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.
Reconnections and New Connections • Sometimes you can reinvigorate cycling in your life by returning to the start
VOL. 14, ISSUE 6
NEWS
Serotta Adirondack
Flow on the Trail, Flow on the Page
A Car Caused You to Crash, But Didn’t Actually Hit You. Here’s What You Can Do
Calgary Crankmasters Cycling Club • Riding strong into the fourth decade
The Real Guide to Holiday Giving • As with a race, there are winners and losers
From the Track to the Trails • Mountain biking might be the biggest passion in Bromont, Que., but the velodrome is its soul
‘How Far Do You Want to Ride?’ Energy Bar
How to Fuel for a Cold-Weather Ride • Have your nutrition nailed as your studded tires hit the snow
How to Get the Most Out of Your Training Week • Whether you’re slammed with work or free to ride for hours, these tips will help you maximize your time
Riding Strong After Baby • Catharine Pendrel’s tips on training after pregnancy
Replacing and Adjusting a Front Derailleur • Make sure the component is always ready to kick it into the big ring (or drop it into the little one)
Rwandan Cycling Ever on the Cusp • The country will be the first African nation to host the Road World Championships in 2025. But after so much support and so many setbacks, can its riders rise to the occasion?
The Bold New Cycling Goals You Should Set For 2024 • Why you should stop doing the same thing you've been doing (or swearing you're going to do) year after year
In Cumberland, Biking is Life • How community resilience shaped B.C.’s—and likely Canada’s—best MTB community
Trek Émonda ALR • High-performance race machine at a lower price point
Norco Fluid FS C1 • Shedding grams while keeping the fun and flow
Trek Slash 9.9 • The new trail bike pivots high toward more control on the rowdiest of routes
Benno Boost • Trips to school, soccer and the grocery store gain some pep
Pain Cave Cage Match • The tale of the tape between two top indoor cycling heavyweights
Fantastic Presents for All Riders • No matter who’s on your list this giving season, this selection has you covered
A Test of the Pinarello Dogma X on its Home Roads • First impressions of the Italian company’s new endurance road bike
Exploring the Versatility of Shimano’s New GRX Groupset • The component lineup has something for every type of gravel, no matter what’s beyond the next bend
A Treasure Trove of Trails • Just south of the Pyrenees, near a remote town, lies a large network of challenging singletrack
Matisse Julien • Moving up, a step at a time