Great CWS (Commute with Smoothy) as always this am.
I assume there will be a CWS on Friday which I plan to do, invite others to join us as the free coffee is fine, 0735am by McLeans sport, or leave SS with me at about 0720 and cross over to meet up with Smoothy.
Tommorrow, Thursday, I plan ti ride about 10am, as I am working evenins this week. Parking at the SS is tenuos with the FREX, but this is where I plan to leave from.
Thanks to everyone for the rides (tonight's ride through Rusagonis was great) and to Turbo for the invitation. I will definitely bring my bike back next summer and work on my climbing legs before then too!
It was cool to ride in from work today to see a group of cyclists (Team Evil) but then shortly afterwards to see Team OSB in a tight paceline, all wearing Team Kit! It REALLY looked cool! I think when we have a posted ride some form of the OSB kit should be worn. As Rat posted, come ride with us on Friday morning! See you on the road.
much interest in the Friday night ride and an abbreviated version of the posted Saturday route. I have some firewood/autumn tasks to complete and will do solo rides ride around those if group rides are nil/minimal attendees.
Nice to see the " The Banished" one still follows our blog. Too bad your stuck in Negative Mode. Note: YOU LEFT... there is a difference!!! Get over it
Pile wood on Friday, Ride on saturday. See you in the morning PS- unless well wishes or congrats NO ANNOYMOUS POSTINGS. does nothing but creates trouble and gets us all painted with one brush.
Fabulous Friday Threesome tonight with Stinky and Herc (eat yer heart out Cookie) - gorgeous night for it...even had a "Rat and Bubbles on a big night out" sighting (must have been as they both had their clothes on).
P.s. The three of us voted; "Burton Bridge loop counter-clockwise" really does sucks as a route! (Back me up here, ladies!)
Nice easy Friday night ride. Just the way its been all summer (despite rumours to the contrary).
For anyone not going on the 8am ride - I'm riding one way to Grand Lake (65km) leaving from 24 Pembroke Crescent @ 10:30'ish. Anyone interested could ride part way down and turn back, or if energetic, the full 130km. Looks like gorgeous day...up to 24 degrees in afternoon.
I left work to ride home via Burton Loop to meet with you but "Popped" a rear spoke so had to call the "Team Car" to pick me up. Oh well, hope to see you Saturday for at least part of the ride.
i;m there for you Jazz, after almost being blown off our bikes by a bus, Acadian Bus line, that route at that time, sucked. We didn't hear it coming behind us at all and he didn't give us an inch and he had clear sailing the other way. See you all in the morning
I have had similar experiences with the busline. They drive fast, weave in and out of traffic to get to their destination, etc. Report it.
Jazz,
I happen to like it both ways , the loop that is. Now on Friday heading out of town along the Lincoln Rd. on Friday supper can be crazy. I know Loop alternates.
The best way to solve problems (cycling) is discuss them. So try to post your happenings good or bad so we can all learn from it. Great saturday AM ride. Proof that life can be pleasant. Thanks to fellow OSBer's for keeping it simple. Easy Game...Just Pedal!
A word of cautioun: Rat's "alternate" routes are NEVER as they first appear. For instance, did you know the Burton Bridge loop ALWAYS includes Marysville. If you ride in to the SS Complex from New Maryland you ALWAYS ride across Bishop drive and out the old highway to the Tim Horton's on the Woodstock Rd.
Hope everyone had a great ride this morning. No Doubt, Nick and I had a solid and fun 70min run. FYI: No Doubt now knows what it feels like to be dropped, and dropped, and dropped...
I ride the Burton Loop three times per week but I always ride it clockwise, I find the shoulder situation better, safer. It seems that the other way, there are more areas where there is no shoulder. See you on the road. Great fun this A.M.
On behalf of all of us at Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, we want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your incredible support of the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. We want to take this opportunity to thank you specifically for your participation in our Ride Along Events and your incredible fundraising efforts. You are one of a wonderful group of people who raised over $250 for this one day event. It is through these local community Ride Along events that we will be able to provide a sustainable and growing source of funding for local childhood cancer programs and research.
The donations you raised through your fundraising efforts on behalf of the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation will go to support specific initiatives in the childhood cancer center in your local community; and because of our volunteer based organization, and the support of our incredible sponsors, we will be distributing 100% of donations to the these important centres.
When we began planning for the 2009 version of the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride we wanted to achieve three goals:
First, to raise at least $1.5 million in donations for childhood cancer programs and initiatives across Canada; Second, to cultivate relationships in the163 communities we visited across the country, and inspire ordinary Canadians to join the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation in helping to raise awareness, media attention and increased local involvement in the cause of childhood cancer; and Third, to create Community Events that provide a sustainable permanent source of funding, for the local oncology community with a solid base of support from local riders, volunteers and sponsors. After an incredible start in 2008, we are so proud to say that for 2009, we have met or exceeded our goals in what is now one of the biggest charity cycling events on behalf of childhood cancer in the world! In just 12 short days, we traveled 7,200 km from Vancouver to Halifax, and to date we have raised over $1,500,000 (and counting) for local and national initiatives on behalf of childhood cancer.
In the words of our brave ambassador Josh Nelson: "Ride for the kids who are battling cancer now. Ride for those who will be diagnosed in the future; and Ride for me, until I can ride with you."
Thank you again for your incredible fundraising effort and your support in making a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
Campbellton - “Hello everyone, we’re home!” That’s what Zachary Boissonneault published on his Internet blog Aug. 21, the date marking the end of a coast-to-coast family bicycle trip lasting about three months.
the Boissonneault family.
From Victoria, BC to St. John’s NFLD., the Boissonnaults — Zachary (14 ), Martin (16), and their parents Andre and Charline — cycled more than 8,000km. The crossing started May 19 in BC.
“The roads are beautiful in these provinces.
However, we were advised to go through Manitoba, as the roads had no shoulders and two cyclists died there last year because of this,” said Andre Boissonnault.
Following this advice, the family headed south to the United States. “The roads were unbelievable. There really is a big difference here in Canada,” he said.
This detour was extended to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. From there, the troops returned home via Sault Ste Marie (Ontario), north to Montreal and east through Quebec City and Moncton, eventually ending three months after they started.
The four cyclists have continued to Prince Edward Island then to Nova Scotia by ferry. After cycling to North Sydney they caught another ferry to Newfoundland and soon back to northern New Brunswick.
Back home since late August, Andre Boissonnault believes that this great cross-country journey was a great experience.
“Throughout the trip, we met a lot of cyclists and they came from everywhere.
There really is a beautiful bike fraternity,” he said. “It took at least three weeks for me and my wife to get used to the rhythm. The kids, they had energy to spare.
“The first time it was about 70km per day and near the end of the trip was about twice that amount. We were all looking forward to finishing the trip.”
Next year, the Boissonnaults will set a goal a little less ambitious than crossing Canada. However, he dreams of another major project.
“I’d like to go from Vancouver down to California or even further to Argentina, who knows. There is also Europe that is attractive. But I’m glad we started our adventures here in our own country.”
OSB Fredericton wishes OSB Vancouver Chapter (aka Big Greg) good luck in Washington's Mt. Baker Ride 542, a 40km and 4300ft climb to top of Mt. Baker (click on my name for race info). Maximum suffering guaranteed!
Smoothie, I am going to have to cancel for tonight's bike cleaning session. too much going on at the MacDonald household. Lots of company. Sorry for the short notice. hopefully I can take you up on your kind offer another time.
And don't worry Pebbles, I'll get my bike all cleaned up so you'll recogize her next time.
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I will be biking to work in Oromocto tomorrow, Tuesday around 11:00. Is anyone interested in joining me?
Hey Smoothy, I am in. I just blogged the last session and realized that this weeks had started.
Where will we meet.
Jens Voigt returns to racing (click on my name)...re-posted with permission from the OSB Vancouver chapter...
Great CWS (Commute with Smoothy) as always this am.
I assume there will be a CWS on Friday which I plan to do, invite others to join us as the free coffee is fine, 0735am by McLeans sport, or leave SS with me at about 0720 and cross over to meet up with Smoothy.
Tommorrow, Thursday, I plan ti ride about 10am, as I am working evenins this week. Parking at the SS is tenuos with the FREX, but this is where I plan to leave from.
Wed night ride. Very tight boyz. Some fun when the paceline goes so smooth. Agreed excellent route.
Hey "Ottawa Bob" glad we had the chance meeting and you got to join us for some rides.
Take Care.
Thanks to everyone for the rides (tonight's ride through Rusagonis was great) and to Turbo for the invitation. I will definitely bring my bike back next summer and work on my climbing legs before then too!
It was cool to ride in from work today to see a group of cyclists (Team Evil) but then shortly afterwards to see Team OSB in a tight paceline, all wearing Team Kit! It REALLY looked cool! I think when we have a posted ride some form of the OSB kit should be worn. As Rat posted, come ride with us on Friday morning! See you on the road.
I will be going out for one hour after supper, if you are interested, blog, email or call (472-5271)
Smoothy, see you at 735 by McLeans.
Dress warm, hope to see others out.
Rat, I'll will be there, anyone else?
much interest in the Friday night ride and an abbreviated version of the posted Saturday route. I have some firewood/autumn tasks to complete and will do solo rides ride around those if group rides are nil/minimal attendees.
We're still riding and we're still drinking.
I am in for Saturday morning ride.
I am riding tonight and tomorrow a.m
Nice to see the " The Banished" one still follows our blog.
Too bad your stuck in Negative Mode.
Note: YOU LEFT... there is a difference!!!
Get over it
I'm in for Sat AM ride.
Pile wood on Friday, Ride on saturday. See you in the morning
PS- unless well wishes or congrats NO ANNOYMOUS POSTINGS.
does nothing but creates trouble and gets us all painted with one brush.
Fabulous Friday Threesome tonight with Stinky and Herc (eat yer heart out Cookie) - gorgeous night for it...even had a "Rat and Bubbles on a big night out" sighting (must have been as they both had their clothes on).
P.s. The three of us voted; "Burton Bridge loop counter-clockwise" really does sucks as a route! (Back me up here, ladies!)
Nice easy Friday night ride. Just the way its been all summer (despite rumours to the contrary).
For anyone not going on the 8am ride - I'm riding one way to Grand Lake (65km) leaving from 24 Pembroke Crescent @ 10:30'ish. Anyone interested could ride part way down and turn back, or if energetic, the full 130km. Looks like gorgeous day...up to 24 degrees in afternoon.
I left work to ride home via Burton Loop to meet with you but "Popped" a rear spoke so had to call the "Team Car" to pick me up. Oh well, hope to see you Saturday for at least part of the ride.
Be sure to cross the Westmorland Street Bridge in case I meet you there! Thanks.
i;m there for you Jazz, after almost being blown off our bikes by a bus, Acadian Bus line, that route at that time, sucked. We didn't hear it coming behind us at all and he didn't give us an inch and he had clear sailing the other way. See you all in the morning
Ally : you should call the bus company. They'll know who the driver was if you tell them the time and place
I am going to
Ally/Herc,
I have had similar experiences with the busline. They drive fast, weave in and out of traffic to get to their destination, etc.
Report it.
Jazz,
I happen to like it both ways , the loop that is. Now on Friday heading out of town along the Lincoln Rd. on Friday supper can be crazy. I know Loop alternates.
The best way to solve problems (cycling) is discuss them. So try to post your happenings good or bad so we can all learn from it.
Great saturday AM ride. Proof that life can be pleasant. Thanks to fellow OSBer's for keeping it simple.
Easy Game...Just Pedal!
A word of cautioun: Rat's "alternate" routes are NEVER as they first appear. For instance, did you know the Burton Bridge loop ALWAYS includes Marysville. If you ride in to the SS Complex from New Maryland you ALWAYS ride across Bishop drive and out the old highway to the Tim Horton's on the Woodstock Rd.
Hope everyone had a great ride this morning. No Doubt, Nick and I had a solid and fun 70min run. FYI: No Doubt now knows what it feels like to be dropped, and dropped, and dropped...
I ride the Burton Loop three times per week but I always ride it clockwise, I find the shoulder situation better, safer. It seems that the other way, there are more areas where there is no shoulder. See you on the road. Great fun this A.M.
Oh it's ON now Bubbles!
Dear Leroy
On behalf of all of us at Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, we want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your incredible support of the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. We want to take this opportunity to thank you specifically for your participation in our Ride Along Events and your incredible fundraising efforts. You are one of a wonderful group of people who raised over $250 for this one day event. It is through these local community Ride Along events that we will be able to provide a sustainable and growing source of funding for local childhood cancer programs and research.
The donations you raised through your fundraising efforts on behalf of the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation will go to support specific initiatives in the childhood cancer center in your local community; and because of our volunteer based organization, and the support of our incredible sponsors, we will be distributing 100% of donations to the these important centres.
When we began planning for the 2009 version of the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride we wanted to achieve three goals:
First, to raise at least $1.5 million in donations for childhood cancer programs and initiatives across Canada;
Second, to cultivate relationships in the163 communities we visited across the country, and inspire ordinary Canadians to join the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation in helping to raise awareness, media attention and increased local involvement in the cause of childhood cancer; and
Third, to create Community Events that provide a sustainable permanent source of funding, for the local oncology community with a solid base of support from local riders, volunteers and sponsors.
After an incredible start in 2008, we are so proud to say that for 2009, we have met or exceeded our goals in what is now one of the biggest charity cycling events on behalf of childhood cancer in the world! In just 12 short days, we traveled 7,200 km from Vancouver to Halifax, and to date we have raised over $1,500,000 (and counting) for local and national initiatives on behalf of childhood cancer.
In the words of our brave ambassador Josh Nelson: "Ride for the kids who are battling cancer now. Ride for those who will be diagnosed in the future; and Ride for me, until I can ride with you."
Thank you again for your incredible fundraising effort and your support in making a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
Great ride this morning.
Looks like Bubbles is getting quite a habit of dropping everyone!
One word for this mornings ride.. SWEEEEET!! Thanks OSB.
Campbellton - “Hello everyone, we’re home!” That’s what Zachary Boissonneault published on his Internet blog Aug. 21, the date marking the end of a coast-to-coast family bicycle trip lasting about three months.
the Boissonneault family.
From Victoria, BC to St. John’s NFLD., the Boissonnaults — Zachary (14 ), Martin (16), and their parents Andre and Charline — cycled more than 8,000km. The crossing started May 19 in BC.
“The roads are beautiful in these provinces.
However, we were advised to go through Manitoba, as the roads had no shoulders and two cyclists died there last year because of this,” said Andre Boissonnault.
Following this advice, the family headed south to the United States. “The roads were unbelievable. There really is a big difference here in Canada,” he said.
This detour was extended to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. From there, the troops returned home via Sault Ste Marie (Ontario), north to Montreal and east through Quebec City and Moncton, eventually ending three months after they started.
The four cyclists have continued to Prince Edward Island then to Nova Scotia by ferry. After cycling to North Sydney they caught another ferry to Newfoundland and soon back to northern New Brunswick.
Back home since late August, Andre Boissonnault believes that this great cross-country journey was a great experience.
“Throughout the trip, we met a lot of cyclists and they came from everywhere.
There really is a beautiful bike fraternity,” he said. “It took at least three weeks for me and my wife to get used to the rhythm. The kids, they had energy to spare.
“The first time it was about 70km per day and near the end of the trip was about twice that amount. We were all looking forward to finishing the trip.”
Next year, the Boissonnaults will set a goal a little less ambitious than crossing Canada. However, he dreams of another major project.
“I’d like to go from Vancouver down to California or even further to Argentina, who knows. There is also Europe that is attractive. But I’m glad we started our adventures here in our own country.”
anyone up for a spin today @ 5-5:30ish. Just blog or call me 447-7701
TIP: Ride with someone better than you!
Today, I'm headed out with one of our fellow
http://cyclo-club.com members, Tom Gagliardi.
A 4-5 Hr Mountain Enduro today.
He and I are both in final preparation for the
Vermont 50 Mountain Bike Race.
Tom is A LOT BETTER THAN ME on the
Mountain Bike. (I got him on road though;)
He's got better skills and a natural ability on
the mountain bike, that I do not.
So, why do we ride with each other?
To improve, of course.
To challenge each other and use each others
skills to better ourselves.
Tom is a hardcore cyclist and
I have watched him improve dramatically
over the past five years I've known him.
Now, he helps me get better too!
I hope you have a riding buddy that does
the same for you, my friend.
OSB Fredericton wishes OSB Vancouver Chapter (aka Big Greg) good luck in Washington's Mt. Baker Ride 542, a 40km and 4300ft climb to top of Mt. Baker (click on my name for race info). Maximum suffering guaranteed!
Smoothie, I am going to have to cancel for tonight's bike cleaning session. too much going on at the MacDonald household. Lots of company. Sorry for the short notice. hopefully I can take you up on your kind offer another time.
And don't worry Pebbles, I'll get my bike all cleaned up so you'll recogize her next time.
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