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.

Easy Ride, Hard Ride, Perfect Ride • There’s one element that we all really want when we head out on our bikes

VOL. 17, ISSUE 4

GALLERY

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From an Olympic-medal winning program to a squad suddenly without support

The crazy-sensible thing about talking to yourself

Pedalling toward a fleeting moment

Regina Cycle Club • A venerable Prairie club with a history in road and gravel

The Drive-to Trails of New Brunswick • Park it at one the province’s growing networks and take in the prime singletrack

Fuelling Strategies to Help You Ride Better in the Heat • Three steps you can take to boost your performance in high temperatures

Why Busy Cyclists Should Train Twice a Day • A double actually mixes well into a full schedule

The Art of Replacing a Spoke • The humble component will get you rolling once again

The Tough Ride Out of the Privateer Ranks • The route to the top level of cross country racing has never been easy, even for riders with talent and determination. This season, Tyler Orschel seems to have made it, but new challenges are now up ahead

Why the Harder Route is Always the Better One • Taking on a difficult bikepacking challenge has many rewards. Here’s how to do it (mostly) right

Opus Fortitude • The Montreal brand returns to the road with a quality entry-level bike

Cannondale Synapse • A fast endurance bike that comes with everything you need for long rides

MEC Provincial Trail • A high-value go-anywhere bike with smart, contemporary touches

Bikepacking on Refined Routes • Exploring the Great Rides of the South Island

The Making of Benny Benassi’s Disco Bike

Can We Bring About the Ebike Revolution We Need? • Pedal-assist machines can solve a whole bunch of problems, but it seems they require a boost of their own

Fabien Barel on Choosing an eMTB and Setting It Up • The DH world champ and factory team manageroffers guidance on going electric

Forbidden Druid E • A new drive system combines with next-level descending abilities

Kona Remote 160 CR • Serious travel and range on a lively frame

Laurie Arseneault • A mid-season reset and the search for race magic