A thank you note at the end of 2024
The past two years have been a fairly rough period for the bike industry. From the mega brands to small builders like Montu, everyone has felt the impact of the …
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Why we will no longer do Black Friday sales
Mass consumerism is a plague to the planet. As a small business, opportunities to boost our sales are always welcome, but we also want to avoid those opportunities which are …
Ambassador spotlight: Sylvie D’Aoust’s gravel racing adventures
In June 2024, Montu ambassador Sylvie D’Aoust finished Unbound Gravel XL (350 miles/560km) on her Montu Kopis gravel bike. This was the second time Sylvie rode Unbound XL on her …
Ambassador spotlight: Aaron’s Ride Across Canada
All text/images courtesy of Aaron Hiebert-Prasad unless otherwise noted Aaron is a self-proclaimed adventure cyclist who has been plant-based/vegan for over a decade. Originally motivated by the potential health benefits …
650b vs 700c
Among gravel cyclists, the debate about wheel diameter choice (650b vs 700c) is often polarized and oversimplified. The choice of wheel diameter and tire size add various layers of complexity, …
In praise of slow rides
Montu ambassador Aaron Prasad on the joys of cycling I like to ride bikes. I ride for the exhilaration of feeling the wind on my face as I bomb down …
Climbing Alto de Letras
This is an account of climbing the longest road climb in the world, Alro de Letras by Montu ambassador Aaron Prasad The Preamble Where to start…Letras was an incredible day. …
Aaron Prasad: The Joy of Bikepacking
I came to cycling quite late in my life after following in the pedal strokes of a close friend who was touting the many joys and fitness benefits of his …
Lauren Ogilvie: A Nordic skier explores life in the saddle
My cycling journey is really just in its infancy at this point. That said, I’ve always been a big endurance sports enthusiast. Running and Nordic skiing have been my mainstays …
Chris Moodie: From dirt bike racing to gravel grinding
I bought my first mountain bike when I was in grade 10. Shortly after, I went to Camp Fortune with some guys from the local bike shop for a ride …