bay behind, a chairlift to the side and a gravel road that cut through…
Elevate your ride: The Pinarello Dogma X with Shimano Ultegra 12-Speed Di2 Hydraulic Groupset and Shimano Ultegra Carbon Wheels
Cyclists constantly seek the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and technology. The Pinarello Dogma X, paired with the Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 hydraulic groupset and Shimano Ultegra carbon wheels and…
Biometric data: Racing towards the future?
The intersection of technology, racing and the implications of cyclists sharing their biometric data with teams, coaches and agents A classic scene sets up the storyline in many movies: a parent, or…
How Cyclists are Transforming their Performances Using High Carb Fuel
The professional peloton has been consistently breaking speed records over the past two seasons in nearly every World Tour event. There’s no doubt that we have seen equipment and training improvements,…