Issue 7.1, February/March 2016

On The Cover
Michael Woods, of Cannondale Pro Cycling, wears a Castelli Trasparente 3 Wind jersey FZ, Free Aero Race bib shorts and Tempesta gloves during a late season ride.
Photo: Matt Zambonin
Cover of @cdncyclingmag and great article by Dean Campbell! Thanks @castellicycling @pocsports… https://t.co/U6hvuusyoA
— Michael Woods (@rusty_woods) January 15, 2016
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Features
I Know Just The Place…
Plan a big trip with exactly the type of riding you’re looking for. Whether you’re looking to kick start your season early or simply have the adventure of a lifetime, we have you covered.
Also check out our recent feature on Emilia-Romagna, which is known as Pantani’s Playground.
by Tara Nolan
Canada’s Newest WorldTour Rider
The Ottawa native will suit up with Cannondale in 2016. In 2011, Michael Woods’s career as an elite middle-distance runner was over. While it seemed his athletic ambitions were done, it was merely the beginning of his rise within the ranks of pro road cycling.
by Dean Campbell
The 14 Most Influential Canadians in Cycling
Their work affects how we ride, in Canada and beyond. From sport to advocacy to engineering, these people are a big deal when it comes to bikes.
by by Matt Clark, Tom Babin and Matthew Pioro
Greg’s Legacy
How a cyclist’s death led to safer cycling Almost 10 years on, Greg Stobbart’s wife, MPP Eleanor McMahon, continues to campaign for better laws and practices.
by Dan Dakin
The Scene
Rad
The BMX cult classic turns 30
by Matthew Pioro
Bikepacking
Why you should load up and ride far
by Ryan Correy
Tony Lo
5 questions for the CEO of Giant Bicycles
by Steve Thomas
Trail Dogs
Hitting singletrack with the pooch
by Matt Stetson
Canadian Club
River Valley Cycling, Fredericton
by by Nick Ashbourne
I Am A Cyclist
Pamela Palmater: lawyer, professor, First Nations’ activist
by David McPherson
Crankology
Cranky cramps up
by James “Cranky” Ramsay
Notes from the Gruppetto
A field guide to winter training camps
by Bart Egnal
Books & DVDs
The Racer; Shoulder to Shoulder
48 Hours
P.E.I.’s cycling microcosm
by Jeff Bartlett
Guest Chef
Kate White’s stir fry with awesome peanut sauce
by Tracey Green
Nutrition
12 ways to break the sugar habit
by Matthew Kadey
Training
Training Tips
A workout and tips to help you with changes of pace within the pack
by Andrew Randell and Steve Neal
Also, check out the video that delves deeper into cadence pyramids drills, discussed in the story.
Technique
Increase your speed tolerance
by Peter Glassford
Maintenance
Top tips to get your ride ready for air travel
by Nick Di Cristofaro
Destination
Many Mountain Biking Wonders of Oregon
Oakridge, Bend and Hood River offer kilometres of stunning trails
by Jeff Bartlett
Gear
Road
Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Ultegra
A speedy bike, even when you’re slowing down
Opus Allegro 2
An endurance whip
Specialized S-Works Venge Vias Di2
The ultimate aero road bike
City
Scott E-Sub Evo
Running on 500 Watt (hours)
Trail
Lapierre Zesty XM 327
An entry-level trail bike
Cube Attention SL
Get out and explore
Rapid Fire
Pick A Power Meter
The main data points for six units
In Depth
Cervélo’s Endurance Bike
Taking the ride to new roads
Shimano RP9
Shoes for your long ride
Soft or Hard?
Choosing the right bike box
new @CDNCyclingMag cover with @rusty_woods is snazzy … I am also curious who top 14 Canadian influencers are ! https://t.co/ZToE98sBUp
— Peter Glassford (@peterglassford) January 15, 2016
Congrats @TheOntarioRide's Steve Merker @GoFer1t! Named 1of14 most influential cyclists by @CDNCyclingMag @thePMCF pic.twitter.com/iT9JCzmwsO
— Barb Crisp (@CrispComm) January 20, 2016
Another reason to pickup this month's @CDNCyclingMag is to get to know @Tbrom better. pic.twitter.com/1rjxYviL7N
— Peter Glassford (@peterglassford) January 19, 2016
Thanks @CDNCyclingMag my subscription arrived today to take the chill off the -29C outside temp #cycling
— Keith Burnage (@live_2_bike) January 18, 2016
Check out my #bikepacking article ‘Why you should load up and ride far’ in @CDNCyclingMag pic.twitter.com/l2n21zWdZM
— Ryan Correy (@ryancorrey) January 16, 2016