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Winter's Stolen Hours
Winter's Stolen Hours
By Michael Barry | Photography by Walter Lai The windows on the bedroom are lined with frost, blue and white crystal patterns becoming brilliant with the moonlight, still shining bright... Read more...
Mariposa Road Bicycle 2015
Mariposa Road Bicycle 2015
Mariposa road bike built with Columbus spirit tubing, Ritchey WCS Carbon fork, Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical groupset, Shimano PRO handlebars, Ritchey Classic stem and seat post, Fi'zik saddle, Chris King headset... Read more...
Michael Barry: Tips For Riding Through the Winter
Michael Barry: Tips For Riding Through the Winter
When pairing proper clothing with a bike fitted with mudguards or fenders, there are few weather conditions that can make a ride unpleasant. Their protection keeps water from soaking the... Read more...
In Search Of Perfection
In Search Of Perfection
By Dan Bereskin. Winning Magazine The following article was published in Winning Magazine in the early ‘80’s. It is a conversation on bicycles, art and design between Brown, Barry and... Read more...
La Ruta Tierra Bike Tour August 27 - September 3, 2016
La Ruta Tierra Bike Tour August 27 - September 3, 2016
La Ruta Tierra is a adventurous and challenging cycling tour on Catalonia’s remote dirt and paved roads. The trip includes 6 guided rides, culinary delights at some of Spain’s finest... Read more...
La Ruta Mar i Muntanya Bike Tour August 27 - September 3, 2016
La Ruta Mar i Muntanya Bike Tour August 27 - September 3, 2016
La Ruta Mar i Muntanya is a road cycling tour that travels from the Mediterranean to the foothills of the Pyrenees. The trip includes 6 guided rides, cultural visits, culinary... Read more...
A New Treader
A New Treader
Words by Mike Barry Sr. Photos by Walter Lai and Dede Barry Over the last 67 years that I have been cycling, I have had many bikes. Just two of... Read more...
Peter Morse's Custom Mariposa SRAM Force 1 Cyclocross Bike: Test ride at the Growling Beaver Brevet
Peter Morse's Custom Mariposa SRAM Force 1 Cyclocross Bike: Test ride at the Growling Beaver Brevet
It was one of those days that happen once or twice a season … Words by Mariposa Painter Peter Morse Photos by Walter Lai Since the 1990s, when I was... Read more...
Howard Chang's photo essay "Building My Mariposa for the 2015 L'Eroica"
Howard Chang's photo essay "Building My Mariposa for the 2015 L'Eroica"
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L'Eroica: La Mia Avventura
L'Eroica: La Mia Avventura
There is truly something magical about Tuscany. As I almost always avoid checking baggage when flying (unnecessary risk exposure), I was relieved to see the bike bag on the carousel... Read more...
Toronto Morning Cyclocross
Toronto Morning Cyclocross
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GREG CURNOE AND HIS MARIPOSAS
GREG CURNOE AND HIS MARIPOSAS
It was in 1974 that the celebrated artist from London, Ontario, Greg Curnoe came to our store, Bicyclesport in downtown Toronto. He was obviously very interested in cycling and very... Read more...