Features

Mariposa Cycling Team News October 30, 2019

October 30, 2019

We are well into the cyclocross season and the Mariposa youth racers have been racking up podium finishes in the Ontario Provincial Championships and the Ontario Cup race series. The...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: André Bertin "Type Special" French Racer Vintage Bicycle

October 29, 2019

This circa late 1940s André Bertin "Type Special" French Racer was built by André Bertin, a former professional cyclist. At Bicyclesport and Bicycle Specialties, we sold Bertin over the years...

On the bike, slogging through mud, suffering from the effort, and smiling.

October 16, 2019

A look back at cyclocross over the years with a selection of photos from the World Championships at Crystal Palace, in 1973. By Michael Barry. Photos by Clare Barry, Mike...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road, All-Weather Bike

October 9, 2019

This all road bike, recently built in the workshop, is ready for dirt, mud, tarmac, mountains and plains. And of course, it has a frame pump. It was built with...

Growling Beaver Brevet 2019

October 2, 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...

Mariposa Feature: A Classic Cyclocross Race Bike

September 25, 2019

A classic cyclocross bike with Paul Component Cantilever brakes, FMB tubular tires, built with Columbus tubing and a tri-colour blue fade paint scheme. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing Fork: Ritchey WCS...

Soigneur: Racing The Worlds

September 25, 2019

As the World Championships unfolds in Yorkshire this week, here is a reflection, by Michael Barry, on the unique aspects of the race and on competing for Canada . Published...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1982 Mariposa Child's Road Bicycle

August 1, 2019

By Michael Barry A good steel frame can be used repeatedly, for decades. It can be ridden, crashed, fixed and adapted. In the shop, old bikes come in constantly that...

Team Mariposa News: Canadian National Mountain Bike Championships

July 31, 2019

Hardwood Hills hosted the Canadian National Mountain Bike Championships July 20-21, 2019. Team Mariposa had several riders competing: Cameron Jette in the elite race, Jack Ciotlos in the U-19 Category,...

Team Mariposa News: July 17, 2019

July 17, 2019

Jack Ciotlos, Cameron Jette, Bas Stroomberg, Connor Ciotlos and Ashlin Barry have been training and racing hard the past month in preparation for the Horseshoe Canada Cup - Ontario Cup...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Dura-Ace Hydraulic Di2 Bicycle

June 19, 2019

A lightweight bike built for the roads of Northern Ontario. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon Gravel Thru-Axle Paint: Mariposa Stripes Front Derailleur: Shimano...

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...