Challenge Yourself -Help the Canadian Diabetes Association by Hitting the Trails or the Road with Team Diabetes in 2010!
Challenge Yourself -Hel...
Another worthy cause that is supported by Cyclemania! Challenge yourself and help the Canadian Diabetes Association make a difference in the lives of the 3 million Canadians with diabetes by hitting the trails or the road with Team Diabetes in 2010! After a few years’ hiatus, Team...
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Ottawa Cyclists Injured by Hit and Run Driver While Cycling in Kanata
Ottawa Cyclists Injured...
I usually jump all over stories that have to do with the nasty driving habits of Ottawa drivers. But I needed a couple of nights of bad sleep to absorb the enormity of what had happened. As most have you have read, 5 cyclists were “allegedly” mowed down by the driver of...
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Prince Edward County – Cycling in and Around Picton Ontario
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...
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Ottawa Cycling Unsafe and Dangerous for Cyclists
Ottawa Cycling Unsafe a...
I woke up this morning to read about two cyclists getting into accidents with vehicles (CBC news story below). What an awful occurrence! Unfortunately, the losers in these collisions are always the cyclists. I don’t know the individuals involved nor do I know how the accidents...
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Ottawa Cycling – Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike – The Main Event
Ottawa Cycling – ...
In my most recent post I talked about the much touted bicycle event that was to take place today here in Ottawa: Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike. Nasty (I mean NASTY!) weather could not deter some of Ottawa’s most die hard (eco-friendly) cyclists. Among them were myself, my wife...
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Evening Cycling Tips
Evening Cycling Tips...
I’ve been thinking about this post for some time. One of the great things about cycling is that you can carve time out for a ride pretty much anytime. There isn’t too much prep work involved. I prefer riding in the evening after a tough day at work. Some time to unwind….. As...
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No Pain no Gain – Cycling Hard into the Wind
No Pain no Gain –...
A stressful day at work is easily followed by a hard and rewarding bike ride. Today the conditions were superb. At work it seemed like the stars were not aligned at all. By 5 PM, I was ready, willing and able to get some stress relief. The weather was an unbelievably balmy 32 degrees...
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Lance Armstrong in Cap Ferrat France
Lance Armstrong in Cap ...
I have recently started to use Twitter. This pic (taken today) of Lance Armstrong in the South of France is simply “motivational”. Not only because it is of who I consider to be the greatest cyclist of our time. But because of the beautiful views in the background. Can...
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Cycling – My First Ride of The Season – Early and Unexpected
Cycling – My Firs...
Lucky me! I never thought I’d be able to get out on my bike until April (At the earliest). Living in the world’s coldest capital does have its disadvantages too! This past Sunday (March 7th) proved to be warm enough (+ 6 Celsius) for me to get out and do a quick ride....
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Cycling – The Dog Days of Winter
Cycling – The Dog...
Could it be any more dull and boring outside? I really detest days like today where it is just “grey” outside. It make me pine for the beauty and calmness of cycling. Well, I can’t (safely) cycle today. So here’s the next best thing.
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