A Canadian magazine committed to providing the best articles on getting more out of your ride. Whether you are a mountain or road rider, you’ll find the bike and gear reviews, training secrets, route suggestions, maintenance tips and nutrition info you need to be a better rider. Find inspiring news on the pro racing scene, photos and features.
Great Year, Horrible Year • As our athletes rose to new heights, the country burned
VOL. 14, ISSUE 5
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Steve Bauer Vortex Road Bike
Have a Plan and Be Open to Adventure
Halifax Parents Take to the Streets to Make the City Safer for Young Riders
How and Why Cyclists Should Report Road Violence
Green Route Cycling Club • Connecting Winnipeg riders online and IRL
The Rides of Falling Leaves • The foliage might be coming down, but your fitness is pretty high. Here’s how to get the most out of cycling’s late season
‘Gravel’ Cookies
5 Autumn Foods to Fuel Your Rides • The harvest can keep your rolling well into the fall
The Dirt of Okanagan • The soil of the region is great for its vineyards, but it also makes for gravel and singletrack of fine vintage
Debunking Myths of the Training Stress Score • Finding the right approach to fitness data
Bike-Fit Tips from a Former Team Sky Physio • Phil Burt’s thoughts on handlebar flare, saddle shape, crank length and more
Essential Tools for Gravel Rides • Preparing for your big adventures
Has the Spirit of Gravel Been Swept Away? • While the pro peloton debates the essence of the dirty discipline, and whether or not it should be pronounced deceased, there’s still a party at the back that you should join
Canada’s Rising Cross Country Star • As an under-23 rider, Carter Woods has racked up five World Cup wins. These victories are raising expectations and elevating the pressure. Still, the mountain biker from Cumberland, B.C., is on a roll
Ready for the World to Come Over • The road championships are set to return to Canada in three years. Putting on the big event is a challenge that this country has risen to twice before. The last time, 20 years ago in Hamilton, things nearly unravelled. Will Montreal be ready in 2026?
Felt Broam 30 • Versatile aluminum adventure machine
Lauf Seigla Race Wireless • Puts some (leaf) spring into your rides
Trek Madone SLR 9 • WorldTour-level performance that you can truly use
Cervélo ZFS-5 • Road bike brand expands further into XC with a fast full-squish rig
Intense Tazer MX Alloy Pro • The mixed-wheel eMTB is smooth on tough singletrack
Shimano 105 Electric vs. Mechanical • Should you opt for batteries or cables?
A Spin through Gravel, Mountain and Road Hoops • Plus a deep dive into wheel tech
Gravel Support • 3 cool items that will keep you rolling on rough terrain
Singletrack that Shines • Hundreds of trails run through local parks, making this northern U.S. city a mountain biker’s playground
Michael Woods • A Tour de France stage win, new goals and tired legs