The ALFA DISC is a lightweight, aero, road race bike whose goal is to take your watts and transform it into speed. The carbon layup and frame geometry are tuned…
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Allied Feature: Allied Able Bicycle with Shimano GRX Di2 1x
LIGHTWEIGHT, YET BURLY. This ABLE is ready to be ripped around on chunky gravel, hardpack dirt, fire roads and singletrack. Purpose-built for wider tires, but with a shorter rear end…
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Ritchey Feature: Swiss Cross Bicycle
A new Ritchey Swiss Cross built up with a Shimano GRX mechanical disc 1x groupset. This iconic bike is ready to fly on mixed terrain. It is a size small,…
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A conversation with Chris Reid, Director of the National Cycling Institute Milton (NCIM)
A native of Guelph, Ontario, Chris Reid has over 26 years of experience in the cycling industry. Chris raced bicycles internationally and then was the a director of an Ottawa…
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Mariposa Feature: Road Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace 9100
A custom road bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, brazed with lugs. This bicycle was designed for a Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 mechanical rim brake groupset and 700C x 30mm tires. Specifications:…
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Running and Riding. How a Run Can Improve Your Cycling Fitness
In the cold winter months, cycling can be a challenge, especially if the ride is anything more than a commute to work, the shops, or school. The cold wind quickly…
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Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike
Most bike shops have a sea of disc brake bikes these days with few or no options for those that appreciate the simplicity and merits of calliper brakes. Calliper brakes…
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Canadian Track National Championships Junior / U-17 / Para
The Canadian National Track Cycling Championships for Juniors / U-17 / Para were held last weekend in Milton, ON. It was a great opportunity for the youth to test themselves…
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In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Forget power meters and heart rate monitors – glucose monitors are poised to change…
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Mariposa Feature: Fenders, a carrier, 650’s and Campagnolo Chorus 12
A versatile bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, Campagnolo Chorus 12 speed group, Velo Orange mid-reach brakes (which allow enough clearance for a 32 mm tire with fenders and a 38 without), handbuilt…
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Hell of the North
The gravel racing season wrapped up last weekend with one of Canada’s original gravel races, The Hell of the North. It was founded by Mike Barry Sr. in 1986 and…
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Track Racing
The NCIM launched a new 12 race track series October 16 and the Canadian Junior National Track Championships will take place this weekend at the Mattamy Velodrome in Milton, Ontario. …