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There is a lot to learn from athletes transitioning between sports. Recently Julie Young and I interviewed former National Football League " NFL" Tight-end & Super Bowl 48 Champ Luke Willson 82 & his coach Jenny Trew on his journey from a power sport into cycling. Luke is a lifelong multi-sport athlete (baseball, hockey, football, cross country running....) with a champion's mindset. National Cycling Institute Milton Ontario Cycling Cycling Canada Fast Talk Laboratories TSN TSN Mattamy National Cycling Centre - Track Cycling

Fast Talk Femmes: Tips From a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports.

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2023/02/08/a-custom-mariposa-built-for-paris-brest-paris/

A Custom Mariposa Built for Paris-Brest-Paris - Mariposa Bicycles Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a 1200 km (750 mile) Brevet that was founded in 1891. The event is held every 4 years. As in all Brevets, riders need to be self-sufficient,…

Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Inside the Pro Peloton—with Carmen Small In the latest episode of our female-specific podcast, we chat with the director sportif of one of the most successful women's WorldTour teams.

GRX Gravel wheels are back in stock.

Shimano GRX Gravel Centerlock Disc Wheels WH-RX570 - Mariposa Bicycles Shimano’s GRX components are all tailor-made for gravel riding performance, and the RX750 wheelset is no exception. Like Shimano’s other tried and true wheel offerings, the RX750 also uses an…

Fi'zik Thermal road cycling shoes are now on sale!

Fi'zik Artica R5 Thermal Road Cycling Shoes - Mariposa Bicycles Artica R5 is the perfect winter road cycling shoe for warmth, comfort, protection and performance riding in even the coldest, wettest conditions. Fully waterproof, easy to fit and featuring advanced…

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2021/12/06/a-conversation-with-chris-reid-director-of-the-national-cycling-institute-milton-ncim/

A conversation with Chris Reid, Director of the National Cycling Institute Milton (NCIM) | Mariposa Bicycles A native of Guelph, Ontario, Chris Reid has over 26 years of experience in the cycling industry. Chris raced bicycles internationally and then was the a director of an Ottawa based women’s cycling team for several years. In his current role, as the Director of the NCIM at the Mattamy Velodrome in ...

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2021/11/30/running-to-improve-cycling-performance/

Running and Riding. How a Run Can Improve Your Cycling Fitness | Mariposa Bicycles In the cold winter months, cycling can be a challenge, especially if the ride is anything more than a commute to work, the shops, or school. The cold wind quickly ices up fingers and toes and bites into any uncovered skin. Icy or snow-covered roads can make even the most experienced cyclist feel une...

Move365 | Eglinton for Everyone | Cycle Toronto Imagine being able to ride bikes with your entire family on Eglinton Avenue without any fear in Etobicoke, Scarborough, and Midtown. With protected bike lanes it would be a fun, easy, and healthy experience getting to school, the grocery store, or your favourite dinner spot.

https://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2021/04/10/an-olympic-cyclists-guide-to-ontarios-best-bike-trails.html

An Olympic cyclist’s guide to Ontario’s best bike trails Whether you’re looking for escapism in the big city or more challenging terrain out in the country, Olympic medallist Dede Barry knows the way. Here’s...

Bikepacking, Spring Cleaning and the Classics Get inspired for new adventures and stock up on the best bikepacking gear.  We have NEW Brooks Scape and Apidura bags ready to go.  Despite the Ontario COVID shut down, we are open normal business hours for curbside drop off and pick up.  We are also shipping orders placed on the website da...

We visit with Julie Young, a former professional and US National cycling team member who is currently based in Sacramento, California, where she works as a Sports Scientist and coaches endurance athletes. Julie shares her insight on training, mindset, power data, youth development and how we can get more young girls on bikes. She offers some valuable guidance based on science and experience.

https://mariposabicycles.ca/2021/03/14/a-conversation-with-former-us-national-team-cyclist-sports-scientist-julie-young/

https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/arriving-at-school-by-bicycle/

Arriving at school by bicycle Dutch children cycle to school in huge numbers. According to the Cyclists’ Union, of all cycle trips in the Netherlands 18% is to get to a facility for some form of education: to school, a course o…