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.

Curb Your Ambitions • It doesn’t hurt to knock it back a notch, if it makes things more fun

VOL. 13, ISSUE 1

NEWS

Super Champion Wooden-rim Wheel

Managing the Surprises That Creep Up During A Long Trip

Beyond the Fast Fines Issued From the Saddle of A Bike

Manitoba Randonneurs • Great distances under the big sky

Zach Smadu • He does more than play a cyclist on TV

Why I Will Never Bikepack • The discipline leads to all kinds of beastly things, like bad coffee

Singletrack by the Puddle • Tapping into Williams Lake, B.C.’s really long riding season

Boost Your Immune System with the Right Foods • Dietary measures that can keep the doctor (but, really, colds) away

Beef Bourguignon • Matthew Batey’s

The Best Indoor Workouts for Outdoor Races • Trainer-based preparation for competition on the roads or trails

Mobility Tips from DH Champ Greg Minaar • The secret to the South African rider’s continued success is range of motion work

When Salt Attacks! • Winter riders, protect your bike against this vicious substance

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Bikepacking • Everything you need to know about loading up your bike and heading out on a two-wheel adventure

What are the Costs of Making Rogue Mountain Bike Trails? • Frustration, arrogance or honest ignorance can lead builders to set singletrack without permission. The routes can make for some pretty sweet riding, but at the expense of future development. So, is it possible to go legit?

Is Israel Start-Up Nation also Canada’s Team • The WorldTour team’s mission is to elevate cycling in the Middle Eastern country as well as the state’s image. Yet, with five riders and many staff members from the North, the outfit could bring Canadian cycling to new heights, too.

Argon 18 Sum • A fast new addition to the Montreal-based company’s lineup

Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 • A nimble, race-focused gravel machine

Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 • A powerful eMTB that feels natural on the trail

Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 • Short-travel trail bike ups its game with electronic suspension

7 Bags for Bikepacking • Whether you’re heading on a short jaunt or a multi-day adventure, these packs will hold the gear you need

Dress for the Weather, Enjoy the Ride • Jackets, tights and pants for the most challenging conditions on the roads and trails

The Best Riding in Britain • The back roads not far from the Welsh border will challenge your legs with steep climbs and offer you stunning views

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Maggie Coles-Lyster • A slew of successes on the road and track in 2021