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Michael Barry: Sports psychology does not play a big enough part in pro cycling
Michael Barry: Sports psychology does not play a big enough part in pro cycling
The former pro weighs in on an important aspect in the sport that seems to be lacking Bike racing requires grit, sacrifice, and passion. The physical demands are met with... Read more...
Urban Adventures
Urban Adventures
  We ride because it not only provides transport but is also enriches us physically and mentally. Over the last nine months the benefits have been even greater, as we... 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...
These five teens took on the 100 km in the Don challenge
These five teens took on the 100 km in the Don challenge
And they think you should try it too Cycling has been an important physical and mental health outlet for many people throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. With school moving online, extracurriculars... Read more...
Favourite Rides: Hell And Back
Favourite Rides: Hell And Back
by Michael Barry Photography by Walter Lai The route was marked up with a highlighter on a map spread over the dining room table. A few nights before the event... Read more...
Favourite Rides: A Snowy Adventure From Boulder to Eldora Ski Station
Favourite Rides: A Snowy Adventure From Boulder to Eldora Ski Station
By Michael Barry A novel adventure turns any ride into a good ride. Quite often, the greatest rides are when the adventure is shared with others. The Rocky Mountains outside... Read more...
Favourite Rides: Rides Under 50K
Favourite Rides: Rides Under 50K
We each have a spot or two where we ride that we consider magical. These are the kind of places where we feel at peace, where we feel free on... Read more...
Favourite Rides: Gates Gully and the Doris McCarthy Trail
Favourite Rides: Gates Gully and the Doris McCarthy Trail
We each have a spot or two where we ride that we consider magical. These are the kind of places where we feel at peace, where we feel free on... Read more...
Favourite Rides: Don Valley Trails
Favourite Rides: Don Valley Trails
By Michael Barry Photography by Walter Lai and Michael Barry Out on a bicycle, we discover. We find little nooks of the countryside or the city that become our own... Read more...