Bike Town: Ontario’s New MTB Hub
Sault Ste. Marie offers everything from flow trails for beginners to the biggest jumps and steepest lines this side of the Rockies. Words & photos :: Colin Field. House Rock…
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Gear Shed: Fall Favourites from Vie en montagne
From Vie en montagne, summer/fall 2021. For French-language text, click here or scroll down. This jersey-and-bib-shorts set from Montreal-based Le Braquet is for the seasoned cyclist who values lightness and…
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Bike Better with mountainFLOW
As we think about ways to start transitioning away from fossil fuels, we need to look at the little things we do (or don’t do) every day that might help.…
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Inca Roads: Peru’s Sacred Singletrack
Words :: Leslie Anthony // photos :: Paul Morrison. FILM SET • Peru. Crest of the Andes. Glaciers. Volcanoes. Source of the Amazon. Dense jungle. Part-owner of the highest, driest…
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Gear Shed: Picks for Surf, Sidewalk, Bike, Beach + Backyard
PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY With three back pockets, side zip pocket, SPF 50+ and ultralight mesh panels on sides and underarms, the PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY ensures incomparable…
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Gear Shed: More Picks for Summer
SPY+ HELM TECH SUNGLASSES The war between style and technology is over. Built on the foundation of one of SPY’s most iconic designs, the adventure-ready HELM TECH provides ultimate functionality…
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Ride Hub: Creating Community Through All Aspects of Business
Words :: Ben Haggar // photos :: Courtesy of Ride Hub. As I’m sipping on a beautifully crafted latte, watching riders, guides on their day off, and everyday folks come…
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First Journey Trails: In Indigenous Communities, the Benefits of Biking go Beyond Economic
words :: Josh McGarel & Mack Rankin // photography :: Josh McGarel. Most off-road cycling associations in British Columbia can trace their beginnings to battling to legitimize rogue trail builds,…
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Gear Shed: 5 MTB Picks for Summer
NORCO SHORE 2 “Born in the world’s raddest and baddest backyard, the NORCO SHORE 2 channels the spirit of Vancouver’s legendary North Shore using the exclusive Ride Aligned™ Design System…
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Ask a Coach: Consummate Athlete Peter Glassford on the Power of MTB Fundamentals
words :: Molly Hurford // photos :: Jody Wilson. Professional cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford has lived and trained in Collingwood for nearly two decades—and when he’s not out…
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Size Doesn’t Matter: When it Comes to Backyards, it’s What’s Outside That Counts
words :: Brett Tippie // photo :: Marcus Riga. The nice thing about backyards is that they are never indoors. For the most part, the backyard is where our first…
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ML Blue Mountains Summer Issue Out Now
In the summer issue of ML Blue Mountains we examine the themes of “Wayfinding.” The past year has tested our skills of navigation on many levels. Simply: Where are we…
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New Public Trails in the Beaver Valley
Kimberley Forest is a much-needed trail injection in the heart of Ontario’s Beaver Valley. Words & photos :: Colin Field. With the growing popularity of going outside (Mountain Life made…
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The Latest from Hydro Flask + #RefillForGood
Down Shift Hydration Hip Pack Definitely less hot and cumbersome than a backpack, this new hip-pack from Hydro Flask is as light as they come. You’ll forget you’re wearing it,…
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Date Wild: Advice on Getting to Know Today’s Adventure Woman
Words :: Carmen Kuntz // illustration :: Dave Barnes. She comes to a skidding halt spraying dust into the gaping mouths of spectating guys. You know the woman—the one equally…
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Slickrock Rapture: A Family Van Trip to Moab
words & photos :: Colin Field. Return to Moab On April 1 we bugged out. April is miserable in Ontario; nothing but greys and browns, trails too wet to ride…
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FreeRide | RideFree — A Slovenian Mountainbike Story
From ancient traditions, Slovenia cooks up pure mountain-riding experiences, big culinary surprises, and a clear vision for the future. Words:: Todd Lawson Photos:: Mason Mashon June 25, 1991 –…
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Ottawa’s Epic Indoor Bikepark
Canada’s capitol of Ottawa has a had a few indoor skateparks over the years, but nothing quite like the Epic Indoor Bikepark. At 53,000 square feet, this place is going…
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Owen Sound's Logan Peat Living the Life
While Owen Sound’s Logan Peat may be on the injured list, he’s still living the life many of us dream of. As Brendan Semenuk‘s partner in crime, check out this…
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