Search Results for: "winter riding"
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Gravel
Rab gets into adventure biking with Cinder range
British mountaineering brand rolls into bikepacking and gravel with high-tech materials
Terry McKall March 15, 2023 -
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As Gear-y as I Want To Be
A serious look at the stuff we ride with I didn’t laugh, but I got the joke. In January, as […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine March 15, 2023 -
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News
Celebrating a world champion Four days after becoming the junior women’s cyclocross world champion, Isabella Holmgren was back to school, […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine March 15, 2023 -
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Squatter’s Frights: The Pressures of a Nature Break
There I was at one of the biggest gravel events in the world, squatting on the side of the doubletrack. […]
Holly Clarke March 15, 2023 -
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Inuvik Cycling Club
Riding above the Arctic Circle There are few towns in Canada farther north than Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. Located […]
Rob Sturney March 15, 2023 -
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Get Prepared for an Early Season Gravel Event
Even though gravel races are already underway south of the border, the season hasn’t yet started here in Canada. This […]
Michael van den Ham March 15, 2023 -
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45 Grand Tours and Still Going Strong in the Pro Peloton
Geoff Brown has been a mechanic at the top levels of road cycling for 30 years. He’s worked with many […]
Jake Williams March 15, 2023 -
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Sidney McGill: Committed to ’cross
This past February, Sidney McGill—coming off her best season to date in which she raced all 14 World Cup events—was […]
Sarah Kim Bonner March 15, 2023 -
News
Alison Jackson hilariously nailed the difference between training vs. racing in snow
The EF-Education SVB rider is in Europe weathering the (snow)storms
Matt Hansen March 13, 2023 -
News
8 Canadian women to follow in 2023
Today is International Women’s Day
Canadian Cycling Magazine March 8, 2023 -
Training
You just realized it’s almost March and racing is soon…can you cram to get fast, quick?
Coach Peter Glassford spells out what is achievable, and how to do it
Matt Hansen February 24, 2023 -
Gear Reviews
The new Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro gravel bike goes for the squish
The Taiwan-based company releases a drop-bar rig for more adventurous (read: bumpier) terrain
Matthew Pioro February 23, 2023 -
Gear Reviews
The new Assos Equipe R Bibs S9: Performance and comfort for the serious racer
The Swiss brand’s latest offering is sleek and aero with an incredible fit
Matt Hansen February 23, 2023 -
News
Is this the best commute ever?
A new bike turns ride to work into a daily wintery adventure
Terry McKall February 22, 2023 -
Feature
How the Holmgren parents and kids developed their cycling power-household
The high-performance team that brought Gunnar to MTB World Cups, Ava to a CX worlds silver and Isabella to the rainbow jersey for cyclocross
Canadian Cycling Magazine February 7, 2023 -
MTB
Review: Chromag fall and cold weather gear
Warm gear to make cool days on the bike comfortable
Terry McKall February 4, 2023 -
News
Cycling Canada announces national team for 2023 UCI e-sports world championships
Nine riders selected for biggest Zwift race of the year
Matt Hansen January 25, 2023 -
MTB
Review: Rapha Gore-Tex Infinium Trail jacket
Windproof, water-resistant and comfortable option for wet-weather riding
Terry McKall January 20, 2023 -
News
Cycling Canada announces 2023 cyclocross world championship team
15 riders, including several medal contenders, to head to the Netherlands
Matt Hansen January 19, 2023 -
News
This cyclist swapped his front wheel for a ski and it’s awesome
It’s a perfect compromise for riding in the snow
Matt Hansen January 18, 2023 -
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Planning Routes Big and Small
Think of the distance, the terrain and especially your riding partners This time of year, my mind wanders like a […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine January 15, 2023 -
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The Hard-Earned Joys of the Season’s First Race
The debut event will hurt, but it will be good, too While we’re deep into trainer season, you’re no doubt […]
Bart Egnal January 15, 2023 -
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Boredom Busters for Training Indoors
Tips and tricks for keeping you motivated all the way to spring Riding the trainer is boring. It doesn’t matter […]
Peter Glassford January 15, 2023 -
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Pedal Whatever the Weather
Kit that will give you a jump on your outdoor riding season With a country as big and varied as […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine January 15, 2023 -
Feature
Eleven Speed Coffee: Hand-delivering beans by bike
B.C. small-batch roaster pushes pedals to power business
Terry McKall January 7, 2023 -
Cyclocross
Iserbyt and van Empel forced out of Gavere World Cup by snowy slams in Val di Sole
Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal duo still feeling effects of crashes in Italian World Cup
Terry McKall December 24, 2022 -
Cyclocross
Maghalie Rochette returns to World Cup with fifth in snow-covered Val di Sole
Series leader Fem van Empel crashes out on second lap
Rob Sturney December 17, 2022 -
MTB
Peter Jamison’s 9,155-mile quest for perfect trails in ‘Must Be A Dream’
There’s always hero dirt somewhere
Terry McKall December 13, 2022 -
News
Check out Egan Bernal’s absolutely monster training ride
The Colombian’s form is definitely on track
Matt Hansen December 7, 2022 -
MTB
Strava’s year in … mountain biking
Rides, long rides and statistics
Terry McKall December 7, 2022 -
MTB
2022 mountain biker’s gift guide
From fancy to functional (and a few things that are both), all the best presents for the holiday season
Terry McKall December 3, 2022 -
MTB
Review: We Are One Convert wheelset
Made-in-Canada carbon fibre rim uses wider profile to cover tires up to 3.0″
Terry McKall December 2, 2022 -
News
Pro triathlete Joe Skipper moonlights as delivery cyclist in off-season
Ironman takes on side hustle to make a few extra bucks in winter
Canadian Cycling Magazine November 30, 2022 -
Gear Reviews
Canadian Cycling Magazine 2022 gift guide
Holiday inspiration for cyclists of all disciplines and all ages
Canadian Cycling Magazine November 28, 2022 -
News
Clearing bike lanes of snow isn’t just about convenience: It can be life-saving
Slushy and obstructed paths and lanes can lead to very risky conditions
Matt Hansen November 17, 2022 -
Gear Reviews
Garmin launches new Tacx Neo Bike Plus indoor bike
Fully adjustable and customizable to match your outdoor ride
Matt Hansen November 16, 2022 -
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The Story Behind the Win, and the Story Behind the Story
How I came to see Hugo Houle’s Tour de France stage win in a new light This past July, as […]
Matthew Pioro November 15, 2022 -
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U.S. VS Canada: What Big Rides in North America Reveal About Two Nations
In 2016, I spent 15 months cycling across Canada, coast to coast to coast, on a fixed-gear bike. For six […]
JaBig November 15, 2022 -
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Zachary Lucky
Country and folk musician stokes the muse on mountain bike trails During the pandemic’s darkest days, Zachary Lucky had an […]
David McPherson November 15, 2022 -
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You Should Dream Your Way through Trainer Rides
Use thoughts of past and future cycling trips to fuel your time indoors It’s here. Trainer season. Whatever the online […]
Bart Egnal November 15, 2022 -
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Extend or Get a Jump on the Season in Cranbrook
An extensive trail network and the Southern B.C. Interior clime offer many months of top riding Several years ago, I […]
Tim Banfield November 15, 2022 -
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The Best Maintenance Plan for the Year Ahead
The leaves have fallen. There is frost on your car in the morning. It just seems unbearably windy all the […]
Nick Di Cristofaro November 15, 2022 -
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2022 Gift Guide: The Best Stuff for Riders
Holiday inspiration for cyclists of all disciplines and all ages Here’s the best way to use this gift guide. Give […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine November 15, 2022 -
Blogs
Cycling into the Mexican interior
From Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City
Tom Perlmutter November 15, 2022 -
MTB
Inside the absolutely incredible recovery of Tom van Steenbergen
A potentially career-ending injury kept the Canadian off his feet for three months going into 2022
Terry McKall November 7, 2022 -
MTB
Review: Race Face Era carbon fibre cranks
Canadian brand adds bash guard and a lifetime warranty with crash coverage
Terry McKall November 1, 2022 -
Advocacy
Toronto cyclists are fed up with a frozen ‘pond’ on a bike path
Local riders are trying to get the city to fix the dangerous section
Matt Hansen October 20, 2022 -
MTB
Five reasons why fall is the best time to ride
Everything is better after September
Terry McKall October 15, 2022 -
MTB
Interview: Enduro World Series winner Emmy Lan
Vancouver Island racer on her breakout EWS season, what’s next and the importance of mentorship in sport
Terry McKall October 13, 2022 -
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Club Cycliste Sherbrooke
Riding road, gravel and mud competitively, and just for fun, too Back in 1969, Club Cycliste Sherbrooke (CCS) began as […]
Annie Gelinas October 1, 2022 -
Advocacy
Edmonton councillors to spend $170 million on new bike lanes and of course some people hate it
100 km of cycling infrastructure could be added
Matt Hansen September 29, 2022 -
MTB
Pro tips: How to choose the right tire with Canyon MTB Racing
Elite XCO national champ Jenn Jackson at teammate Laurie Arseneault
Terry McKall September 22, 2022 -
MTB
Léandre Bouchard starts cross-Canada ride for suicide prevention
Canadian XC racer raising awareness for mental health with solo ride from Vancouver to Alma
Terry McKall September 13, 2022 -
Gear Reviews
The new Wahoo Kickr smart trainer has a connectivity boost
The direct-drive unit, as well as the latest Kickr Bike, can ship data over Wi-Fi
Matthew Pioro September 13, 2022 -
MTB
Meet Devinci Global Racing’s Calgarian: Evan Wall
From Calgary to Revelstoke, Squamish and the Enduro World Series
Terry McKall August 5, 2022 -
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More Isn’t Always Better
Why you shouldn’t chase too many training miles When I started cycling competitively in 1997, a century was a huge […]
Peter Glassford August 1, 2022 -
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Rip Like A Pro Roadie Through the Desert
You can enjoy the same trails that a bunch of WorldTour riders took on during their bonding camp. Just expect […]
Matthew Pioro August 1, 2022 -
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Great Ebike Gear
Outfit yourself with these seven parts and accessories to boost your riding Ebike? Check. With your pedal-assist machine on hand, […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine August 1, 2022 -
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Top Questions to Ask When You Are Shopping for an Ebike
What you need to know about motors, batteries and more Ten years ago, if you went into your local bike […]
Jake Williams August 1, 2022 -
Blogs
How I became lost in cycling metrics and what I did about it
Navigating my way through conflicting training regimes
Tom Perlmutter June 27, 2022 -
Training Guide
The MS Bike advanced training program
Tips for getting prepped for the big day
Canadian Cycling Magazine June 21, 2022 -
Gravel
Canadians Unbound: Seven riders report back a big day on Emporia gravel
Spooky night cows, mud sticks and teamwork in Kansas
Terry McKall June 8, 2022 -
Feature
Zach Smadu of the Family Law series does more than play a cyclist on TV
The actor bonded over bikes with the show’s creator
Matt Hansen June 2, 2022 -
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Miles of Gravel Between the River and the Mountains
Big rides on the unpaved roads around Lillooet, B.C. Situated on St’át’imc First Nations land, Lillooet truly hosts some of […]
Jeremy Allen June 1, 2022 -
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Andréane Lanthier Nadeau
On crashing, concussions and crushing the competition In an era when it seems pretty common for pros to swap teams […]
Dan Dakin June 1, 2022 -
MTB
Cory Wallace’s excellent African adventure
Canadian turns a travel ban into a truly wild training camp
Terry McKall May 27, 2022 -
MTB
Interview: Georgia Astle’s path to Red Bull Formation
How the Whistler rider went from downhill to Enduro World Series and now the biggest women’s freeride event
Terry McKall May 26, 2022 -
MTB
Interview: Tristan Lemire is back on track for Fort William
Canadian junior’s awkward off-season injury is behind him rolling into World Cup #2
Terry McKall May 20, 2022 -
Rides+Events
Be inspired by these three MS Bike riders
The event is back across the country this summer
Matt Hansen May 19, 2022 -
MTB
Road Trip Argentina: RLR’s wild adventure at masters downhill worlds
Snow and steeps at Patagonia’s Cerro Bayo
Terry McKall May 18, 2022 -
MTB
Gehrig twins tour S.Africa in “Due South”
Sampling the soil – and the good life – in Cape Town
Terry McKall May 18, 2022 -
MTB
Interview: Finn Iles is carrying speed – and confidence – into Fort William World Cup
How changing bike sizes, and mental approach, translated into speed and why Lourdes is such a good venue for Canadian racers
Terry McKall May 17, 2022 -
MTB
XC wheel shootout: Four fast hoops to launch into race season
The best in carbon fibre technology for the ultimate upgrade
Terry McKall May 15, 2022 -
Gear Reviews
Review: Quanta Vici heated gloves and socks
Keeping your hands warm on the coldest of days
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 30, 2022 -
MTB
Meet Gracey Hemstreet: Canada’s first junior women’s World Cup winner
Catching up with the speedy Sunshine Coast rider after her gold in Lourdes
Terry McKall April 19, 2022 -
News
Hell of the North: 14-year-old phenom Ashlin Barry beats all the adults
The racing was cold and windy
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 18, 2022 -
MTB
What are the costs of building rogue mountain bike trails?
Can trail building go legit without losing its way?
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 18, 2022 -
MTB
Singletrack by the Puddle: Williams Lake, B.C.
48 hours in the Cariboo-Chilcotin’s hidden gem
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 14, 2022 -
Gear Reviews
New Giant Surge Pro shoes hit the road
It’s the brand’s lightest pair of racing footwear yet
Matt Hansen April 14, 2022 -
MTB
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot wins World Cup XCC in Brazil
World Cup cross country is off to a flying start in Brazil with two thrilling spring finishes in the Short […]
Terry McKall April 9, 2022 -
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Bikes are Everything
It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that our favourite machine can take us anywhere As I was working on […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 1, 2022 -
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Steven Guilbeault
The minister of environment and his ‘scandalous’ mode of transportation This past November, following a question period that featured members […]
Matt Hansen April 1, 2022 -
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Gyaldem Cycling Collective
Helping women of all abilities to grow as riders Finding a cycling club to ride with can be tricky. Beyond […]
Cheryl MacLachlan April 1, 2022 -
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The Highly Competitive Tour de Supply Chain
A stage race that we’re all in that’s really, really tough to win Another Canadian winter is nearly behind us, […]
Bart Egnal April 1, 2022 -
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Ned Overend on Staying Speedy Past 60
The mountain biking legend shares his secrets of longevity At the age of 66, how is it that Ned Overend—the […]
Steve Thomas April 1, 2022 -
MTB
Review: Race Face Conspiracy rain gear
Smart and simple apparel from a brand that knows wet weather
Terry McKall March 19, 2022 -
MTB
Review: Leatt Trail 4.0 jersey
Turns out coffee beans make one heck of a jersey – who knew?
Terry McKall March 18, 2022 -
Gear Reviews
A checklist to get your bike ready for the season ahead in the greenest way possible
Spring is here, so it’s time to get your ride in order
Matt Hansen March 15, 2022 -
MTB
The five best Canadian national parks to mountain bike in
Explore parks on two wheels from Alberta to Atlantic Canada
Terry McKall March 4, 2022 -
MTB
Review: 2022 Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1
Testing the snappy short-travel trail bike through a wet West Coast winter
Terry McKall March 3, 2022 -
News
The FulGaz experience: ride the course before you race, from the comfort of your own
If you’ve ridden fondos or races in other countries or provinces, you know how much you might have missed the […]
Matt Hansen February 21, 2022 -
MTB
Katie Burrell takes a hilarious look at the highs – and lows – of dating mountain bikers
What happens when riding partners become romantic partners?
Terry McKall February 12, 2022 -
Training Guide
Mirek Mazur’s 10 tips to be a better cyclist
It’s a guide for riders of all levels
Matt Hansen February 9, 2022 -
Health+Nutrition
Chef Matthew Batey’s beef bourguignon
A hearty dish brings warmth after winter rides
Canadian Cycling Magazine February 5, 2022 -
MTB
Interview: Jenn Jackson’s road to Canyon Racing MTB
Looking back at the Canadian’s rise from riding with local shops to the pro ranks
Terry McKall February 4, 2022 -
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Curb Your Ambitions
It doesn’t hurt to knock it back a notch, if it makes things more fun This past summer I had […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine February 1, 2022 -
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Manitoba Randonneurs
Great distances under the big sky Some Canadian clubs are race-orientated, while others are more relaxed, with social, coffee-stop rides […]
Rob Sturney February 1, 2022 -
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Zach Smadu
He does more than play a cyclist on TV During the audition for Family Law, the showrunner Susin Nielsen asked […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine February 1, 2022