Cycling
Sundays bike insurance is now available in Canada!
Bicycle Broker has launched Sundays bike insurance in Canada, offering comprehensive coverage designed specifically for cyclists. The policy covers bikes, accessories, spare wheelsets, and includes worldwide coverage, race day protection, emergency support, and integration with the Project 529 bike registry, with low deductibles starting at $150.
The Path to a Greener Coast: Why the Connect the Coast trail is a game-changer
The Connect the Coast trail is a proposed protected multi-use path project on BC's Sunshine Coast designed to replace Highway 101 travel with safe, separated cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Spanning from Gibsons to Egmont across 25 segments, the first priority 2.5-kilometer section will cost $9.8 million and serve all ages and abilities while promoting safety, climate action, and sustainable tourism.
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.
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.
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.