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This Canadian winter was one of the warmest and driest since Environment Canada started keeping track some 65 years ago. For doomsayers, the unseasonably warm temperatures were proof of global warming: catastrophic climate change caused, in part, by carbon emissions from fossil-fuel burning cars. For others, the promise of year round warm … Read More
Even if the last time you stepped on the mat was to simply satisfy the demands of a (now ex-) girlfriend, there’s reason to believe that restorative yoga may save your life — or at least chill you out. No balance or flexibility required. Unlike the numerous strains of popular … Read More
Opened late last month by former clothing buyer and amateur cycling enthusiast, Thomas Eleizegui, Musette Caffè, the city’s first cycling-themed café, is a shrine to European biking culture, from the vintage jerseys and “musettes” (bags used to feed racers and, incidentally, where the café took its name) on the walls, … Read More
The question, “How much can you bench?” is probably among the single most asked questions of any gym-goer. But few among us can answer, “500 pounds.” This week, mere mortals and giants alike will descend on Calgary to compete in the 2012 Canadian Powerlifting Championships. “For many powerlifting athletes, this … Read More
Hauling your bike from storage for that inaugural spring ride or commute, you’ll notice the gears grind and the brakes are loose. Probably your brake and derailleur cables are stretched. More than likely, the tires are deflated and the chain is bone-dry. It’s time for an overhaul. Your bicycle, that … Read More
