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Category: History

February 26, 2021February 27, 2021

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Princeton CarbonWorks makes wheels that feature a sinusoidal rim pattern. What does that mean,…

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January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Recipe: Tartiflette

Chef Chris Mathias of Cafe Domestique spent the last few years in France and some of that time, he was cooking at a restaurant in Alpe d’Huez. Tartiflette is a hearty dish from the…

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December 17, 2020

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevent. It seems that, finally, we can expect the return of the women’s Tour de…

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December 16, 2020December 17, 2020

Winter Beginnings

In a tight formation, we rolled over the Majorcan countryside.  A dozen riders paired up in matching outfits, inches between our wheels while our elbows touched, our legs ticking over…

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November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevent. Recently two young American pro cyclists, Quinn Simmons and Chloe Dygart were reprimanded by their…

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November 6, 2020

Made in Toronto: The stylish and iconic Mariposa Bicycles

by Clare Shrybman for TRNTO The staff at Toronto local, Mariposa Bicycles, have been constructing hand-built bicycles since 1969.  The company, applying an artisanal process to bicycle construction, crafts each…

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September 29, 2020October 1, 2020

THE RISE OF GRAVEL AND ITS GEAR

With a lifetime of riding bikes, and a father who brought muddy riding to Canada, a bike maker looks at how equipment has changed where and how we ride. By…

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August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Bikepacking Adventure: Syrian Hospitality

The best rides aren’t always the longest or the hardest – they’re the ones you remember. I’m glad I remember this ride, because it’s one you definitely can’t do it…

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July 18, 2020July 20, 2020

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Why do North American’s waste so much time in cars when bikes are more…

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May 23, 2020

Summer Books 2020: Cycling – Wall Street Journal

By Michael Barry for the Wall Street Journal. As a young boy who dreamed of riding the Tour de France, I devoured any cycling-related book or magazine I could find.…

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May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Canadian Cycling community mourns the passing of the manager of Milton Velodrome and former…

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May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

Shifting Gears: A brief history of derailleurs

Multiple gears, whether they are the internal hub variety or the derailleur, are the most complex mechanisms on bicycles.  An internal hub gear can be interesting enough, but to fully…

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