About: Todd Aalgaard is a Toronto-based writer, journalist and cyclist, and is an online editor at Canadian Cycling Magazine. Follow him on Twitter at @tcaalgaard
Todd Aalgaard September 12, 2016
Four women and four men with represent Canada at the Road Cycling World Championships, happening from October 9 to 16
Todd Aalgaard September 12, 2016
During Cycling Canada Week, new national champions will be crowned and maybe you’ll ride with a Hall of Famer
Todd Aalgaard September 10, 2016
Ross Wilson takes silver in Men’s C1 individual pursuit competition; Tristen Chernove ranks second in C2.
Todd Aalgaard September 9, 2016
Canadians’ results from Day 1 of track competition at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio
Todd Aalgaard September 9, 2016
Riders will participate in a ‘mobile concert series’ with the Toronto Bicycle Music Festival
Todd Aalgaard September 7, 2016
Stellar 2015 season sets a high bar for the top-tier team’s second year
Todd Aalgaard September 6, 2016
Arriving this week, the gift follows a promise made earlier this year to lighten the load for families in Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, Alta.
Todd Aalgaard August 8, 2016
It’s safe to say that the Olympics create all new traffic problems. Leave it to the Dutch to import the solution.
Todd Aalgaard August 8, 2016
The ride will take Pavlov and his teammates 7,000 kilometers to the finish
Todd Aalgaard August 8, 2016
After a tough race on the unusually dusty Mont-Ste.-Anne terrain, Emily Batty finished third.
Todd Aalgaard August 8, 2016
The feature allows Strava subscribers to share their ride with as many as three contacts.
Todd Aalgaard August 7, 2016
Finnley Iles and Miranda Miller of both turned in powerful performances on a dusty course
Todd Aalgaard August 7, 2016
Pump, adjustable wrenches, Phillips screwdrivers and Allen keys are ready to use in Old Strathcona
Todd Aalgaard August 6, 2016
Inductees will be honoured at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Ont., on Oct. 2
Todd Aalgaard August 5, 2016
“This is a course built to race, not just ride”
Todd Aalgaard August 4, 2016
Her victory comes via a ruling from Ontario’s human rights tribunal, determining her case as having a “reasonable prospect of success”
Todd Aalgaard August 4, 2016
For Gareth Clear of Sydney, Australia, the closeness of the relationship between rider and technology meant something very, very painful.
Todd Aalgaard August 2, 2016
Team 49 Parallel plans to cross Ontario in 2017 and the whole country in 2018
Todd Aalgaard August 2, 2016
National champs crowned in East Hereford, Que.
Todd Aalgaard July 29, 2016
For 15 years, the Gran Fondo-style ride has supported children living with cancer
Todd Aalgaard July 29, 2016
This week, the troubled cycling reputation of the city’s tracks has more to stand on than the bruised, battered accounts of riders who have taken hits
Todd Aalgaard July 27, 2016
On a course described as rugged and technical, Round 5 of the XCO Canada Cup series hit the soil of Saint-Felicien, Que. on July 23.
Todd Aalgaard July 27, 2016
Stephanie Denroche top junior woman; Finnely Iles wins junior men’s title
Todd Aalgaard July 13, 2016
On May 14, the pair’s rubber hit the road in Vancouver. By the end of this month, they plan to complete their journey in St. John’s
Todd Aalgaard July 13, 2016
Riders argue that a lack of infrastructure on some city streets means that sidewalk riding should be an option
Todd Aalgaard July 4, 2016
On the West Coast, the idea of a one-metre law has caught on
Todd Aalgaard June 30, 2016
This Friday, July 1, Canada nears a major milestone as the country turns 149 years young. From coast to coast […]
Todd Aalgaard June 29, 2016
6 men and 6 women will represent the country at the Paralympic Games this September
Todd Aalgaard June 27, 2016
When not riding a canoe or a kayak, something for which he was celebrated at the 1980 Olympic Games, Steve Hancock of Great Britain was a cyclist
Todd Aalgaard June 22, 2016
The action kicks off on July 8 when Delta, B.C., once again welcomes the three-day event
Todd Aalgaard June 2, 2016
Two athletes will compete in for the individual time trial on August 10, with one rider racing in the August 7 women’s road race
Todd Aalgaard June 2, 2016
Next year will see Canadian riders in all disciplines roll out at a range of locations, from Quebec to British Columbia
Todd Aalgaard May 19, 2016
After making news with an ambitious ride across Africa in February, a squad of Canadian cyclists is at it again, taking their advocacy for clean, safe drinking water for the world to the open road
Todd Aalgaard May 12, 2016
Riders in Halifax had something to celebrate on April 1, when Giant, the world’s largest bike manufacturer, opened Canada’s eighth independent Giant Store in the Nova Scotia city
Todd Aalgaard May 11, 2016
Mathieu Trudel was reported missing on March 2, 2016
Todd Aalgaard May 10, 2016
The downhill rider died peacefully in Nanaimo, B.C., after suffering a massive brain injury caused by a motorcycle accident, reports say
Todd Aalgaard March 12, 2016
Like other Canadian cities, Winnipeg has made a commitment to building a safe, accessible cycling network throughout the city.
Todd Aalgaard March 12, 2016
Reports are describing a new addition to Canadian classrooms as “revolutionary,” changing the way that children, on the most basic, essential levels, are learning from an early age.
Todd Aalgaard March 11, 2016
“We rode hardtail mountain bikes, which daily took quite a beating on the dirt, sand, lava rock pavement and mud trails,” Custer said.
Todd Aalgaard March 11, 2016
This month, Israeli Cycling Academy Team, the squad of Canada’s Guillaume Boivin, will be taking to the road to celebrate Bartali’s legacy in a very fitting way.
Todd Aalgaard March 11, 2016
An Ottawa man missing since March 2 was involved in a serious cycling crash in 2014, the Ottawa Citizen reported.
Todd Aalgaard March 10, 2016
This month, the team’s European ambitions will take riders across three countries, competing in four stage races.
Todd Aalgaard March 10, 2016
It’s been a long time coming, but bike lanes on Bloor Street, in the heart of downtown Toronto, are a major hurdle closer to becoming a reality.
Todd Aalgaard March 10, 2016
The Canadian brand made the announcement on Thursday, March 10.
Todd Aalgaard March 10, 2016
The Pitt Meadows-based event, presented by Local Ride, has been a highlight of the west coast road scene for the last 13 years,
Todd Aalgaard March 10, 2016
With the 2016 Tour of Alberta coming up in September, there are a few organizational hiccups in arranging the essentials, namely the route’s host cities.
Todd Aalgaard March 7, 2016
A new video feature has been released, celebrating the other-worldly, gravity-defying skill of enduro rider Florian Nicolai, following him through the breathtaking terrain of France’s Maritime Alps.
Todd Aalgaard March 7, 2016
Among other things, there’s nothing like cycling to get the kids out of the house and occupied this March Break.
Todd Aalgaard March 7, 2016
The idea follows the example of other communities in the Italy, the UK, Belgium, France and the Netherlands who have already tried it out.
Todd Aalgaard March 6, 2016
In the cycling world, encounters between riders and animals aren’t uncommon. But this is something else.
Todd Aalgaard March 6, 2016
Beginning this summer, construction will begin on a new $4 million bike lane on O’Connor Street in downtown Ottawa, connecting Parliament Hill and Lansdowne Park.
Todd Aalgaard March 6, 2016
Under blue skies yesterday at Bear Mountain in British Columbia, just outside Victoria, Canada’s national mountain biking champions claimed glory at the first round of the 2016 Mountain Bike Canada Cup.
Todd Aalgaard March 5, 2016
There are just five months left before the 2016 summer Olympics kick off in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, an event for which the world’s track riders and would-be Olympians are competing to qualify right now in London, England.
Todd Aalgaard March 5, 2016
Lim is conducting seminars and book signings during the Toronto International Bicycle Show, and Canadian Cycling Magazine had a chance to chat before the weekend’s festivities kicked off.
Todd Aalgaard March 4, 2016
Six years ago, the BC Bike Race announced the first Kazlaw Community Award Contest to recognize those who boost mountain biking in their communities.
Todd Aalgaard March 4, 2016
Hey, Vancouver riders and cycling advocates. What are you doing on Tuesday, March 8 between 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm, Pacific time?
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2016
While it may have been an isolated incident, local police are nonetheless advising trail users to remain cautious and vigilant.
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2016
Known to fans and observers as one of Canada’s top road and cyclocross competitors, Lyne Bessette will be serving a new role on the Canadian cycling scene
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2016
With news that the Toronto Parking Authority is asking the city’s government for the go-ahead to expand the bike-sharing beyond downtown, riders throughout the Greater Toronto Area and as far as Hamilton may soon see the service in their own back yards.
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2016
After proving decisive in a very high-profile way at last year’s Tour de France, the bikes of Montreal-based manufacturer Argon 18 will once again roll with BORA-Argon 18 at this year’s competition.
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2016
This weekend, the eyes of the Canadian mountain biking world will be on Bear Mountain, just outside Victoria, B.C., when the first round of the 26th Canada Cup mountain bike series kicks off.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
Ontario-based Erace Cancer Cycling Team have decided to support Camp Oochigeas once again, and they’ve announced a four-day “Erace Kit Drive” in support of the children’s camp and its activities.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
In the Canadian cycling market, a new partnership with Quebec-based On The Edge marketing means that Rotor Bike Components, as of March 1, will have a higher profile on the national riding scene.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
Another offering announced today by Shimano is the brand’s METREA U5000 component group, a set that blends the performance of road cycling with the simplicity and ergonomics of city commuting.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
Sunday was a great day for Trek-Segafredo. It wasn’t so great for Lotto Soudal.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
Along with the new gear unveiled today for mountain bikers, Shimano also has some high-performance offerings for those who revel on the road.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
For Canada’s Leah Kirchmann, Sunday’s competition in Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium certainly set the tempo of her early season, when Omloop van het Hageland hit the road.
Todd Aalgaard February 29, 2016
As announced this week, Shimano has taken the advancements of its XTR and Deore XT 1×11 mountain bike drivetrains even further, while introducing yet more range and options as part of its Rider Tuned philosophy.
Todd Aalgaard February 28, 2016
The event rolls out for the first time ever on June 19, 2016.
Todd Aalgaard February 28, 2016
Tonight, the entertainment world gathers to recognize the top movies of the last year, as the 88th Academy Awards get underway. So we decided to recognize some of our favourite bike movies.
Todd Aalgaard February 28, 2016
If feeling like you’re part of a Tour peloton is what gets your excitement level jumping when you’re watching the action of a cycling race, a deal brokered by a major pro organization may be just the news you’ve been waiting to hear.
Todd Aalgaard February 27, 2016
Riding at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Velodrome, on her home country’s soil, the 32-year-old athlete made good on her plans to beat Bridie O’Donnell’s January record.
Todd Aalgaard February 27, 2016
With the PoCo Grand Prix drawing nearer by the day, officials are putting out the call for volunteers and sponsors to hop in the event’s saddle.
Todd Aalgaard February 27, 2016
The completion of Vancouver’s new bike route along the Stanley Park Causeway has elicited a warm, welcoming response, reports say.
Todd Aalgaard February 26, 2016
In June, the Squamish Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race, one of the most toughest, most celebrated events in the discipline’s Canadian history, kicks off for the last time.
Todd Aalgaard February 26, 2016
This season, some heavyweight names, each of them key assets in the squad’s previous glories, will be returning to lead the team’s fortunes once again.
Todd Aalgaard February 26, 2016
After competing with stunning success at the Toronto Parapan Am Games last summer, Gautier has been honoured in front of a home town crowd once again.
Todd Aalgaard February 26, 2016
The series’ first event is the Hougen East Road Race, held in Abbotsford, B.C.
Todd Aalgaard February 26, 2016
On Saturday, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the beginning of a European campaign for the women’s squad.
Todd Aalgaard February 25, 2016
When the 2016 UCI track cycling world championships get off to a searing, board-rattling start in London, England, fifteen of Canada’s top riders will be bearing their country’s standards.
Todd Aalgaard February 25, 2016
Giro’s latest offerings, in offering both something totally new and an improvements on a classic, are all about innovation.
Todd Aalgaard February 25, 2016
For Vancouver riders, a long, seemingly interminable wait is finally over, with the city’s announcement this week that its new bike-sharing service will officially begin operations this June.
Todd Aalgaard February 25, 2016
At Wednesday night’s Toronto Bike Awards, a pioneer in both city cycling and law enforcement was honoured. That pioneer was Const. Hugh Smith.
Todd Aalgaard February 23, 2016
Available today at rapha.cc and at Rapha Cycle Club stores around the world, a “new standard” in cycling apparel has been released, bringing a blend of riding essentials and performance functionality.
Todd Aalgaard February 22, 2016
Jason English’s title win didn’t come easy, with Canada’s Cory Wallace hot on his wheel for much of the race’s 500 kilometers.
Todd Aalgaard February 22, 2016
Along with the challenging, 90 kilometer season-opening course, there’s also the Heck of the North route for those who want to bring their road bikes.
Todd Aalgaard February 22, 2016
The couple that challenges together stays together, especially in the cycling world—and that appears to be very much the case with Alicia and Kurt Searvogel.
Todd Aalgaard February 21, 2016
For the second year running, the Gravel Grind, an exercise in non-competitive cycling, returns to Fredericton this May.
Todd Aalgaard February 21, 2016
The motorist, a 56-year-old man whose name has been withheld, was charged with careless driving. He’s scheduled to appear in court on March 30, 2016.
Todd Aalgaard February 21, 2016
According to reports published in Belgian media, the country’s cycling officials are ready to dole out some serious change to prevent a repeat of Zolder’s motor-doping controversy—as much as 50,000 Euros, to be precise
Todd Aalgaard February 20, 2016
Recently, the Ontario provincial cycling team headed to North Carolina, taking in the scenery, the roads and the unique challenges offered by terrain south of the border.
Todd Aalgaard February 20, 2016
According to an interview on CBC’s Metro Morning, a new, high-end arrival to the city’s boutique shopping scene might want to move the celebrated Richmond Street bike lane.
Todd Aalgaard February 20, 2016
After putting out the call last year, Saris Cycling Group has unveiled its worldwide who’s-who of brand advocates and ambassadors, who will represent Saris, CycleOps and PowerTap during 2016.
Todd Aalgaard February 19, 2016
With the Rio 2016 Olympics drawing steadily closer as 2016 progresses, Cycling Canada is inviting supporters of Canadian mountain biking to attend a fundraising gala at Bear Mountain Resort in B.C., just outside Victoria.
Todd Aalgaard February 19, 2016
The Last Degree, a fat bike ride to the South Pole planned for next winter by a TDA Global Cycling, isn’t cheap—either in terms of the cost of admission or what it demands from participants, physically and mentally
Todd Aalgaard February 19, 2016
No life-threatening injuries have been reported, but as detailed by announcements from Belgian team Lotto-Soudal, riders Thomas De Gendt and Gert Dockx are currently in hospital after being struck by a vehicle.
Todd Aalgaard February 18, 2016
There’s snow on the ground? Great. That just means things are more interesting. In a nutshell, that’s what Diadora’s Polarex Plus boots are all about.
Todd Aalgaard February 18, 2016
What the cross-country specialist’s expertise comes down to is training, the details of which are laid out in a video called “Hitting the Gym with Nino Schurter.”
Todd Aalgaard February 18, 2016
Lund’s knack for creating art out of pedal-powered adventure on Vancouver Island has earned him international accolades recently.