Galena Lodge announces that its closing day for the summer season will be Sunday, September 17. We will have live music on the deck, our Sunday brunch menu served from 9 am to 3:30 pm, including great hiking and biking trails, and of course a big end of season merchandise sale. We also have our […]
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Woods, Alaphilippe, Simon & Adam Yates Return for Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal
(Montréal, Que.) Once again this year, the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal (GPCQM) will feature an outstanding slate of riders with, among others, 6 of the top 10 finishers from the most recent Tour de France lining up at the start on September 8 and 10. It will be a top-flight peloton […]
Adventure Cycling Association Launches Short Routes Program for Bike Travel Beginners
(Missoula, Montana) With a vision that that the joy and freedom of bicycle travel should be accessible to everyone, Adventure Cycling Association launched the Short Routes Program, an innovative endeavor aimed at breaking down barriers and making bike travel more approachable, no matter someone’s level of experience or available time. On August 7, 2023, Adventure […]
Jonas Vingegaard Wins Men’s Tour de France with SRAM’s RED eTap AXS
After three weeks of heat, hills, and epic battles, Jonas Vingegaard and Team Jumbo-Visma has won the 2023 Tour de France. An incredible team performance wore down Vingegaard’s rivals, and he proved the strongest in a dramatic final week – read more here. Lidl-Trek’s race-long aggression was rewarded with a Stage 8 win for Mads […]
Canadian Michael Woods Climbs to Iconic Victory on Stage 9 of the Tour de France 2023
Canada’s Michael Woods took his first Tour de France stage victory as he out-climbed everybody on the steep percentages on Puy de Dôme. This is Israel – Premier Tech’s third Tour de France victory, after two wins last year. “I’m so happy. Winning a stage in the Tour de France is something I’ve always wanted […]
BRIDGE Bike Works Unique and Exclusive Facility Tour on July 13 for Northern Pass
Blacksmith Cycle has been supporting Northern Pass for Princess Margaret Hospital since its inception, and we are stoked to play our part in an amazing day on the bike for an incredible cause. As Northern Pass quickly approaches, we are shifting gears and inviting you to a final exclusive tour of Canada’s only carbon fibre road bike builder… BRIDGE […]
Only 50 Spots Left for the 7th Annual 2023 Bluewater International Granfondo on Aug. 6
The 7th Annual 2023 Bluewater International Granfondo being held on Aug. 6 at Ontario’s Blue Coast in Lambton County has only 50 spots left to reach its cap of 1,000 riders. The popular Bluewater International Granfondo continues to exceed participant expectations as a professionally run, ultra-scenic, fun event. That’s why enthusiastic B.I.G. riders have raised […]
Win a Trek Bike at the 9th Annual CXC Bike Drawing – 150 Tickets SOLD
We have achieved 60% of our ticket sales goal for the 9th Annual CXC Bike Drawing at 150 tickets sold! A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already purchased their tickets. Remember, tickets are still available until July 16th. The CXC Bike Drawing’s 9th edition brings with it a thrilling opportunity. Thanks to the […]
SRAM Unveils Apex Wireless AXS or DoubleTap Mechanical For Every Kind of Gravel Ride
The new Apex 1×12 groupset is ready for every kind of gravel ride. With wireless AXS or classic DoubleTap mechanical shifting, Apex is all about simplicity and reliability, allowing you to focus on finding the fun. Apex is the group that knows how to have a good time and features wide-range 1×12 gearing for gravel, […]
Best Cycling Great Escapes 2023 Launched for Road, Gravel, MTB and eBike Adventures – NOW SHIPPING
Welcome to Best Cycling Great Escapes, a new and exciting quality travel adventure cycling guide, highlighting fabulous getaways across Canada, the USA, Cuba and Europe. This unique new annual publication features top cycling spots for road, MTB and gravel, along with great articles on trails, routes, lodging, dining, events, amenities, attractions etc. plus superb photos. […]