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1980s Bianchi ‘Adventure’ Mountain Bike Conversion / Restoration
1980s Bianchi ‘Adventure’ Mountain Bike Conversion / Restoration
Vintage mountain bikes can become great gravel bikes as the frame geometry is suitable, the tire clearances ample enough for large tires and mudguards and the frames resilient, comfortable and... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad with SRAM Force E1
Mariposa Allroad with SRAM Force E1
A custom Mariposa Allroad bicycle built with Kaisei and Columbus steel tubing, a Ritchey Carbon Allroad fork, SRAM Force E1 2 x 12 speed groupset and Princeton Peak EVO wheelset. ... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM Red XPLR 1 x 13 speed
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM Red XPLR 1 x 13 speed
Allroad Mariposa built with Columbus and Kaisei tubing, a No. 22 carbon fork and Paragon Machine Works UDH dropouts and built up with a SRAM Red XPLR 1 x 13... Read more...
Gravel Season: How to Prepare for Events
Gravel Season: How to Prepare for Events
With the spring thaw comes a new Canadian gravel season. In southern Ontario, Paris to Ancaster, Hell of the North and Substance Project gravel events are just around the corner.... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
A custom bicycle built with Kaisei tubing and an ENVE Adventure fork. This bicycle was built up with a SRAM Force AXS groupset, ENVE handlebars, stem, seatpost and wheels and... Read more...
An ex-pro asks: What’s the future of gravel racing?
An ex-pro asks: What’s the future of gravel racing?
By Michael Barry We can talk about ''the spirit' but what actually lies ahead When gravel racing began to grow in popularity across North America a decade ago, and as... Read more...
UCI Blue Mountain Gravel World Championship Qualifier
UCI Blue Mountain Gravel World Championship Qualifier
At the top of the Niagara Escarpment, the peloton was corralled on the startline with Georgian Bay behind, a chairlift to the side and a gravel road that cut through... Read more...
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Evolution, Controversies, and Future of Female Gravel Racing
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Evolution, Controversies, and Future of Female Gravel Racing
In this episode, Betsy Welch joins us to discuss the evolution and future of gravel racing, shedding light on the obstacles the community must overcome to get there. Besty Welch,... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad
Mariposa Allroad
A custom Allroad bicycle built with Kaisei tubes, lugs, a Whisky Parts Co. carbon fork that accepts fenders, a SRAM Red AXS eTap groupset, Zipp NSW 353 Wheelset and Rene... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad
Mariposa Allroad
This Mariposa Allroad bicycle was built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Ritchey Gravel Carbon fork. It has Shimano’s new GRX RX820 2 x 12 speed groupset, which provides wider... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
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 Herse... Read more...
MARIPOSA x FRETORI Bicycle with Shimano GRX LE
MARIPOSA x FRETORI Bicycle with Shimano GRX LE
In 2003, Charlie Bryer watched the UCI Road World Championships in Hamilton, Ontario. As a grade 10 hockey and soccer player, he didn't know much about cycling. However, watching Michael... Read more...