Issue 6.5, October/November 2015
Peters are hot right now. Get yo cover model now pic.twitter.com/UCi29o5Bwg
— Peter Glassford (@peterglassford) November 1, 2015
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Features
A Room for You and Your Bike
Five top cycling hotels that you’ll want to check out, and possibly never leave. From bike valets to on-site mechanics, these hotels have everything that will let you get the most out of your rides.
by Maryam Siddiqi
Ride Your First Enduro
Mixing competition and camaraderie, enduro events are a great way to enjoy going up and down the trails. Everything you need to know about ripping the stages and enjoying the transfers.
by Peter Glassford
The Symmetrics Legacy
How a feisty, close-knit team based in Langley, B.C., shaped Canadian professional cycling. From developing Grand Tour-level riders to securing spots at the Olympics, the continental team achieved much for this country’s athletes.
by Nick Ashbourne
Nice to see @CDNCyclingMag remembering a team that shaped my life positively in a big way. pic.twitter.com/JqD57YcJjJ
— Andrew Pinfold (@AndrewJPinfold) September 23, 2015
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The Scene
Major Games
Pan Am pressure, both good and bad
by Matthew Pioro
Chic Made Consciously
Fashion accessories, made to last, from bike tubes
by Valerie Howes
Abandoned Bikes
What to do with the neglected?
by Larry Humber
Canadian Club
McGill Cycling Team
by Matthew Pioro
Cycling Celebrity
For hockey coach Dallas Eakins, cycling is about mental fitness
by David McPherson
Crankology
Friendly-ish advice from Cranky
by James “Cranky” Ramsay
Notes from the Gruppetto
What it’s really like to ride a time trial bike
by Bart Egnal
48 Hours
The prime road routes and trails of Ontario’s Peterborough and the Kawarthas
by Diana Ballon
Books & DVDs
Everyday Yoga; The Athlete’s Fix; Trails of Prince Edward Island
Nutrition
Five protein powders that will help rebuild muscles
by Matthew Kadey
Guest Chef
Amanda Kinden’s eggplant steaks with goat cheese and tomatoes
by Matthew Pioro
Training
Training Tips
Staying fit through CX season
by Andrew Randell and Steve Neal
Technique
Honing your disaster-avoiding instincts
by Gord Fraser
Maintenance
Know your Shimano electronic shifting system
by Nick Di Cristofaro
Destination
Ride Through Middle Earth
The hills roll like the mist through Iceland
by Paul Gains
Gear
Louis Garneau Steeple-XC Performance
Ready to take on the mud, and more
Raleigh RX 2.0
Versatile entry-level CX bike with a top spec
Road
Ridley Noah SL 20
Real-world performance
De Rosa Idol
Italian flair and function
Trail
Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL
More comfort and traction on cross country routes
Five to Tackle the Trails
A selection of hardtails for speedy XC riding
Rapid Fire
Eight top cyclocross tires
Jackets that extend your riding season
In Depth
Shimano SH-M200 Shoes
Plus six others for riding singletrack
First Look: The 2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0
A preview of the all-around bike, wheels and saddles
Scott Bicycles 2016 Preview
Plus mountain bikes lead the fleet for the coming year
Felt Bicycles: 2016 and Beyond
New road, mountain, gravel and urban bikes
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