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Matthew Pioro December 16, 2018
A power trainer with a simulation environment and a budget conscious price tag
Matthew Pioro December 5, 2018
A trainer without a fly wheel that offers something a little different
Matthew Pioro December 4, 2018
A deluxe pain-cave package with a climbing simulator, smart trainer and fan
Matthew Pioro November 26, 2018
The cycling cap is more than just an accessory for many cyclists
Matthew Pioro November 25, 2018
“This roast-chicken recipe is sort of like gluing tubulars: it’s conceptually simple but the difference between good enough and great is in the details.”
Matthew Pioro November 11, 2018
Carter Woods of Cumberland, B.C., puts in another strong performance in Peterborough, Ont.
Matthew Pioro October 23, 2018
A balanced made in Italian super frame with carbon-fibre tubes fit into carbon-fibre lugs
Matthew Pioro October 1, 2018
Fall means less daylight, so send out some lumens to see and be seen.
Matthew Pioro July 23, 2018
A Latin American dish from the former pro’s recipe book
Matthew Pioro July 13, 2018
When you must mix riding and non-riding activities on your journey, this wheeled luggage can carry what you need
Matthew Pioro July 10, 2018
A De Rosa commuter bike, a means to ride a trainer for eight hours and more
Matthew Pioro July 9, 2018
More from the trade-show floor in Friedrichshafen, Germany
Matthew Pioro July 9, 2018
A bonanza of fun roads that are practically car-free
Matthew Pioro July 8, 2018
Eurobike, the world’s most important bike show, has lots of new bikes and gear on display. Here are highlights from the show floor.
Matthew Pioro July 7, 2018
The benefits of endurance far from the cobbles
Matthew Pioro July 4, 2018
In a recent conversation, the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame member looks back at his days in yellow and his fourth-place finish 30 years ago
Matthew Pioro July 2, 2018
30 years ago, the rider from Fenwick, Ont., made cycling history
Matthew Pioro May 16, 2018
A perfect pairing with pasta and Giro d’Italia highlights
Matthew Pioro April 23, 2018
Four power meters to help gauge your efforts and measure your watts
Matthew Pioro April 9, 2018
Super Record and Record mechanical systems have been redesigned
Matthew Pioro March 30, 2018
A sweet race-winning prize leads to tasty coffee treats
Matthew Pioro March 29, 2018
Top kit combos that work from below zero to 10 C
Matthew Pioro March 14, 2018
Balanced comfort and performance
Matthew Pioro February 26, 2018
The pair tossed watt bombs at one another during a recent indoor triathlon
Matthew Pioro February 17, 2018
Make the bar that a Montreal café served Tom Dumoulin, Michael Matthews, Lukas Pöstlberger and Arnaud Demare
Matthew Pioro February 9, 2018
The Italian bike maker has launched the latest model in its top-end C series
Matthew Pioro January 29, 2018
An aerodynamic road bike ready for anything
Matthew Pioro January 28, 2018
Side Launch Brewing Company’s scrumptious sandwich
Matthew Pioro January 19, 2018
Former teammates and team staff, and the rider himself, on the hardest working Canadian cyclist
Matthew Pioro December 29, 2017
There are just so many ways to have fun on two wheels
Matthew Pioro December 2, 2017
Five books to check out over the holidays
Matthew Pioro November 21, 2017
Three pairs of shoes and three helmets that make great gifts
Matthew Pioro November 9, 2017
For 2018, the rider from Spruce Grove will join the outfit he’s called home on two previous occasions
Matthew Pioro November 2, 2017
How to zing friends and negatively influence people
Matthew Pioro October 22, 2017
Over 200 pages longer than the first edition with new training plans for gravel rides and ultra-endurance mountain bike races
Matthew Pioro September 21, 2017
The top of what the cycling industry’s got on display at the Las Vegas trade show
Matthew Pioro September 20, 2017
New and cool stuff from the big trade show
Matthew Pioro September 20, 2017
New Smith helmets, POC road-rash defence and more
Matthew Pioro September 19, 2017
Cool gear by Shimano, Cannondale and Continental
Matthew Pioro September 8, 2017
After five seasons with Ag2r-La Mondiale, the rider from Sainte-Perpétue, Que., will ride with the Kazakh team for two years
Matthew Pioro September 6, 2017
I rode on a BMX track. Here’s why you—roadie, MTBer or CXer—should, too
Matthew Pioro September 1, 2017
Nicolas Masbourian, Benjamin Perry and Matteo Dal-Cin discuss breaking away in Quebec’s one-day races and how the events raise Canadian athletes to new levels
Matthew Pioro August 24, 2017
Both the GoPro Hero5 Black and Shimano CM-2000 sport camera have cutting-edge ways for grabbing great images
Matthew Pioro August 19, 2017
Television host created the documentary Le Ride to tell story of New Zealand’s first rider in the Tour, Harry Watson
Matthew Pioro August 17, 2017
Having a tailwind all the time isn’t necessarily the feeling you get from every ebike motor. Ebikes have been in […]
Matthew Pioro July 21, 2017
Beyond the area’s signature gran fondo, there’s great riding for you waiting on the local roads. And after, the dining options are stellar
Matthew Pioro July 15, 2017
The two retired Canadian cyclists have transitioned to making kombucha in Abbotsford, B.C.
Matthew Pioro June 30, 2017
Rider heads along Yonge Street weaving through traffic and running a red light
Matthew Pioro June 29, 2017
Ahead of Canada 150, Albrecht, Kabush, Duchesne, Miller, Kirchmann and Pendrel discuss places in the country that are special to them
Matthew Pioro June 23, 2017
10 years ago, the Canadian continental squad put out a comic. Today, copies are hard to find
Matthew Pioro June 12, 2017
The high tech behind smooth assistance
Matthew Pioro June 8, 2017
On May 31, Lily Gordon, an 8-year-old rider from Calgary, crashed on her bike. She was participating in a Trailblazers […]
Matthew Pioro June 7, 2017
The second-tier road group gets a makeover that looks much like its top-tier sibling, but costs much less
Matthew Pioro May 16, 2017
The company from Sun Valley, Idaho, releases a new temple-changing technology, called Mag, for swapping lenses easily
Matthew Pioro May 10, 2017
The Canadian raised his arms too early at a race in 2013, and recovered gracefully
Matthew Pioro May 10, 2017
What you need to know about getting ‘spousal approval’ for your race season
Matthew Pioro May 8, 2017
How the new fuel from the Emeryville, Calif.-based company performs out on a ride
Matthew Pioro May 7, 2017
A meal that incorporates a bunch of really healthy ingredients
Matthew Pioro May 2, 2017
Fubo TV, an Internet television service, is carrying the Italian Grand Tour this year as part of an add-on to the company’s base package
Matthew Pioro April 29, 2017
The 21-year-old rider tested positive for a substance known as RAD-140 and now awaits hearing on May 15
Matthew Pioro April 24, 2017
Build adventures across all types of roads
Matthew Pioro April 22, 2017
The Astana rider had recently arrived home from a successful Tour of the Alps
Matthew Pioro April 21, 2017
If you want to transport your carbon-fibre bike on your four-wheel vehicle, you should look to the top of your car or the back. Rooftop mounts and hitch racks that don’t hold onto frames are the way to go. Carbon-fibre tubes are designed for a very specific set of forces, and external clamping isn’t one of them.
Matthew Pioro April 21, 2017
The Cannondale-Drapac rider from Ottawa will take on la Doyenne once again
Matthew Pioro March 6, 2017
A bike to go the distance on adventure rides
Matthew Pioro February 6, 2017
The endurance bike gets smoother
Matthew Pioro February 3, 2017
Better performance and esthetics with the Japan-based company’s top rotors for roadies
Matthew Pioro January 28, 2017
With varying features to make sure your legs scream throughout the winter
Matthew Pioro January 21, 2017
Mountain bike squad 3 Rox Racing takes on a new sponsor, and new riders, for 2017
Matthew Pioro January 13, 2017
Exercise, like riding long and hard on your bike, is good for you, right? And it’s fun. What’s with this it “can kill you” stuff?
Matthew Pioro January 3, 2017
A race bike you’ll want to spend a lot of time on
Matthew Pioro December 31, 2016
A boutique frame designed in Italy with a Canadian connection
Matthew Pioro December 29, 2016
For casual sports fans, cycling is the discipline onto which they can project their fears or concerns about fair sport
Matthew Pioro December 27, 2016
Climbing machine with Countervail for increased control on the descents
Matthew Pioro December 27, 2016
In the lead-up to the yearly ride, organizer Zac Wheeler gets offers of beer and cookies to reveal the route only he knows
Matthew Pioro December 9, 2016
A trio of machines for cross and winter rides
Matthew Pioro November 29, 2016
Perfect for a simple and delicious breakfast
Matthew Pioro November 13, 2016
You may want to skip the espresso if you’re serious about going fast
Matthew Pioro November 13, 2016
With summer coming to an end more of your riding will be taking place under dark skies
Matthew Pioro November 13, 2016
The blurb on the back of a book is usually straight forward: it’s a description of what’s inside. The blurb […]
Matthew Pioro November 8, 2016
A close look at the numbers transmitted by three top wattage detectors
Matthew Pioro November 3, 2016
The Orillia, Ont.-native with experience riding the mud of Europe has his sights set on the top spot of the podium
Matthew Pioro November 2, 2016
Traditional custom steel gets a boost with modern touches
Matthew Pioro October 25, 2016
Each challenge starts two days after you declare your intent to tackle it via a form on the site. It’s over when you post your story and picture
Matthew Pioro September 22, 2016
Mical Dyck and Jérémy Martin also animate World Cup races
Matthew Pioro September 9, 2016
The 2017 Specialized Roubaix gets some spring in for the Classics
Matthew Pioro September 6, 2016
Take your road fitness from the gran fondo to the cyclocross course
Matthew Pioro August 31, 2016
“I don’t know why, but for some reason, the average speeds at the Tour of Alberta are always crazy fast.”
Matthew Pioro August 30, 2016
“I’ve crashed before in a stage race, but never on Stage 2 with 19 more to go.”
Matthew Pioro August 9, 2016
In spite of a double disappointment, Derek Zandstra is hoping to affect positive change for Canadian riders
Matthew Pioro July 4, 2016
I’m a fan of the Vortrex Pro, Diadora’s first version of its high-end road shoes. When the company came out […]
Matthew Pioro May 31, 2016
Tips for getting the most out of this big ride and others like it
Matthew Pioro May 19, 2016
The gran fondo is set to test riders’ legs on classic Italian passes for the 30th time
Matthew Pioro May 3, 2016
An ebike with an assistance factor of up-to 275 per cent