While solo rides are highly rewarding, riding with friends can also exponentially increase the fun factor, increase safety and provide opportunities for skills improvement.
Perhaps the most crucial part of a bike, the bottom bracket houses the bearings that allow the crankarms to turn, thus propelling the bike. Here's a quick and dirty guide to understanding them.
The islands of Haida Gwaii off the coast of British Columbia are a cycling paradise that offer a rich cultural heritage, stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.