Contributions by AJ Barlas

December's wallpaper features a Deniz Merdano shot of Cam McRae slipping between the trees on upper Jersey Shore with panache.

Alloy and steel replacement idler pulley options for high-pivot bikes…

With the Aspens in full display, Park City, Utah is the perfect playground for late October riding. Conor Barry knows the trails like the back of his hand.

Shot in Squamish when the fall conditions were prime and before the rider, Mark Haimes, was forced to take a break from the bike.

How do Hunt’s alloy enduro wheels stack up in an increasingly competitive market?

After two years of development, North Shore Billet’s Canadian Made crank is available and in four lengths, from 155mm to 170mm.

How does the Italian fork stack up to the big guys?

Is there room for another MTB drivetrain?

How did Kasper Woolley end up racing bikes, and pitting with a factory team at EWS events after years of ski racing…

Oakley's largest coverage model is like wearing a goggle lens with arms…

Is it better to have riders who don't meet selection criteria - or no riders at all? Cycling Canada had one thought and then decided otherwise.

Three elite women and the addition of a fourth junior lady now selected to attend Worlds in Val Di Sole…

The hot, dry and blown-out race conditions weren't enough to deter junior Canadians from top five results…

Ben shares his experiences working as a World Cup Downhill mechanic and the stress of driving the team truck and why he's now staying home in Canada…

Another BMW, but this one's reasonably light…

Selva series forks are a little different on the inside than most of the mass-produced competition...

An ultra-capable trail bike from Canada's own Rocky Mountain Bicycles.

Ride Concept's TNT flat pedal shoes offer ample protection and RC's highest grip rubber...

Are bike fit and a comfortable pedalling position more important than bike weight?

Are eMTB's a finished product? Thoughts on the shortcomings of MTB tires, high-pivot bikes, linkage forks and more…

A mix of metals meets a mix of wheels with these custom-designed bikes from Whistler.

Challenging conditions and increasing rain throughout the race make for a wild day in Les Gets…

The Les Gets track looks unreal but who managed to piece together a strong run when it mattered?

Mixed-wheel musings from a year of experimenting…