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Clear skies and above seasonal temperatures made for perfect conditions to kick off the 2012 Ontario Cup mountain bike season. The first stop on the tour was just an hour north of Toronto at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Chico Racing, the series organizer, has used this venue for several years now. Sandy soil and a [...]
This post marks the first in our newly added Mega Pixel series of photo reports. These full-width, hi-res reports will be reserved for only our most epic features, of which we hope to have many this season. It’s only fitting that the first report in this series showcases BMX phenom, Drew Bezanson. Drew is blowing [...]
The Toronto International Bike Show has been a mainstay of the Ontario BMX scene since before I can remember. Each incarnation from quarterpipe and kickturn ramps to single box jumps, to the Ricoh Coliseum monstrosity Jay Miron set up, have added to the history this show represents for the scene. Since local bike advocate and all [...]
Sports create a domain where humans can gather to collectively participate in “tests” of skill which will rank them relative to one another. On any given Sunday you will find downhill riders around the world racing against the clock to crown a champion of the mountain. These athletes train for months to prepare their minds [...]
Summer abroad…. Travis Browning, 22 years old. Born and raised in the small town of Howick, South Africa. I’m like the millions of other people around the world. Addicted to riding my mountain bike and experiencing the freedom cycling gives you. If it wasn’t for mountain biking I wouldn’t have found myself traveling 32 hours [...]
Underground races have really taken off in Ontario over the past few years. I am a big supporter of the officially sanctioned series but there is something about these Toonie races that I love – the vibe is different. Not sure whether it’s the more relaxed format, smaller group of riders or the now famous [...]
The fall is my favorite time of year to ride and shoot. Perfect temperatures, beautiful foliage and no bugs make this the ideal time to be on the trails. Yesterday I met up with Jeff, Mike, David and Rob from the Silent Norco Racing team for a photo shoot aboard some of Norco’s killer 2012 [...]
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Brace Yourself – Cycle Solutions Special Promotion for RFG Members
Posted May 15, 2012 by FastTimes
LEATT BRACES 2012 DBX Comp III Medium X3 MSRP $620 RFG Sale $379.99 2012 DBX Comp III Small X2 MSRP $620 RFG Sale $379.99 2012 DBX Pro Carbon Medium X1 MSRP $1000 RFG Sale $579.99 2011 DBX Ride Small X1 MSRP $440 RFG Sale $249.99 2011 DBX Comp Medium X1 MSRP $550 RFG Sale $ [...]
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2012 Specialized Demo 8 II Review – Part 1
Posted May 15, 2012 by FastTimes
This bike represents the ultimate evolution of a frame design. Since its introduction in 2004, it has morphed from a more freeride oriented bike to one with exceptional racing prowess. Privateers and pros alike have come to love what the Demo has to offer. It’s the product of countless R&D cycles and feedback from [...]
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Photo and Race Report from Ontario Cup #2 at Woodnewton
Posted May 14, 2012 by S.Hayes
With summer temperatures and sunny skies, the second round of the Ontario Cup Plastiglas XC series got underway just northeast of Toronto in the town of Uxbridge. Mother’s Day overlapped with the second stop in the circuit this year, which was very apparent with the huge turnout of women, both racing and spectating. It’s [...]
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Race Report from Springbank Criterium in London
Posted May 11, 2012 by kevindavis
This weekends race was the annual Springbank criterium in London. This race has been running continuously for around 40 years and is organized by the cycling club, the London Centennial Wheelers. This year the Master 1 racers were combined with the young elite ‘senior’ level 1 and level 2 racers. The race was 34 laps of [...]
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Plastiglas XC Ontario Cup Round #2 Only Days Away
Posted May 8, 2012 by FastTimes
May 7, 2012 – The Plastiglas Ontario Cup Series returns for round two this weekend at Woodnewton, just south of Uxbridge. Originally created from scratch for the 2010 Ontario Provincial Championships, Woodnewton is back for its 3rd year to thrill riders with its mix of twisty single-track and demanding double-track climbs. Pre-registration closes May 9th [...]
