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The die-hard cyclists do it all winter, but for those of us less inclined to risk icy wipe-outs, summer is the best time to bust out the whip and cruise through town (or, at the very least, weave your way through an ever-changing patchwork of construction sites). Whether you’re riding … Read More
Watching Olympic weightlifting with my dad is one of my favourite childhood memories. As a kid I saw the sport as the domain of 300-pound supermen, but after six months training with the barbell I’ve seen the light. “Olympic lifting has long been the preferred practice of elite athletic programs … Read More
You’ve spent the dough on a sweet ride for the summer and now is no time to get thrifty. Any serious cyclist knows not to buy that mountain monster or beach cruiser at the department store — the bikes are poor quality and the guy who put together the lawnmowers … Read More
Whether trekking to the office or cruisin’ the island, cycling is a first-rate way to get around and make the most of our short Toronto summers. Here’s a look at the best places to keep those gears greasy. DIY Oasis: Bike Pirates A ramshackle institution of two-wheeled learning, this volunteer-run … Read More
A primal form of fitness. That’s how Dhani Oks, founder of Toronto’s Academy of Lions describes CrossFit, arguably one of the toughest workouts around. For the uninitiated, CrossFit is a super intense, constantly varied strength and conditioning program. The goal is simple: improve all around fitness. Workouts are short but … Read More
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