Monday: 5;30 SS Out to Durham Bridge and back in Route 8 Killarny Rd. Dress Code: Jersey and socks must match!
Wednesday night: 5:30 SS Woodstock Rd to Golf Club Rd to Colonial Hts to Hanwell to Bishop to Allyson and Dump Rd. Covered Bridge loop to Wassis to Lincoln Rd and back via the Lincoln road. Dress: Team Kit, Bib shorts with or without jersey (rider's choice)
Friday: From the Drs's Bubbles's at 51 Atkinson Lane, New Maryland. Route to be
determined depending on construction. Easy spouses/companion ride. Nachos and drinks
apres ride. Dress: Surprise us!
Saturday: 0800 Burton Bridge/Damn loop. Out Lincoln Rd to Burton Bridge, back in and
around Marysville bypass, across Two Nations crossing to Ring Road, then complete
Mactaquac loop and back. Breakfast at Franks Finer Diner.
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What a crazy week!
First; I am, or will be fine in a few days. Nothing broken, only huge scrapes and bruises. I have to watch, wich side to turn at night. Facing my Better Half was a little tuffer, than the ride home:o), but later on she did bike with me to Peniac.
The nursing and the medical attention was first class. Thanks to Bubbles and Rat for all the care, and Bubbles, Jurgen and Zorro for the escort to my street!
Still I feel, this week has been one of the best ever in my cycling experience. I put more miles on my bikes than ever before, and had the pleasure of riding with so many good people.
Some time ago I read a witty article on bicycling.com titled "My Family Gave Up Driving for 30 Days to Stick it to the Man - an Experiment in Car-Free Living."
The writer describes how his family of four stopped driving their car for a month in favour of cycling, supplemented by carpooling and public transit. He even bought his family 'One Less Car' hoodies to wear for the experiment.
He humourously quantified the tangibles by calculating that if "everything stayed the same and the kids never left home, we'd save $31,000 while sparing the planet 40,000 pounds in CO2 emissions in our lifetimes."
The intangibles were harder to quantify but perhaps more thought-provoking: "The lifestyle made me happier and more hopeful. I liked the collective act of reinvention; and found the simple act of riding together electrifying in small ways. On various rides - home from soccer practices, or after sleepovers - I heard about my daughter's first high school dance, and listened as my son absently hummed a song learned in French class."
The article got me thinking about environmentalism as it relates to happiness. Over two centuries ago, Adam Smith's book , The Wealth of Nations, launched modern economics, and since that time society has been doggedly pursuing the perceived ideal of maximum economic production. In fact, Smith's ideas still dominate our economy, our politics, our society, and even our personalities. However, as we are becoming increasingly aware, maximum economic production is pushing up against ever more limited resources.
So how does this impact our everyday lives? Well, many have come to realize that having more does not equate to being happy. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is based on the belief that maximum economic production leads to increased well-being (with well-being tied to wealth), but for years research has been showing that's not always the case. After a certain level of income, increasing wealth does not lead to increased happiness. GDP does not take into account environmental degradation caused by economic production, nor does it account for psychological well-being, i.e. happiness. The conclusion that economic growth is not necessarily providing a corresponding boost to human morale is certainly provocative - exploding a bombshell underneath society's ongoing quest for material gain.
Well, I contend that there is still at least one thing out there that supports the economy, lowers your carbon footprint and makes you happy. The bike.
The bicycling article puts it so well: "Is the bike becoming something indispensible, a utilitarian piece of everyday middle-class weaponry to combat fuel-price inflation? Screw you, Exxon Mobil: I'm riding today."
Likely just saying this out loud will make you happy!
In October 2008, Trek Bikes CEO John Burke wrote his stockholders, "Higher gas prices have created a cycling-commuter boom."
He also wrote, "During the 1987 stock market crash and the recession of the early '90s, the bike business was relatively immune to market turmoil; and in this type of economy, there are winners and losers. SUVs are losers; small cars are winners. We think bicycles are comparable to small cars."
Yes, gas prices have gone down again, but no one believes that lower prices will prevail over the long term. And even putting economics aside, riding a bike simply makes you feel good. Whether you are commuting by bike to work or cycling for exercise, you will undoubtedly experience moments of pure and utter bliss. I read somewhere that melancholy is incompatible with bicycling - true words. As I rode along the St. John River through Maugerville last Sunday morning, I realized how much more you see from the bike than you do at 80km per hour. Fog lifting slowly from the river, farmers picking cucumbers, and stunning August flowers never noticed from the fast lane.
And in a grander context, imagine for a moment - as you ride rather than drive the few blocks to the store - the transformational possibilities in that choice you made. What if millions of people began to see their way clear to doing the same?
Famous British author H.G. Wells once wrote, "When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race."
As a futurist himself, H.G. sure knew what he was talking about.
Sonya Hull is a local consultant and project manager for Fredericton's Green Matters and Green Shops programs. And she really loves her bike(s). If you have questions or comments email greenmatters@fredericton.ca.
Bubbles and Fine Eatery?! What a stark contrast!
The City of Freericton wishes to inform you that as of today, Monday August 17, Colonial Heights will be closed from Golf Club Road to Eagle Court to replace a culvert.
The City of Fredericton wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please note that the Hanwell Road is now open to all traffic.
This Sunday, August 23rd the first annual Hadley Challenge is being held
from Marysville Place to the Hadley's in Mount Hope. If MTBing is not your thing, please consider volunteering to help at the event. We need help in various areas between 10:30 and 3pm. There is a barbecue at the Hadley's after the event and it is guaranteed to be a good time.
http://hadleychallenge.blogspot.com/
No one commented on this video, you should watch it!! Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn29DvMITu4
Smoothie, are you commuting Tuesday afternoon?
Donut:
Yes, I am commuting. I should leave at 11:00. It will be HOT are you in?? Anyone else?
Smoothie
Spent day kayaking on Nashwaak...too burnt to ride tonight.
Hope you had lots of water, please post all the sweaty details.
I'm still in awe of Lazlo riding to Penniac on Saturday afternoon after 120km and the crashes....Rat, you may have a masochistic equal here!
smoothie, i'm in for your commute
Smoothie, I plan on joining you at 11AM
Smoothie, I'll be at MacLeans awaiting ur arrival.
Mel;
The video is lame.
Great ride last night. Rat certainly had all of us beat on the dress code. Nice colours! Bubbles must have helped you out.
HI all, if yo need to contact me directly my email is greg.violette@gmail.com in case you want to volunteer for the Hadley challenge...
Thanks to Rat and Donut to commute with me today, it is always great to have company. On the way home, my thermometer on my trip computer registered 35 degrees C!!
Come ride with us...then you can decide for yourself:)
I know who the sh*t disturber is :). might crash the party again wed night. the rad crew are mostly all at canada games. Hadley boys are in town though, so gotta check the shop before I head over.
Smoothie,
Wether permittting as it is calling for rain I will commute if there is a Wed am ride.
Avid Reader,
Only worker bees here. A truly happy hive.
Rat: There is no rain in the forecast that I have. So, tomorrow morning, same place, same time, McLean's at 7:35, see you there. Anyone else? Beat the heat, ride early!
I hope that some of you roadies will dust off your mountain bikes and join me for the Hadley Challenge. Note that this event is specifically designed to be inclusive. It has a 26 km race for the hard core. It also has shorter, easier courses of 6, 14, and 20 km for those of us who just want to have some fun and enjoy these great trails. A racing license is not required.
There is a BBQ afterwards and the first beer is on me for any other OSBers who attend.
Another sweet easy Wednesday OSB/Rad Edge romp; tonight through the southern lowlands of Waasis and Lincoln. New rider Greg enjoyed the pace, though Jurgen laid a hurting on him out past the airport.
Greg and I will be riding as much as possible in the next 10 days. Will post times.
Good fun this evening. Thannks all!
Due to a change in schedule, I will not be commuting tomorrow, Friday. Plus, next week we are vacationing in Shediac (I take my bike). So, if you like to ride in the morning, try me in 10 days. Hope to see you at the social.
Hope to see everyone out tomorrow night!!
Rat and I rode tonight...he pushed me so hard cried, then I really got focussed....it was not a pretty ride. But, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Enjoy your vacation Mel, we'll regroup for the commutes when you return.
Just back into town. Phew, even the poor fish were feeling the heat. Great to spent some away time with my co-horts of the biological world. Almost as much fun as OSB but at a more aerobic pace. Hope the Friday soiree is still on!
Note: With all the pedal and literary banter we enjoy. Thought it important to send our collective good wishes to Monica and (Jamie) Donut, as her Mom is in a serious battle with Cancer. Hopefully you all can take a moment to send some Good Karma To Monica's mom and family as they struggle with the "Circle of Life" challanges that this issue brings.
God Bless and please feel free to lean on our shoulders.
This evening is most certainly ON. We look forward to seeing everyone at our house. First left past the underpass on the New Maryland highway is Atkinson Lane. We live at 51, six houses in on the left.
While the word Thank you , sometimes loses it true meaning. To Bubbles and Rat. THANKS for the wonderful rides and apres social. In true OSB fashion it was Great to get out with some friends after the rigors of the work week.
Herc and Marlene:
Good luck in the 1/2 Ironwomen!! We are all in your corner and rooting for you both. Can't wait to hear how you make out. You both have most certainly put in the training...You are ready for the event. You are my heroines!!
Thanks for the good thoughts. My mom is doing well (as can be) and home this weekend, then back to Saint John for more radiation treatments.
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