Dan Bigham of Team Ineos / Great Britain debriefs on all the technology at the Glasgow World Championships on the Piste Take Podcast. Listen now>> “Shadow of a Wheel: Once…
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.
Beaver Valley Classic
The Beaver Valley Classic in Kimberly, Ontario last weekend had the same protagonists pushing the pace. Ashlin and Connor rode away from the bunch and again finished first and second.…
Hell of the North, Fall 2023 Edition
The gravel season is wrapping up in Ontario. The autumn edition of the Hell of the North was last weekend and the conditions were ideal as it was wet, cold…
1957 Peugeot PLX10 Bicycle Specialties Restoration
This 1957 Peugeot PLX10 was restored in the Bicycle Specialtes – Mariposa Bicycles workshop in the summer of 2023. SPECIFICATIONS Frame: “Spéciale Course Inoxy Modèle Championnat du Monde Compétition PLX10”…
Mariposa Road Disc
A Mariposa road disc bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, lugged, and a Ritchey WCS carbon road fork. It was built up with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 2 x 12 speed…
In the News
In the last few years, Montreal has taken significant steps to combat climate change and increase the quality of life of its residents by decreasing car traffic in the city while…
Developing Resiliency with Gwendalyn Gibson
Rising U.S. mountain biking star Gwendalyn Gibson explains what it takes mentally and physically to succeed at the UCI World Cup level. Topics: Endurance Coaching / Mental Toughness Gwendalyn Gibson…
Mariposa Allroad Single Speed Bicycle
In the 1940’s and 50’s when cyclocross was a growing sport in Europe, riders used single freewheel bikes as derailleurs were still in their infancy. Without derailleurs or multiple cogs…
Bicycle Technology: Improving Safety in the Pursuit of Speed
Near the time trial start line, riders mill around nervously waiting to be called. Some chat while others fiddle with their helmet straps, or numbers, or spend a few quiet…
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Power Of Rest and Recovery—with Dr. Stephen Seiler
In this episode Dr. Seiler helps us understand the power of rest from a physiological perspective. Rest can help us become more disciplined and improve fitness. Fast Talk Episode 119…
Mariposa Allroad with GRX RX820, 2 x 12 speed Mechanical Disc Groupset
This Mariposa Allroad bicycle was built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Ritchey Adventure Carbon fork. It has Shimano’s new GRX RX820 2 x 12 speed groupset, which provides wider…
In The News
Leal Wilcox tackled the Colorado Trail this summer by bike. To learn about how she packed for this epic adventure, click here>> Going Carless in L.A.: The Environmental Benefits &…