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…
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: 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…
Cycling: it doesn’t get any easier, you just go … slower.
By Evan Siddall, Ottawa, September 2020 Cycling: It doesn’t get any easier, you just go….slower. That’s not Greg LeMond’s famous quote — about going faster, but it might be even more…
In the news
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. On July 1, three teenagers from San Francisco pedaled their bicycles to Ocean Beach…
RAPHA RCC X ALLIED ABLE
In 2020, Rapha began a partnership with Allied bicycles to make unique limited edition ABLE frames for Rapha Cycle Club (RCC) members. The unique paint scheme is identical to that…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Listen: Killian Jornet, a Champion Ultrarunner and Mountaineer, was recently interviewed on the Growth Equation.…
Bikepacking Adventure: Syrian Hospitality
The best rides aren’t always the longest or the hardest – they’re the ones you remember. I’m glad I remember this ride, because it’s one you definitely can’t do it…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Canadian Federal government announces new infrastructure program expansion to create COVID-19 Resilience stream, with…
Mariposa Feature: All-Road GRX 2x
Custom built with Kaisei tubing for gravel grinders and adventure tours with a GRX 2x groupset, ENVE G23 gravel wheelset and ENVE gravel flare handlebars. Specifications: Frame: Custom Mariposa built…