Cycling

We had the chance to meet Louis Garneau during the launch of our new ‘Altitude Sports X Garneau’ collection. The world-renowned athlete was kind enough to answer a few questions about his company, the oldest cycling brand in North America. Shop Garneau Altitude Sports: How did you transition from cyclist to businessman? Louis Garneau: I started racing when I was 12 and stopped around 25, after the Olympics. I always liked making things. I studied art, that’s what I liked best in school. I was interested in painting, sculpture, wood furniture making, and antiques. In 1982 my girlfriend and I

2018 marks the fourth edition of our limited edition Altitude Sports X Garneau cycling kit and this year's design showcases dark tones and polka dots. We have chosen dark navy for the core colour with slight red accents in the form of polka dots. The inspiration derives from the night lights in the city and the somber shadows. In order to capture the night ambiance of this kit, we took to the streets for a night photo shoot. Shop the Altitude Sports X Garneau Collection [shopify_product id="1312955662439"] [shopify_product id="1312956088423"] [shopify_product id="1312955727975"] [shopify_product id="1312956121191"] For 2018, we offer three kits: a race

What's better than a refreshing glass of ice water after a day spent in the sun? Maybe it's a cold beer that quenches your thirst after summiting a strenuous hike? It can be difficult to enjoy an ice-cold, thirst-quenching, beverage while exploring the great outdoors, but it certainly isn't impossible thanks to IceMule. For IceMule, the challenge was to design a cooler that could keep your refreshments and snacks fresh and nearby while you're outside enjoying nature. The mission was to provide an adventure-ready alternative to your standard bulky plastic cooler. That's why the brand developed several models of insulated cooler

Founded in 1958, the birth of Scott Sports happened when Sun Valley resident Ed Scott invented the first ever tapered aluminum ski pole. This invention revolutionized the ski pole itself, replacing the standard steel or bamboo poles of the time. All in all, this invention was no surprise thanks to Ed’s engineering background and passion for skiing. Ed Scott's vision of innovation and his revolutionary ski poles helped position Scott among the ski industry's leaders in producing technical products. From there, the brand’s sports expertise blossomed. Next on the agenda was to tackle the two-wheeled sports market.   Shop SCOTT

With the good weather setting in, there are few excuses for not getting out on a bicycle and exploring new routes. Now that you have prepared your bike for the season, it's time to prepare yourself for cycling and get equipped. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or just ride your bike to get to work in the morning, there is a wide range of clothing and accessories that will make your life easier once you get behind the handlebars. Tops Craft Women's Velo Graphic Jersey Buy Now Castelli Women's Riparo Jacket Buy Now Louis Garneau Men's Metz Lite Cycling Jersey Buy Now

If you haven't gotten to ride one yet, you definitely need to try a fat bike this winter. Becoming the next big thing in bike travel, fat bikes are more and more common to see around and certain brands are creating specific designs that are equipped for multi-day expeditions over rough terrain. Say goodbye to the trekking shoes and trekking poles and hello to fat bikes. Why Fat Bikes? Thanks to their 4 inch+ tires, fat bikes have a significant amount of float which enables them to travel more easily across a range of terrain including sand, snow and desert