Features

How past generations optimized aerodynamics and efficiency
How past generations optimized aerodynamics and efficiency
By Michael Barry  Before the 1980’s, it would be easy to think that racers didn’t consider the effects of air resistance on their performance. Bicycles and clothing hadn't changed much... Read more...
The Concrete Bankings of Woodbridge
The Concrete Bankings of Woodbridge
by Michael Barry In the early 1970’s Woodbridge Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, had its own outdoor velodrome. A 254 meter concrete oval, with 45 degree bankings large enough for... Read more...
Q & A with Canadian Hour Record Holder and Randonneur, Peter Leiss
Q & A with Canadian Hour Record Holder and Randonneur, Peter Leiss
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... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Track Bike
Mariposa Feature: Track Bike
A custom track bike ready to roll at Mattamy Velodrome. Built with Kaisai tubes, lugged, brazed and with a carbon fork, a Dura-Ace 7700 groupset, Fast Forward wheels and Vittoria... Read more...
Team Mariposa at the U-17/ Junior Canadian Track National Championships
Team Mariposa at the U-17/ Junior Canadian Track National Championships
The Mariposa Team had an fantastic weekend at the Canadian Track National Championships, winning 12 medals and Ashlin Barry set a Canadian Record in the U-17 2km Pursuit 2:16.735. Thank... Read more...
A conversation with Chris Reid, Director of the National Cycling Institute Milton (NCIM)
A conversation with Chris Reid, Director of the National Cycling Institute Milton (NCIM)
A native of Guelph, Ontario, Chris Reid has over 26 years of experience in the cycling industry. Chris raced bicycles internationally and then was the a director of an Ottawa... Read more...
Track Racing
Track Racing
The NCIM launched a new 12 race track series October 16 and the Canadian Junior National Track Championships will take place this weekend at the Mattamy Velodrome in Milton, Ontario.... Read more...
Cinelli Laser. Italy, 1984
Cinelli Laser. Italy, 1984
A short time after Antonio Colombo took over the management of the Columbus bicycle company, he introduced the Cinelli Laser, the design of which is revolutionary. Although the changes were... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1960s Cinelli Pista Track Bicycle
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1960s Cinelli Pista Track Bicycle
  Specifications: Serial number: 3312 Size: Seat Tube: 55 cm Centre to Centre, 56.4 cm Centre to Top. Top Tube: 56 cm Centre to Centre. Finish: Black with Chrome head... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1938 Bates 'Volante' Track Bicycle
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1938 Bates 'Volante' Track Bicycle
Bates is one of the most highly regarded of the English lightweight frame builders. The company became famous for its racing successes of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s but it... Read more...
Peter Leiss' Hour Record!
Peter Leiss' Hour Record!
Peter Leiss had a successful day at the 2019 Day of the Hour. He established a new Canadian National Master Hour Record in the Master Men 65-69 Category by cycling... Read more...
Building Bicycles
Building Bicycles
By Michael Barry for Soigneur Photography by Ian Patterson The rising sun breaks through the trees, as we thrash across the open fields. Beneath us, our bikes absorb the undulations... Read more...