Features

Q & A with Canadian Hour Record Holder and Randonneur, Peter Leiss

December 20, 2023

PETER LEISS, 40.573 km (25.211 miles) recently set a new Canadian Men’s Age 70-74 record. This was Peter’s 2nd time riding the One Hour. Previously, he did 39.619 km to...

Restoration Feature: Provenance Of A New/Old Bianchi

April 28, 2021

I decided to get a bike to go on my smart trainer when I take my 2017 Mariposa gravel bike off to ride it outside. About 2008 or 2009, I...

The Best Of Rides: Watching The Tour De France In The Pyrenees

February 13, 2020

By Michael Barry A few years ago, a friend asked my father if he could recount his most memorable cycling experience. Having spent a lifetime on his bike, he had...

Restoration Feature: A 1971 Mariposa Randonneur

September 11, 2018

This Mariposa frame and fork was built in 1971 with Nervex lugs and Reynolds 531 tubing. The bike was one of the first out of the shop at 175 King...

Favourite Rides: Gates Gully and the Doris McCarthy Trail

August 17, 2018

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...

Turas Mor 2018

May 29, 2018

By Dede Barry Last weekend’s Turas Mor gravel event / vintage cycling celebration was a great way to kick off summer in Ontario. The event was created by Creemore Springs...

Mariposa Feature: 650B All-Road Touring Bicycle

April 21, 2018

Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork: Whisky Carbon with fender mounts Paint: Metallic grape and pearlescent yellow Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Chainwheel:...

L'Eroica California 2018

April 18, 2018

Toronto (Cabbagetown) cyclist, Paul Kaminski rode his 1980s Mariposa, which he restored himself in the L'Eroica California April 14-15, 2018.

Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens

April 4, 2018

A c1950s Jo Routens restoration. A replica Routens front derailleur, the fenders stays and the rear carrier was built in the Mariposa Bicycles - Bicycle Specialties workshop by Michael Barry....

Mariposa Feature: Cyclocross / Gravel Racing SRAM eTap Bicycle

March 8, 2018

A new cyclocross / gravel racing thru-axle bike with SRAM eTap, Zipp 303 wheels and rugged Compass Steilacoom Tires. This bike is built for cyclocross and gravel racing and adventures....

Restoration Feature: Routens

August 29, 2017

By Michael Barry Photography by Walter Lai Old bikes or just parts and frames, broken or bent, rusty and worn, often come in the shop for repair. Some require a...

J.B. (Jock) Wadley & The Origins Of Randonneurs Ontario

February 6, 2017

By Mike Barry Recently, I attended the Randonneurs Ontario annual banquet and prize presentation. It was a great evening where we were able to get together with some old friends....