Features

A Life With Bicycles Book Launch Party Photo Gallery

June 19, 2019

Photography by Timothy Austen Thank you to everyone who attended “A Life With Bicycles” book launch party last week at Amsterdam Brewery. It was a wonderful tribute to Mike Barry...

Creemore Springs Turas Mor 2019

May 31, 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...

Book Launch June 11, 2019: Amsterdam Brewery

May 9, 2019

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...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1950 Torpado Track Bicycle

April 1, 2019

Made in Italy. Restored in the Mariposa Bicycles - Bicycle Specialties Ltd. workshop in January 2019 Serial Number: 9924 Size: Seat Tube: 55 cm Centre to Centre, 58 cm Centre...

Special needs bicycles GoFundMe campaign

March 3, 2019

For most people, cycling gives them a sense of freedom. Not only does the bicycle allow us to move freely and efficiently but a bike ride is also proven to...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1988 Kirk Precision Magnesium Bicycle

March 3, 2019

Frank Kirk thought up this remarkable bike while working as a designer at the Ford plant in Dagenham, England. The frame is made of cast magnesium, and was a dramatically...

Mariposa "Paris-Roubaix" 1972

February 11, 2019

Mariposa Bicycles is celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we featured several bicycles from throughout its history, starting with the history and development of Mariposa...

Mariposa Number One. 1969

January 15, 2019

Photography by Walter Lai Mariposa Bicycles is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we will be featuring several bicycles from throughout its history, starting with...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: Legnano. 1948

January 10, 2019

This Legnano Bicycle was made in Italy in 1948 and it is very similar to the bike that Italian bicycle racer, Gino Bartali used to win the 1948 Tour de...

Mike Barry 1938 - 2018

January 1, 2019

Michael John Barry, father, grandfather, husband and a pillar of Canada’s cycling community, died on Dec. 29 at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was 80. Born in Wimbledon, England in 1938...

Favourite Rides: A Snowy Adventure From Boulder to Eldora Ski Station

November 21, 2018

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...

September 26, 2018

There are only 3 days to go until the fourth annual The Growling Beaver Brevet. As you may know, this is a tough gravel event that we help organize in Collingwood/Beaver Valley Ontario in support of the Davis Phinney Foundation and ParkinGo. This beautiful video by Chris Monette captures why we founded, sponsor and support the The Growling Beaver and the Davis Phinney Foundation ENJOY! This year, Mariposa Bicycles in collaboration with The Davis Phinney Foundation, The Pro's Closet, SRAM, Zipp, Compass Tires, Chris King, Whisky Parts Co. and ENVE...