By Michael Barry Filling or killing time we scroll, read, or flick through details and photos or others’ feats and triumphs, or even weekend rides. For many, the sense of…
Mariposa Single Freewheel City Bike
We recently built this single free city bike for a customer to ride across the city to work each day. A single freewheel for commuting is ideal as it requires little maintenance…
Carving Out Pockets Of the Day
A helicopter chops the air just above us as we pedal to work through the lush valley. With a hospital close to our home we often hear the thwack of…
In The News
Leal Wilcox tackled the Colorado Trail this summer by bike. To learn about how she packed for this epic adventure, click here>> Going Carless in L.A.: The Environmental Benefits &…
Winter Cycling Tips
Winter riding can be a great adventure, a lot of fun and a whole lot better than riding the trainer if you are well prepared. Without the proper gear it’ll…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Imagine being able to ride bikes with your entire family on Eglinton Avenue…
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A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Physical activity can promote a sense of purpose in life, creating a virtuous cycle…
The Compounding Benefits Of Micro-Commutes
As the Dutch riders dominated all of the Cyclo Cross World Championships categories last weekend, I kept imagining them riding around on their big Dutch city bikes as kids in the…
Peter’s Winter Cycling Tips: Fenders, Feet & Maintenance
Mariposa Bicycles painter and mechanic, Peter Morse, has ridden to work every day over the last five years, which in Toronto, where the winters are tough, is an accomplishment. He…
Ice-cycle: Schwalbe Winter Marathon Tires Review
Modifications to cycling equipment are interesting and exciting: we see frames, wheels, clothing, and components being updated and improved yearly. However, major changes to the riding experience because of these…
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A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. On July 1, three teenagers from San Francisco pedaled their bicycles to Ocean Beach…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Canadian Federal government announces new infrastructure program expansion to create COVID-19 Resilience stream, with…