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The “Clean Lane” Revolution: How Cedric Eveleigh is Engineering a Safer Future for Cyclists

Cedric Eveleigh's Bike Lane Sweeper is a battery-powered, one-meter-wide electric trailer that solves a critical cycling safety problem: the accumulation of glass, gravel, and metal shards in bike lanes. By making maintenance dramatically cheaper and more accessible than traditional street sweepers, the innovation is transforming how communities keep cycling infrastructure safe.

Gran Fondo 101: A Roadmap to Fondo Success

A Gran Fondo is a mass-participation long-distance cycling event spanning 100-200 km with aid stations and support vehicles. Successful preparation involves building endurance through long training rides, proper fueling strategies, and choosing a comfortable bike suited for distance riding.

Ask the Experts: Why We Must Identify and Report Road Disrepair

Cyclists are disproportionately impacted by road disrepair, yet winning claims against municipalities is difficult due to Section 43(a) of the Municipal Act's "Reasonable Knowledge Test." The Biking Lawyer emphasizes that reporting hazards to municipalities creates a paper trail that strengthens cyclist claims and encourages prompt road repairs.

Trail Building: Pioneering Sustainable Trails

Trail Holistics, a BC-based team of trail-building experts, specializes in developing sanctioned mountain bike trails that balance rider experience with environmental responsibility. Their multidisciplinary approach combines forestry, resource management, risk assessment, and community planning to create sustainable trails aligned with local authorities and landowner requirements.

Artisans of the North: 10 Bike Brands Made In Canada

Canada is home to numerous bike brands that design and manufacture frames domestically, including We Are One, Archibald Cycles, Devinci, Bridge Bike Works, Marinoni, Chromag, Dekerf, Landyachtz, Bassi, and T-Lab, along with parts manufacturers like North Shore Billet, Pinner Machine Shop, and Vorsprung.

How Jake Johnstone is Revolutionizing Mountain Bike Coaching

Jake Johnstone, a PMBIA certified instructor from Squamish, has revolutionized mountain bike coaching by integrating mental health and psychology alongside traditional skill instruction. Through The Mind Mountain platform and the Grit With Wisdom podcast, Jake offers holistic coaching balancing technical skills, equipment setup, physical fitness, and mental/emotional mindset.

Dark Horse: A Freeride MTB Camp For The Girls

Dark Horse is an exclusive, invite-only women's freeride mountain biking event hosted at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Created by Casey Brown, the four-day camp combines skill development on massive jump lines with workshops on nutrition, fitness, social media, and wellness, culminating in a peer-judged jam session and the prestigious Dark Horse Award.

Behind the Weld: Get to know Archibald Cycles

Alex Troughton of Archibald Cycles shares his journey from building sketchy dirt jumps as a kid to creating the AC1, a custom full suspension mountain bike. Using stainless steel and precision engineering, he collaborates closely with riders to design bikes tailored to their riding style and local trails.

E-Bike Batteries: Best Practices for Retailers

E-bike retailers should partner with certified brands, implement end-of-day charging checklists, use explosion-proof storage cabinets, maintain stock batteries at less than 50% charge, and use only original manufacturer parts. Proper battery disposal through local recycling programs is also essential for safety and environmental responsibility.