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03/06/2024

There is a lot to learn from athletes transitioning between sports. Recently Julie Young and I interviewed former National Football League " NFL" Tight-end & Super Bowl 48 Champ Luke Willson 82 & his coach Jenny Trew on his journey from a power sport into cycling. Luke is a lifelong multi-sport athlete (baseball, hockey, football, cross country running....) with a champion's mindset. National Cycling Institute Milton Ontario Cycling Cycling Canada Fast Talk Laboratories TSN TSN Mattamy National Cycling Centre - Track Cycling

Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports.

02/13/2023

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2023/02/08/a-custom-mariposa-built-for-paris-brest-paris/

Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a 1200 km (750 mile) Brevet that was founded in 1891. The event is held every 4 years. As in all Brevets, riders need to be self-sufficient,…

02/09/2023

In the latest episode of our female-specific podcast, we chat with the director sportif of one of the most successful women's WorldTour teams.

02/25/2022

GRX Gravel wheels are back in stock.

Shimano’s GRX components are all tailor-made for gravel riding performance, and the RX750 wheelset is no exception. Like Shimano’s other tried and true wheel offerings, the RX750 also uses an…

02/22/2022

Fi'zik Thermal road cycling shoes are now on sale!

Artica R5 is the perfect winter road cycling shoe for warmth, comfort, protection and performance riding in even the coldest, wettest conditions. Fully waterproof, easy to fit and featuring advanced…

12/09/2021

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2021/12/06/a-conversation-with-chris-reid-director-of-the-national-cycling-institute-milton-ncim/

A native of Guelph, Ontario, Chris Reid has over 26 years of experience in the cycling industry. Chris raced bicycles internationally and then was the a director of an Ottawa based women’s cycling team for several years. In his current role, as the Director of the NCIM at the Mattamy Velodrome in ...

12/02/2021

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2021/11/30/running-to-improve-cycling-performance/

In the cold winter months, cycling can be a challenge, especially if the ride is anything more than a commute to work, the shops, or school. The cold wind quickly ices up fingers and toes and bites into any uncovered skin. Icy or snow-covered roads can make even the most experienced cyclist feel une...

10/05/2021

Imagine being able to ride bikes with your entire family on Eglinton Avenue without any fear in Etobicoke, Scarborough, and Midtown. With protected bike lanes it would be a fun, easy, and healthy experience getting to school, the grocery store, or your favourite dinner spot.

04/17/2021

https://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2021/04/10/an-olympic-cyclists-guide-to-ontarios-best-bike-trails.html

Whether you’re looking for escapism in the big city or more challenging terrain out in the country, Olympic medallist Dede Barry knows the way. Here’s...

04/11/2021

Get inspired for new adventures and stock up on the best bikepacking gear.  We have NEW Brooks Scape and Apidura bags ready to go.  Despite the Ontario COVID shut down, we are open normal business hours for curbside drop off and pick up.  We are also shipping orders placed on the website da...

03/16/2021

We visit with Julie Young, a former professional and US National cycling team member who is currently based in Sacramento, California, where she works as a Sports Scientist and coaches endurance athletes. Julie shares her insight on training, mindset, power data, youth development and how we can get more young girls on bikes. She offers some valuable guidance based on science and experience.

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2021/03/14/a-conversation-with-former-us-national-team-cyclist-sports-scientist-julie-young/

02/04/2021

https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/arriving-at-school-by-bicycle/

Dutch children cycle to school in huge numbers. According to the Cyclists’ Union, of all cycle trips in the Netherlands 18% is to get to a facility for some form of education: to school, a course o…