In the late 1990’s, when Michael and I were living in Boulder, Colorado, we began to ride on gravel roads and trails through the countryside and up into the mountains…
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.
Sleeping High: Olympic Cyclist Dede Barry on Altitude Tents
Today many competitive endurance athletes practice a training philosophy known as “Live High, Train Low.” They sleep in an oxygen-poor environment (mimicking the high altitude environment) to thicken their blood,…
Mariposa Girona, Spain Tour
Dates: May 3 to June 7, 2015 – A woman’s 8 day / 7 night tour through Girona, Spain
La Ruta Tierra – Mariposa Bicycle Tour
Dates: June 9-16, 2015 – A 9 day, 8 night trip from Girona into the Pyrenees.