Colin Field

Canada, Collingwood, Thornbury

Editor-At-Large at Mountain Life

I'm a writer, photographer and editor based in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.

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Articles

Canada's Lahyla Bikes is building the dream machines our kids deserve

1 day ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Alex Lavallée wasn’t planning to start a bike company. The Montreal-based industrial designer—who also happens to work full-time designing hockey equipment for CCM—just wanted a real mountain bike for his kids. Something light, capable and actually functional on the kinds of trails he liked to ride. What he found instead was a market full of compromise. “There’s a huge gap,” says Lavallée. “Adult bikes are incredible now—lightweight, well-engineered, great suspension. But for kids?
Jesse Melamed eyes podium at Val di Fassa enduro world cup

1 day ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

After an exciting weekend of downhill and cross-country racing in Val di Sole, the action now shifts to Val di Fassa. Enduro riders will battle it out over two days of racing in the heart of the Italian Dolomites. The venue is no stranger to top-tier racing, having hosted Enduro World Series rounds since 2019, including last year’s inaugural UCI enduro and E-enduro world championship.
Collingwood, Ontario's $150K pump track opens to big community buzz

2 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

There was no podium, no oversized scissors, no town councillors holding a ribbon. But that didn’t stop Collingwood’s cycling community from turning up en masse Thursday night for the unofficial debut of the town’s brand-new pump track. Located beside the old tennis courts at the Old Village (Legion) Park, the new asphalt loop was buzzing with riders of all ages and speeds. The weather may have delayed the official opening, but the locals were not staying away.
Gracey Hemstreet drops new freeride video from Vancouver’s North Shore

2 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Gracey Hemstreet’s latest video is a sharp left turn from the UCI downhill world cup tracks. The young Canadian released a new freeride edit today, showcasing a different side of her riding. Shredding Vancouver’s iconic North Shore trails. Ditching the full-face helmet and dual crown fork, Hemstreet rolls frame wearing an open face lid and piloting a single crown setup. Leaner, looser and clearly having a blast. It’s not the kit we’re used to seeing her in, but it works.
Race Face goes for gold with limited edition Kashmoney wheelsets

2 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Race Face’s fan-favourite “Kashmoney” colourway expands to limited edition ARC and ARC Carbon wheelsets. Kashmoney is no stranger to Race Face fans. The metallic gold finish has long been a sought-after option on the brand’s pedals, handlebars and stems. Now, for the first time, it’s available on the sexiest of bike components: the hubs. Available in limited quantities, the new Kashmoney wheelsets feature the company’s Vault hubs. Yhey’re laced to Race Face ARC or ARC Carbon rims.
Trail builder Lindsay Bishop on healing, hard work and changing the game

3 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

When Lindsay Bishop first picked up a rake to clear a mountain bike trail near her home in Panorama, B.C., she wasn’t looking to build a career. She was looking for a way to survive. “I was diagnosed with PTSD after a traumatic event,” she says. “It left me honestly unable to ride my bike at times.”Bishop doesn’t want to talk about the event that led to her diagnosis. What she does want to talk about is how trail building changed her life.
Cinelli blends heritage and innovation in new limited-run Speciale Gravel

3 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Cinelli doesn’t launch bikes like most brands. And the new Speciale Gravel isn’t just a spec update—it’s a celebration of creativity, history and craftsmanship. Designed and welded next door to the Columbus factory in Milan, this limited-edition steel gravel bike pays tribute to handmade performance with a distinctive Italian flair. Only available online or at Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt from June 25–29.
RockShox retools the SID SL: Lighter, smarter, faster

3 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

The SID SL was born in 1998 with a simple goal: make XC racers faster. More than 25 years later, RockShox’s flagship cross-country fork has been completely updated again. The MY26 SID SL isn’t just light—it’s smarter, more tunable and ready to take on the punchiest climbs and roughest descents of modern world cup courses. And while RockShox added a few grams to gain stiffness and control, the new SID SL Ultimate still clocks in at just 1,390 grams.
Commencal unveils Meta Power SX DJI ebike with torque-heavy motor and 800 Wh battery

4 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Commencal has unveiled its latest full-power ebike, the Meta Power SX DJI, a long-travel alloy machine designed for aggressive trail riders and enduro-style terrain. With 160 mm of rear travel delivered through the brand’s Virtual Contact System (VCS) and a mixed-wheel setup, the new bike pairs downhill confidence with uphill drive, thanks to a next-generation motor from DJI. The bike will be available in spring 2026, with three builds open for pre-order now.
Whistler closes trails after aggressive cougar sightings

4 days ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Creekside and Garbanzo reopen, but Blackcomb trails remain closed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. After several reports of aggressive cougar activity, Whistler Blackcomb has closed key trail networks. Networks across both mountains are closed to protect riders and hikers.