Alongside the saddle and the handlebars, the pedals are one of the three points of contact of a rider and their bicycle. They also serve as the sole location for power transfer from a cyclist’s legs, so are one of the most important components to consider when setting up your bike. Like many other bike […]
Tour de France Review and next stop... Tokyo Olympics The 2021 Tour de France arrived in Paris on Sunday July 18th, with last year’s winner 22-year-old Tadej Pogačar once again winning the maillot jaune. The young Slovenian dominated the general classification battle, successfully navigating a brutal and attritional first week where many of his closest […]
It's been super hot in Canada this summer so if you're out on your bike, it's crucial to have the correct kit. Here are ten must-haves from our emporium that are perfect for your summer cycling kit, and there's no better time to visit our online shop with our Tour de France sale running until […]
We’re into the thick of the 2021 road cycling season now, and this coming weekend plays host to two of the biggest races on the calendar – the Tour de France and La Course. Tour De France and La Course The Tour de France is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, with […]
How to Eat and Drink on the Bike Cycling nutrition is instrumental to your performance. Making sure you replenish your energy stores and maintain enough to keep on riding is one of the finer balancing acts (pardon the pun) of cycling. As a rule of thumb, you should be aiming for 30-60g of carbohydrates per […]
We all know that cycling nutrition is important and we should be eating when we're on a long bike ride, especially if riding for over two hours. We’ve put together a handy guide so you know when you should be fueling and how much you’re going to need depending on the intensity of your ride. […]
Adam de Vos: Wine Guy When we speak to Adam de Vos, Canadian national road champion and pro racer plying his trade for Rally Cycling, he is on the verge of embarking on a long block of racing – after which he’ll come home to Victoria, British Columbia for some training and family time. De […]
Although we might be considered somewhat experienced in the art of bike riding now, when we were new to cycling, we made all the same mistakes as every cycling beginner. Biking should be simple, right? You just pump up your tires, throw your leg over the bike and start pedaling. In theory, yes. But there […]
The rim brakes versus disc brakes debate for road bikes has been raging for almost half a decade now, but it has recently changed its course. It is not so much a debate anymore, rather a rider-by-rider preference. However, whether you like it or not, due to the fact most manufacturers are kitting their road […]
