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Big burps and borrowed bikes, a new cycling chapter for Dylan Bibic, Indigenous Youth Cycling Day

Some very, very silly indoor trainer workouts

Cyclists can get very creative with their indoor activities

Are you an annoying Strava user?

It’s time to find out if you’re an athlete everyone wants to follow or if you’re the reason there’s a mute button

Bring it on: Toronto council to officially oppose Ont. bike lane removal plan

Toronto mayor Olivia Chow makes announcement after overwhelming vote against legislation

How much time do I really need to spend in the gym?

You don’t need to spend hours lifting weights to improve performance

Ont. premier gleefully announces plan to remove bike lanes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says three major stretches of bike lanes in Toronto will be removed

Should you strength train before or after your ride?

A double workout is great, if done in the right order with enough time in-between

What exactly is the under-23 champion the champion of?

Cycling has changed since the creation of the category and it may be time to revise it

Interview: Jenn Jackson shifts perspective and focuses forward

Can a season of “breathroughs and near miss moments” lead to a big result?

Sport integrity commissioner’s office criticizes working conditions at Cycling Canada

Report cited issues such as high staff turnover, gender-related disparities, and inadequate support for work-life balance

5 tips for locking up your bike properly

Using a sturdy lock is only the first step to ensuring you’re making your bike as hard and unlikely a target for a thief as possible

Kentville crowns 2024 Canadian XCO champions

Cross country nationals wrap up out east

Kentville crowns new Short Track champions

20 minute sprint races kick off championships weekend

Cyclist has arm reattached after horrific crash at criterium

Ryan Jastrab was racing in Salt Lake City when he hit a metal barricade

The skinny on overtraining: When too much is too much

Is training just not going the way you want it to? Here are some signs that it’s time to pull back the workload

Bike racing is coming back to Toronto on Saturday

There’s been a bit of a dry spell in The Six when it comes to events, but that changes in 2024 at the Tussle with the Hustle crit

We’re hiring a full-time web editor for CanadianMTB

If you’re a passionate mountain biker, you should apply

6 tips for riding better in a group

Take your pack’s performance to a higher level

Stop burning too many matches on your group ride

Excuses you can use to avoid taking a pull

Power guide: What are the advantages of pedal power meters?

Comparing pedal-based options to the competition

Chaos on the European roads and splinters on the track: Olympic hopeful Sarah Van Dam faces them all

Ahead of the Nations Cup in Milton, Ont., the rider breaks down the strategies of key races, as well as choreography for social media clips

Mel Webb and her ultra-endurance cycling adventures

The Vancouver rider talks gear, gummy bears, an outhouse nap and safety within the world’s toughest events

Friday Film Fest: ‘F#%k Around and Find Out’

Syndicate and Goldstone at Hardline

Biking Lawyer’s mic cut after asking Toronto councillor to denounce recent anti-cyclist language

David Shellnutt tried to speak at the Service Excellence Committee but was shut down by Stephen Holyday

CONTEST: Win 1 of 9 WD-40 Prize Packs!

Lots of exciting prizes up for grabs

Road cycling myth-busting with Kevin Field

The data guru turns some common ideas—like racing is dead in North America—on their heads

Haley Smith starts season with silver at Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona

Carter Nieuwesteeg leads Canadian men in the desert

Andrew L’Esperance and Sean Fincham win final stage of Andalucia Bike Race

Canadians move up standings on stage 6 of XCM stage race in Spain

Must watch: Brett Rheeder and Clay Porter team up for ‘Circles’

An iconic rider and legendary cameraman working together. What more could you want?

Canadian cross country racers open season with speed on both sides of Atlantic

Massi Supercup and Tropical Mountain Bike Challenge deliver early HC racing

Jackson Goldstone crashes out of Hardline Maydena

Squamish rider has worst spill to date and is uncertain about its effects

Gracey Hemstreet makes history at Red Bull Hardline Maydena

Sunshine Coast racer thrives in Tasmania

Jackson Goldstone previews absolutely bonkers Red Bull Hardline Maydena course

Tasmanian mania!

OnlyFans signs its first Canadian mountain biker

Rachel Pageau enlists support of the online platform for 2024

Former B.C. professional cyclist Leah Goldstein removed from event because of past Israel Defence Force service

The first woman to win RAAM was set to be keynote speaker, but organization said they will change that due to conflict in Middle East

A fit of speed: Revel Tirade takes ti to the trails

A hardtail for hard trails

Chris King brings DropSet tech to DH with new headset

DropSet 6 offers integrated headset design for IS41/IS41 frames

Cycling Canada permanently bans British Columbian former pro cyclist for sexual misconduct

Alexander Amiri is never again allowed to participate in the sport as athlete, spectator or coach

Yes, stretching is still very important: Here’s why

Proper stretching for cyclists is an area of great debate, but has few definite answers.

E3 Saxo Bank Classic just posted a wildly homophobic cartoon featuring Wout van Aert

The race organizer continues it’s time-dishonoured tradition of offensive cartoon

Muc-Off’s ‘sexy’ Instagram post sparks mixed reactions

Comments ranged from praise of the cheeky video, to some saying it was problematic

Should Israel-Premier Tech modify its race jersey amid the Gaza conflict?

Riders given neutral kit for training but without national logos

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israel – Premier Tech’s Simon Clarke in Australia

More protesters expected when full team races in Australia

5 upgrades to make your bike faster without breaking the bank

You don’t need to replace your frame to make your bike feel fresh and a little quicker this spring

5 New Year’s resolutions for cyclists

Start actively bettering yourself with these habit changes

60-year-old Toronto man is dead after a cyclist allegedly throws an object at him

Police confirm altercation took place in west end of city on Tuesday

Year-end cycling inspiration with Sami Sauri

The YT Industries athlete looks back at the Migration Gravel Race and other challenging rides from 2023, and ahead to another 12 months of big adventures

Top Canadian cycling stories of 2023

CCM editors debate the best performances of the year on the roads, trails and boards. Find out where they agree and where they don’t see eye to eye

Israel – Premier Tech riders to wear plain training kit in light of Israel – Hamas war

Team issuing jersey and shorts without logos, as well as increasing security for riders and staff

Six stars of Canadian cyclocross

As the national championships approach, Isabella Holmgren, Rafaelle Carrier, Evan Russell, Sidney McGill, Luke Valenti and Michael van den Ham take stock of their seasons

Giftable gear to keep you warm on winter rides

Fight off frost and make riding through snowy season comfortable

A team of six started a winter bikepacking trip, only three finished

During a 1,000-km journey to Alaska, a group faced dangerous road conditions, terrible weather and mechanical issues, and then things fell apart

Go behind the scenes at the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal

A deep dive into the recent WorldTour races in La Belle Province

10 best photos from the 2023 Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal

Images that capture the drama of the WorldTour races in La Belle Province

Bontrager launches Aeolus Pro V road and gravel wheels

Aero, smooth ride and more environmentally friendly

2023 Canadian Rockies 24 rolls through Canmore Nordic Centre

Race report from co-founder Cory Wallace

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges plans legal action against British Cycling after category change

British rider revealed intentions in interview with Vogue magazine

A deep dive into Michael Woods’s Tour de France stage win

Plus, a look ahead to the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal and back to stories from Glasgow you haven’t heard

Isabella and Ava Holmgren to ride for WorldTour team Lidl-Trek

Orillia twins move to the big leagues in 2024

Just how far can gravel champ Devon Clarke go?

She took up racing less than a year and a half ago and has racked up some big wins. Find out what lies ahead for the Ontario rider

The uphill battles of gravity rider Kasper Woolley

How YT’s young Squamish racer is moving past freak accidents and injuries

Cyclists weigh in on UCI’s new policy to ban transgender athletes from women’s category

Alison Sydor, Austin Killips, Haley Smith and Veronica Ivy’s reactions

USA Cycling to revise transgender athlete policy

Announcement follows UCI’s decision

UCI bans transgender women from racing in female category

New rule is in effect beginning Monday

The Ottawa mechanic who’s worked at 21 Tours de France

Geoff Brown provides insights into la Grande Boucle and riders he’s worked with, including Lance Armstrong, and looks ahead to the TdF Femmes

A police officer for President Biden’s convoy knocked over a delivery cyclist

The US leader was in New York on Friday

Lance Armstrong weighed in on transgender athletes, and the Internet is not pleased

The former professional cyclist speaks with Caitlyn Jenner about fairness in sports

How to plot a 14,000-km bikepacking route from coast to coast

Matt Kadey on the joys and challenges of designing adventurous tracks across the country

Preview: Yukon hosts Canadian XCM MTB Championships this September

What to expect in Whitehorse this September

Adam Roberge and Austin Killips victorious at Belgian Waffle Ride in North Carolina

Paige Onweller places second and defended Killips’s win

EF to sponsor new women’s team, future of EF Education–TIBCO–SVB unclear

Current WorldTour team’s cosponsors will not renew for 2024

Toronto police caught red-handed breaking the same rules they enforce

A video of officers doing exactly what they shouldn’t do has gone viral

The MS Bike training plan: Part 3

Steady rides mixed with some longer days will get you ready

In-depth interview with Derek Gee on the Giro d’Italia and the seconds that count

A discussion with the Ottawa rider about his achievements throughout May

British Cycling announces controversial new policy on transgender cyclists

Federation creates new ‘open’ category in updated resolution

Olivia Baril has Grand Tour victories in her sights

The rider has had a strong road season so far and is poised for bigger things

The MS Bike training plan: Week 1-3

Get ready to tackle a 60 or 100 km ride this summer

Building a cyclist’s mental toolkit with Mark Beaumont

The long-distance and adventure cyclist discusses the psychological elements that can make you a better rider

A beginner’s guide to how to ride in a paceline

It’s an important skill for group rides and races

Tour of Gila competition director speaks out directly about Austin Killips’s win

‘This could kill cycling,’ Michael Engleman says

UCI defends transgender policy concerning Austin Killips winning Tour of the Gila

American cyclist completely within rules

British Cycling may ban transgender women from elite races

Federation’s new policy would come into effect in late May

Austin Killips, Alex Hoehn, win Tour of the Gila

Gila Monster stage proves to be decisive

There’s more going on in a 4:16 team pursuit than you know

Riders and coaches break down performances at the Milton Track Nations Cup

Warning: This article could make you move to Sault Ste. Marie

Once you read about the riding and quality of life in the Soo, you’ll want to relocate to that city, just like one of our readers did

The wisdom of Geoff Kabush

The legendary mountain bike rider has advice for riders young and no-so-young. Also, Paris-Roubaix. (More like, Roub-eh!)

Strava adds Spotify integration in latest update

The change means you won’t have to switch between apps

Ineos-Grenadiers rider Cameron Wurf went for a 20 km run after Paris-Roubaix

The Ironman champ wanted the ultimate double day of workouts

Trump supporter riding bike absolutely biffs it in New York and video goes viral

The cyclist was supporting the former president

Jordan Peterson is so mad about bike lanes he no longer understands jokes

So-called public intellectual doesn’t quite get April Fool’s Day

Tips and advice for the riding season ahead

Or, mistakes we’re trying not to make, again

8 Canadian women to follow in 2023

Today is International Women’s Day

How the Holmgren parents and kids developed their cycling power-household

The high-performance team that brought Gunnar to MTB World Cups, Ava to a CX worlds silver and Isabella to the rainbow jersey for cyclocross

Jordan Peterson doesn’t seem to understand winter cycling in Canada

The controversial professor has some strong opinions about cycling infrastructure

Clara Hughes: Why exercise is so important for good mental health

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day

Strava is hiking prices and people aren’t pleased

Popular training platform announced price increases on Tuesday

You never know the places that FulGaz will take you

One couple is seeing the world virtually, and IRL

Top Canadian cycling stories of 2022

CCM’s editors discuss the year that was on the road, trails and track

Another Toronto cop has been spotted in the bike lane right by Kartik Saini’s memorial

Once again unclear if officer was on emergency call or getting coffee