We chat with USAC’s CEO about the road ahead for women’s cycling. In our latest Fast Talk Femmes podcast, USA Cycling CEO Brendan Quirk joins us to talk about the work the…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ASC-HIGHLIGHTS-54.jpg)
Hell of the North. Spring, 2023.
Sunshine, wind and dusty tracks at Hell of the North this year. Thank you to Ed Veal and Real Deal Racing for organizing another great day out. This event holds a…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0300.jpeg)
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM AXS
A custom Allroad bicycle build with Kasai tubing, lugged and a SRAM Red Hydraulic disc groupset, Princeton Carbonworks GRIT Wheels, Chris King hubs and headset, Rene Herse extra light tires…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1356_Mike_Barry_Peloton_gc_phSpt.jpeg)
On The Wheel. Conserving Energy to Win
One-day Classics and World Championships are bike races of conservation. In the finale, the riders who have managed their energy consumption best will race for victory. In races over six…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NZ9_2337-copie.jpg)
Canadian Junior National Track Championships 2023
Congrats to current and former Mariposa Cycling Team riders, Charlie Walsh, Hudson Lubbers and Ashlin Barry, who had a successful weekend at the National Track Cycling Championships in Bromont, Quebec. Hudson…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FTF_Podcast_900x600_ep108.jpg)
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Importance of Strength Training for the Endurance Athlete
Erin Carson is a strength coach who has worked with some of the world’s best cyclists, triathletes and runners. In our latest show, she talks about how endurance athletes can…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bikecat-Marks-tour-of-Catalunya-Day-5-541.jpg)
Spring Into The Season
As the weather improves in Ontario and we get out on our bikes, we take inspiration from the World Tour professional cyclists racing in Europe. Saturday’s Milan San Remo provided…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FTF_Podcast_900x600_ep107.jpg)
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Training During Pregnancy—with Catherine Cram
There’s an abundance of myths about training while pregnant and returning to activity postpartum. Our guest on this show is an expert in the field who helps separate fact from…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JuliaViolich_900x600_3.7.23.jpg)
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Developing the Next Generation—with Julia Violich
How do you attract, nurture, and retain talented young riders? We find out in the latest Fast Talk Femmes podcast. Fast Talk Femmes Episode 106 n the latest episode of…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0052.jpeg)
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
A custom allroad bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Whisky Carbon Fork that accepts fenders. This bicycle has a Shimano GRX Di2 groupset, ENVE Foundation wheels, René…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_1229.jpg)
Supporting Youth Cycling Development in North America
Many of the top cyclists in the world are now some of the youngest in the professional peloton. World Tour teams are recruiting from the junior ranks, and many are…
![](https://mariposabicycles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0120.jpeg)
Mariposa Road Bicycle
A custom road bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, lugged construction, built up with a carbon Ritchey road fork, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 12 speed groupset, ENVE components, Winspace wheels and Continental GP…