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Category: Tour de France

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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November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

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…

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April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

Time for reflection and the reengineering of Professional Cycling?

As the professional cycling peloton rolls indoors on its home trainers due to the Covid19 lockdown, the continuation of the 2020 racing season looks increasingly unlikely. Sean Kelly, the retired…

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February 13, 2020July 8, 2022

The Best Of Rides: Watching The Tour De France In The Pyrenees

By Michael Barry A few years ago, a friend asked my father if he could recount his most memorable cycling experience. Having spent a lifetime on his bike, he had…

Posted in Events, History, Racing, Randonneur, Tour de France, Tour de France  •  13 Comments on The Best Of Rides: Watching The Tour De France In The Pyrenees
September 14, 2018September 18, 2018

Davis Phinney Foundation Auctions Mariposa Bicycles

By Dede Barry and Celestia Howe. Photography by The Pro’s Closet Check out the Mariposa Bike auction: – 2018 Mariposa Cyclocross / Gravel Racing Bike 56cm – 2018 Mariposa All-Road 650b…

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July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

July 22, 2017: Rapha Boulder Ride with Michael Barry

Join us for a ride with former Team Sky professional cyclist and Mariposa builder, Michael Barry on Saturday, July 22 from Rapha Boulder – meeting for coffee to watch the…

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May 30, 2017May 30, 2017

Bartali, Coppi & Derailleurs in the 1949 Tour de France

By Mike Barry Sr. Photography by Walter Lai Following the Italian Gino Bartali’s second victory in the Tour de France in 1948, he decided that for the 1949 Tour he…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, Events, History, Photos, Restoration, Tour de France  •  3 Comments on Bartali, Coppi & Derailleurs in the 1949 Tour de France
April 12, 2017April 13, 2017

Umberto Dei Milano, 1938.

By Mike Barry Photography by Walter Lai It wasn’t until 1937 that variable gears were allowed to be used in the Tour de France. The organizer, Henri Desgrange believed that…

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December 14, 2016December 15, 2016

Feature Interview: Oliver Bertin

Oliver Bertin has been a friend and Mariposa customer for more than 30 years. He’s also an award-winning journalist and editor, who covered the Tour de France in the 1980s.…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, Giro d'Italia, History, Racing, Tour de France, Travel, Video  •  No Comments on Feature Interview: Oliver Bertin
November 2, 2016January 22, 2017

Mamnick Journal : Local Riders Q&A with Michael Barry

Michael Barry is a former world-tour professional cyclist who rode for a number of world-class teams including T-Mobile, High Road/HTC-Columbia, U.S. Postal Service, Discovery Channel and Team Sky. He raced…

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May 4, 2016May 13, 2016

BEHIND THE MOTOR

By Michael Barry A cyclist, especially a racing cyclist, is constantly looking for a reprieve from the wind, to save energy, to gain an advantage, and to move faster. The…

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July 14, 2015July 14, 2015

SHADOWS ON THE ROAD – Prologue

The phone rang at the arranged time. The caller ID matched the number on the email. This was the call I had anticipated for nine years. One I knew would…

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