Kasper Woolley

Enduro rider Kasper Woolley has had a terrible run of luck in the past year. In August 2022, a rider going the wrong way on a pump track smashed into Woolley. This past February, he crashed on a trail and damaged his spleen. The injury was so severe that he faced a five-month recovery. Woolley, who’s been on YT Mob since the start of the year, is now planning his return to competition at the end of July at the Cranworx’s Canadian Open Enduro. Later in September, it’s off to France for the final events of the UCI Enduro World Cup. It’s a late start to the season, but one Woolley is looking forward to. As he’s done in the past, he’s sure to be on podiums  once again.

Enduro rider Kasper Woolley has had a terrible run of luck in the past year. In August 2022, a rider going the wrong way on a pump track smashed into Woolley. This past February, he crashed on a trail and damaged his spleen. The injury was so severe that he faced a five-month recovery. Woolley, who’s been on YT Mob since the start of the year, is now planning his return to competition at the end of July at the Cranworx’s Canadian Open Enduro. Later in September, it’s off to France for the final events of the UCI Enduro World Cup. It’s a late start to the season, but one Woolley is looking forward to. As he’s done in the past, he’s sure to be on podiums  once again.

The uphill battles of gravity rider Kasper Woolley

Motorola, U.S. Postal and Garmin-Sharp are some of the teams that Geoff Brown has worked on, preparing and fixing bikes for the biggest road races, including the biggest of them all, the Tour de France. His first Tour was in 1994. Since then, he’s amassed many stories, some hilarious and others tragic. Find out why he doesn’t like time trials, but does like tubeless tires. Also learn how a mechanic is often more than just a person who tunes a bike. While Brown hasn’t been back to the Tour since 2018, he is making a return this year. In just a few weeks, he’ll be wrenching at the Tour de France Femmes with his current team, Human Powered Health.

Motorola, U.S. Postal and Garmin-Sharp are some of the teams that Geoff Brown has worked on, preparing and fixing bikes for the biggest road races, including the biggest of them all, the Tour de France. His first Tour was in 1994. Since then, he’s amassed many stories, some hilarious and others tragic. Find out why he doesn’t like time trials, but does like tubeless tires. Also learn how a mechanic is often more than just a person who tunes a bike. While Brown hasn’t been back to the Tour since 2018, he is making a return this year. In just a few weeks, he’ll be wrenching at the Tour de France Femmes with his current team, Human Powered Health.

The Ottawa mechanic who’s worked at 21 Tours de France

Since 2018, Matt Kadey has been designing bikepacking routes. Some of his most popular tracks include the BT 700, the Grand Nith Ramble and No Winter Maintenance, all in Ontario. This past March, he launched the Great Northern Bikepacking Route, an adventurous way to get from Victoria to St. John’s, N.L. Kadey discusses why riders needed a new way to go west to east, why the route is not all in Canada and why—even though there are 16 Ride With GPS files that will help you to get from one coast to the other—there’s still work to be done on the route.Recently, Kadey hosted the fifth grand depart for the first route he designed, the BT 700. He talks about the importance of such send-offs. Kadey not only builds routes, but community, too.Also in this episode, the regular Matts (Pioro and Hansen) look back at recent races abroad and in Canada. One Matt competed against the other in a hill climb, using an ebike. It didn’t go exactly as planned.

Since 2018, Matt Kadey has been designing bikepacking routes. Some of his most popular tracks include the BT 700, the Grand Nith Ramble and No Winter Maintenance, all in Ontario. This past March, he launched the <a href="https://www.greatnorthernbikepacking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Northern Bikepacking Route</a>, an adventurous way to get from Victoria to St. John’s, N.L. Kadey discusses why riders needed a new way to go west to east, why the route is not all in Canada and why—even though there are <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/collections/1812675?privacy_code=0uIgooXRoaY1To8G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16 Ride With GPS files</a> that will help you to get from one coast to the other—there’s still work to be done on the route.Recently, Kadey hosted the fifth grand depart for the first route he designed, the <a href="http://www.bt700.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BT 700</a>. He talks about the importance of such send-offs. Kadey not only builds routes, but community, too.Also in this episode, the regular Matts (Pioro and Hansen) look back at recent races abroad and in Canada. One Matt competed against the other in a hill climb, using an ebike. It didn’t go exactly as planned.

How to plot a 14,000-km bikepacking route from coast to coast

How did Derek Gee do it? How did he get into breakaway after breakaway at the recent Giro d’Italia? And what’s next for the Ottawa rider who impressed and entertained throughout his first Grand Tour? In this in-depth interview, Gee analyzes his four second-place stage finishes. He also talks about the feisty young Israel-Premier Tech squad that made it to Rome, the state of his apartment following his arrival from the Giro, getting slapped in the face, telling Thibaut Pinot to cool it, his relationship with mountains and what type of rider he might be able to become.

How did Derek Gee do it? How did he get into breakaway after breakaway at the recent Giro d’Italia? And what’s next for the Ottawa rider who impressed and entertained throughout his first Grand Tour? In this in-depth interview, Gee analyzes his four second-place stage finishes. He also talks about the feisty young Israel-Premier Tech squad that made it to Rome, the state of his apartment following his arrival from the Giro, getting slapped in the face, telling Thibaut Pinot to cool it, his relationship with mountains and what type of rider he might be able to become.

Derek Gee, the Giro d’Italia and the seconds that count

At stage races this season, Olivia Baril has been in the mix. Recently, the rider from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., sprinted against Demi Vollering, Annemiek van Vleuten and Katarzyna Niewiadoma for a podium place on the final stage of Itzulia Women. Baril was third on the day and finished fourth overall. Her result at that race and at La Vuelta Femenina show that a Grand Tour win is a possibility. The rider herself has the confidence in her abilities for such a feat. She'll have a chance this summer as the team recently informed her that she'd be heading to the Tour de France Femmes as UAE Team ADQ's general classification rider. In this episode, Baril talks about the dynamics within the women’s pro peloton, living and racing in Spain and her goals for the rest of the season.This episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast is supported by MS Bike. Register and start fundraising at msbike.ca. Also, check out MS Bike specific training advice and tips from Canadian Cycling Magazine experts.

At stage races this season, Olivia Baril has been in the mix. Recently, the rider from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., sprinted against Demi Vollering, Annemiek van Vleuten and Katarzyna Niewiadoma for a podium place on the final stage of Itzulia Women. Baril was third on the day and finished fourth overall. Her result at that race and at La Vuelta Femenina show that a Grand Tour win is a possibility. The rider herself has the confidence in her abilities for such a feat. She'll have a chance this summer as the team recently informed her that she'd be heading to the Tour de France Femmes as UAE Team ADQ's general classification rider. In this episode, Baril talks about the dynamics within the women’s pro peloton, living and racing in Spain and her goals for the rest of the season.This episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast is supported by MS Bike. Register and start fundraising at <a href="https://msspbike.donordrive.com/?language=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">msbike.ca</a>. Also, check out <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/special-feature/the-ms-bike-training-plan-week-1-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MS Bike specific training advice and tips</a> from Canadian Cycling Magazine experts.

Olivia Baril has Grand Tour victories in her sights

Mark Beaumont

Mark Beaumont has the world record for circumnavigating the world by bike. He also documents his big rides—down a massive volcano or from Cairo to Cape Town—on GCN. His latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology (written with Dr. Jim Taylor), draws on his adventures and his co-author’s expertise to provide you with ways to boost your mental game on the bike. This wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with Beaumont will help you to start training your mind. The rider also talks about bike design as he’s consulted on the new Argon 18 Krypton, the Montreal company’s all-road bike.  The two Matts chat about La Vuelta Femenina, prairie dogs and something you shouldn’t do with a cargo bike.

Mark Beaumont has the world record for circumnavigating the world by bike. He also documents his big rides—down a massive volcano or from Cairo to Cape Town—on GCN. His latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology (written with Dr. Jim Taylor), draws on his adventures and his co-author’s expertise to provide you with ways to boost your mental game on the bike. This wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with Beaumont will help you to start training your mind. The rider also talks about bike design as he’s consulted on the new <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/gear-reviews/argon-18-launches-revamped-krypton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Argon 18 Krypton</a>, the Montreal company’s all-road bike.  The two Matts chat about La Vuelta Femenina, prairie dogs and something you shouldn’t do with a cargo bike.

Building a cyclist’s mental toolkit with Mark Beaumont

From within the infield at the recent Track Nations Cup in Milton, Ont., athletes snagged medals, joked, made vows out of frustration and looked ahead to the world championships and Paris 2024. Find out about the off-track competition team-sprint members Kelsey Mitchell and Lauriane Genest had the day they rode to silver along with Sarah Orban. Learn about the psychology and tactics that go into a team pursuit race. Sometimes you can use an opponent’s strengths against them, which is what the Canadian women’s squad did in the bronze-medal race.Also, the two Matts talk Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Pan Am championships. Terry reports on the cool stuff he saw a Sea Otter, including carbon-fibre bottom bracket threads, new hubs and, yes, jean shorts.

From within the infield at the recent Track Nations Cup in Milton, Ont., athletes snagged medals, joked, made vows out of frustration and looked ahead to the world championships and Paris 2024. Find out about the off-track competition team-sprint members Kelsey Mitchell and Lauriane Genest had the day they rode to silver along with Sarah Orban. Learn about the psychology and tactics that go into a team pursuit race. Sometimes you can use an opponent’s strengths against them, which is what the Canadian women’s squad did in the bronze-medal race.Also, the two Matts talk Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Pan Am championships. Terry reports on the cool stuff he saw a Sea Otter, including carbon-fibre bottom bracket threads, new hubs and, yes, jean shorts.

There’s more going on in a 4:16 team pursuit than you know

Geoff Kabush

On the eve of Geoff Kabush’s birthday, the mountain biker, gravel racer and underbiker covers a range of topics: the evolution of bike tech, the right amount of flare for handlebars, sarcasm, his relationship with cheaters from back in the day and even a plan for editor Matthew Pioro involving pushups. A word that pops up frequently during the wide-ranging discussion with the 15-time national champion from Courtenay, B.C., is balance, which seems to be a key to Kabush’s longevity. That, and fun.Editors Matt and Matt discuss Paris-Roubaix and Alison Jackson’s historic win at the Hell of the North.

On the eve of Geoff Kabush’s birthday, the mountain biker, gravel racer and underbiker covers a range of topics: the evolution of bike tech, the right amount of flare for handlebars, sarcasm, his relationship with cheaters from back in the day and even a plan for editor Matthew Pioro involving pushups. A word that pops up frequently during the wide-ranging discussion with the 15-time national champion from Courtenay, B.C., is balance, which seems to be a key to Kabush’s longevity. That, and fun.Editors Matt and Matt discuss Paris-Roubaix and Alison Jackson’s historic win at the Hell of the North.

The wisdom of Geoff Kabush

As the snow starts to melt at various rates across the country, and with the recent release of the ride guide in the April/May issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine, editors Matthew Pioro, Matt Hansen (a.k.a. ’90s Matt) and Terry McKall discuss some of the hard-won lessons they’ve learned from doing various cycling events: gravel races, gran fondos and mountain bike challenges. Learn from their mistakes before you head into your outdoor riding season.Also, lots of talk about recent pro races abroad and a look ahead to the Tour of Flanders. Another lesson: always guess “Steve Bauer” for Canadian cycling trivia.

As the snow starts to melt at various rates across the country, and with the recent release of the ride guide in the April/May issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine, editors Matthew Pioro, Matt Hansen (a.k.a. ’90s Matt) and Terry McKall discuss some of the hard-won lessons they’ve learned from doing various cycling events: gravel races, gran fondos and mountain bike challenges. Learn from their mistakes before you head into your outdoor riding season.Also, lots of talk about recent pro races abroad and a look ahead to the Tour of Flanders. Another lesson: always guess “Steve Bauer” for Canadian cycling trivia.

Tips and advice for the riding season ahead

A rainbow jersey on the track, multiple downhill World Cup wins, a Tour de France stage win—there were a lot of big performances by Canadian riders this past year. Canadian Cycling Magazine's editors—Matthew Pioro, Terry McKall and Matt Hansen (a.k.a. '90s Matt)—break down the top stories of 2022. You can also listen back to interviews with the year’s biggest newsmakers:The inside story of Hugo Houle’s Tour de France stage winRoad and criterium national champion Maggie Coles-Lyster is on the podium a lot

A rainbow jersey on the track, multiple downhill World Cup wins, a Tour de France stage win—there were a lot of big performances by Canadian riders this past year. Canadian Cycling Magazine's editors—Matthew Pioro, Terry McKall and Matt Hansen (a.k.a. '90s Matt)—break down the top stories of 2022. You can also listen back to interviews with the year’s biggest newsmakers:<ul><li><a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/cycling-magazine-podcast/hugo-houles-tour-de-france-stage-win/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The inside story of Hugo Houle’s Tour de France stage win</a></li><li><a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/cycling-magazine-podcast/road-and-criterium-national-champion-maggie-coles-lyster-is-on-the-podium-a-lot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Road and criterium national champion Maggie Coles-Lyster is on the podium a lot</a></li></ul>

Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

Behind the scenes throughout the past 15 years, Kevin Field has been using data to improve Canada’s cyclists. He helped orchestrate this country’s success at the 2018 road world championships. In this episode, he discusses numbers and previews the 2019 road cycling world championships in Yorkshire, England. Full Send/No Send on the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal, Team Canada’s efforts at those one-day races, Nick Zukowsky’s KOM and Maghalie Rochette’s cyclocross World Cup win. Also, a Full Send/No Send question. Why is it full send on dropping out of a road race, but full send on toughing out a gravel race? “You just need to taste blood.” Coach Peter Glassford explains openers and how they can help you with your cyclocross races, time trials and mountain bike events. Send in your questions for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina Photo by Brian Hodes. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Behind the scenes throughout the past 15 years, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/feature/the-moneyball-of-canadian-cycling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Field has been using data to improve Canada’s cyclists</a>. He helped orchestrate this <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/rusty-woods-bronze-valverde-gold-in-thrilling-finale-to-innsbruck-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">country’s success</a> at <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/bronze-for-canadian-boilard-in-first-road-race-of-innsbruck-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the 2018 road world championships</a>. In this episode, he discusses numbers and previews the 2019 road cycling world championships in Yorkshire, England. Full Send/No Send on the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal, Team Canada’s efforts at those one-day races, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/gallery-canadians-leave-their-mark-on-the-10th-edition-of-the-gp-montreal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Zukowsky’s KOM</a> and <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/maghalie-rochette-carries-momentum-into-waterloo-world-cup-with-her-cxfever-rising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maghalie Rochette’s cyclocross World Cup</a> win. Also, a Full Send/No Send question. Why is it full send on dropping out of a road race, but full send on toughing out a gravel race? “You just need to taste blood.” Coach Peter Glassford explains openers and how they can help you with your cyclocross races, time trials and mountain bike events. Send in your questions for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> Photo by Brian Hodes. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

The Moneyball of Canadian cycling and road cycling world championships preview

Ted King

James Bay

On Feb. 4, Ted King, Buck Miller, Ryan Atkins and Eric Batty plan to head out from Attawapiskat First Nation in Northern Ontario for Nunavut. They’ll aim their fat bikes into James Bay and ride to Akamiski Island, about 20 km from the mainland and part of the northern territory. From Akamiski, the four will go toward Moosonee and Moose Factory. The ultimate destination is Smooth Rock Falls, Ont., roughly 600 km south of their starting point. The trip is called the James Bay Descent. King discusses his preparation for the trip and his concerns, which include polar bears. Then expedition organizer Buck Miller talks about more of the trip’s details. (He’ll be riding with a 12-gauge shotgun, in case of bear trouble.) Miller is a former member of the Canadian national team. He also lived on James Bay for five years. He tells about the ride’s charitable component: fundraising for the Moosonee office of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre. For Full Send/No Send, Dan Walker brings up what is possibly his most outrageous topic for debate to date. Can he and Matthew Pioro get through this segment within the allotted five minutes? They haven’t done so for the past two episodes. Peter Glassford is back with Ask a Coach. He talks about the types of training he recommends for these cold, snowy days. Contributor Molly Hurford spent some time at the Rally UHC camp in early January. She’s sent back a few interviews from the team that is just chock full of Canadians. In this episode, Sara Bergen from Vancouver and Sara Poidevin from Calgary speak about how they got into the sport and their seasons ahead. They also have tips for new cyclists. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and/or for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast artwork by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

On Feb. 4, Ted King, Buck Miller, Ryan Atkins and Eric Batty plan to head out from Attawapiskat First Nation in Northern Ontario for Nunavut. They’ll aim their fat bikes into James Bay and ride to Akamiski Island, about 20 km from the mainland and part of the northern territory. From Akamiski, the four will go toward Moosonee and Moose Factory. The ultimate destination is Smooth Rock Falls, Ont., roughly 600 km south of their starting point. The trip is called the <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/ridesevents/the-james-bay-descent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Bay Descent</a>. King discusses his preparation for the trip and his concerns, which include polar bears. Then expedition organizer Buck Miller talks about more of the trip’s details. (He’ll be riding with a 12-gauge shotgun, in case of bear trouble.) Miller is a former member of the Canadian national team. He also lived on James Bay for five years. He tells about the ride’s charitable component: fundraising for the <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/james-bay-descent-timmins-native-friendship-center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moosonee office of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre</a>. For Full Send/No Send, Dan Walker brings up what is possibly his most outrageous topic for debate to date. Can he and Matthew Pioro get through this segment within the allotted five minutes? They haven’t done so for the past two episodes. <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Glassford</a> is back with Ask a Coach. He talks about the types of training he recommends for these cold, snowy days. Contributor <a href="https://shred-girls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly Hurford</a> spent some time at the Rally UHC camp in early January. She’s sent back a few interviews from the team that is just chock full of Canadians. In this episode, Sara Bergen from Vancouver and Sara Poidevin from Calgary speak about how they got into the sport and their seasons ahead. They also have tips for new cyclists. Rate us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/cycling-magazine-podcast/id1437553923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iylcuslamw6xsvrw4rbcmartvcq?t=Cycling_Magazine_Podcast&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and/or for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Ted King on riding fat bikes on James Bay, interviews from Rally UHC team camp

Contributor Molly Hurford has tips that will help you go up hills a little quicker. She talks about training, body positioning and the muscles you want to engage when climbing. She also has some inside information on the climbing competitions at Sea Otter Canada: the Grind Uphill Challenge and the Hill Climbing Championships. "When you see a corner coming up and it looks like it's the end of the climb, it absolutely is not," she says. In Full Send/No Send, Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker discuss 650b versus 700c wheels. Also, if Michael Woods goes to the Tour de France, should he go for stage wins or general classification? Finally, an interview with Jeff Webb, the CEO of Fara Cycling . He’s originally from Huntsville, Ont. About four years ago, he and his partners (who now include Thor Hushovd) started the cycling company based in Oslo, Norway. At Blacksmith Cycle in Toronto, Webb talks about Fara, as well as the long rides he does. He’ll ride from Oslo to Stockholm, about 530 km, on a whim. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Contributor <a href="https://shred-girls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly Hurford</a> has <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/training-guide/training/crush-kom-challenge-5-climbing-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tips that will help you go up hills a little quicker</a>. She talks about training, body positioning and the muscles you want to engage when climbing. She also has some inside information on the climbing competitions at <a href="https://seaottercanada.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea Otter Canada</a>: the Grind Uphill Challenge and the Hill Climbing Championships. "When you see a corner coming up and it looks like it's the end of the climb, it absolutely is not," she says. In Full Send/No Send, Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/should-you-run-700c-or-650b-wheels-for-gravel-riding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">discuss 650b versus 700c wheels</a>. Also, if <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/michael-woods-to-make-tour-de-france-debut/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Woods goes to the Tour de France</a>, should he go for stage wins or general classification? Finally, an interview with Jeff Webb, the CEO of <a href="https://faracycling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fara Cycling</a> . He’s originally from Huntsville, Ont. About four years ago, he and his partners (who now include Thor Hushovd) started the cycling company based in Oslo, Norway. At <a href="https://blacksmithcycle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blacksmith Cycle</a> in Toronto, Webb talks about Fara, as well as the long rides he does. He’ll ride from Oslo to Stockholm, about 530 km, on a whim. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Climbing tips and riding far with Fara Cycling

Recently, the Pan Am cyclocross championships came to Midland, Ont. Many of Canada’s top CXers were there vying for the intercontinental honours. Hours before Michael van den Ham lined up in the elite men’s race, he met with producer Adam Killick for a crash course on riding in the sand. For more on the Pan Am CX champs, check out video from within the elite men’s race. Web editor Terry McKall hangs on for as long as he can, trying to avoid the 80 per cent rule, which clears off riders before the race leaders might lap the slower CXers. This fall, Ted Glenn released his book, Riding into Battle, which focuses on the combat cyclists of the Canadian Corps and what they faced in during the First World War. The fighting was fierce and the bikes were heavy. Finally, David Jack, coach and derny driver at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, speaks about the art of managing a keirin race and how a wrong turn led him deeper into the Japanese keirin scene. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch with us at podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Artwork by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Recently, the <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/5-takeaways-from-the-2018-pan-am-cyclocross-championships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pan Am cyclocross championships came to Midland, Ont</a>. Many of Canada’s top CXers were there vying for the intercontinental honours. Hours before <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/cyclocross/bike-check-michael-van-den-hams-maple-leaf-race-rig/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael van den Ham</a> lined up in the elite men’s race, he met with producer Adam Killick for a crash course on riding in the sand. For more on the Pan Am CX champs, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/video/back-of-the-pack-silver-goose-pan-am-cyclocross-championships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out video from within the elite men’s race</a>. Web editor Terry McKall hangs on for as long as he can, trying to avoid the 80 per cent rule, which clears off riders before the race leaders might lap the slower CXers. This fall, Ted Glenn released his book, <a href="https://www.dundurn.com/books/Riding-Battle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riding into Battle</a>, which focuses on the combat cyclists of the Canadian Corps and what they faced in during the First World War. The fighting was fierce and the bikes were heavy. Finally, David Jack, coach and derny driver at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, speaks about the art of managing a keirin race and how a wrong turn led him deeper into the Japanese keirin scene. Rate us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/cycling-magazine-podcast/id1437553923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iylcuslamw6xsvrw4rbcmartvcq?t=Cycling_Magazine_Podcast&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch with us at podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

CX skills with Michael van den Ham, bikes in combat and Milton velodrome's derny driver

“Women are so badass as well,” says Sarah Holmes, part of the Toronto Hustle and one of the members behind the outfit’s new women’s project. The team recently hosted its launch party for the 2019 season. Listen in to scenes from that event and hear about some of the innovative things the Hustle is up to. Social media editor Dan Walker and editor Matthew Pioro get Full Send/No Send on the Full Gazz versus the Astana Rap, Mathieu van der Poel and Boels-Dolmans kit. Coach Peter Glassford talks about early-season burnout. It’s definitely something to watch out for, especially if you’ve been smashing it on virtual rides throughout the winter. Peter has great tips to keep your motivation high and your fitness levels improving. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach and Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

“Women are so badass as well,” says Sarah Holmes, part of the <a href="https://www.toronto-hustle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toronto Hustle</a> and one of the members behind the outfit’s new women’s project. The team recently hosted its launch party for the 2019 season. Listen in to scenes from that event and hear about some of the innovative things the Hustle is up to. Social media editor Dan Walker and editor Matthew Pioro get Full Send/No Send on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV4kSnchP5U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Gazz</a> versus the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMIv5Dsmuf8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astana Rap</a>, Mathieu van der Poel and Boels-Dolmans kit. Coach <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Glassford</a> talks about early-season burnout. It’s definitely something to watch out for, especially if you’ve been smashing it on virtual rides throughout the winter. Peter has great tips to keep your motivation high and your fitness levels improving. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach and Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Staying motivated and fit in the early season and hanging with the Toronto Hustle

Canadian star ’crossers Maghalie Rochette, Michael van den Ham, Jenn Jackson and Ruby West look ahead to two of the most important cyclocross races in Canada: the national championships and the Pan Am championships. Coach Peter Glassford has advice for transitioning to trainer season. He shares great tips for riding on the spot throughout the winter. Hamilton rider Ed Veal recently spent 24 hours riding on a trainer. He was chasing a distance record within the Zwfit platform. Listen to the ups and downs of riding for a day, set up on a stage in a Las Vegas hotel. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina Photo by Bruce Buckley The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Canadian star ’crossers <a href="http://www.maghalierochette.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maghalie Rochette</a>, <a href="http://www.mvdhcyclocross.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael van den Ham</a>, <a href="https://jacksonjenn.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Jackson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruby__west/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruby West</a> look ahead to two of the most important cyclocross races in Canada: the national championships and the Pan Am championships. Coach <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Glassford</a> has advice for transitioning to trainer season. He shares great tips for riding on the spot throughout the winter. Hamilton rider <a href="http://www.realdealracing.ca/new-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ed Veal</a> recently spent 24 hours riding on a trainer. He was chasing a distance record within the Zwfit platform. Listen to the ups and downs of riding for a day, set up on a stage in a Las Vegas hotel. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> Photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bruce_buckley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bruce Buckley</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Pros preview CX nationals and Pan Am championships

Michael Woods

This past July, some of gravel cycling’s top minds and practitioners gathered in Peterborough, Ont., to ride and discuss gear. Matthew Pioro spoke with members of the Shimano Gravel Alliance, a group that the Canadian Cycling Magazine editor believes is the “Gravel Avengers.” He wants to know who their Thanos is. Related: The Canadian influence on Shimano’s new gravel groupset Leah Kirchmann of Team Sunweb took second place at La Course by Le Tour de France. It was a thrilling race that featured the Winnipeg rider’s best finish in her sixth appearance at the event. Kirchmann analyses her race, the role La Course has in the women’s road calendar and what seems to be the next necessary step in its evolution. Two days after Michael Woods finished riding the world’s biggest bike race, he looked back on his Tour de France. His broken ribs were still sore, maybe even more troublesome with the racing over. He reflected on his team and some of the Canadian fans that cheered him along the roads of France. Related: Full transcript of the Michael Woods interview Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

This past July, some of gravel cycling’s top minds and practitioners gathered in Peterborough, Ont., to ride and discuss gear. Matthew Pioro spoke with members of the Shimano Gravel Alliance, a group that the Canadian Cycling Magazine editor believes is the “Gravel Avengers.” He wants to know who their Thanos is. Related: <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/gear-reviews/the-canadian-influence-on-shimanos-new-gravel-groupset/?utm_source=podcatcher&amp;utm_medium=ccm_podcast&amp;utm_content=show_notes&amp;utm_campaign=ccm_ep_122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Canadian influence on Shimano’s new gravel groupset</a> Leah Kirchmann of Team Sunweb took <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/spotlight/la-course-2019-leah-kirchmann/?utm_source=podcatcher&amp;utm_medium=ccm_podcast&amp;utm_content=show_notes&amp;utm_campaign=ccm_ep_122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">second place at La Course by Le Tour de France</a>. It was a thrilling race that featured the Winnipeg rider’s best finish in her sixth appearance at the event. Kirchmann analyses her race, the role La Course has in the women’s road calendar and what seems to be the next necessary step in its evolution. Two days after Michael Woods finished riding the world’s biggest bike race, he looked back on his Tour de France. His broken ribs were still sore, maybe even more troublesome with the racing over. He reflected on his team and some of the Canadian fans that cheered him along the roads of France. Related: <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/qa-with-michael-woods-on-the-trials-and-triumphs-from-his-debut-tour-de-france/?utm_source=podcatcher&amp;utm_medium=ccm_podcast&amp;utm_content=show_notes&amp;utm_campaign=ccm_ep_122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full transcript of the Michael Woods interview</a> Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Michael Woods and his Tour de France debrief

Rachel McKinnon

Rachel McKinnon, the transgender athlete who won the women's masters track cycling world title in the sprint competition for ages 35-44, speaks about the turbulent days following her victory.  McKinnon is from Victoria. She did her PhD in Kitchener, Ont., and post doc in Calgary. Currently, she's an assistant professor in the department of philosophy at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. From Nov. 3 to 4, the Pan Am cyclocross championships will run in Midland, Ont., a town roughly 150 km north of Toronto. Since 2014, that community has been the site of the Silver Goose. It's grown in stature throughout the past four years hosing the provincial championships in 2016 and UCI C2-level competitions in 2017.  Last year, Ruby West, the under-23 national champ, won the C2 races at the Goose. Also that year, national champ Michael van den Ham came third at the Pan Am champs. Maghalie "#CXFever" Rochette, the 2014 under-23 Pan Am champ, recently finished sixth at the World Cup CX event in Bern, Switzerland. All three Canadians preview the Pan Am champs/Silver Goose. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch with us at podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Artwork by Maxine Gravina The Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Rachel McKinnon, the transgender athlete who won the women's masters track cycling world title in the sprint competition for ages 35-44, speaks about the turbulent days following <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/canadian-becomes-first-transgender-women-to-win-a-female-world-title-on-the-track/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her victory</a>. McKinnon is from Victoria. She did her PhD in Kitchener, Ont., and post doc in Calgary. Currently, she's an assistant professor in the department of philosophy at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. From Nov. 3 to 4, the Pan Am cyclocross championships will run in Midland, Ont., a town roughly 150 km north of Toronto. Since 2014, that community has been the site of the <a href="https://www.silvergoosecx.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silver Goose</a>. It's grown in stature throughout the past four years hosing the provincial championships in 2016 and UCI C2-level competitions in 2017. Last year, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/gallery-canadas-young-stars-ruby-west-and-gunnar-holmgren-sweep-sherbrooke-cx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruby West</a>, the under-23 national champ, won the C2 races at the Goose. Also that year, national champ <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/blogs/mvdh-cx-the-ups-and-the-downs-of-the-north-american-world-cup-block/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael van den Ham</a> came third at the Pan Am champs. Maghalie "#CXFever" Rochette, the 2014 under-23 Pan Am champ, recently finished sixth at the <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/rochette-sixth-in-bern-switzerland-round-of-cross-world-cup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Cup CX event in Bern, Switzerland</a>. All three Canadians preview the Pan Am champs/Silver Goose. Rate us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/cycling-magazine-podcast/id1437553923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iylcuslamw6xsvrw4rbcmartvcq?t=Cycling_Magazine_Podcast&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch with us at podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Rachel McKinnon, masters track world champ and Pan Am CX champs/Silver Goose preview

Top riders from the Canadian cyclocross championships speak about what some of their wins and disappointments mean, and about the event itself and some things we can look forward to next year. If you missed our coverage of CX nats, check out our reports and galleries. Jake Williams, from frenemy podcast The Lantern Rouge, checks in from the Pan Am championships. You can see all the muddy action in our galleries from the event. Podcast art by Maxine Gravina Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Top riders from the Canadian cyclocross championships speak about what some of their wins and disappointments mean, and about the event itself and some things we can look forward to next year. If you missed our coverage of CX nats, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/cyclocross/2019-canadian-cyclocross-national-championships-peterborough-ont/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out our reports and galleries</a>. Jake Williams, from frenemy podcast <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jake-williams-34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lantern Rouge</a>, checks in from the Pan Am championships. You can see all <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/gallery-silver-goose-pan-am-championships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the muddy action in our galleries from the event</a>. Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> Photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickiwanyshyn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Iwanyshyn</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Lessons from the national cyclocross championships

Knolly Bikes

If you’ve been watching the Giro d’Italia, you’ve seen the Emilia-Romagna region. Stage 9 passed through it. Editor Matthew Pioro rode in the area a week before the pros got there. After you hear about Pioro’s experience, you’ll want to head there, too. Social media editor Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro debate Giro smack talk, bad bike-maintenance karma and the no-look right turn in Full Send/No Send. Canadian MTB web editor Terry McKall starts a new series that focuses on Canadians who are influencing the discipline of mountain biking. In this episode, McKall speaks with Noel Buckley, the founder of Knolly Bikes in Burnaby, B.C. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

If you’ve been watching the Giro d’Italia, you’ve seen the <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/ridesevents/international-bike-travel/emilia-romagna-beat-the-pros-stage-9-giro-ditalia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilia-Romagna region</a>. Stage 9 passed through it. Editor Matthew Pioro rode in the area a week before the pros got there. After you hear about Pioro’s experience, you’ll want to head there, too. Social media editor Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro debate <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/war-of-words-escalates-between-giro-rivals-yates-is-a-retard-and-rides-like-crazy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giro smack talk</a>, bad bike-maintenance karma and the no-look right turn in Full Send/No Send. Canadian MTB web editor Terry McKall starts a new series that focuses on Canadians who are influencing the discipline of mountain biking. In this episode, McKall speaks with Noel Buckley, the founder of <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/first-ride-knolly-fugitive-lt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knolly Bikes</a> in Burnaby, B.C. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Riding the roads of the Giro d’Italia and behind the scenes with B.C.'s Knolly Bikes

From lake jump bikes to the riff-heavy rock of Blue Cheese to emergency bus repairs, Partymaster Tour organizer Michel Plonka talks about the rolling party, with dirt, street and park riding, that hit parts of Ontario and Quebec this past summer. If you are not familiar with the Partymaster Tour, get started with videos from the event. Social media editor Dan Walker and editor Matthew Pioro get Full Send/No Send on the Tour of Flanders, champagne-induced bronchitis, hitting the trails early and who should claim ebikes. Coach Peter Glassford has great equipment tips and training strategies that will help you get on the roads as they clear and let you take advantage of the trainer you still have set up in your pain cave. Sorry, it’s not time to put the trainer way, just yet. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach and Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art design by Maxine Gravina Podcast photography by Julien Grimard The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp., for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

From lake jump bikes to the riff-heavy rock of Blue Cheese to emergency bus repairs, Partymaster Tour organizer Michel Plonka talks about the rolling party, with dirt, street and park riding, that hit parts of Ontario and Quebec this past summer. If you are not familiar with the Partymaster Tour, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/the-rise-partymaster-tour-episode04-the-legend-arrives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get started with videos from the event</a>. Social media editor Dan Walker and editor Matthew Pioro get Full Send/No Send on the Tour of Flanders, champagne-induced bronchitis, hitting the trails early and who should claim ebikes. Coach <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Glassford</a> has great equipment tips and training strategies that will help you get on the roads as they clear and let you take advantage of the trainer you still have set up in your pain cave. Sorry, it’s not time to put the trainer way, just yet. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach and Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art design by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> Podcast photography by <a href="https://juliengrimard.format.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julien Grimard</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp., for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Behind the mayhem of the Partymaster Tour

Rider Ed Veal plans to ride for 24 hours starting Feb. 2 at 11:11 a.m. on the track at the Forest City Velodrome. Constructed in 1955, the building that houses the track is in need of some upgrades. Veal’s ride is part of a fundraiser to help keep the facility going. The track itself is in an old hockey rink, and at 138 m, is considered by many to be the smallest permanent track in the world. Veal will face banks as steep as 51 degrees and serious G forces every six to 10 seconds. To help out with the fundraising efforts, head to the Forest City Velodrome’s Real Deal 24-Hour Track Attack page. Full Send/No Send is back. Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker discuss the new kit that EF Education First Pro Cycling will be sporting in 2019. Is January too early get excited about road racing? And, how cold is too cold for a ride? From Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, a group of athletes participated in Cycling Canada’s Christmas ’Cross Camp. It’s a project that brings Canadians to the mud of Belgium to ride in some of the discipline’s biggest races against some of its biggest stars. Throughout the Kerstperiode, national champions Michael van den Ham and Ruby West, as well as Jenn Jackson, kept audio diaries. Their words will draw you into the highs and lows of racing abroad when most are at home with family. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast artwork by Maxine Gravina The Christmas ’cross dispatches feature “Like Music (cdk Mix)” by Analog By Nature featuring Phasenwandler. Copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) licence. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Rider <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/ed-veal-sets-canadian-hour-record-in-milton-velodrome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ed Veal</a> plans to ride for 24 hours starting Feb. 2 at 11:11 a.m. on the track at the Forest City Velodrome. Constructed in 1955, the building that houses the track is in need of some upgrades. Veal’s ride is part of <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/ed-veal-to-ride-for-24-hours-on-138-m-forest-city-velodrome-to-raise-funds-for-upgrades-and-repairs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a fundraiser to help keep the facility going</a>. The track itself is in an old hockey rink, and at 138 m, is considered by many to be the smallest permanent track in the world. Veal will face banks as steep as 51 degrees and serious G forces every six to 10 seconds. To help out with the fundraising efforts, head to the Forest City Velodrome’s <a href="https://www.forestcityvelodrome.ca/the-real-deal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Deal 24-Hour Track Attack page</a>. Full Send/No Send is back. Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker discuss <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/ef-education-firsts-head-turning-new-kit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the new kit that EF Education First Pro Cycling will be sporting in 2019</a>. Is January too early get excited about road racing? And, how cold is too cold for a ride? From Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, a group of athletes participated in Cycling Canada’s Christmas ’Cross Camp. It’s a project that brings Canadians to the mud of Belgium to ride in some of the discipline’s biggest races against some of its biggest stars. Throughout the Kerstperiode, national champions Michael van den Ham and Ruby West, as well as <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/cyclocross/gridlock-jenn-jacksons-christmas-cross-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Jackson</a>, kept audio diaries. Their words will draw you into the highs and lows of racing abroad when most are at home with family. Rate us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/cycling-magazine-podcast/id1437553923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iylcuslamw6xsvrw4rbcmartvcq?t=Cycling_Magazine_Podcast&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Christmas ’cross dispatches feature <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/48915" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Like Music (cdk Mix)” by Analog By Nature featuring Phasenwandler</a>. Copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) licence. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

24 hours on the world’s smallest permanent track and the Christmas ’cross dispatches

Catharine Pendrel

Podium

Catharine Pendrel talks about her springer spaniel Mingus, the Lenzerheide World Cup – where she was on the podium with her fifth-place finish – and the upcoming mountain bike world championships at Mont-Sainte-Anne. In 2018, Pendrel and Haley Smith rode together and won the Swiss Epic. In this interview, Pendrel reveals what race she and Smith will be tackling together after worlds. “It really reminded me that being a racer is not just what I do; it’s who I am,” Pendrel says. “I love that. Just to experience that joy of racing, no matter what kind of racing I’m doing, kind of fired me up to find my best in World Cups again.” On Full Send/No Send, editors Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker discuss the new name of Maghalie Rochette’s cyclocross team. Also, should a 40-to-60 per cent chance of rain derail a ride? What’s the call if the time it will take to clean your bike might equal the time it takes to do the ride itself? Peter Glassford is back with his Ask A Coach segment. What do you in fall if you’re just not that into racing cyclocross? Canadian MTB editor Terry McKall speaks with Vaea Verbeeck right after she was crowned the Queen of Crankworx in Whistler, B.C. Related: How you should treat your bike mechanic Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Catharine Pendrel talks about her springer spaniel Mingus, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/pendrel-podiums-at-lenzerheide-world-cup-xco/?utm_source=podcatcher&amp;utm_medium=ccm_podcast&amp;utm_content=show_notes&amp;utm_campaign=ccm_ep_123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Lenzerheide World Cup – where she was on the podium with her fifth-place finish</a> – and the upcoming mountain bike world championships at Mont-Sainte-Anne. In 2018, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/pendrel-smith-win-perskindol-swiss-epic/?utm_source=ccm_site&amp;utm_medium=ccm_podcast&amp;utm_content=show_notes&amp;utm_campaign=ccm_ep_123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pendrel and Haley Smith rode together and won the Swiss Epic</a>. In this interview, Pendrel reveals what race she and Smith will be tackling together after worlds. “It really reminded me that being a racer is not just what I do; it’s who I am,” Pendrel says. “I love that. Just to experience that joy of racing, no matter what kind of racing I’m doing, kind of fired me up to find my best in World Cups again.” On Full Send/No Send, editors Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker discuss the new name of Maghalie Rochette’s cyclocross team. Also, should a 40-to-60 per cent chance of rain derail a ride? What’s the call if the time it will take to clean your bike might equal the time it takes to do the ride itself? Peter Glassford is back with his Ask A Coach segment. What do you in fall if you’re just not that into racing cyclocross? Canadian MTB editor Terry McKall speaks with Vaea Verbeeck right after she was crowned the Queen of Crankworx in Whistler, B.C. Related: <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/spotlight/your-bike-mechanic/?utm_source=podcatcher&amp;utm_medium=ccm_podcast&amp;utm_content=show_notes&amp;utm_campaign=ccm_ep_123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How you should treat your bike mechanic</a> Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Did Catharine Pendrel’s puppy help her to a World Cup podium?

Haley Smith

Two top Canadian mountain bike riders teamed up recently to race Epic Israel. Catharine Pendrel of Cliff Pro Team and Haley Smith of Norco Factory Team took on the four-day stage race in the north of Israel. Pendrel, who has won the cross country World Cup series three times and the world championships twice, kept an audio throughout the event. Coach Peter Glassford has tips that will help you run better when you have to get off your bike in a cyclocross race. Cyclocross racers Maghalie Rochette, Jenn Jackson, Michael van den Ham and Ruby West took time out of their busy schedules at the Waterloo World Cup to talk about their early successes and challenges as well as the rest of the season ahead. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina. Photo courtesy Epic Israel. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Two top Canadian mountain bike riders teamed up recently to race Epic Israel. Catharine Pendrel of Cliff Pro Team and Haley Smith of Norco Factory Team <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/canadians-win-big-on-final-day-of-epic-israel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">took on the four-day stage race in the north of Israel</a>. Pendrel, who has won the cross country World Cup series three times and the world championships twice, kept an audio throughout the event. Coach <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Glassford</a> has tips that will help you run better when you have to get off your bike in a cyclocross race. Cyclocross racers Maghalie Rochette, Jenn Jackson, Michael van den Ham and Ruby West took time out of their busy schedules at the Waterloo World Cup to talk about <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/maghalie-rochette-wins-jinglecross-leads-world-cup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">their early successes and challenges</a> as well as the rest of the season ahead. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a>. Photo courtesy <a href="https://www.epicisrael.org.il/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic Israel</a>. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Catharine Pendrel and Haley Smith take on the Epic Israel

At the Nové Město World Cup, Haley Smith crossed the line in third place. It marks her best result at mountain bike World Cup. She reflects on race at one of her favourite courses. “When you feel good on a course, you find that flow zone a lot easier,” she says. “At Nové Město, it feels like mountain biking in Victoria. It’s physical and technical, but it’s also fun.” She also talks about her struggles with mental health. Smith looks ahead to the rest of the season, and the wedding she and fiancé Andrew L’Esperance, also of the Norco Factory Team, are planning. In Full Send/No Send, Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro discuss Geoff Kabush's social media shots at the men’s podium finishers at Dirty Kanza. They wrap up the Giro d’Italia and look at tire choice. Can you have too much of a good thing? Coach Peter Glassford has tips for getting the most out of your local roads and paths for your training rides. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

At the Nové Město World Cup, Haley Smith crossed the line in third place. It marks <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/i-found-myself-believing-today-haley-smith-on-her-breakthrough-world-cup-third-place/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her best result at mountain bike World Cup</a>. She reflects on race at one of her favourite courses. “When you feel good on a course, you find that flow zone a lot easier,” she says. “At Nové Město, it feels like mountain biking in Victoria. It’s physical and technical, but it’s also fun.” She also talks about her struggles with mental health. Smith looks ahead to the rest of the season, and <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/haley-smith-and-andrew-lesperance-are-racing-to-get-married/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the wedding she and fiancé Andrew L’Esperance</a>, also of the <a href="https://www.norco.com/athletes/norco-factory-tean-xc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Norco Factory Team</a>, are planning. In Full Send/No Send, Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro discuss Geoff Kabush's social media shots at the men’s podium finishers at Dirty Kanza. They wrap up the Giro d’Italia and look at tire choice. Can you have too much of a good thing? <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coach Peter Glassford</a> has tips for getting the most out of your local roads and paths for your training rides. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Haley Smith on her best mountain bike World Cup finish

Michael Matthews

Michael Matthews looks back on five appearances at both the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec and Montréal, especially his wins at the two events in 2018. He gets into the tactics of the races he says are real thinking games. For Matthews and other pros, the GPs are exciting because there’s always something going on. Many pro and amateur cyclocross racers target CX weekends with competitions on both Saturdays and Sundays. Such events are athletic and logistical challenges. Coach Peter Glassford has advice that will help you prepare, perform and recover from a ’cross double-header. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina. Photo by Oran Kelly. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Michael Matthews looks back on five appearances at both the <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/michael-matthews-reflects-on-emotional-victory-in-quebec-city/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec</a> and <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/gp-montreal-michael-matthews-canadians-breakaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Montréal</a>, especially his wins at the two events in 2018. He gets into the tactics of the races he says are real thinking games. For Matthews and other pros, the GPs are exciting because there’s always something going on. Many pro and amateur cyclocross racers target CX weekends with competitions on both Saturdays and Sundays. Such events are athletic and logistical challenges. Coach Peter Glassford has advice that will help you prepare, perform and recover from a ’cross double-header. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a>. Photo by <a href="https://www.eibhir.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oran Kelly</a>. The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Why Michael Matthews likes the Quebec one-day WorldTour races

Raphaële Lemieux

Raphaële Lemieux, who retired from speed skating and road riding roughly 11 years ago, picked up racing fixed-gear bikes a few years ago. She’s been doing pretty well at that discipline. This year, she won the Red Hook Crit in Brooklyn and the Red Hook series overall. She discusses the fun of racing fixed, the speed-skating skills that transfer over to her cycling endeavours and what it’s like balancing a 40-hour workweek and racing at a high level. In this episode’s Full Send/No Send segment, Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro wrestle with UCI regulations about sock height, holiday cycling challenges and clothing made specifically for indoor cycling. (Find out who tries to get away with a shrug on a podcast.) They give a final big full send to Paul Sherwen, who recently passed. Finally, writer Tom Babin talks Spikes on Bikes. In the most recent issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine, Babin has a feature about the harm-reduction program based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The program comprises “peers” who head out into the neighbourhood on bikes. They do everything from saving people from overdosing to offering advice on getting off the streets. Often, the peers themselves have experience with addiction and homelessness. It’s a story of hope and community building amid the opioid crisis. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Artwork by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Raphaële Lemieux, who retired from speed skating and road riding roughly 11 years ago, picked up racing fixed-gear bikes a few years ago. She’s been doing pretty well at that discipline. This year, she won the <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/canadian-raphaele-lemieux-wins-2018-red-hook-crit-brooklyn-no-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Hook Crit in Brooklyn</a> and the Red Hook series overall. She discusses the fun of racing fixed, the speed-skating skills that transfer over to her cycling endeavours and what it’s like balancing a 40-hour workweek and racing at a high level. In this episode’s Full Send/No Send segment, Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro wrestle with UCI regulations about sock height, holiday cycling challenges and clothing made specifically for indoor cycling. (Find out who tries to get away with a shrug on a podcast.) They give a final big full send to <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/iconic-voice-of-cycling-paul-sherwen-dies-at-62-years-old/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Sherwen</a>, who recently passed. Finally, writer Tom Babin talks <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/feature/spikes-on-bikes-helping-opioid-crisis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spikes on Bikes</a>. In the most recent issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine, Babin has a feature about the harm-reduction program based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The program comprises “peers” who head out into the neighbourhood on bikes. They do everything from saving people from overdosing to offering advice on getting off the streets. Often, the peers themselves have experience with addiction and homelessness. It’s a story of hope and community building amid the opioid crisis. Rate us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/cycling-magazine-podcast/id1437553923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iylcuslamw6xsvrw4rbcmartvcq?t=Cycling_Magazine_Podcast&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Red Hook series champ Raphaële Lemieux and Vancouver’s Spikes on Bikes

Near the end of January, B’yauling Toni, an 18-year-old from Saskatoon rolled into his hometown. He had ridden for 206 days, through 16 countries and a total of 30,804 km. Upon completing his ride, he has become the youngest person to bike around the world unsupported. Canadian Cycling Magazine web editor Philippe Tremblay spoke with Toni a little more than a week after he had finished his trip. The rider speaks about equipment choices and tells stories of falling ill, herding sheep from a motor bike and eating fresh goat tongue. For Full Send/No Send, Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro try to decide what level of disrepair is OK for a winter bike. They also talk about Peter Sagan’s book and Oleg Tinkov. Peter Glassford is back with Ask a Coach. He discusses strength training for cyclists. Check out his Anywhere Core routine. This past September, the Development Team Sunweb announced some new signings, which included Ben Katerberg from Courtenay, B.C. He’s the current junior road and time trial champion. At the start of this year, the 18-year-old rider moved to the Netherlands. One thing he learned early on is that he’s been saying his surname wrong. Rate us on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast artwork by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

Near the end of January, <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/18-year-old-byauling-toni-becomes-youngest-to-complete-unsupported-around-the-world-ride/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B’yauling Toni</a>, an 18-year-old from Saskatoon rolled into his hometown. He had ridden for 206 days, through 16 countries and a total of 30,804 km. Upon completing his ride, he has become the youngest person to bike around the world unsupported. Canadian Cycling Magazine web editor Philippe Tremblay spoke with Toni a little more than a week after he had finished his trip. The rider speaks about equipment choices and tells stories of falling ill, herding sheep from a motor bike and eating fresh goat tongue. For Full Send/No Send, Dan Walker and Matthew Pioro try to decide what level of disrepair is OK for a winter bike. They also talk about Peter Sagan’s book and Oleg Tinkov. Peter Glassford is back with Ask a Coach. He discusses strength training for cyclists. Check out his <a href="http://smartathlete.ca/new-anywhere-core-video/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anywhere Core routine</a>. This past September, the Development Team Sunweb announced some new signings, which included Ben Katerberg from Courtenay, B.C. He’s the current junior road and time trial champion. At the start of this year, the 18-year-old rider moved to the Netherlands. One thing he learned early on is that he’s been saying his surname wrong. Rate us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/cycling-magazine-podcast/id1437553923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iylcuslamw6xsvrw4rbcmartvcq?t=Cycling_Magazine_Podcast&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support.

The youngest person to ride around the world unsupported and a Canadian starts on Development Team Sunweb

Sea Otter Canada co-founder Simon Williams chats with editor Matthew Pioro and social media editor Dan Walker about the new cycling festival coming to Canada. Sea Otter Canada can bring the whole cycling community together, whether you wear spandex, baggies or a tweed suit while riding your folding bike. Williams discusses the Hub and Spoke rides that allow you to venture into the region and explore the local breweries, cideries and wineries. If you want to watch some of the enduro, downhill or cross country action, you can. There’s an XC short track relay right through the expo area. Those with curly bars can ride the gran fondo. There are also other races for competitive types. Into gear? Williams says 200 brands will be at the festival with tons of demo bikes, including the new-to-North-America-brand Canyon. Bring the kids to the Joyride 150 area. You have to mark July 4–7 on your calendars. Also, if you need some advice for taking on the hill-climbing challenge at Sea Otter, check out "How to crush a KOM challenge with these 5 climbing tips." Coach Peter Glassford makes the case for keeping the trainer accessible, and ready to go, even throughout the spring and summer. Think of it as a batting cage for your legs. Dan Walker has created a new game with a long, ever-changing name: What Does That Sponsor of the Italian Pro Conti Team in the Giro d’Italia Do? Find out how well editor Matthew Pioro does. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach and Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Sea Otter Canada co-founder Simon Williams chats with editor Matthew Pioro and social media editor Dan Walker about the new cycling festival coming to Canada. <a href="https://seaottercanada.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea Otter Canada</a> can bring the whole cycling community together, whether you wear spandex, baggies or a tweed suit while riding your folding bike. Williams discusses the Hub and Spoke rides that allow you to venture into the region and explore the local breweries, cideries and wineries. If you want to watch some of the enduro, downhill or cross country action, you can. There’s an XC short track relay right through the expo area. Those with curly bars can ride the gran fondo. There are also other races for competitive types. Into gear? Williams says 200 brands will be at the festival with tons of demo bikes, including the new-to-North-America-brand Canyon. Bring the kids to the Joyride 150 area. You have to mark July 4–7 on your calendars. Also, if you need some advice for taking on the hill-climbing challenge at Sea Otter, check out "<a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/training-guide/training/crush-kom-challenge-5-climbing-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to crush a KOM challenge with these 5 climbing tips</a>." Coach Peter Glassford makes the case for keeping the trainer accessible, and ready to go, even throughout the spring and summer. Think of it as a batting cage for your legs. Dan Walker has created a new game with a long, ever-changing name: What Does That Sponsor of the Italian Pro Conti Team in the Giro d’Italia Do? Find out how well editor Matthew Pioro does. Send in your ideas for Ask a Coach and Full Send/No Send to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks the Ontario Media Development Corp. for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Find out about the country’s new summertime cycling festival, Sea Otter Canada

Canadian Cycling Magazine heads to Blue Mountain, Ont., for the Sea Otter Canada cycling festival. Editors Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker, and photo editor Matt Stetson, bring you the vibes from the event. They are impressed that on the first day, the first Friday of July, that there are a good amount of people at the expo. Walker figures they had read ‘12 excuses you can use to sneak out of work early.’ Pioro and Walker take on the 120-km gran fondo. Stetson, a longtime mountain biker, rides his first enduro. “I have been riding quite a long time on dirt and mountain bikes. It certainly was my first gravity event, which, to me, sounds weird, as I’ve ridden lots of times in pads and downhill, but never on the clock,” Stetson says. “But cross country, I’ve done dozens of times. The enduro was a different feel. I couldn’t believe how tired I was at the end of such a short amount of riding. In Full Send/No Send, Pioro admits Walker was right about something. Is “Alien” a good nickname or an accusation? Should you take a swim in your bib shorts? Canadian MTB editor Terry McKall interviews the CEO and founder of Structure Cycleworks. Loni Hull discusses the WTF (Without Telescoping Fork) linkage system that his company has designed. He also gets into the significance of keeping his company in Alberta. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by Maxine Gravina The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Canadian Cycling Magazine heads to Blue Mountain, Ont., for the <a href="https://seaottercanada.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea Otter Canada</a> cycling festival. Editors Matthew Pioro and Dan Walker, and photo editor Matt Stetson, bring you the vibes from the event. They are impressed that on the first day, the first Friday of July, that there are a good amount of people at the expo. Walker figures they had read ‘<a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/ditch-work-ride-bikes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 excuses you can use to sneak out of work early</a>.’ Pioro and Walker take on the 120-km gran fondo. Stetson, a longtime mountain biker, rides his first enduro. “I have been riding quite a long time on dirt and mountain bikes. It certainly was my first gravity event, which, to me, sounds weird, as I’ve ridden lots of times in pads and downhill, but never on the clock,” Stetson says. “But cross country, I’ve done dozens of times. The enduro was a different feel. I couldn’t believe how tired I was at the end of such a short amount of riding. In Full Send/No Send, Pioro admits Walker was right about something. Is “Alien” <a href="https://twitter.com/TrekSegafredo/status/1148586242717577217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a good nickname or an accusation</a>? Should you take a swim in your bib shorts? <a href="https://cyclingmagazine.ca/category/mtb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadian MTB</a> editor Terry McKall interviews the CEO and founder of <a href="https://structure.bike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Structure Cycleworks</a>. Loni Hull discusses the WTF (Without Telescoping Fork) linkage system that his company has designed. He also gets into the significance of keeping his company in Alberta. Send in your ideas for Full Send/No Send and Ask a Coach to podcast@cyclingmagazine.ca Podcast art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxgravina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxine Gravina</a> The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support. Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

Kicking off summer in style at Sea Otter Canada

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