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.
My Super Power • Layering it on, and on, and on
VOL. 12, ISSUE 1
NEWS
Weinmann HP-Turbo Brake
How to Train a Trail Dog
Rebekah Rimsay • Balancing ballet and bicycling
Women on Wheels YEG • Fostering a love of riding on Edmonton’s trails
Folding Bike, Bruised Ego • How my credibility as an amateur wrench fell out of alignment
Lurking Wheelsucker, Begone • Like leeches, they grab hold. Here’s what to do about it
Prairie Shredding • The trails near Regina and Moose Jaw hold their own, pound for (Buffalo) pound
Eat Better by Cooking Better • Two simple and tasty techniques will make fuelling properly much easier
Baked Brie with Fig Compote and Bread
Spray Safe • When to use, and when not to use, a penetrating oil on your bike
Mixing Cycling Disciplines with Lachlan Morton • Tips from the pro on setting up and riding different bikes
Master Four Outdoor Challenges on the Trainer • Long climbs and punchy ones, as well as sprints and endurance rides from the ‘comfort’ of your home
Cross-Country Rides Through Two Canadas • From thousands of kilometres covered in winter on a fixie to thousands more during a pandemic, a Montreal DJ discovers many sides to himself and this vast nation
6 Canadian Bikepacking Routes You’ll Love • From the drumlins of Newfoundland to the trestle bridges of the B.C. Interior to the wild forests of the Territories, these trails and tips from riders in the know will inspire you to head out on big adventures
How Do We Decolonize Our Mountain Bike Trails? • Singletrack through the woods can lead Indigenous and non-Indigenous riders toward moments of reconciliation, if the right connections are made
3T Exploro RaceMax • Gets your mind, and legs, racing with its possibilities
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert • Refined brawler, adjustable adventurer
Combat Cycling Cabin Fever • When you are just itching to get out riding, suit up in the best clothes for challenging conditions
7 Top Bags for Adventurous Rides • Plus packing tips from Bikepack Canada’s Sarah Hornby
Islands of Steep Climbs • Indonesian hotspots offer quiet and challenging roads
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Benjamin Perry • Rising to the WorldTour