Recent Articles

And He Stands – A Shim’s Ride Follow-up

Six months on, we check in on Matthew Szymanowski to see what impact the ride had

Shim’s Ride: From dusk till dawn till dusk again

500km, an emotional homecoming and a community rallying in support for one of their own

Riding 500 km to help a friend stand up

Three friends covering Vancouver Island in one ride in Shim’s Ride fundraiser

Manitoba’s Viking Cross gives back

A muddy day of Cross for a cause in Gimli

Ask Oli: Ending where it began

Oli wades back into the grass and mud of Manitoba cyclocross

Ask Oli: Adrian Alphonso clearing paths for cycling in Winnipeg

The Clear Paths Cycling program encourages families and individuals to get on a bike as its founder seeks to bring inclusivity outdoors

Ask Oli: Accepting Autumn as a Roadie

What do you do to the transition from racing to off season, and summer to fall?

Ask Oli: My last race

At the Whistler Gran Fondo, Oliver Evans and his Trek Red Truck teammates have a great ride on the Sea to Sky Highway

Ask Oli: My 5 psychological stages of fondo prep

Ahead of the Whistler Gran Fondo, Oliver Evans had a series of thoughts that ranged from over confidence to self doubt

Ask Oli: An odd meditation on the challenges of being a bad quitter of mediocre cycling

Reevaluating and reflecting on a complicated relationship with riding bikes

Oli Asks: Jr. national champion Raph Parisella

Quebec junior finds his own way to winning big races

Ask Oli: An ode to the van ride

Endless miles and countless memories from summers spent on the road

Ask Oli : Burnt Bridge Classic

90s mountain bike race reborn as Vancouver Island gravel fondo

Ask Oli: Prairie Power

How do so many fast riders come out of Manitoba?

Ask Oli: The Bagel Ride

There’s a new group ride in Vancouver. It’s unreal

Ask Oli: Peregrination

A short film by Cody Preston capturing a day of training for Trek Red Truck’s Oliver Evans in Victoria

EF reaches peak alternative racing on the 2,000 km GBDuro

Lachlan Morton of WorldTour team EF Education First Pro Cycling rode across Great Britain on an huge mixed surface ride

Ask Oli: Innocent unless proven guilty

Creative bike locking at a burger joint sounds off theft concerns from local Victoria Facebook group which seeks to reunite owners with their stolen bikes

How truck side guards help protect cyclists

Hamilton-based company Nu-Line builds barriers that offer protection out on the roads

Ask Oli: The 2019 Gastown Grand Prix

The iconic race that is part of BC Superweek attracts big crowds in Vancouver’s historic downtown neighbourhood and you can watch it live Wednesday evening

Ask Oli: How to pick the perfect bike for you

Tips for choosing the right bicycle from the fine folks at Fort St. Cycle in Victoria

Ask Oli: How coffee changed the way I ride

Whether consumed before, after or during a ride, gathering with other cyclists to drink caffeinated beverages can change your cycling experience

Ask Oli: Trek Red Truck’s podium sweep at the Vancouver is Awesome Grand Prix

Teamwork sets up Oliver Evans’ teammates for a podium sweep

Oli’s stories about his bikes

How many bikes is too many? Here are the five bikes Oliver Evans sort of calls his own

Ask Oli: Gravel dust-up at the Cascade Cycling Classic

Canadians battle through un-paved sections for stage wins at reanimated Oregon road stage race

Ask Oli: Bit by the race bug at B.C. provincials

With a solid result in sight for the first time in a while, Oliver Evans rues a missed opportunity because of forces beyond his control

Oli Asks: Preparing for your first multi-day charity bike ride

Currie Gillespie is preparing for another MS Bike Riding Mountain Challenge and has some useful tips and tricks for the big two-day 140 km ride

Ask Oli: Keeping the peace on the roads

Having a calm demeanour when dealing with close calls and reckless drivers can be challenging

Ask Oli: Correcting course at Tour de Bloom

When good intentions don’t work out as planned, one race organizer listens to the racers

Ask Oli: Silly cycling struggles

Small insecurities can become discouraging enough to throw you out of your healthy riding habits

Ask Oli: Trek Red Truck team camp

A meaningful chance to interact with the team’s sponsors, supporters and team members

Oli Asks: Socks that give back

Kelsey Unger started a sock company after being hit by a car cycling and gives back to youth cycling with every sale

Ask Oli: From the grupetto in Chico

It can be hard to accept that you’re not as fast as you used to be. Naturally, we always remember ourselves at our best and anytime that we aren’t performing at the level to which we know we are capable; it can be very frustrating

Ask Oli: Tour of California, the group ride edition

Most racers would be disappointed if their race ended part way through the third stage of a five-stage race

Ask Oli: Recap of Redlands Bicycle Classic 2019

Two-time world champion Amber Neben guest rides for Trek Red Truck on her way to overall victory at North American stage race

Oli Asks: Ontario’s Kelly Lawson goes from Craighurst to cyclocross world championships

16-year-old racer aiming for XC worlds at home and the first ever junior women’s cyclocross worlds

Oli Asks: Dylan Kerr is striving to represent Canada at worlds on home soil

Junior mountain biker from Horseshoe Valley, Ont. has already earned some big results but wants to keep putting his full effort into the sport to see where it takes him

Oli Asks: Andrei Merkulov is striving high and drawing inspiration from his competitors

Up-and-coming junior has lived and ridden his bike all over the world but now calls Winnipeg home

Oli Asks: Winnipeg’s Emma Stephanson is stoked on Manitoba race scene

Prairie junior finds time for cross, road, mountain biking … and cruiser bike hill sprints in Ireland

Ask Oli: Riding Palomar

Finding your way in a new training location

Oli Asks: Micaiah Besler chases speed … and sloths

Track cyclists moves from prairies to the coast and from diving to cycling

Ask Oli: Preparing for Travel

Tips and tricks to reduce stress when travelling and racing on a budget

Oli Asks: André Gagnon rides all the way to Tijuana to avoid Prairie winter

Saskatoon racer mixes sailing and serious base miles on his way to 2019 season

Oli Asks: Samantha Hargreaves chases racing goals while still taking the time to explore new roads

Calgary, Alta. junior racer targets road and track with the help of strong female mentors

Ask Oli: What do you do with old kit?

Gently used spandex, flowers and paying it forward.

Oli Asks: Jackson Kinniburgh talks torque and track cycling

Aspiring Calgarian junior splits his time between track and road racing

Oli Asks: Sarah Van Dam mixes World Cups with midterms

Victoria student brings national track and road podiums to her new home at Trek Red Truck Racing

Ask Oli: Winter weather training adjustments

When the weather suddenly changes it can affect your training but with an open mind and some creativity you can still get a workout in that’s good for your physical and mental health

Oli Asks: Victoria’s 17-year-old sprint sensation Riley Pickrell

Trek Red Truck rider won three stages of the 2018 Tour de L’Abitibi and has more lofty ambitions for 2019 and beyond

Ask Oli: The getting fit mindset

A change in focus, fueling properly, choosing the right rides and some support from your friends can help you build back your fitness

Ask Oli: How do you restart training after a break?

Despite getting back into training many times before, I never feel confident after taking a break

Ask Oli: Keeping your chin up this winter

The mental challenge of winter can take its toll on cyclists. Here are 11 strategies for staying upbeat

Ask Oli: Holiday riding in Hawaii

Oliver Evans traded a training camp for a vacation on sunny Maui where he went on a ride with the sole intention of exploring

Ask Oli: On setting goals and New Year’s resolutions

I’m definitely aiming to hold 500 watts for four hours and KOM Alpe d’Huez. I’m hoping to take all three Grand Tour wins and my sights are still set on a contract with Deceunick-Quick Step before 2020

Ask Oli: Conscious holiday shopping

Gift ideas that are local, sustainable and suitable for cyclists

Ask Oli: What races are you targetting this year?

Racing in the Pacific Northwest, Oliver Evans hopes to find an opportunity to win a race but helping a teammate out and just having fun would be equally as fulfilling

Ask Oli: Riding in the dark

An ode to riding without sunlight

Ask Oli: Ryan Martin reflects on his cross-Canada ride for mental health

A touching story about a young man’s journey across the country to raise awareness and money for the Canadian Mental Health Association

Ask Oli: The Great Trail

The section from Victoria to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island is a great escape for Oliver Evans

Ask Oli: From ‘pro’ to weekend warrior

Oliver Evans has been relegated to the world’s most renowned cycling circuit after a brief career as a professional and he’s loving the balance it brings

Ask Oli: Finding the right training partner

Find a partner for riding who will push and motivate you, who is enjoyable to spend many hours chatting with and who suits your style of riding

Ask Oli: Who are you racing for next year?

Well, Quick-Step said no, so I had to explore other options.

Ask Oli: Group Rides

Finding the right group ride for you has plenty of value including improving your fitness, riding skills, making new friends and of course good coffee stops

Ask Oli: Manitoba cyclochops, is Winnipeg the cyclocross capital of Canada?

Canadian Danick Vandale skillfully chopped blocks of wood mid-race as a handicap

Ask Oli: Rider insurance

Before travelling abroad to participate in an event or race, check your insurance policy

Ask Oli: Why do you ride in normal clothes?

To just keep things casual

Ask Oli: Rushing progress

Recently, I’ve felt fortunate to have a few young riders approach me to discuss their next steps with regard to their progression in the sport.