Canadian Cycling

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?

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.

1 day 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.

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.

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.