Steve's Cycling Blog
There's a lot of reading material online. This blog is just one of countless cycling blogs, so thanks to anyone and everyone who reads this. I thought I'd share some of the blogs that I read. Some are cycling-related. Others have a running or fitness focus. I hope you find some relevant material in them, … Continue reading Blogs I read
In the final days of 2016, I've pulled together a summary of my year in cycling. There are countless resources available online, particularly for those of us who use Strava for our ride summaries. I subscribe to veloviewer.com, which provides a nice summary graphic of year shown below. I rode over 3700 km (less than … Continue reading 2016 Ride Summary
If you're like me, the last place you want to be is in a mall at this time of year. Parking lots are jam packed. Lines ups are huge. It's not worth my time. Still, we need to buy gifts, even for those who say they don't need or want anything. Since cycling is the theme … Continue reading Gift ideas for cyclists?
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
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
Ride 35 is in the books: The soon-to-be-classic Eager Beaver 2.0. This gravel grinder event, starting and finishing in Highlands Nordic near Collingwood, offered three distances: 50 km, 100 km (which I rode), and 100 miles. Dan from Substance Projects runs fantastic events and this was no exception. I was up way too early to … Continue reading Ride 35 of 50 – Eager Beaver Gravel Race – 100km version
I've been trying to get to the Wildwood Conservation Area to ride my mountain bike for a few years, but it just never happened. This year, I decided to sign up the week before the race, figuring I'd get a chance to finally ride these trails that I keep hearing so much about. There's … Continue reading Ride 24/50 – The Wild Ride at Wildwood Conservation Area
The Drive Do I have everything? Helmet, check. Shoes, check. Water bottles filled. Extra layers if it’s cold… I laid everything out last night so I should be ready. Bike on the roof of the car. Cat5Gear bag packed and ready. Drive to Tim K’s to pick him up. 10 minute drive. Do I need … Continue reading Ride 14/50 – P2A 2016 – Thoughts during the race
This is my second year as a P2A ambassador and I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to spread the word and share my experience in the event. This blog also appears on the parisancaster.com webpage where, in previous blog entries by other ambassadors this year, you can read about Rob MacEwan’s push to get into the top … Continue reading How I prepare for P2A
Ride #10 of my "50 in 50" was the Tour of Pelham - another of southern Ontario's Spring Classics - on Sunday April 10. This was my first time entering this event, which was shorter than the other classics at just under 35 km, but still very challenging and enjoyable. After the 90-minute drive from … Continue reading Ride 10/50 – Tour of Pelham
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