Issue 6.5, October/November 2015

Issue 6.5 October/November 2015

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Issue 6.5 October/November 2015


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Features

A Room for You and Your Bike

Five top cycling hotels that you’ll want to check out, and possibly never leave. From bike valets to on-site mechanics, these hotels have everything that will let you get the most out of your rides.
by Maryam Siddiqi

Ride Your First Enduro

Mixing competition and camaraderie, enduro events are a great way to enjoy going up and down the trails. Everything you need to know about ripping the stages and enjoying the transfers.
by Peter Glassford

The Symmetrics Legacy

How a feisty, close-knit team based in Langley, B.C., shaped Canadian professional cycling. From developing Grand Tour-level riders to securing spots at the Olympics, the continental team achieved much for this country’s athletes.
by Nick Ashbourne


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The Scene

Major Games

Pan Am pressure, both good and bad
by Matthew Pioro

Chic Made Consciously

Fashion accessories, made to last, from bike tubes
by Valerie Howes

Abandoned Bikes

What to do with the neglected?
by Larry Humber

Canadian Club

McGill Cycling Team
by Matthew Pioro

Cycling Celebrity

For hockey coach Dallas Eakins, cycling is about mental fitness
by David McPherson

Crankology

Friendly-ish advice from Cranky
by James “Cranky” Ramsay

Notes from the Gruppetto

What it’s really like to ride a time trial bike
by Bart Egnal

48 Hours

The prime road routes and trails of Ontario’s Peterborough and the Kawarthas
by Diana Ballon

Books & DVDs

Everyday Yoga; The Athlete’s Fix; Trails of Prince Edward Island

Nutrition

Five protein powders that will help rebuild muscles
by Matthew Kadey

Guest Chef

Amanda Kinden’s eggplant steaks with goat cheese and tomatoes
by Matthew Pioro

Training

Training Tips

Staying fit through CX season
by Andrew Randell and Steve Neal

Technique

Honing your disaster-avoiding instincts
by Gord Fraser

Maintenance

Know your Shimano electronic shifting system
by Nick Di Cristofaro

Destination

Ride Through Middle Earth
The hills roll like the mist through Iceland
by Paul Gains

Gear

Louis Garneau Steeple-XC Performance

Ready to take on the mud, and more

Raleigh RX 2.0

Versatile entry-level CX bike with a top spec

Road

Ridley Noah SL 20

Real-world performance

De Rosa Idol

Italian flair and function

Trail

Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL

More comfort and traction on cross country routes

Five to Tackle the Trails

A selection of hardtails for speedy XC riding

Rapid Fire

Eight top cyclocross tires

Jackets that extend your riding season

In Depth

Shimano SH-M200 Shoes

Plus six others for riding singletrack

First Look: The 2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

A preview of the all-around bike, wheels and saddles

Scott Bicycles 2016 Preview

Plus mountain bikes lead the fleet for the coming year

Felt Bicycles: 2016 and Beyond

New road, mountain, gravel and urban bikes
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