Time trials are known as the race of truth, as they were thought to be the purest test in cycling of human strength and skill. Riders can’t rely on their…
In The News
Last week, former Mariposa Cycling Team rider, Hudson Lubbers won the Tour of Ireland. Flanked by his Ignite Junior Cycling teammates. E-bike problems are just the latest sign that gig…
In The News
If we all rode bikes like the Dutch, CO2 emissions would drop by 690 million tons! New York city leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been…
Tubeless Tire Maintenance
Tubeless tires have quickly become the norm and they are great for reducing the odds of a flat tire, as the sealant fills small holes and many tubeless tire roll more…
UCI Blue Mountains Gravel World Series Race. June 11, 2023
Mariposa Bicycles featured prominently on the podiums at the 2023 UCI Blue Mountains Gravel World Championships qualifier. Devon Clark won the women’s race, while Ashlin and Michael Barry finished third and seventh place…
Prepare For Summer Adventures
Maximize your performance and endurance. As the summer solstice approaches, long rides and challenging events are on the agenda. Equipment, comfort on the bike, fuel and recovery become increasingly important to ensure…
The Evening Time Trail
Riding slowly for fifty meters up and down the farm road, I tried to push away the nerve fuelled butterflies which fluttered around my body. One or two other riders,…
Mariposa Road Bicycle with Shimano Ultegra Di2, Rim Brake, 2 x 12 Speed
A custom Mariposa road rim brake bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and brazed. The fork is carbon and the bicycle was built up with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 2…
Hell of the North. Spring, 2023.
Sunshine, wind and dusty tracks at Hell of the North this year. Thank you to Ed Veal and Real Deal Racing for organizing another great day out. This event holds a…
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM AXS
A custom Allroad bicycle build with Kasai tubing, lugged and a SRAM Red Hydraulic disc groupset, Princeton Carbonworks GRIT Wheels, Chris King hubs and headset, Rene Herse extra light tires…
MARIPOSA x FRETORI Bicycle with Shimano GRX LE
In 2003, Charlie Bryer watched the UCI Road World Championships in Hamilton, Ontario. As a grade 10 hockey and soccer player, he didn’t know much about cycling. However, watching Michael Barry attack…
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Lugano. Paris. 1950
In the seventies, we had a good number of regular visitors to our shop on King Street in downtown Toronto. One of the regulars was a Frenchman, named Jean, who visited…