May 12, 2021
Getting involved in trail chores
Springtime is synonymous with mountain bike trail maintenance for outdoor organizations. Getting involved in trail building, means giving back to the mountain bike community and ensuring the qualit...
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Mar 23, 2021
The Atypical 2021 Cycling Season
The 2021 cycling season is quite special! There is a lot of demand, but what about availability? Here are three reasons to explain the situation.
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Mar 22, 2021
5 tips to prepare for a bikepacking vacation
Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to plan your vacation. Have you ever thought of bikepacking? It’s an excellent way to take in the scenery while staying in shape. Here are 5 tips to ...
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Feb 11, 2021
Getting ready for the upcoming mountain bike season
Training for mountain bike season in February? Why not! Developing aerobic capacity and muscle strength are two key elements. Second episode of the fitness series.
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Jan 07, 2021
The Smith Coaching Fitness Series: healing while training
Tense skiers looking to gain mobility! Often mistaken for flexibility, good mobility helps enhance performance and reduces the risks of injuries while focusing on breathing.
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Jul 23, 2020
After ride beer #1
Lime Raspberry Sour – raspberry and lime sour beer 5 % - Vrooden Brewery, Granby, QC
It’s a beautiful warm summer day. Your Camelbak and water bottles are empty. High fives all around in...
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Jul 09, 2020
Five must-haves to start your first mountain bike season
This year, there is a staggering number of new mountain bikers! You’ll need a few essential items to make your first outings memorable. Here’s a list of five must-haves.
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Apr 16, 2020
Road bikes, to each their own!
Take in the scenery or beat speed records? A long leisurely ride or a sprint? When you set out to buy a road bike, it’s important that you make a list of objectives and expectations. Keep in mind, ...
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Oct 04, 2019
Meet Audrey Mcmaniman
Born on January 24, 1995 in St-Ambroise de Kildare, Audrey Mcmaniman, started snowboarding at the age of 9 on the slopes of Val St-Côme. She instantly fell in love with the sport! She knew snowboar...
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Jul 18, 2019
How to improve your mountain biking skills?
Riding for fun with friends, discovering new trails and meeting passionate people, those are but a couple of reasons why we love this sport. Such a passion fuels our will to progress and improve ou...
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Jul 03, 2019
How to fix a bike puncture in 8 steps
1- Do you have all the tools necessary for the job? Here is a list of tools you will need to change a flat tire.
Tire levers (at least one)
A pump or CO2 cartridge
A spare inner tube or a pat...
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Jul 12, 2018
Mountain bike tire sizes: How to choose?
26’’, 27.5’’, 27.5+’’, 29’’. Bicycle manufacturers offer a wide variety of tire sizes. Let’s try to better understand the differences between them.
If we were to compare with a pair of skis, the id...
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