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.
Your Favourite Cyclist’s Favourite Cyclist
Svein Tuft is a legendary Canadian professional road cyclist turned ultra-endurance racer who spent his youth traveling across North America with his dog Bear, then won the Canadian National Time Trial Championships 11 times and raced in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. After retiring from road racing in 2019, he returned to racing in 2024, winning the BC Epic 1000 and setting multiple fastest known time records.
Miranda Miller: A Trailblazer in Mountain Biking
Miranda Miller is a Canadian professional downhill and enduro mountain biker who won the UCI Downhill World Championships in 2017 in Cairns, Australia, becoming the third Canadian woman to claim the title. She now creates travel content through her video series "Here, There, Everywhere," showcasing her adventures on trails around the world while relying on Bicycle Broker for international travel coverage.
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.
LET’S KEEP MOVING: Active Transportation With BCCC
The BC Cycling Coalition (BCCC) is advancing active transportation across British Columbia with a vision of achieving 30% of all trips utilizing human-powered mobility. Their initiatives include community cycling project grants, the Bike Sense safety program, and Kids On Wheels youth programs, culminating in the 2024 Active Transportation Summit in New Westminster.
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.