Canadian Cycling

1 week ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Group rides are a fun and important part of cycling. They give you the chance to learn, socialize, build confidence and improve fitness. And yes — despite the fun factor, they come with unwritten rules. When speed and egos mix, trouble can arise. To be the rider everyone looks forward to seeing, it’s important to follow proper etiquette. 1. Don’t ride erraticallyFrequently swerving or changing your line without warning makes everyone around you nervous.

1 week ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

A lot of people talk about reinventing the wheel, but Cedric Eveleigh actually did it—well, close enough. The mechanical engineer and founder of Lal Bikes has spent the past few years quietly designing one of the most unconventional drivetrain systems in mountain biking: the Supre Drive. It’s still a derailleur, technically, but the tensioner doesn’t hang off the rear axle like a pair of exposed reproductive organs reaady to get smashed by rocks.

1 week ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

If you’ve ever dreamed of racing the BC Bike Race in its iconic seven-day format, 2026 is officially your last chance. After nearly two decades of singletrack mayhem, cold beers and belt buckles earned the hard way, the original version of the race is heading for its final lap. The BC Bike Race is celebrating its 20th birthday — and going out with a bang. 2025 and 2026 will be the final editions of the classic weeklong format. After that? A new era begins.

1 week ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

“This is actually ridiculous.” That’s how Rob Warner opens his latest escapade—before launching himself down a rooty, rain-slicked line at BikePark Wales on five generations of Giant downhill bikes. Lycra and all. From the wiggly-tubed ATX 990 he raced in 1996, to the 2024 Giant Glory he currently rides, Warner gathered every single Giant DH rig he raced on during his career. Then he did the obvious thing: time trials them all, brakes be damned.

1 week ago | cyclingmagazine.ca | Colin Field

Bar width, rise, sweep and material all affect your ride. Here’s how to dial in the right setup. But keep in mind, like most things cycling related, personal preference is always the best indicator of what’s right for you. The handlebar fit guideIf you’ve ever swapped bikes and immediately thought, “why does this feel so dang weird?”—there’s a good chance the handlebar was to blame. Handlebar setup is one of the biggest factors in how your bike fits, feels and handles on trail.