More news than you can throw a bike wrench at: A look back at a few of our favourite stories this week
It’s Friday; the weekend is here. You’ve done your time, and if all goes well, you’re minutes (or hours, depending on the time zone you live in) away from hopping back on that steed and riding off into 48 hours of sheer, unbridled possibility. Whether it’s the trail, the mountain, the streets, or the beach that awaits—or anywhere else that cycling in Canada could take you—here’s to a great weekend, cyclists.
To get you ready for it all, take a look back at a few of the stories we published that grabbed some eyeballs this week.
Win a dream cycling getaway to Italy with Castelli and Canadian Cycling Magazine
OK, maybe it’s a bit too late for this to be your weekend, but wouldn’t it be amazing to be stepping on a plane, winging off to Italy for the ultimate cycling experience? The contest is still open! Throw your name in the hat for a chance at the trip of a lifetime.
Former B.C. Cycling Association President to be recognized with award
Nearly a year after an almost-fatal shooting, Paul Dragan, a former international cycling competitor and the owner of a mini-chain of B.C. bike shops, is being recognized for the innovative work he’s done for Lower Mainland cyclists.
What to look for when buying a used road bike
Are you in the market for a new, used bike this weekend? Whether you’re going to a second-hand shop, looking at what’s available at your local bike stores, or visiting something like Craigslist or Kijiji, there’s all kinds of things to look for when making the right decision. Here’s a detailed, comprehensive look at a few of those things.
B.C. couple bikes 20,000 kilometres from Vancouver to Buenos Aires
When this Ladner, B.C. couple got married, they decided to see what happens when rubber meets road. In this case, though, that’s not a metaphor for life taking a brave new step. With Bryan Kinshella and Maggie Woo, it literally means that they put rubber to asphalt—biking the equivalent of four times across Canada from B.C. to South America, and all to support a good cause. Check out their story here.
Helmets, helmets, helmets
Wherever you go and whatever you do on your bike this weekend, protect your head with the best brain bucket on the market. Here’s a sampling of what’s best.
