Andre Riopel, a passionate cyclist and SPACES cycling group host, highlights Sault Ste. Marie's extensive cycling network and encourages year-round cycling. He shares his expertise and connects with fellow cyclists through SPACES, promoting local cycling initiatives and celebrating the community's growth.
Andre Riopel, the host of SPACES cycling group, believes that every season is cycling season. He highlights the Sault area's extensive network of over 100 km of fat-bike cycling trails, making it a prime destination for year-round cycling. Riopel, a passionate cyclist himself, owns six bikes and actively promotes cycling as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation.
He encourages people to explore different types of bikes, from mountain bikes to fat bikes, and emphasizes the financial benefits of cycling over car ownership. Riopel shares his cycling expertise and enthusiasm through his SPACES posts, reviewing new equipment and engaging with fellow cyclists. He recently discussed the transformative impact of the Jones handlebar on his cycling experience, alleviating hand numbness and neck pain. Riopel views SPACES as a platform to connect with like-minded individuals, foster a vibrant cycling community, and promote local cycling initiatives. He is particularly excited about its community-driven nature and its potential to surpass the limitations of other social media platforms.Riopel's dedication to cycling extends beyond his personal passion. He actively participates in the Sault Ste. Marie cycling community, having joined the cycling club, initiated the first bike advisory committee and trail advisory committee, and spearheaded the hub trail project. His efforts have contributed to the growth of the cycling community, with membership in the cycling club increasing from 70 to over 600 members. Riopel's commitment to cycling also influenced his professional life, working as a physiotherapist, owning a bike store, and inventing a therapeutic pedalling device. Now retired, Riopel continues to advocate for cycling through his role on the cycling advocacy committee and his involvement in building a net-zero home with a low carbon footprint. He envisions SPACES as a platform to celebrate Sault Ste. Marie's status as a premier mountain and fat-biking destination and to share its extensive network of bike trails with the wider community
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