Contributions by AJ Barlas

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…

"One of the most beneficial suspension upgrades available, and it’s not a suspension part…"

Who went the fastest today in Austria…

Not being able to complete a Junior career as expected could impact young racer's chances of making it a long-term job…

"That was a baptism of fire but it’s like, this thing is so cool…"

Zero plastic used in the Ochain Active Spider's packaging leaves A.J. hopeful others will follow…

What makes Lacondeguy tick? Rémy Métailler and Kovarik rail corners in Pemberton, John Florence and friends get pitted in massive barrels and Jesse Melamed puzzling…

Shimano teams up with IMBA Canada to award trail building kits to volunteers, Giant and Leatt see great revenue gains and Russian brake parts…