Canadian Cycling Magazine

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.

It’s Just One Race • So much and so little can ride on one event

VOL. 12, ISSUE 6

NEWS

CO2 Canister

To Overcome Fear, Find Just the Right Amount of it Before You Send

Bill King • For the radio host and writer, cycling is magic

Ottawa Bicycle Club • 50 years of riding in the nation’s capital

What the Bike Boom Means for Lifelong Cyclists

Going Back to Go Forward • The ups and downs of races past can help you through the season of the trainer

The Elevated Cycling of the Laurentians • Just northwest of Montreal is a playground for roadies, gravel riders and mountain bikers alike

The Advantages of the Flexitarian Diet • Eating semi-vegetarian is good for you in many ways

Roast Lamb and Vegetables

Improve Your Endurance by Breathing Better • Taking in air the right way will have you riding stronger

Seriously, It’s Time to Start Meditating • Tuning your mind will have benefits on the bike

New Year’s Resolutions for the Home Mechanic • Your bike will thank you if you follow these tips in 2022

How These Cyclists Actually Kept Their Resolutions and How You Can, Too • Setting goals, and then maybe tweaking them, will make you stronger, fitter and more motivated this year

The Rise of Kelsey Mitchell, Olympic Gold Medallist • How a soccer player who didn't own a bike went on to win gold on the track in Tokyo

‘Do Not Leave the Girls Behind’ • After many Afghan women cyclists fled their country, their struggle continues. Some are trying to rebuild their lives in new countries. Others are working to free teammates and family living under the Taliban. Through it all, bikes remain vehicles of hope and freedom

Cervélo R5 • A little less weight, a little less stiffness, and better for it

Trek Checkpoint SL 6 • The one bike for all types of gravel riding?

Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 • Cross country, expanded

Four Top Trainers • Find the machine that works best for you

The Cyclist’s Wish List Starts Here • Ideas for riders this holiday season

The Climbs of the Cameron Highlands • Head up and up through jungle and tea plantations

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Gracey Hemstreet • Onto the podium at her first world championships