Thank you to everyone who made the 2020 Growling Beaver Brevet so special. COVID-19 forced us to ride in the event in a different format, but it did not stop…
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.
Canadian Interiors Feature F40 / M50 Stool
F40 / M50 stools were featured in the most recent issue of Canadian Interiors Magazine. The digital version is available here: Canadian Interiors September / October 2020
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Anthony Desnick, Director for Development and New Projects with Nice Ride Minnesota, makes the…
Mariposa Feature: Road+ Bicycle with Campagnolo Chorus
A Road + bike built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, a custom steel fork, clearance for 700C x 35mm tires without fenders or 700C x 28mm tires with fenders, rim brakes…
THE RISE OF GRAVEL AND ITS GEAR
With a lifetime of riding bikes, and a father who brought muddy riding to Canada, a bike maker looks at how equipment has changed where and how we ride. By…
Catching Up with Taylor Phinney
By Allied Cycle Works He was America’s most memorable road racer for a decade, then he retired from the sport at the end of the 2019 season to turn his…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. An interview by Allied Cycleworks with former World Champion cyclist, Taylor Phinney on life after pro…
The Girona Grind: Spanish Gravel High in the Pyrenees
On our escape from town, dust plumed from our wheels as we pedaled down the gravel alley. The path tucked behind the subdivisions of Girona, Spain, and followed the Ter…
Mariposa Feature: All-Road with Shimano GRX Di2
An all-road bicycle built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, a Ritchey WCS gravel carbon thru-axle fork, Shimano GRX Di2 2x groupset and ENVE G23 Gravel wheelset and cockpit components, Chris King…
Adventures that have a lifelong impact
By Michael Barry During the Growling Beaver each year, there are countless thoughts and emotions that swirl through my mind in the lead up to the event, during ride day,…
In The News
A 13-year study of a dozen cities found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all users of the road. Former Chief City of Toronto…
Mariposa Feature: 29er Hardtail
A 29er Hardtail cross country bike with SRAM GX Eagle components, DT Swiss X1700 wheels, Rene Herse Fleecer Pass 29″ Endurance tires, a Rockshox SID Suspension fork, a Chris King…