Mandem Cycling Club is more than a cycling club, it is a movement. A movement that’s creating more space in the cycling scene by making it easier to get out there on two wheels and…just ride.

In this episode of Everyday Cyclist, we’ll chat with Chris McGarrell, the founder of Mandem CC, and the catalyst of the movement. After the club’s accidental creation (and explosion), the momentum hasn’t stopped – taking over the non-competitive cycling scene in Toronto while making waves across the country. The world of cycling doesn’t have a track record of being inclusive, diverse and non-competitive, so if you've been on a Mandem CC ride (or glanced at the IG), then you know how much it means to the growth of community.

Chris isn’t one for the spotlight, so we were excited to sit down and chop it up, over some peppermint tea. We'll chat about how Mandem CC came to be, Chris' journey to becoming a community leader, mental health & wellness, un-group rides & no-drop philosophies, the future of Mandem CC and much more. We hope you enjoy this time with Chris, we're grateful for everything he does -- we know that we wouldn't be here without him. RESPECT.