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Author: Dede Barry

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.
January 15, 2021

Allied Feature: Alfa Disc Road Bike with Shimano Dura-Ace

Specifications: Frame and Fork: Allied Alfa Disc with clearance for 700C x 30mm tires Finish: Harlequin Magenta to Gold paint Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2…

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January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Recipe: Tartiflette

Chef Chris Mathias of Cafe Domestique spent the last few years in France and some of that time, he was cooking at a restaurant in Alpe d’Huez. Tartiflette is a hearty dish from the…

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January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Wahoo Fitness released a great new video on Allied Cycleworks rider, Colin Strickland and…

Posted in Bike Tours, Bikepacking, Cycling Tour, Favourite Rides, Mountain Bike, News, Touring, Youth  •  No Comments on In The News
January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Ritchey Feature: Outback Adventure Bike with Shimano GRX Mechanical and 650B wheels

We built up a Ritchey Outback for a BC based customer this week who is planning to ride the 800 km Dempster Highway this summer.  It has a Shimano GRX…

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January 14, 2021

Mariposa Feature: All-Road with Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc Mechanical

This bicycle was built for a customer who resides in the mountainous Basque region. Technical descents and the tendency to rain a lot, made hydraulic disc brakes the logical choice.…

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January 14, 2021January 15, 2021

Peter’s Winter Cycling Tips: Fenders, Feet & Maintenance

Mariposa Bicycles painter and mechanic, Peter Morse, has ridden to work every day over the last five years, which in Toronto, where the winters are tough, is an accomplishment. He…

Posted in Commute By Bicycle, Training  •  3 Comments on Peter’s Winter Cycling Tips: Fenders, Feet & Maintenance
December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

In the News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevent. Kick off the holidays with a fun movie: How a Bicycle is Made. Dating…

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December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

Recipe: Far Breton

Chef Chris Mathias spend the last few years in France and some of that time, he was cooking at a restaurant in Brittany. Far Breton is a traditional dessert from Brittany…

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December 23, 2020

Down the Lascaux Caves by Ancient Tandem

By Oliver Bertin It was a common problem, one that every married couple faces. We were keen cyclists who had toured all over England and France and Italy, and much…

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December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

Mariposa Feature: Road + Bicycle with Campagnolo Record Mechanical

A custom classic road+ bicycle with Campagnolo Record 12 speed mechanical and Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes with clearance for up to 700C x 35mm tires. Specifications: Frameset: Built with…

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December 17, 2020

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevent. It seems that, finally, we can expect the return of the women’s Tour de…

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December 16, 2020

Allied Feature: 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…

Posted in All-Road Bicycle, Bicycles, Cyclocross Bicycle, Design, Equipment, Gravel Bicycle  •  No Comments on Allied Feature: Rapha RCC x Allied Able

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