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In the News
In the News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Throughout the year, we have been riding in the Don Valley with our Mariposa... Read more...
Growling Beaver Brevet 2020
Growling Beaver Brevet 2020
Thank you to everyone who made the 2020 Growling Beaver Brevet so special. COVID-19 forced us to ride in the event in a different format, but it did not stop... Read more...
Adventures that have a lifelong impact
Adventures that have a lifelong impact
By Michael Barry During the Growling Beaver each year, there are countless thoughts and emotions that swirl through my mind in the lead up to the event, during ride day,... Read more...
Cycling: it doesn’t get any easier, you just go … slower.
Cycling: it doesn’t get any easier, you just go … slower.
By Evan Siddall, Ottawa, September 2020 Cycling: It doesn't get any easier, you just go....slower. That’s not Greg LeMond’s famous quote — about going faster, but it might be even... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Creemore Turas Mor Gravel Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: Creemore Turas Mor Gravel Bicycle
Designed for the rolling hills, gravel roads and beautiful countryside of Clearview Township. Sign up for the 2020 Creemore Brewery Turas Mor Gravel Cycling event and enter a chance to... Read more...
Stagiaire.
Stagiaire.
An excerpt from the book Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs by Michael Blann. This chapter was written by Michael Barry, about his experience on the Cormet de Roselend, in the French... Read more...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. If you are cycling indoors and looking for entertainment that inspires, here's a compilation... Read more...
DesignTO Exhibition Jan. 17 - 26: F40 / M50
DesignTO Exhibition Jan. 17 - 26: F40 / M50
The ‘F40/M50’ project is the result of a collaboration between Mariposa Bicycles, as we celebrate 50 years of building frames using traditional lugged steel construction, and Fig40, an award winning... Read more...
Growling Beaver Brevet 2019
Growling Beaver Brevet 2019
The 5th Annual Growling Beaver Brevet, a tough gravel event that supports people with Parkinson’s by raising money for Brain Canada and The Davis Phinney Foundation was September 28th. As... Read more...
Creemore Springs Turas Mor 2019
Creemore Springs Turas Mor 2019
By Dede Barry Photography by Jody Wilson Rain, dirt, mud, gravel, sun, quiet country roads, spring flowers, good food and camaraderie will make for a good bike ride with memorable... Read more...
Team Mariposa News: May 13, 2019
Team Mariposa News: May 13, 2019
It's been great getting the mountain bike racing season going to the Woodnewton Ontario Cup race and the Chico Racing 8 Hour Epic. Team Mariposa won the 4 person team... Read more...
Book Launch June 11, 2019: Amsterdam Brewery
Book Launch June 11, 2019: Amsterdam Brewery
Please join us June 11, 2019 for a book launch party hosted by Ian Austen of the New York Times. Ian, Michael Barry Jr. and Walter Lai will discuss the... Read more...