Features

Vans
Vans
By Michael Barry The van revved with ferocity as we crested the rolling hills on the eastern side of Lake Superior. They weren’t hills so much as slopes but my... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: 1992 Low Profile Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: 1992 Low Profile Bicycle
Photography by Walter Lai Michael Barry’s low profile track racing bicycle which Mike Sr. built for him in 1992. It was ridden in the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria and... Read more...
A Life With Bicycles Book Launch Party Photo Gallery
A Life With Bicycles Book Launch Party Photo Gallery
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... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Dura-Ace Hydraulic Di2 Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Dura-Ace Hydraulic Di2 Bicycle
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... Read more...
Creemore Springs Turas Mor 2019
Creemore Springs Turas Mor 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... Read more...
Mariposa All-Road Ultegra Di2
Mariposa All-Road Ultegra Di2
An all-road bicycle with a Whisky Parts Co. disc fork that accepts fenders and Shimano Ultegra Di2 (electric) hydraulic group. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork: Whisky... Read more...
Team Mariposa News: May 31, 2019
Team Mariposa News: May 31, 2019
Team Mariposa has had a great Spring mountain bike season with Jack Ciotlos recently winning the Long Socks CX Marathon and the Albion Hills Enduro O-Cup, his brother Connor winning... Read more...
Team Mariposa News: May 13, 2019
Team Mariposa News: May 13, 2019
It's been great getting the mountain bike racing season going to the Woodnewton Ontario Cup race and the Chico Racing 8 Hour Epic. Team Mariposa won the 4 person team... Read more...
Book Launch June 11, 2019: Amsterdam Brewery
Book Launch June 11, 2019: Amsterdam Brewery
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... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Shimano XTR 1 x 12 Mountain Bike
Mariposa Feature: Shimano XTR 1 x 12 Mountain Bike
A Shimano XTR 1 x 12 Mountain Bike with a fillet brazed frame and a Rockshox Sid World Cup suspension fork. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing, filet brazed Fork: Rockshox Sid... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1950 Torpado Track Bicycle
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1950 Torpado Track Bicycle
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... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Mechanical with Centre-Pull Brakes
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Mechanical with Centre-Pull Brakes
Mike Barry Sr and Michael Jr. spent countless hours talking about bikes, what worked well and what didn’t. Riding in the city streets which are spotted with potholes and often... Read more...