A Winterpeg Wonderland
Winnipeg is my home – I was born here and the entire Cycle Clan is here. Granted, if things were different and I was given the choice of anywhere in the world to live it wouldn’t necessarily be the top…
One for The Boys
After a recent post about the proper way in which to attire oneself while enjoying a bike ride in frigid temperatures, I received a rather interesting question from a reader named Steve. Steve shared some tips about his hemet set…
Cyclocross Sunday: From Parlour to Barn
Some days are just too fun for words. Sunday was definitely one of those days, but as you know, I’m not easily inclined to worldlessness. Especially when it comes to bikes and fun. The Parlour Parlour Coffee, the hippest café…
Barn Cross
Think cross season is over? Think again. Pack up your cross bike and your epi pen for BarnCross this Sunday. Scheduled directly in the afterglow of the Cyclocross World Championships, this indoor and off-the-grid race is brought to you by…
Epica Training – Off the Rails
The discussion came up recently about the particular moment when a ride goes from being epic to being shitty. My friend Hal surmised that it is time related, and that most epic rides are shitty as they occur but become…
Dressed to Chill
Well this is more like it. THIS is badass Winnipeg winter. Since I started this madness that is winter commuting, I’ve had all sorts of people asking what I wear when I ride. Needless to say I am always delighted…
Gluttons Cross – An Exercise in Excess
As athletes, it seems there are precious few things that we do in moderation. Many of the cyclists I know are enthusiastic foodies and lovers of a good stiff cocktail – approaching these things with the same gusto as a…
Do’s and Don’t for Female Cyclists
Back in 1895, when men still actually believed they were in charge, The New York World published a list of do’s and don’ts for female cyclists. The list was recently posted on Brainpickings, and over the last few days I’ve…
Specialized-lululemon: What all the Fast Girls will be wearing next year
Late in the summer, top-ranked women’s team HTC-Highroad found themselves without a dance partner. Not having a sponsor is not a good thing, because no sponsor means no team, and no team… well, sucks. Thanks to some determination and quick…
The Top Ten of Eleven
Now that my New Year’s Eve hangover has subsided to a dull throb, it’s time to reflect on the past year and issue forth a completely self-serving and arbitrarily categorized list of my top tens of 2011. In no particular…