Features

Growling Beaver Brevet 2021
Growling Beaver Brevet 2021
What a weekend for the Growling Beaver Brevet....Sunshine, friends, family, bikes, laughter and we raised over $380K (totalling over $2.5 M in 7 years) for Parkinson's Canada. Thank you to... Read more...
INSIDE ROUBAIX
INSIDE ROUBAIX
This Sunday, professional cyclists will compete in the 2021 Paris-Roubaix classic. With severe rain and wind in the forecast and kilometres of cobbles, it is bound to be a dramatic... Read more...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Trek, one of the world’s biggest bicycle brands, recently released its sustainability report for... Read more...
THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAINS
THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAINS
In a long line, the peloton cut through the Calatan countryside, following the farm roads that split the fields of sprouting spring plants, olive groves, orchards and vineyards. At the... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Di2
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Di2
A new road disc bike ready to roll with a Shimano Di2. The frame was built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Ritchey WCS Road Disc fork. The wheels were... Read more...
Shifting Gears: Life and Work in the Bike Lane
Shifting Gears: Life and Work in the Bike Lane
By Daniel Sandler Photography by Jody Wilson Last year, my annual physical revealed that I’m in the best shape of my life (since high school, anyway). Not bad, I thought,... Read more...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Are you considering riding the Continental Divide for your next big adventure? If so,... Read more...
The Thrill of a Criterium
The Thrill of a Criterium
By Dede Barry Photography by Alan Moore Passing the barriers neatly placed on each corner, I walked with my Father and dog on a humid summer evening to the Lixx... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Shimano GRX - XTR Di2 Mullet
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Shimano GRX - XTR Di2 Mullet
A new gravel bike ready to roll with a Shimano GRX - XTR Di2 mullet for a wider gear range. The frame was fillet brazed and built up with a... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Porteur 650B City Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: Porteur 650B City Bicycle
A new lugged porteur city bike custom built and painted with Mariposa stripes. The porteur front carrier was handbuilt in the Mariposa Bicycles workshop. The fluted Honjo fenders were painted... Read more...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. One benefit of COVID has been that in many of the largest cities in... Read more...
English Rock Scone Recipe
English Rock Scone Recipe
Chef Chris Mathias has been working at his friends' new restaurant, Hearts Tavern, this summer in Kimberly, Ontario and he just sent us a recipe for a breakfast pastry he... Read more...