Mini pumps are something you hope you don't need, because if you do that means your ride just got tanked by a flat. Most people have a floor pump (or a compressor) or at least could find access to one if needed when they're not out on the trail. Still, a mini pump is...

After our earlier blog post here about riding in the winter, I also wanted to help those of you who wish to stay inside but still want to spin those pedals. Indoor cycling options are many. So which is best for you? And what do you need to know before you jump in?...

Winter cycling. Have you tried it? Maybe you’re an avid winter cyclist, no matter the weather and no matter the bike! That’s great. Hat’s off to you. Or instead maybe the idea of sliding around on two skinny tires out in the cold and snow sounds about as appealing as...

Health professionals and government officials around the world are working hard trying to figure out how best to handle this pandemic while the rest of us sit back and wonder if we're going to run out of toilet paper... Yes, we're navigating a period of time where it...

Say "Yes!" to new adventures! Here at Atlas, since we started, this has been our slogan. Our catch phrase. We thought it fitting as we started a whole new adventure by opening Atlas Outdoors in Warman. Talk about a new adventure! This week my wife Corrie and I went...

Considering the snow is here to stay (and has been here a while now), I'm sure many of you are looking to park your bikes for the winter. Granted, there are some of you out there still riding in this weather (kudos!) and others have put your bikes on trainers and are...

I did a few quick videos of some basic bike cleaning procedures I go through every week (sometimes after every ride) to ensure my bikes are well maintained and always running at their peak capacity. Pre-cleaning: This is especially important to do after wet or muddy...

I went for a little road ride this morning, clocked in about 40kms before having to get ready for the day. For whatever reason, mentally I was very alert and focused. I pushed my legs, even when they hurt. I kept my pace as much as I could. And I was enjoying it. It's...

When you ride your bike around town, or on a highway, do you understand the rules of the road and how they apply to a cyclist? Many cyclists do not, as is the case with most motorists! Essentially, cyclists are to adhere to the same rules as a motor vehicle. That...

I've heard it said "I don't need a helmet." Well, that may be true in a past tense meaning. In other words, you haven't had a crash and hit your head while riding a bike. Yet. And therefore, you haven't needed a helmet up to this point in your life. The issue with...