5 Essentials for Spring Riding
For the team here at Racer Sportif March always seems to be a busy month. Many riders trickle in as the outdoor riding season looms, or has already kicked off for the “tough” riders who can’t resist bundling up and getting their wheels moving again. The spring offers some spectacular...
Racer Sportif Grand Tour Contest
Who doesn’t love free stuff? Especially when its some super cool cycling gear.
Imagine the chance to win a free bike, or some superlight weight climbing wheels?
Maybe it’s a new pair of shoes, or a state of the art helmet? Maybe it’s all of these great prizes and more!
Have we...
Bored on the trainer? Watch bike racing
The 2020 pro cycling season is in full swing and has already offered up some spectacular racing that has been everything but boring. The upcoming weeks will be riders final chances to secure their name on the startlist of some of the biggest spring classics as the pro peloton continues...
My Favourite places to gain weight on rides
"We have ride food at home." This weather has me reminiscing about places I find myself riding to quite frequently in the spring/summer. A few are out of the way and one is really out of the way. There are some more popular ones I have missed. However, I’m taking...
Scotland: Why Aren't You There?
Burns Night has past us this past weekend which had me thinking of home.
Scotland. What a hell of a place. Not always on the top of every persons to ride list but having lived there for 25 year of my life I have to ask, why?
If you have been...
Exploring Maui Is Anything But Boring
20.7984° N, 156.3319° W or better known as Maui in Hawaii is a cyclist’s paradise. Maui is located in the Central Pacific part of Hawaii. It is home to the bluest sky, beautiful beaches, friendly locals but most interestingly, one of the world’s longest paved climb that is over 58...
Cycling Insoles: Unlock some hidden efficiency
Over the years, we have been toying around with different parts and gadgets for our bikes, seeking further gains to improve performance. The obvious areas such as aero frames, deep section wheels & tires, ceramic bearings etc.. are proven to give you that extra boost, and are the first areas...
I Might Ride The Bike In 2020
Well, it is the new year and I am approaching two and a half months of doing absolutely no physical activity. I must admit I am not excited to get back on the physical activity horse but… It must be done. So how am I going to tackle this...
New Year, New Opportunites
It’s almost another year. In fact it’s almost another decade!
The Christmas weight has been gained, the family have finally left the house and now its time to think ahead to the next year.
Sometimes it can be hard to think of the warm days and long hours in...
My favourite microbreweries on rides
Unknown to me until a few years ago, there are quite a few microbreweries in Ontario. I’m not recommending you ride to a lot of these places (unless you’re into that sort of thing) but it’s something different to do on a Saturday or Sunday ride instead of the...
Becoming a hero in the eyes of any cyclist this Christmas
I must admit, even as a cyclist it is not easy to buy Christmas and birthday gifts for such a unique and quirky breed. Many non cyclists can’t relate to our obsession of being lycra clad, shaving our legs, wattage figures and riding indoors like a hamster on a...
Maximizing the final weeks of outdoor riding
Winter is coming, it is an unfortunate reality that the cycling community as a whole must face. As the temperatures begin to plunge the only way to continue riding outdoors is with the appropriate apparel. Luckily, many of the great brands we carry offer specific cold weather and extreme winter...
Turning a new leaf – Planning a solid off season
Looking out the window today, there is no denying that the summer is over, fall is in full swing, days are getting shorter, and the window to ride outside is closing rapidly.
For some of us, a long season of riding, or racing usually follows with some time off the...
Our top tips for the indoor riding season.
With the cold weather making its way towards us, the opportunities to get out on the bike before or after work are getting more and more impossible due to the shorter days and cooler temperatures. What is one to do with the winter season that’s offered in Canada? In the...
Join us for the 2019 Campfire Ride – This Sunday at Hockley Valley Resort
Last year I had the pleasure of joining the Racer Sportif crew up at the Campfire ride hosted out of the wonderful Hockley Valley Resort for a wonderful ride and lunch. Although the Campfire ride starts at 9 am, my day began much, much earlier than that. My ride started...
My favourite coffee shops and destinations on rides
There’s something about coffee and cycling that goes so well together. It gives us somewhere to meet or a destination to ride to. We’re lucky to have so many amazing places to ride our bikes to and after all these years of riding I keep coming back to them. Some...
Tips For The Perfect Fall Riding Season
With the summer season coming to an end, the cool weather will not stop many cyclists from getting as much time outdoors as possible before the indoor season starts. This time of year, most cyclists will take advantage of riding in the mornings when the sun still rises early. The...
How to choose the bike for you
Around here the sport of road cycling is growing faster than ever. However you’ve caught the cycling bug, be it being finally convinced by friends, inspired by the watching professionals on TV, or just want to try a fun way to get some exercise. We find it amazing to see...
Best Upgrades for the evolving cyclist
Having been around the road cycling culture for most of my life, I have seen many changes and many trends. More importantly I’ve seen the evolution of a breed that traditionally consisted of real hardcore racers, lycra clad, shaved legs and reeking of embrocation cream. It’s been really cool to...
Mid season group ride etiquette, an update
The riding season has been upon us for a few months now and that means the distances covered on group rides is increasing. I still have not ventured out to the legendary Donut ride in Toronto but I will certainly find a weekend to throw down with the dozens and...