Issue 6.4, August/September 2015
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Features
Pro Riders on Suffering
It’s too common to talk about suffering on the bike. But four Canadian pros—Svein Tuft, Ryder Hesjedal, Lex Albrecht and Catharine Pendrel—explore what it really means.
by Paul Gains
Taking on Paris-Brest-Paris
The founder of the Alberta Randonneurs looks back on his 1,200-km rides and ahead to this year’s big event in France.
by Jeff Shmoorkoff
2015 Tour of Alberta Preview
A stage-by-stage look at the third edition of Canada’s biggest race.
by Matthew Pioro
25 Years of Mont-Sainte-Anne
This August, the top mountain bikers in world will do what they’ve done since 1991: Ride the trails of the iconic Quebec venue.
by Dean Campbell
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The Scene
Vuelta a España
Will Canucks reign in Spain, or even show up?
by Larry Humber
Paris vs. Ontario
Province’s cycling infrastructure funding raises questions
by Dan Dakin
Cycling Celebrity
Ashleigh Ball of indie-pop trio Hey Ocean!
by David McPherson
Canadian Club
Contagious Mountain Bike Club
by Dean Campbell
Crankology
Bringing up little riders
by James “Cranky” Ramsay
Notes from the Gruppetto
What to watch when you watch races on TV
by Bart Egnal
48 Hours
Calgary’s punchy prairies
by Jeff Bartlett
Books & DVDs
A Purpose Ridden; The Bastard is Dead; The Urban Cycling Survival Guide
Guest Chef
Sarah Caylor’s Moroccan grilled chicken Buddha bowl with maple tahini dressing
by Tracey Green
Nutrition
Nut butters to go nuts for
by Matthew Kadey
Destination
Pedalling Beach to Beach in Baja
Test your legs on the roads of the peninsula and then put your feet up to relax
by Matthew Kadey
Training
Training Tips
Commuter workouts
by Stephen Cheung
Technique
Don’t mountain bike like a roadie
by Andrew Randell and Steve Neal
Maintenance
What your bike is trying to tell you when it makes noise
by Barry Fraser
Gear
Road
Felt AR5
Aero without compromise
Three slippery road machines
Trek Madone 2.5, Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 and Scott Foil Premium Di2
Trail
Norco Sight C 7.3
An all-mountain bike with snappy handling
Cannondale F-Si Carbon 2
An entry model with top specs for tearing up the XC course
Rapid Fire
Stow it Under Your Saddle
Essential first aid for your machine
In Depth
Ebikes for Everyone
Pedal-assist machines are growing in popularity. Here’s why, and why you could be into them, too.
by Dan Dakin
Going in Deeper
A close look at wheels with 50-mm rim depths
Ridley Debuts the 2016 Fenix SL
An endurance bike with race geometry
