This is an article from Janet O'Connell, Executive Director of the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) Bike riding is an iconic childhood activity. We associate it with youth, freedom and the first giddy thrill of independence. With spring just around the corner, kids will soon be clamoring for new wheels. Not even the most careful parent can prevent a few skin...

This is an article from Janet O'Connell, Executive Director of the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC).

JK send a question wanting to know how we get the bikes to stand up all by them selves on our pictures so here is the big secret that will get you wanting to go take shots of your bike right now.

The following is an easy and efficient way to install bmx style grips onto your handlebars, without having to use a compressor. BY Matt Berenz First, get yourself a can of this (any silicone spray will do) Second, clean the bar, than spray the area where the grip will go on (just one shot will do) Third, simply press the grip onto the bar. Now, at first the grip will...

Cycle Solution's Pro mechanic Andrew Maemura shows how to change a tire after you gone Stan's No Tubes because everyone talks about how easy it is to go tubeless with Stans but no one knows what happens after all that stuff bonds to your tire and it's time for new ones.

By John Kenthol There are many ways to build jumps, and none of which are wrong providing they work. What follows here is an overview of the basic ways to build good, long lasting jumps. The very first thing to do before heading out and digging jumps is to choose a location. This may seem pointless as jumps theoretically can be built anywhere there is dirt. However a location can...