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…
The Compounding Benefits Of Micro-Commutes
As the âDutch riders dominated all of the Cyclo Cross World Championships categoriesâ last weekend, I kept imagining them riding around on their big Dutch city bikes as kids in the…
Urban Adventures
We ride because it not only provides transport but is also enriches us physically and mentally. Â Over the last nine months the benefits have been even greater, as we…
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…
Tips For Winter Cycling
Winter riding can be an enjoyable adventure and a whole lot better than riding the trainer if you are well prepared for the conditions. Unprepared, it can be a miserable…
The Girona Grind: Spanish Gravel High in the Pyrenees
On our escape from town, dust plumed from our wheels as we pedaled down the gravel alley. Â The path tucked behind the subdivisions of Girona, Spain, and followed the Ter…
Places to Ride: The Catalan Pyrenees
Crisp mountain wind cools as we ascend through the switchback. Lost in thought, as I pedal, gazing to the peak ahead, I feel each movement, hear each sound and smell…
Has gearing been the greatest technical shift in the last 20 years?
By Michael Barry In the last 20 years, the most significant technological shifts in professional cycling have not been related to aero wheels or bike weight but the gear ratios…
In the news
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. The link between exercise and mental health seems especially compelling now, as the combined…
Shimano RX8 Gravel Featherweight Racing Shoe Review
Shimano’s new RX8 Gravel racing shoe fills a gap in cycling shoe market and were a welcome change for me personally, as I was happy to remove my bulky, heavy…
Maximizing Performance On The Bike
By Dede Barry As the ascent began, I looked down at my power-meter, dialing in my cadence and pressure on the pedals to the effort prescribed by my coach. The…
DesignTO Exhibition Jan. 17 – 26: F40 / M50
The âF40/M50â project is the result of a collaboration between Mariposa Bicycles, as we celebrate 50 years of building frames using traditional lugged steel construction, and Fig40, an award winning…