Guest Blog Post
Hmm, kind of not sure how to introduce myself. But since you’re here on the popular Cyclemania website, I’m assuming that just like me, bikes are a big part of your life. So I’ll cut to the chase, I’m Vicki Thomas and I’m a cyclo-cross...
Vicki Thomas – Cy...
Philanthropic Pedaling ...
Austin Lehman Adventures (ALA) has announced a partnership with Bicycles for Humanity to create and manage a Bicycle Tour in Italy this fall. Cyclists from around the world can sign up for a seven day pedal tour of the Tuscany region of Italy and in doing so, help fund the establishment...
A Bicycle Odyssey with ...
Mid-Winter I was contacted by Finley Fagan, an Australian Ex-Pat who had just completed a European cycling saga with his Canadian partner Zoa. Oh, did I forget to mention that they did this with 2 dogs in tow.
Following is Fin & Zoa’s story…. Read to the end. It’s...
Vermont Cycling –...
I had been very excited ever since my pal Steve asked me to attend the 2009 edition of the Mad River Valley Century ride. Who would have thought that Hurricane Danny would be able to get as far north as it did last weekend?
Helen, myself, and our good friends Renza and Sergio drove...
Eastern Townships Cycli...
Finally —- a weekend with sunshine! At the prompting of our son Jason, Helen & I decided to set our sites on a bike ride on a small section of Quebec’s La Route Verte. This is the Quebec Government’s attempt at bringing cycling to the masses. And they have done...
Cycling – Stonebr...
I have been experimenting with various methods of tracking the routes I take. Often times I am asked about a particular route and I am hard-pressed to remember road names etc…. Enter Helen’s iPhone. It coupled along with a nifty application from EveryTrail allows me...
Prince Edward County ...
This past weekend Helen & I had the absolute pleasure of spending our weekend in Prince Edward County Ontario. I cannot say enough good things about this area of Ontario. Especially in terms of cycle-friendliness. The roads (on the most part) are quite good. The drivers (with...
Rideau Lakes Cycling To...
Oh what a weekend! Months of preparation led up to 2 days of cycling joy on the Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour (RCLT) between Ottawa & Kingston. My buddy Barry & I had trained hard for this 360 kilometer ride.
Our day started at Carleton University with registration, last minute...
Ottawa Cycling – ...
My friend Nadine first turned me on to this ride at around the same time last year. After reading about her experience I was always curious – but never foolhardy enough to try this ride.
For those of you not from Ottawa, there really aren’t many places where one can find...
Cycling in Montreal ...
Montreal is only a couple of hours away by car from Ottawa. You’d think that Helen & I would cycle there frequently. Unfortunately this is not the case as we have plenty of good cycling in our own back yard.
Yesterday we decided to experience a small sample of what Montreal...

