The Allied Echo is an incredibly versatile bike, as it is designed to transform from a road race to gravel bike with a simple switch of flip chips at the…
Autumn (Excerpt from Le Metier: The Seasons Of A Professional Cyclist)
By Michael Barry Photography by Camille McMillan Into the sixth hour of the ride, the temperature drops as I reach the top of the Pyrenean peak. Autumn is arriving on…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Imagine being able to ride bikes with your entire family on Eglinton Avenue…
Growling Beaver Brevet 2021
What a weekend for the Growling Beaver Brevet….Sunshine, friends, family, bikes, laughter and we raised over $380K (totalling over $2.5 M in 7 years) for Parkinson’s Canada. Thank you to…
INSIDE ROUBAIX
This Sunday, professional cyclists will compete in the 2021 Paris-Roubaix classic. With severe rain and wind in the forecast and kilometres of cobbles, it is bound to be a dramatic race.…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Trek, one of the world’s biggest bicycle brands, recently released its sustainability report for 2021.…
THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAINS
In a long line, the peloton cut through the Calatan countryside, following the farm roads that split the fields of sprouting spring plants, olive groves, orchards and vineyards. At the…
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Di2
A new road disc bike ready to roll with a Shimano Di2. The frame was built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Ritchey WCS Road Disc fork. The wheels were handbuilt DT Swiss 240 hubs…
Shifting Gears: Life and Work in the Bike Lane
By Daniel Sandler Photography by Jody Wilson Last year, my annual physical revealed that I’m in the best shape of my life (since high school, anyway). Not bad, I thought,…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Are you considering riding the Continental Divide for your next big adventure? If so,…
The Thrill of a Criterium
By Dede Barry Photography by Alan Moore Passing the barriers neatly placed on each corner, I walked with my Father and dog on a humid summer evening to the Lixx custard…
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Shimano GRX – XTR Di2 Mullet
A new gravel bike ready to roll with a Shimano GRX – XTR Di2 mullet for a wider gear range. The frame was fillet brazed and built up with a…