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First look: New Shimano S-Phyre SL and Pulsar sunglasses

Two notable sunnies from the 2025 range

We can’t take cycling so seriously

Why it’s important to actually play with bikes

What’s Hot

Comete SL MIPS, Velo Hinge 2.0, Vector 4Seasons

Road bike review: FiftyOne Sika

A sleek, fast bike with a fit that works for all riders

Why you need to approach e-racing like a gamer

Winning virtual events requires specific skills, but you can lose those abilities through no fault of your own

Become an all-season rider with the right clothes

Kit for less-than-ideal conditions will get you on the roads and trails whatever the weather

How to choose the right gravel bike for you

Sorting through the many options on bikes designed for rough routes

Podcast: Tales of mud, crashes and celebrations at the Canadian CX champs

Interviews with six new maple-leaf jersey wearers from cyclocross nationals in Lévis, Que.

The creation of the new PW8 pedal

The platforms developed through Ekoi are innovative, but will they find traction with riders?

Podcast: Trash talk and disses from the cyclocross sidelines

Pros talk heckling and a rider confronts the guy who burned him, twice

Argon 18 Equation road bike review

Diligent carbon-fibre design and well-chosen components add up to an elevated entry-level bike in the Argon 18 Equation

Podcast: Interviews with Leonard, Woods, Gee and more from Canada’s biggest road races

In-depth talks with riders at the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal reveal what’s ahead for the nation’s athletes

Michael Leonard’s breakthrough breakaway at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal

The Oakville, Ont., rider on Ineos Grenadiers had one of his biggest days ever

Tomorrow’s cycling stars, today

And the current crop of top athletes as we saw them yesterday

Review: Benno 46er e-cargo bike

The agile mix-wheel machine makes it a blast to move people and stuff

A tragedy gave Michael Matthews extra motivation to succeed in Quebec City

‘If I couldn’t win, what’s the point?’

Derek Gee isn’t feeling the pressure, yet

Ahead of the GPCQM, the Osgoode, Ont., athlete is learning what type of rider he is, and reveals why he’s leaving birds behind

Tadej Pogačar on the Quebec Grands Prix: ‘I’m here to try to win both’

The Slovenian superstar feels one of the two races will be harder for him

Becoming legendary: The evolving influence of Micayla Gatto in mountain biking

Plus: Derek Gee and a Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal preview

The new Trek Checkmate SLR: A lighter, faster gravel racing bike

First impressions of the speedy machine that now sits at the top of the U.S. bike maker’s lineup

Podcast: AI and the past, present and future of training

Insights from a Toronto cyclist and engineering scientist who’s been working with an artificial intelligence-like training platform for roughly 10 years

Podcast: The cloak-and-dagger story of how mountain biking became an Olympic sport

One Canadian was at the heart of getting the young discipline into the Games

Looking beyond the type of bike

A story in this issue of the magazine changed my mind on a cycling matter

50 years ago, the world came to Canada and changed cycling in this country

We’re still seeing the effects of the 1974 road championships in Montreal

Podcast: How a Toronto rider became a U.S. national champion

Ashlin Barry, son of two pro cyclists, is set for more cycling successes with the stars and stripes

The new Trek Madone Gen 8 will be the company’s one race bike

A revamped frame that slices through the wind and sails up climbs

Podcast: What you need to know about riding in the heat

Tip and tricks that will help you to pedal well when the temperature is high

Podcast: How one sensational weekend changed the Olympic hopes of two Holmgren siblings

Gunnar and Isabella Holmgren set themselves up for Paris 2024 in critical cross country races

New Shimano GRX Di2: A deep drive into the electronic, 12-speed gravel groupset

Two company insiders discuss features and design. Plus, first-ride impressions from a Canadian Cycling Magazine tester

Breaking the bib shorts barrier

It can be a revelation

Behind the scenes at the Giro d’Italia

Plus, a ride in the Israel-Premier Tech team car as a young Canadian makes his race debut

Michael Woods and Riley Pickrell injury updates ahead of Giro d’Italia Stage 6

Both the climber from Ottawa and the sprinter from Victoria crashed and suffered multiple injuries

B.C.’s Riley Pickrell has strategies for the sprints in his Giro d’Italia debut

Even with riders like Milan, Merlier and Kooij at the race, the young fastman on Israel-Premier Tech could be in the mix for stage podiums

Canadian superfan back at the Giro supporting country’s riders

Sean Moretti offers encouragement to a Canuck making his debut at the Italian Grand Tour

Michael Woods is starting the Giro d’Italia with some of ‘the worst form ever,” but has plans for success

The Ottawa rider’s goals are driving him on as the end of this career is not so far away

First look at the new Cervélo Áspero

The frame is easier on your body, while making you faster

Stephen Roche discusses Tadej Pogačar’s chances of winning the Giro, Tour and worlds

The triple crown winner looks back at his amazing feat, and ahead to how the Slovenian sensation might do the same this season

The Big Trip on Bicycle Day

April 19 marks a notable spin by a Swiss chemist

The new Trek CarBack radar and light vs. the Garmin Varia

A look at how each device looks out for you

Specialized Globe Haul e-cargo bike makes it to Canada

The versatile rig lets the brand offer a lower price point machine that can move gear and kids

New Specialized Turbo Porto is a high-tech hauler

The mullet e-cargo bike features top-of-the-line design and accessories

Can the Trek Fetch+ 2 actually replace a car?

How the e-cargo bike changed the way a family got around

Exclusive first review of the Bridge Bike Works Surveyor

The made-in-Canada bike blends lively handling with a ride quality for big days out

What a super e-road bike like the Trek Domane+ can do for you

Pedal assist can support your rides in surprising ways

How YT Industries went from gravity to gravelly with the YT Szepter

The company’s product development manager on engineering fun

Reconnections and New Connections

Sometimes you can reinvigorate cycling in your life by returning to the start

Review: Benno Boost e-cargo bike

Trips to school, soccer and the grocery store gain some pep

An Israel-Premier Tech rider had St-Hubert ribs in the lead-up to the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

Teammates are keeping the identity a secret

Trek Domane+ SLR 9

A little help to get by your friends

The new Factor O2 VAM first look and ride impressions

A climber’s bike with aerodynamics for the inclines

First look: FSA VAS stem for gravel rides

The component comes with three elastomers to chose from

Close look: The lively Argon 18 Krypton frame is ready for just about any ride

Take the all-road bike on an around-the-world trek or adventures close to home

First look at the Rab Cinder clothing line for gravel riders

A two-day jaunt on the roads and trails near Boulder, Colo., reveals features of the new kit

A deep dive into the bronze-medal-winning ride by the Canadian women’s team pursuit squad

Strong legs and head games at the Milton Nations Cup

Just launched: The new top-of-the-line Trek Ballista and Trek Velocis helmets

Both lids are fast and light, but one is speedier, while the other has less mass

The new Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro gravel bike goes for the squish

The Taiwan-based company releases a drop-bar rig for more adventurous (read: bumpier) terrain

Trek Domane SLR 6

A premium mix of comfort and speed

Michael Woods, Hugo Houle and the tragic losses behind their career-defining victories

The two riders took their feelings of grief and transformed them in competition

Antoine Duchesne and Hugo Houle: The odd couple of Canadian cycling

Very different riders who helped one another grow as athletes and friends

Token Ninja bottom bracket review

The tread-together BB can keep a crankset spinning and creak-free in a press-fit frame

Review: Argon 18 Grey Matter

A spry aluminum bike in its element on rough terrain

The new Wahoo Kickr smart trainer has a connectivity boost

The direct-drive unit, as well as the latest Kickr Bike, can ship data over Wi-Fi

First look and ride impressions of the new Argon 18 Grey Matter

The Canadian brand debuts an aluminum bike for gravel adventures

The Zwift Hub is the virtual training platform’s new direct-drive trainer

The company expands from software to hardware to make it easier for new users to ride in Watopia

New stuff on Zwift that we’re looking forward to this upcoming trainer season

More features, routes and races are rolling out now and into the winter

The new Cervélo S5 is smoother in the wind and in its setup

The flagship aero road bike gets simplified, a little, sheds some weight and goes faster

New Shimano 105 R7100: The group goes electric

The mid-tier set is looking a lot like its top-end siblings with Di2 and 12-speed cassettes

First look: Garmin Varia RCT715 rear-view radar, camera and tail light

Why a video record of the view from behind can be critical resource

First look: Roval Alpinist CLX II wheels

Because a pro busted a wheel, the climber’s hoops, as well as the aero Roval Rapide CLX II, are now much more durable in a tubeless setup

First Look: Campagnolo Levante gravel wheels

The latest hoops from the Italian brand have a new (mini) hook

Giant Dash L200 and the Giant Dash M200 cycling computers: first look and impressions

New head units designed with Stages have top-notch data display

3T Exploro Ultra: First look and ride impressions of the gravel bike optimized for wide tires

The aero racer for rough roads sports a beefy down tube and round seatpost

Lazer launches 6 helmets with new rotational protection system

KinetiCore creates crumples zones around your head

First look: 4iiii Precision 3 left-side power meter

The latest device from the Cochrane, Alta., company for measuring your watts

How did Derek Gee end up riding with the Israel-Premier Tech recently?

The rider on the continental Israel Cycling Academy showed he could be in the mix with the sport’s best

First look: Cadex AR 35 Disc wheel system for fast gravel rides

The new hoops are joined by AR and GX tubeless tires for rough routes

First look: Wahoo Kickr Rollr trainer

The new trainer could be perfect for early spring as you start to ride outside, and then the weather chases you back inside once again

Is a WorldTeam based in Israel also Canada’s team?

Israel-Premier Tech’s mission is to elevate cycling in the Middle Eastern country as well as the state’s image. Yet, with five riders and many staff members from the North, the outfit could bring Canadian cycling to new heights, too

Review: Cube Nuroad C:62 Pro

New frame mixes stability and agility for sensible gravel riding

Argon 18 Sum: First look and ride impressions of the new performance road bike

The Montreal company launches a new frame designed for hunting podiums

Review: Cervélo Áspero-5

Getting faster on rough surfaces and through turbulent air

Review: Argon 18 Dark Matter

A sharp mix of comfort and speed

Four top trainers reviewed: Find the machine that works for you

The best ways to go nowhere fast this winter

Sep Vanmarcke’s first bike was a salvaged frame taken from the trash

The Classics rider gives an emotional talk to young Israeli riders about his early days in cycling

Chris Froome goes mountain biking in the Negev Desert

His Israel Start-Up Nation teammates look out for him, and tease him a little

Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0: First look and ride impressions of the revamped gravel racer

Feedback from the fast guys informs the 2022 bike

Guillaume Boivin puts in best ride by a Canadian at Paris-Roubaix in more than 30 years

How the Montreal rider distinguished himself at the muddy Hell of the North

Trek Checkpoint SL 6: A first look at the new do-it-all gravel bike

Also, a tour of the revamped lineup of bikes and bags for mixed-surface adventures

Cervélo R5: First look and ride impressions of the 2022 climber’s bike

The right reductions raise the performance of this road machine

Gunnar Holmgren’s Moroccan chicken tagine

“I’ve always liked cooking, and eating. You have to like eating as a cyclist,” Gunnar Holmgren says with a laugh. […]

Why Michael Woods is racing the Tour of Britain for the first time

Ottawa native usually targets stages in Spain or climbs in Quebec

Shimano Dura-Ace R9200: Features and first impressions of the new series

The top-end road group gets wireless shifting, 12-speed cassettes, new wheels and more

Opinion: It’s really hard to support the Olympics

The multi-sport event is fraught with problems, and the pandemic adds more of them

Antoine Duchesne was surprised by his teammate’s Giro d’Italia lead

The Saguenay, Que., rider gets a short rest before the Italian Grand Tour resumes

What could freak out Svein Tuft?

The retired pro from Langley, B.C,. shares his wisdom that comes out of years of racing and exploring, and talks about an old fear and current projects

Trek launches new Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, Aeolus RSL 62 and Aeolus RSL 75 wheelsets

House brand of the Waterloo, Wis., company focuses on aerodynamics and stability to get you more speed

Gran fondo documentary, The B.I.G. Cycle of Life, reviewed

Film about Sarnia , Ont., event shows how bikes became important for better living, and better dying

Why the last Canadian racing cyclocross in Europe had to flee for home

Siobhan Kelly’s season in Belgium was cut short by one race

Review: Felt AR Advanced

A versatile wind-cheater