Cycling and the joy of life
It is almost dream like, or better phased as nightmare like when we think about the current situation we are witnessing and god forbid experiencing across the globe with this...
Racer Sportif's Blog
A winter in Australia
I think it’s safe to say that no one truly enjoys riding indoors over the winter, and I’m certainly no different. My former teammates and I used to joke about...
Enter for a chance to win a pair of S-Phyre Shoes
We would just like to thank everyone once again for participating in our Grand Tour contest! Unfortunately, there can only be one winner each month even though we wish we...
How To Win At Spring
“Wait…. 15 degrees?! It was snowing 5 days ago…..” Yeah, my mum was just as shocked hearing it, as we all were, experiencing it. Spring is charging its way into...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...