By Michael Barry Traditionally, the path to becoming a professional cyclist with a long and successful career followed a structured progression. Skipping steps in that process was thought to be…
Cappellino, Cap, Casquette….
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…
INSIDE ROUBAIX
This Sunday, professional cyclists will compete in the 2021 Paris-Roubaix classic. With severe rain and wind in the forecast and kilometres of cobbles, it is bound to be a dramatic race.…
THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAINS
In a long line, the peloton cut through the Calatan countryside, following the farm roads that split the fields of sprouting spring plants, olive groves, orchards and vineyards. At the…
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…
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…
In the news
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…
Q & A with Michael Barry
By Allied Cycleworks CEO, Brendan Quirk Where does our love for the sport of cycling take us? For Michael Barry, it led to a decade at the very top of professional…
Stagiaire.
An excerpt from the book Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs by Michael Blann. This chapter was written by Michael Barry, about his experience on the Cormet de Roselend, in the French Alps. They chatted as…
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…
The Off Season
By Michael Barry for Soigneur Journal Floating in the belly of the peloton, my thoughts drifted to the off season, as they often did during late autumn races. A team…
Soigneur – La Vuelta
By Michael Barry for Soigneur Journal As we neared the start area in the team bus, riders had started cutting holes in their jerseys and bib shorts. Outside the air-conditioned…