Issue 6.6, December 2015/January 2016
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On The Cover
Norco Factory Team rider Evan McNeely rides a Norco Tactic SL Disc Ultegra RS685 through the fall colours of Gatineau Park, Que. The Carleton University engineering student had to skip class for the photo shoot. Three days later, he placed eighth at the Canadian cyclocross championships in Winnipeg. [/column] [column col=”1/2″ last=”true”]
Features
Ride Inside this Winter
Break free from your trainer at a bike park or velodrome. When the roads and trails are covered in snow, you can still get out and ride.
by Dan Dakin
A Family’s Tradition
After years of racing abroad, a son’s passion for cycling picks up where it began, at home in his father’s shop. Michael Barry looks back at his father’s steel, handmade Mariposa Bicycles and ahead to his new career as a frame builder.
by Michael Barry
Achieve Your Cycling Goals in 2016
With a new year coming and a new season to prepare for, the founders of the Cycling Gym present the strategies that will improve your riding. Maybe you haven’t ridden in years and you’ve signed up for a big charity ride. Or maybe you’ve set your sights on moving up a category. Whatever your target, we have you covered.
by Andrew Randell and Steve Neal [/column][divider][space height=”20″]
The Scene
A mountain biker goes to the dark side
by Melanie Chambers
Coal Rolling
Just a joke or an act of aggression toward cyclists?
by Rob Sturney
Fat Bike Events in Canada
Winter rides for really wide tires
by Tracey Green
UCI World Cycling Tour
Racing for others puts Canadian in rainbox jersey
by Matthew Pioro
Canadian Club
Spoke n’Hot
by Dean Campbell
Crankology
The hub of adventure
by James “Cranky” Ramsay
Notes from the Gruppetto
All that hard work
by Bart Egnal
My end of season wrap up is in this issue of @CDNCyclingMag. Sneak preview: no 2016 Worldtour contract coming. pic.twitter.com/KaPYbz6W9X
— Bart Egnal (@THG_Bart) November 16, 2015
I Am a Cyclist
Leah Goldstein: kickboxer, undercover cop and then champion cyclist
by David McPherson
Books & DVDs
How Bad Do You Want It?; Everyday Bicycling; The Culinary Cyclist
48 Hours
The big descents of Fernie, B.C.
by Jeff Bartlett
Nutrition
Counter snack attacks with these delicious defences
by Matthew Kadey
Guest Chef
Quang Dang’s albacore tuna tataki with ancient grain salad, avocado and soy ginger vinaigrette
by Valerie Howes
Training
Training Tips
6 secrets for balancing your day job and racing
by Craig Richey
Technique
Ride over roots with confidence
by Peter Glassford
Maintenance
The importance of the humble derailleur hanger
by Chad Grochowina
Destination
Possibly the Best Riding in the World
A Welshman’s unbiased account of riding in the Berwyn Mountains of Wales
by Steve Thomas
Gear
Road
Norco Tactic SL Disc Ultegra RS685
A speedy bike, even when you’re slowing down
Pinarello Dogma K8-S
Suspension of disbelief
Trail
Giant Reign Advanced 1
Much more than just an enduro bike – plus three more 160-mm travel enduro whips
Ghost Lector LC 6
A sharp cross country racer
Gift Guide
From stocking stuffers to extravagant, oh-you-shouldn’t have presents
- Contact points
- Be seen
- Big data
- Wheels
- Glasses
- For kids
- Road jerseys
- Off-bike
- For the mountain biker
- Tires
- The right tools
- Café
- Liquids, goo and more
