Steve's Cycling Blog
There are still a few days left in 2016, but it's the time of year when I reflect on the past 12 months (and I've had a lot of time to reflect, given my slow recovery from a concussion). When 2016 began, my goal was to celebrate the year I turned 50 with 50 "memorable" rides. I … Continue reading Reflecting on 2016
It's been a couple of months since I've added to my quest for "50 memorable rides in my 50th year". With my crash and recovery from a concussion, I've decided to extend my 50-in-50 into 2017, but I was able to have memorable ride #40 this past weekend. It was memorable for the sole reason … Continue reading Ride 40 – Solo Ride on New Fatbike and More on Bike Lanes
Coming up this Thursday November 24, I'm hosting #bikeschool on Twitter. If you don't know what #bikeschool is, here's a brief summary from the website: #bikeschool is a live chat on Twitter every Thursday night at 9p EST. We talk about bikes and have fun… a lot of fun. Like all classrooms there are pranksters, … Continue reading Hashtag BikeSchool – Nov. 24, 2016 9pm EST
I watched the movie "Inspired to Ride" this week. It documents the 2014 edition of the Trans Am Bike Race, which starts in Oregon, covers 10 states and 4300 miles and finishes in Virginia. The race is self supported, so cyclists must carry their own clothing, tools, sleeping bag, food, drink (although they can stop … Continue reading Finding Inspiration to Ride
My interest in winter cycling started a number of years ago when I decided that indoor training was extremely boring for me. While I realize the benefits of this indoor activity, I realized that I needed another winter activity to keep me busy. Plus I felt that I wasn't racing so I didn't need any specific … Continue reading Winter is Coming
I went to the Fall Bike Blowout Sale this weekend in Toronto. Amidst the thousands of people, there were deals to be had if you were willing to elbow your way through the crowds and line up to pay for your purchases. I wasn't looking specifically at bikes, but still managed to spend some money … Continue reading Toronto Fall Bike Show and N+1?
With my cycling accident back on Labour Day weekend and the concussion recovery that has followed, I've had plenty of time to think about riding and the rides I've completed this year and what's to come in 2017. I still hope to get back on the bike soon, but it's looking more and more like … Continue reading Pondering time away from cycling and a first look at the Arkel Seatpacker 15
Now that September is upon us, I thought I'd summarize my ride year so far. There are some good utilities available for Strava users (I've been using Strava since the end of 2011). I use Jonathan O'Keeffe's utilities (which are free), veloviewer.com (limited free usage or a small annual fee for full access)and Strava Labs. I … Continue reading Year-to-date Ride Summary
Sometimes it's not about the ride; it's about the destination. Camping has been a big part of my summer vacations for as long as I can remember. I've been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to visit many of Ontario's fine Provincial Parks, and in recent years, I've explored the parks by bicycle. This … Continue reading Ride 33 of 50 – Grundy Lake Provincial Park
A few weeks ago, I did my "longest ride ever" with some strong friends who pulled me around on my road bike for 210 km. It was a long day, and I won't say it was easy, but compared to this long-distance ride on my fat bike, that 210 km ride a ride in the … Continue reading Ride 32 of 50: Trans Fat – Ancaster to Port Dover and Back
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