My previous blog post was about the 2017 Steaming Nostril/Runny Nose event a few of days ago. I don't do a lot of racing, so when I do, these events tend to stick in my mind for a few days (maybe because my body is still reminding me of the effort). I am not a racer … Continue reading More on the Steaming Nostril 2017
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One Week until Steaming Nostril 2017
As I write this blog entry, It's now 7 days, 4 hours and 21 minutes until Steaming Nostril 2017 (you can check the online countdown at cyclewaterloo.com ). If you haven't heard about Steaming Nostril, it's an Ontario spring classic gravel cycling race, now in it's 5th year. Yesterday, I rode much of the shorter course (termed the … Continue reading One Week until Steaming Nostril 2017
2017 Steaming Nostril Teaser
In one month from today, the 5th annual Steaming Nostril gravel grinder cycling race will take place. Organized by my friends at Cycle Waterloo, this event has become one of Ontario's spring classics. In a previous blog post, I've written about some of the highlights of past Nostril events, so rather than re-hash here, I'm … Continue reading 2017 Steaming Nostril Teaser
Ride 40 – Solo Ride on New Fatbike and More on Bike Lanes
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
Cycling Advocacy – More Bike Lanes Needed
I live in Kitchener-Waterloo in the northeast end of town and one of my biggest pet peeves about cycling infrastructure in this part of town is the lack of bike lanes or safe roads to cross Highway 85 to get across town. There's been considerable improvement in bike paths and bike lanes in K-W in … Continue reading Cycling Advocacy – More Bike Lanes Needed




