This bicycle was built for a customer who resides in the mountainous Basque region. Technical descents and the tendency to rain a lot, made hydraulic disc brakes the logical choice.…
His n’ Hers Mariposa All-Road Bicycles
These custom all-road bikes were built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, Whisky carbon forks, Campagnolo Chorus 12 speed mechanical groupsets, TRP CX-9 Linear Pull V-Brakes, handbuilt alloy wheels, Whisky Components and…
Industrial Design Studio Fig40 Designed a New Kind of Bike Seat
In collaboration with local bicycle manufacturer Mariposa, Fig40 has created a three-legged stool that perfectly captures their own design philosophy By Gregory Furgala for Design Lines Magazine Photography by Walter Lai…
Gravel Tips with Colin Strickland
My rides on gravel roads tend to be long. This is because the gravel roads near my home in Austin TX are not actually that “near” at all. If you…
Urban Adventures
We ride because it not only provides transport but is also enriches us physically and mentally. 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…
Growling Beaver Brevet 2020
Thank you to everyone who made the 2020 Growling Beaver Brevet so special. COVID-19 forced us to ride in the event in a different format, but it did not stop…
RAPHA RCC X ALLIED ABLE
In 2020, Rapha began a partnership with Allied bicycles to make unique limited edition ABLE frames for Rapha Cycle Club (RCC) members. The unique paint scheme is identical to that…
Product Review: Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge Tires
By Ashlin Barry Tire selection has become a hot topic in recent years as we are now beginning to understand how important grip, casing, pressure and tread pattern are to…
Allied Able with GRX 1x Di2
The Allied Able was designed for versatility. Not many bikes perform well on a wide range of the terrain. The Able is dialed for sprinting for a city limits signs and stable…
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…