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.
VOL. 15, ISSUE 4
GALLERY
NEWS
WHAT’S HOT
Cyclops Road Bike with Excell Tubing
Surviving 64 km on 16-inch wheels
50 years ago, the world came to Canada and changed cycling in this country
Matthew Modine • The veteran actor had to take a cram course on clipping in for his latest movie
Can and should you ride two abreast?
River City Cycling Club • Blazing trails on Vancouver Island
Pedalling in the Okanagan • Kelowna’s riding sparkles like the lakes (and some of the wines) in the area
The Scoop on Protein Powder • Best practices for mixing the supplement into your diet
Get Your Snap Back • As your age increases, don’t let your explosive power diminish
A Better Performance—It’s in Your Mind • How mental training can improve your riding
Tips for Choosing Drop Handlebars and Positioning Levers • Make sure your hands, wrists and arms stay comfortable during your rides with the right setup
The Surprises Keep Coming with Derek Gee • FIRST HE’S THE TALK OF THE GIRO, THEN THE DAUPHINÉ. WHAT COULD BE NEXT FOR THE DRIVEN (AND VERY POLITE) RIDER STILL DISCOVERING HIS ABILITIES?
Leaving Aches and Pains Behind • A guide to addressing discomfort so you can keep riding and having fun on your bike
How eMTBs Have Changed Trail Building
Journey to the Ebike • How an XC Olympian started bringing pedal-assist bikes into his riding mix and then building an event just for them
Who Belongs in the Bike Lane? • All kinds of machines are jockeying for limited space on city streets. Riders are debating which ones have the right to be there, and which ones don’t. But there are actually more important discussions cyclists should have
Nino Schurter on riding eMTB • How the greatest cross country rider of all time uses pedal-assist bikes
Benno 46er • The agile e-cargo bike makes it a blast to move people and stuff
Boost Your Commutes • Gear for getting from A to B with a bit of zip
Devinci E-Troy Lite • A peppy made-in-Canada trail bike
Your Power vs. the Drive Unit’s Power • Should you synch an ebike ride with your training software?
Revel Rascal V2 • An adventurous trail bike with top pedalling efficiency
Trek Madone SLR 9 • The U.S. bike maker’s new aero bike is so light, it drops its climber
Pinarello Dogma F • The premium road frame ascends to higher peaks
A Supercentre of Trails and Gravel Roads • High-quality networks have grown at a rapid rate in the state’s northwest
Rafaelle Carrier • In her first year of junior racing, the MTBer sets her sights on the world championships