Well,I had a blast, and from the feedback afterwards, those who came
enjoyed it as well. I've been invited back for a repeat
performance in the spring, and it looks like I've been invited to
give the talk at the Bike Show as well. I'll post further details
when available.
cheers,
...alan
The Great Canadian Cycling Adventure
http://www.medcalf.ca
Friday March 4, 2005 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
This event repeats every day, until Sunday March 6, 2005.
The next reminder for this event will be sent in 7 days, 3 minutes.
Event Location: National Trade Centre, Hall A, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Notes:
19th Annual
Try this link, sorry, It just did not appear accurately last time.
Hi friends, I've finished the initial work on a Website for this
summer's Vermont Vacation cycle tour. If you want information and
plenty of photographs showing what the tour is all about, have a
look at the website: http://home.cogeco.ca/~tomsimon/VT MAIN PG.html
There's a photo of John Bennett in Vermont 15 years ago, when he was
a young chap, but obviouly from the photo he was old enough to suck
beer through a straw.
Have a look, have a laugh, and if you have questions just e-mail me
at tomsimon@c.... I'll be out of town for a few days so I may
not get back to you immediately.
For some reason that link just sent was broken up. Here it is again.
Hi friends, I've finished the initial work on a Website for this
summer's Vermont Vacation cycle tour. If you want information and
plenty of photographs showing what the tour is all about, have a
look at the website: http://home.cogeco.ca/~tomsimon/VT MAIN GG.html
There's a photo of John Bennett in Vermont 15 years ago, when he was
a young chap, but obviouly from the photo he was old enough to suck
beer through a straw. Note: Please see the accurate dates posted in
this website.
Have a look, have a laugh, and if you have questions just e-mail me
at tomsimon@c.... I'll be out of town for a few days so I may
not get back to you immediately.
Hi friends, I've finished the initial work on a Website for this
summer's Vermont Vacation cycle tour. If you want information and
plenty of photographs showing what the tour is all about, have a
look at the website: http://home.cogeco.ca/~tomsimon/VT MAIN PG.html
There's a photo of John Bennett in Vermont 15 years ago, when he was
a young chap, but obviouly from the photo he was old enough to suck
beer through a straw.
Have a look, have a laugh, and if you have questions just e-mail me
at tomsimon@.... I'll be out of town for a few days so I may
not get back to you immediately.
Hi all,
I just wanted to drop you all a line to say that Winterborne Custom
Bicycles will be offering another Park Tool School session on the
weekend of Feb. 26 and 27. This is a 2 day hands on seminar, where
participants learn how to do mechanical work on their own bicycles.
You can check my web site for details www.winterbornebikes.com There
is 5 spots left in this session. Contact me with any questions 519-
826-0556.
Jay.
Friends & Cyclists:
Here's a nice break from winter blahs to help fuel the inspiration
for indoor training in anticipation of getting outside with big
summer plans in mind...
Adventure Guide (King St N in Waterloo) hosts a series of "armchair
adventures" during the winter. Each week they provide a speaker,
popcorn and refreshments in their upstairs loft. Free admission !
On Wednesday February 16 at 7 p.m., I'll be giving a talk and slide
show, sharing stories about "The Great Canadian Cycling Adventure" --
my cycling trip across Canada with Tour du Canada in 2000. The
story is personal and inspirational, and you'll leave convinced that
you ought to be planning your own adventure now, before you're yet
another year older.
The event is advertised in the "Community Events" section of the KW
Record, and you're advised to call Adventure Guide at 519-886-3121
to reserve a seat.
...alan
The Great Canadian Cycling Adventure
http://www.medcalf.ca
Hi Fellow riders of the skinny wheel,
Some of you might have to put in your vacation requests for the
summer. If you're thi8nking about participating in the Vermont Cycle
Vacation, here are a few notes.
You will travel to Manchester Vermont on the 29th of July.
Accommodation is booked for that evening. The last full day of
riding is August 3rd with accommodation there that evening. Travel
home from Vermont is expected on August 4th, or you may stay longer
if you fall in love with the place.
I led a group of 20 riders on a tour there last year, and as my
fifth Vermont tour, I have to say it was the best. The routes turned
out fantastic, the weather cooperated, and the Casablanca Motel was
excellent for cyclists. We did one heck of a lot of swiming at a
nearby spring-fed marble quarry and in the Battenkill river.
More to come in a few days and a Vermont Vacation website link will
soon be provided.
Tom Simon
Hello cyclists,
We've ordered some more Louis Garneau/GCBT jerseys for the 2005
season. Our first order will be delivered in time for the start of
the 2005 season. Here is a description of the jersey:
Raglan, pro-fit jersey, micro-airdry, square collar, raglan short
sleeves, 15" invisible zipper, elastic at hem, 3 back pockets, GCBT
logo, yellow/red/black colour.
The sizes available (men's sizing): x-small, small, medium, large
and x-large. Price: $65
To secure your jersey(s), please send an email to me at
ebluemke@... and copy Phil Burgess at philb@... indicating
your size. Then, send a cheque in the amount of $65/jersey to the
club mail box. Phil Burgess and I will be sharing the duty of
delivering jerseys and smiles to you.
Our club's address is:
GCBT
PO Box 5
St. George, Ontario
N0E 1N0
You must act fast: the jerseys will be sold on a first come first
served basis.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
- Elizabeth
I get paid for my winter workout's as I shovel snow from four driveways
(for the old folks).
Work is only work when you think work. It can be a darn good workout.
I also cycle my winter bike when I can, MTB with a studded front tire
and a three speed rear hub.
and to avoid being brain dead I have C-KAP to keep it active.
Cheers :-)))) "Sir" James 8-)
208 km and counting
_____________________________________
James D. Wilson
President and Co-ordinator
Canadian Kilometer Achiever Program (C-KAP)
Phone: 613 523-3012
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Web page: http://www.ckap.ca
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What's this "Tom West" stuff... Have you been assigned to that witness
protection program again? Hint: Change your e-mail address, too!
-John
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From: tom west [mailto:carlwfree@...]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 1:00 PM
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Winter Training
Hi all you folks;
didn't you know that keeping in shape is 50% mental.
So just look out side and dream.
have a great day.
see some on sunday
carl
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I have been riding everyday. I only missed one day this month and that was due
to fog and rain....
I took the whole month of December off to let my body rest and heal after the
2004 cycling season and it was the best move I have done. As of right now I am
feeling really good and strong.
I hope everyone is well and I am looking forward to the 2005 season.
kidddijital <wducklow@...> wrote:
Hello everyone.
Has it been cold the last few nights or what? Whew, I'm just hanging
on till Willie says yea or nay. (that little son of a gun has let me
down too many times) I was thinking of making an assassination
attempt but when confronted by the gun registry paperwork, I opted to
just let by gones be by gones and hope for the best.
The burning question...
I've been attending a few spin classes at my local YMCA and doing
some miles on my own along with my usual running.
I was wondering what everyone is doing for winter training and how it
is going? Do you use an indoor trainer, if so, what make/model. Do
you spin? Do you X-C Ski?
Great Canadian Bicycle Tours
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Hi all you folks;
didn't you know that keeping in shape is 50% mental.
So just look out side and dream.
have a great day.
see some on sunday
carl
--- kidddijital <wducklow@...> wrote:
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Hello everyone.
Has it been cold the last few nights or what? Whew,
I'm just hanging
on till Willie says yea or nay. (that little son of a
gun has let me
down too many times) I was thinking of making an
assassination
attempt but when confronted by the gun registry
paperwork, I opted to
just let by gones be by gones and hope for the best.
The burning question...
I've been attending a few spin classes at my local
YMCA and doing
some miles on my own along with my usual running.
I was wondering what everyone is doing for winter
training and how it
is going? Do you use an indoor trainer, if so, what
make/model. Do
you spin? Do you X-C Ski?
Great Canadian Bicycle Tours
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Hello everyone.
Has it been cold the last few nights or what? Whew, I'm just hanging
on till Willie says yea or nay. (that little son of a gun has let me
down too many times) I was thinking of making an assassination
attempt but when confronted by the gun registry paperwork, I opted to
just let by gones be by gones and hope for the best.
The burning question...
I've been attending a few spin classes at my local YMCA and doing
some miles on my own along with my usual running.
I was wondering what everyone is doing for winter training and how it
is going? Do you use an indoor trainer, if so, what make/model. Do
you spin? Do you X-C Ski?
Peter,
To clarify: The GCBT AGM is open to the club's "Regular members": That is,
the tour leaders, who comprise the voting membership of the GCBT, as defined
in the club constitution. Our riders, or "Touring members" (confusing term,
I know) are not voting members of the organization, but participants in the
club's program. They are therefore not eligible to vote, nor are they
normally invited to attend the AGM.
As well, the AGM is not really the forum for debating club policy: Holding
the AGM is a legal requirement that fulfills the club's obligations as a
non-profit corportion to present a summary of our business activities to the
voting members. The AGM also provides the opportunity to vote for directors
of the organzation. These directors are elected from the regular members,
and only regular members have the right to vote.
A couple of points to consider:
First, having said all of the above, the club exists to serve the interests
of our members and the broader cycling community. You can be sure that any
feedback received from our members, including the issue of start times, is
always considered in policy reviews. Feedback includes ad-hoc discussions
with members, website communications, polls, and any other form of input
received by the directors. The executive makes decisions based upon the best
information it has, and attempts to provide a balanced touring program that
will appeal to a large number of riders.
Second: Obviously, club policy does not always follow the preferences of
individual riders. To affect policy more directly, you may wish to become a
regular member, thereby securing the right to vote. This requires running a
tour for the club. In addition to having the right to vote, regular members
may also stand for election to club executive positions, providing an even
greater opportunity to direct club policy. In general, the more each
individual contributes to the operation of the GCBT, the more ability he or
she has to direct club activities.
I hope this helps answer your questions, Peter.
Best regards,
John Bennett
GCBT Director at Large
I asked when the AGM would be I have been told that it is not
open to the general membership I would still like to know when it
would be and if the starting times of the rides will be addressed
I personally would like to see staring times earlier like 2003 and
the many years before that so that the riders doing the longer
distance are not riding in the busiest and hottest part of the day
Would the minutes of that meeting be made available to the general
membership?
Jason Filer recently opened Winterborne Custom Bicycles in Guelph
and runs Park Tool Bike Mechanics classes once a month.
...alan
Winterborne Custom Bicycles runs the Park Tool School once a month.
Park Tool school is a program that was designed by the famous
bicycle tool company to teach the average rider how to perform their
own maintenance.
Next course is January 29th and Sunday January 30th. The cost of the
class is $175, and includes 2 full days of instruction, a Park Tool
Manual, A Park Tool Certificate of Completion, Time to work on your
ride, and an opportunity to purchase tools at a discounted price.
For more information
visit: http://www.winterbornebikes.com/index.php?ID=21
[recently making the rounds in the Tour du Canada network
..alan]
You Know You're Addicted to Cycling When...
Your surgeon tells you need a heart valve replacement and you ask if
you have a choice between presta and schrader.
A measurement of 44-36-40 doesn't refer to the latest Playboy
centerfold, but that new gear ratio you were considering for your
Cobra.
A Power Bar starts tasting better than a Snickers.
The bra your significant other finds in your glove compartment
belongs to your Trek and not the cute waitress at Denny's.
You wear your heart monitor to bed to make sure you stay within your
target zone during any extracurricular activities.
The funeral director tells you "NO!" you can't ride your Cannondale
in the funeral procession, even if you keep your headlight on.
You experience an unreasonable envy over someone who has bar end
extenders longer than yours.
You're too tired for hanky-panky on a Friday night but pump out a
five-hour century on Saturday.
Your wife tells you the only way she'll let you ride across the
country is over her dead body and you tell her, "If that's the case,
you'll be my first speed bump!"
You no longer require a hankie to blow your nose.
You have stopped even trying to explain to your spouse why you need
two bikes...you just go buy another one and figure it will all work
out in the divorce settlement.
You buy your crutches instead of renting.
You convert your car's brake and gas pedals to clipless.
You see nothing wrong with discussing the connection between
hydration and urine color.
You find your Shimano touring shoes to be more comfortable and
stylish than your gunboat sneakers.
You refuse to buy a couch because that patch of wallspace is taken
up by the bike.
You have more money invested in your bike clothes than in the rest
of your combined wardrobe.
Biker chick means black spandex, not leather, and a Marinoni, not a
Harley.
"Four cheeseburgers and four large French Fries" is for you.
You see a fit, tanned, Lycra-clad young woman ride by, and the first
thing you check out is her bicycle.
You empathize with the roadkill.
Despite all that winter fat you put on, you'll skim weight by buying
titanium components.
You use wax on your chain, but not on your car.
Your mud guards are made out of milk jugs.
Your first course when you eat out is a large banana split.
When driving, you yell "On Your Left!" on passing another car.
You yell "Hole!" when you see a pothole while driving your car.
Your bike has more miles on its computer then your car's odometer.
You wear your riding gloves when driving your car.
You wear your bike shorts swimming.
You wear Charles River Wheelmen T-shirts all the time, including
under dress shirts.
Your bikes are worth more than your car.
You buy a mini-van and immediately remove the rear seats to allow
your bike(s) to fit.
When you move to a new area the first thing you look for is a bike
shop.
You have more bike jerseys than dress shirts.
You take your bike along when you shop for a car - just to make sure
the bike will fit inside.
You use the Yakima or Thule 'Fit Catalog' to pick your next new car
instead of Consumer Reports.
You start yelling at cars to "hold your line."
You're comfortable bumping elbows with step vans.
You view crashes as an opportunity to upgrade components.
You clean your bike(s) more often then your car.
You're on the Board of Directors for a Bike Club.
You spend weeks during the summer spraying arrows on the sides of
roads.
You and your significant other have and wear identical riding
clothes.
You mount a $600 cap, on a $1,000 pickup truck, so your $3,000 bike
doesn't get wet.
You can't seem to get to work by 8:30 AM, even for important
meetings, but you don't have any problems at all meeting your
buddies at 5:30 AM for a hammer fest.
You can tell your spouse, with a straight face, that it's too hot to
mow the lawn and then bike off for a century.
You regard inter-gender discussion of genital pain as normal.
You know your cadence, but you have no idea what your speed is.
When driving your car you lean over the steering wheel, just like an
aerobar.
Your car sits outside your garage because your garage is full of
bikes and cycling gear.
You tailgate a semi-trailer to get the drafting effect.
You know your Bike Nashbar customer number by heart.
You hear someone had a crash and your first question is "How's the
bike?"
You smile at your evening date, and she politely points out that you
seem to have bugs in your teeth.
You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends who
are addicted to cycling.
In response to the Paris/Ancaster race in April, I did the race last
year ( 60km ) and it was a blast. Just so everyone is aware the race
is in April and the weather is unpredictable so be prepared for any
condition. Last year a half hour before the race was to start I
thought it was going to get called off because of the massive
thunderstorm and lighting but it ended about 20 mins before start
time and after that it was a mud fest from start to finish. If
anyone is interested in doing it, I recommend car pooling or two cars
that way one can be left in Paris and the other in Ancaster. Last
year we had a person drive our vehicle back to Ancaster which worked
out well. As for set up, what worked best for me was my trusty old
Gary Fisher hardtail with Continental Cross-Country tires
( size 26 by 1.5 ) at about 55-65 psi regardless what it says on the
side of the tire and a camel-bak for water because depending on the
conditions, your bottle will get caked in mud regardless of fenders
or not, and energy bars stuck on the inside of your shorts so you
don't have to reach around to your back pockets. As for getting
ready for the race I did med to high intensity road work on my
mountain bike and some trail work and some hills. I hope this helps
and I really recommend doing the race. It is allot of fun and allot
of interesting people.
Happy New Year everyone!
It's that time of the year to plan for goals, resolve to be a better
person, and schedule your suffering?? My friend Steve, who did the
Highlander last year, suggested this low key citizen's race to
me.There is a decent chance I may sign up. The good thing: it's only
8 miles or 13 km long. The better thing: those 8 miles average 8% in
grade. Whiteface Mountain is in the Adirondacks, near Lake Placid,
New York. It could be the ultimate hill climb, similar to one of
the "cols" in the Tour de France. I can guarantee this won't be a
GCBT ride!
IF interested, check this out:
http://www.whitefacerace.com/pages/2/index.htm
A lot closer to home, a few people from GCBT have expressed interest
in the Paris-Ancaster off road event, on Sunday, April 17.
(www.parisancaster.com) It's 60 km, a mix of pavement, rail trail,
gravel roads and a small amount of singletrack trail. There's a
shorter 30 km option, too, if 60 km is a bit much for mid-April.
I know GCBT is not a racing group, but these items may interest a few
of you.
Peter Leyser
Greetings on this snowy day....
Just a note to wish all of you well as the holidays begin. We are definitely NOT
winter cyclists (by our lack of presence on most of the summer rides you might
well be wondering if we are even fair weather cyclists...) so will enjoy dog
walks and indoor spin classes until spring returns. We will, however, break up
the winter with some cycling in New Zealand - Art's busy mapping out routes and
I'm trying to figure out just how much can be squeezed into panniers!
All the best in the new year.
Marg and Art H
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Hi
Since winter has taken hold it's time to start the E ing again and talk
cycling
anyone interested in a trip to Cuba? planning on late Jan or Feb just to
get an early start on the season so please let me know....
also, does anyone have the E address for John Hess??
thanks
Ken
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From: Jerry & Elizabeth
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 10:38 AM
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Winter
It's snowing here in Guelph soooooooo.....
Since everyone is hyped about mountain riding, I ride a mountain bike/hybrid
through the winter as long as the road is clear...(one less car)...well...(we
had 2 cars and cut back to one).
Winter riding tip:
Phil's Tenacious Oil for the chain: works very well because I find that
regular lubes are quickly washed away and surface rust starts in days. It's a
mess to clean in the spring but at least my chain lasts.
Jerry
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Noticed an article in the Hamilton Spec. yesterday re a new shop that sells women's cycling tops....It's on King West in Hamilton. Here's the website if anybody's interested - bright colours and a new local business - no, we're not related!
Sunday April 18, 2004 11:00 am - 3:00 pm This event does not repeat. Event Location: Downtown Centre Mall (contains Canadian Tire, Zehrs, Zellers), Tillsonburg. Hwy 19 and Broadway. Phone: Bill Feere 519-875-2555 / vhf@... Notes: Destination: Otterville for lunch.
Welcome to the new GCBT website.
Members can post their own pictures, start discussion topics,
provide feedback to tour leaders and the executive, and generally
make a nuisance of themselves.
Look around, and let us know what you think.
Your GCBT Executive.