Rain tapped against the Team Sky bus window. The eight of us sat quietly in our chairs, some with their eyes closed and headphones on, others studying the race book…
Autumn (Excerpt from Le Metier: The Seasons Of A Professional Cyclist)
By Michael Barry Photography by Camille McMillan Into the sixth hour of the ride, the temperature drops as I reach the top of the Pyrenean peak. Autumn is arriving on…
The Thrill of a Criterium
By Dede Barry Photography by Alan Moore Passing the barriers neatly placed on each corner, I walked with my Father and dog on a humid summer evening to the Lixx custard…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. One benefit of COVID has been that in many of the largest cities in…
How To Become A Better Cyclist
A Conversation With Former US National Team Cyclist & Sports Scientist, Julie Young We visit with Julie Young, a former professional and US National cycling team member who is currently…
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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…
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…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. ActiveTO is (mostly) finished, so how will Toronto get residents outdoors this winter?Mayor John…
Why Riding and Racing Off-Road will make you a better cyclist
In a peloton hurtling down a mountain in the rain, or thrashing over slick muddy cobblestones, or coming into a final turn at 60 km/h, it is evident which riders…
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A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. The 2020 Giro d’Italia had one of the most exciting finales in Grand Tour…
Michael Barry looks back on how he thought the pro racing action would play out this fall
In June, Michael Barry discussed the UCI’s plan for a compressed 2020 road season. Recently, Canadian Cycling Magazine editor Matthew Pioro wanted to look back at some of Barry’s predictions…
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A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Throughout the year, we have been riding in the Don Valley with our Mariposa…