Frozen water everywhere!

Last spring, I took a tour of some local trails the day after a huge rain event just north of here.  The result was a cycling route that had a lot of turn-arounds because some trails were flooded. As some of my Waterloo Cycling Club friends will attest, I've been known to ride across fast-flowing … Continue reading Frozen water everywhere!

What it’s really like to cycle at -17C

This past weekend, I've been out cycling a few times in temperatures as cold as -17C.  That's just the air temperature.  When you factor in wind, it feels much colder.  On cold days like these, I tend to ride slower and I choose routes that are sheltered from the wind.  But sometimes, the wind is … Continue reading What it’s really like to cycle at -17C