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#844 From: "cantravelcan" <cantravelcan@...>
Date: Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:46 am
Subject: Ride needed 		cantravelcan
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I'm looking for a ride to Stratford tomorrow from Waterloo (and to
future GCBT rides). I live near the University Ave exit of the
expressway.I'm trying to survive the spring/summer months without a
car but miss being able to do GCBT rides. I'm happy to share gas
costs. Please email me or call 725-9043.  Kathleen

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#843 From: "Thermal One" <thermal_one@...>
Date: Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:37 am
Subject: RE: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Re: Cycling Prescription Eyewear 		thermal_one
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James:

 

The only current Bolle models that appear to support the prescription lens insert appear to be the “Vigilante” (slightly larger lens area) and “Parole”, both of which have two part replaceable lens, and have a prescription insert very similar to the ones from Adidas. 

 

Adidas certainly does appear to have a much broader selection of glasses that support the prescription insert.  From what I have seen of the Adidas line so far there are two or three  product lines that I could possible select from; “Bike”, “Performance Sport” and “Outdoor”; most of the glasses from these product lines support the prescription inserts and have one piece outer lenses. I notices that some of the “Outdoor” models have a foam seal all around the lens area, which I think would be good to keep the wind and dust out, but I wonder if they would be two hot to wear on a warm day.  In the “Bike” line of product there is also two models that feature a “Sweat Blocker”.  Do you have any comments on the usefulness of either of these foam inserts, or do you think that I should just get one of the models that have no foam inserts.

 

Thanks

 

Bruce H

From: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of James Wilson
Sent: April 27, 2006 7:07 PM
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Re: Cycling Prescription Eyewear

 

Hi Bruce,
James D. Wilson - C-KAP

I rode with Bolle for many years, One piece sun glass lens and large clip in prescription insert.
I had the three coloured lenses , blue, yellow and clear. I loved them glasses.
However I broke the prescription insert frame and as they were ten or more years old could not get a replacement frame.

I now use Adidas and it has taken me a while to get use to the two shaded lenses (one for each eye.) The main problem was that I was teaching group riding on Tuesday nights, I often had to change lenses to clear before heading home as it got dark. I had problems removing & inserting the two piece lenses as they fit very tight when new and took quit a effort on my part to get them to click in. The prescription insert is quit small and it takes a little time for you not to notice the frame of the prescription.

However, now that they are on the 2nd. year I'm quite happy with them. the lenses go in much easier now The frame adjust both ways in and out and up and down with three settings for the nose size. I never have to adjust them once I put them on they stay put. All in all a very good pair of sports glasses with the price to go with them.

Cheers:-)))) "Sir" James  8-)
800 km and counting in 2006
_____________________
James D. Wilson
C-KAP Coordinator
Canadian Kilometer Achiever Program (C-KAP)
Phone: (613) 523 - 3012
E-mail: jimckap@...
Web page: http://www.ckap.ca

Bruce wrote:

Matt:

Thanks for the information; I was not sure as to the quality of the
Adidas line of eyewear. Your response has provided me with some good
information to assist me with trying to pick a good pair of eyewear
for cycling; I may drop around to your store next week to review the
options with you in person.

Once again thanks

Bruce

--- In GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com, "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Bruce,
>
> I am an optometrist practicing in Guelph and can make a few
> suggestions for you.  I'm new to cycling (message last week about
> which bike to buy.....finally decided on the TREK1200 and have
been
> out a few times already!) but certainly not new to sports vision
> questions.
>
> The Adidas line is excellent and some of their frames have
> interchangeable lenses for different light conditions.  This is a
> nice feature.  The prescription "insert" works quite nicely
because
> the glasses can also be worn as "non-prescription" if you ever get
> contact lenses, or the prescription can be changed in the insert
if
> your prescription ever changes down the road.
>
> However - I still prefer to have prescription glasses - it gives
you
> the best peripheral vision and you don't have to fumble around
with
> the insert. 
>
> So the first question is - how important is it to you to have
> interchangeable lenses?  (red/orange for bright light, yellow for
low
> light, some also come with clear lenses).  If you want this option
> available to you, then you have to go with the insert type.
>
> If not, then your options open up hugely.  You can
basically "custom"
> make any pair of prescription lenses in any frame with any colour
> tint you'd like.  You also have other options like polarized
lenses,
> mirror or semi-mirror finishes on the front, etc. etc. 
>
> The strength of your prescription is also a factor, as is the type
of
> frame you'd like.  Do you want true "cycling" glasses, or just a
> prescription sunglass (any colour tint)?  A few of the wrap-style
> frames are too curved to have prescription lenses fit into them...
so
> this is something that has to be taken into consideration as
well. 
> There is also a line of Bolle sunglasses that have some nice sport
> frames that can have prescription lenses put in them.
>
> I'd be happy to show you a few options and explain this more
either
> by phone, or if you want to drop over to our office (Edinburgh
> Optometry Clinic 262 Edinburgh Road S. Guelph; fomer LCBO store).
>
> Hope this helps,
> Matt
>







Great Canadian Bicycle Tours
http://www.gcbt.org


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#842 From: James Wilson <jimckap@...>
Date: Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:07 pm
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Re: Cycling Prescription Eyewear 		jimckap7946
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Hi Bruce,
James D. Wilson - C-KAP

I rode with Bolle for many years, One piece sun glass lens and large clip in prescription insert.
I had the three coloured lenses , blue, yellow and clear. I loved them glasses.
However I broke the prescription insert frame and as they were ten or more years old could not get a replacement frame.

I now use Adidas and it has taken me a while to get use to the two shaded lenses (one for each eye.) The main problem was that I was teaching group riding on Tuesday nights, I often had to change lenses to clear before heading home as it got dark. I had problems removing & inserting the two piece lenses as they fit very tight when new and took quit a effort on my part to get them to click in. The prescription insert is quit small and it takes a little time for you not to notice the frame of the prescription.

However, now that they are on the 2nd. year I'm quite happy with them. the lenses go in much easier now The frame adjust both ways in and out and up and down with three settings for the nose size. I never have to adjust them once I put them on they stay put. All in all a very good pair of sports glasses with the price to go with them.

Cheers:-)))) "Sir" James  8-)
800 km and counting in 2006
_____________________
James D. Wilson
C-KAP Coordinator
Canadian Kilometer Achiever Program (C-KAP)
Phone: (613) 523 - 3012
E-mail: jimckap@...
Web page: http://www.ckap.ca

Bruce wrote:
Matt:

Thanks for the information; I was not sure as to the quality of the
Adidas line of eyewear. Your response has provided me with some good
information to assist me with trying to pick a good pair of eyewear
for cycling; I may drop around to your store next week to review the
options with you in person.

Once again thanks

Bruce

--- In GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com, "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Bruce,
>
> I am an optometrist practicing in Guelph and can make a few
> suggestions for you.  I'm new to cycling (message last week about
> which bike to buy.....finally decided on the TREK1200 and have
been
> out a few times already!) but certainly not new to sports vision
> questions.
>
> The Adidas line is excellent and some of their frames have
> interchangeable lenses for different light conditions.  This is a
> nice feature.  The prescription "insert" works quite nicely
because
> the glasses can also be worn as "non-prescription" if you ever get
> contact lenses, or the prescription can be changed in the insert
if
> your prescription ever changes down the road.
>
> However - I still prefer to have prescription glasses - it gives
you
> the best peripheral vision and you don't have to fumble around
with
> the insert. 
>
> So the first question is - how important is it to you to have
> interchangeable lenses?  (red/orange for bright light, yellow for
low
> light, some also come with clear lenses).  If you want this option
> available to you, then you have to go with the insert type.
>
> If not, then your options open up hugely.  You can
basically "custom"
> make any pair of prescription lenses in any frame with any colour
> tint you'd like.  You also have other options like polarized
lenses,
> mirror or semi-mirror finishes on the front, etc. etc. 
>
> The strength of your prescription is also a factor, as is the type
of
> frame you'd like.  Do you want true "cycling" glasses, or just a
> prescription sunglass (any colour tint)?  A few of the wrap-style
> frames are too curved to have prescription lenses fit into them...
so
> this is something that has to be taken into consideration as
well. 
> There is also a line of Bolle sunglasses that have some nice sport
> frames that can have prescription lenses put in them.
>
> I'd be happy to show you a few options and explain this more
either
> by phone, or if you want to drop over to our office (Edinburgh
> Optometry Clinic 262 Edinburgh Road S. Guelph; fomer LCBO store).
>
> Hope this helps,
> Matt
>







Great Canadian Bicycle Tours
http://www.gcbt.org



SPONSORED LINKS
John bennett Rules of the road Provide feedback
Cycling

YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS




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#841 From: "Bruce" <thermal_one@...>
Date: Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:26 pm
Subject: Re: Cycling Prescription Eyewear 		thermal_one
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Matt:

Thanks for the information; I was not sure as to the quality of the
Adidas line of eyewear. Your response has provided me with some good
information to assist me with trying to pick a good pair of eyewear
for cycling; I may drop around to your store next week to review the
options with you in person.

Once again thanks

Bruce

--- In GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com, "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Bruce,
>
> I am an optometrist practicing in Guelph and can make a few
> suggestions for you.  I'm new to cycling (message last week about
> which bike to buy.....finally decided on the TREK1200 and have
been
> out a few times already!) but certainly not new to sports vision
> questions.
>
> The Adidas line is excellent and some of their frames have
> interchangeable lenses for different light conditions.  This is a
> nice feature.  The prescription "insert" works quite nicely
because
> the glasses can also be worn as "non-prescription" if you ever get
> contact lenses, or the prescription can be changed in the insert
if
> your prescription ever changes down the road.
>
> However - I still prefer to have prescription glasses - it gives
you
> the best peripheral vision and you don't have to fumble around
with
> the insert.
>
> So the first question is - how important is it to you to have
> interchangeable lenses?  (red/orange for bright light, yellow for
low
> light, some also come with clear lenses).  If you want this option
> available to you, then you have to go with the insert type.
>
> If not, then your options open up hugely.  You can
basically "custom"
> make any pair of prescription lenses in any frame with any colour
> tint you'd like.  You also have other options like polarized
lenses,
> mirror or semi-mirror finishes on the front, etc. etc.
>
> The strength of your prescription is also a factor, as is the type
of
> frame you'd like.  Do you want true "cycling" glasses, or just a
> prescription sunglass (any colour tint)?  A few of the wrap-style
> frames are too curved to have prescription lenses fit into them...
so
> this is something that has to be taken into consideration as
well.
> There is also a line of Bolle sunglasses that have some nice sport
> frames that can have prescription lenses put in them.
>
> I'd be happy to show you a few options and explain this more
either
> by phone, or if you want to drop over to our office (Edinburgh
> Optometry Clinic 262 Edinburgh Road S. Guelph; fomer LCBO store).
>
> Hope this helps,
> Matt
>

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#840 From: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:58 pm
Subject: Perth County Tour. 50/75 km , 4/30/2006, 10:00 am 		GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
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#839 From: "Marg Heidebrecht" <margheid@...>
Date: Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:00 pm
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode... 		margheid
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Thanks very much. Will try your suggestions.

M
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Subject: RE: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode...

Hi Marg,
I haven't seen you ride, but the pain you are getting through your shoulder blades could be a result of your elbow positioning. If you are not already doing this try keeping your elbows in line with your shoulders and bend them slightly. This will mean that your abs and lower back muscles will be working harder to support your body, and your arms will work less. The result is less road vibration from the front end of your bike being delivered to those overworked shoulders. If this persists you might want to try a narrower handlebar...most retail touring bikes come with a 46cm wide road bar, so try a 44, or a 42 depending on how narrow your shoulders are. One last note on this, try changing your hand positions often, from the flats, to the hoods, to the drops ect..
I hope this info helps.
Jay.
Winterborne Custom Bicycles

Jay Filer Owner/Designer/Builder
Phone: 519-826-0556
E-Mail: winterbornebikes@...
Web Site: www.winterbornebikes.com

-----Original Message-----
From: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Marg Heidebrecht
Sent: April 23, 2006 11:28 AM
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode...

Good morning.
 
Since people have been giving advice on a number of cycling issues, I'll throw my question out there too. Any advice for relaxing the shoulders/upper body so that I don't end up with stiffness/soreness right between the shoulder blades? I'm fine for 30-35 km. and then it starts to hurt. Have made adjustments to my bike so that I'm not overextending AND taken yoga all winter to try to isolate/slide the shoulder blades down.... Anybody else experience this? Any suggestions?

Thanks!
M

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#838 From: "Winterborne Custom Bicycles" <winterbornebikes@...>
Date: Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:15 am
Subject: RE: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode... 		jayfiler
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Hi Marg,
I haven't seen you ride, but the pain you are getting through your shoulder blades could be a result of your elbow positioning. If you are not already doing this try keeping your elbows in line with your shoulders and bend them slightly. This will mean that your abs and lower back muscles will be working harder to support your body, and your arms will work less. The result is less road vibration from the front end of your bike being delivered to those overworked shoulders. If this persists you might want to try a narrower handlebar...most retail touring bikes come with a 46cm wide road bar, so try a 44, or a 42 depending on how narrow your shoulders are. One last note on this, try changing your hand positions often, from the flats, to the hoods, to the drops ect..
I hope this info helps.
Jay.
Winterborne Custom Bicycles

Jay Filer Owner/Designer/Builder
Phone: 519-826-0556
E-Mail: winterbornebikes@...
Web Site: www.winterbornebikes.com

-----Original Message-----
From: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Marg Heidebrecht
Sent: April 23, 2006 11:28 AM
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode...

Good morning.
 
Since people have been giving advice on a number of cycling issues, I'll throw my question out there too. Any advice for relaxing the shoulders/upper body so that I don't end up with stiffness/soreness right between the shoulder blades? I'm fine for 30-35 km. and then it starts to hurt. Have made adjustments to my bike so that I'm not overextending AND taken yoga all winter to try to isolate/slide the shoulder blades down.... Anybody else experience this? Any suggestions?

Thanks!
M

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#837 From: "Vanderhaeghe Laurie" <vandel@...>
Date: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:57 pm
Subject: RE: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode... 		laurie_vande...
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Hi Marg!
I wonder if it has something more to do with your neck positioning rather than
your arms and shoulders.  I often get the same feeling after having my neck in
extension (looking up...down...the road) for long periods of time.  I try to
flex my neck and round my shoulders whenever I can throughout my ride.  Also,
working on core muscles....abs and back...will help to keep the weight off of
your upper torso/hands/etc.
Hope this helps.
Laurie

________________________________

From: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Marg Heidebrecht
Sent: Sun 23/04/2006 11:27 AM
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] while in the advice mode...


Good morning.

Since people have been giving advice on a number of cycling issues, I'll throw
my question out there too. Any advice for relaxing the shoulders/upper body so
that I don't end up with stiffness/soreness right between the shoulder blades?
I'm fine for 30-35 km. and then it starts to hurt. Have made adjustments to my
bike so that I'm not overextending AND taken yoga all winter to try to
isolate/slide the shoulder blades down.... Anybody else experience this? Any
suggestions?

Thanks!
M


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#836 From: "Marg Heidebrecht" <margheid@...>
Date: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:27 pm
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Good morning.
 
Since people have been giving advice on a number of cycling issues, I'll throw my question out there too. Any advice for relaxing the shoulders/upper body so that I don't end up with stiffness/soreness right between the shoulder blades? I'm fine for 30-35 km. and then it starts to hurt. Have made adjustments to my bike so that I'm not overextending AND taken yoga all winter to try to isolate/slide the shoulder blades down.... Anybody else experience this? Any suggestions?

Thanks!
M

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#835 From: "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
Date: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:54 pm
Subject: First road bike purchased! 		mattiley
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Hello again everyone,

Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice and tips on my bike
purchase.  I decided upon the TREK 1200 which had all the components I
wanted at a decent price-point for my first bike purhcase.  (Shimano
105/Tiagra).  I've been out a few times, and it feels great to be out
on the road.  Now I just have to get my legs back - build up some
endurance and condition my rear-end a little bit!  I'm starting with
30-45 minute rides for right now, and will try to build it up.
Hopefully I can join you on a ride or two before too long.

Any further suggestions people could offer for a training schedule or
conditioning schedule to build up distance and endurance would be
great.

See you on the roads,
Matt

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#834 From: "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
Date: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:48 pm
Subject: Re: Cycling Prescription Eyewear 		mattiley
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Hi Bruce,

I am an optometrist practicing in Guelph and can make a few
suggestions for you.  I'm new to cycling (message last week about
which bike to buy.....finally decided on the TREK1200 and have been
out a few times already!) but certainly not new to sports vision
questions.

The Adidas line is excellent and some of their frames have
interchangeable lenses for different light conditions.  This is a
nice feature.  The prescription "insert" works quite nicely because
the glasses can also be worn as "non-prescription" if you ever get
contact lenses, or the prescription can be changed in the insert if
your prescription ever changes down the road.

However - I still prefer to have prescription glasses - it gives you
the best peripheral vision and you don't have to fumble around with
the insert.

So the first question is - how important is it to you to have
interchangeable lenses?  (red/orange for bright light, yellow for low
light, some also come with clear lenses).  If you want this option
available to you, then you have to go with the insert type.

If not, then your options open up hugely.  You can basically "custom"
make any pair of prescription lenses in any frame with any colour
tint you'd like.  You also have other options like polarized lenses,
mirror or semi-mirror finishes on the front, etc. etc.

The strength of your prescription is also a factor, as is the type of
frame you'd like.  Do you want true "cycling" glasses, or just a
prescription sunglass (any colour tint)?  A few of the wrap-style
frames are too curved to have prescription lenses fit into them... so
this is something that has to be taken into consideration as well.
There is also a line of Bolle sunglasses that have some nice sport
frames that can have prescription lenses put in them.

I'd be happy to show you a few options and explain this more either
by phone, or if you want to drop over to our office (Edinburgh
Optometry Clinic 262 Edinburgh Road S. Guelph; fomer LCBO store).

Hope this helps,
Matt

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#833 From: "Peter" <peterl882002@...>
Date: Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:03 pm
Subject: Limehouse in Spring 		peterl882002
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Soggy or not, I will be there tomorrow! We can decide how far or if to
ride at all depending on the weather there at the time.

Peter Leyser

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#832 From: James Wilson <jimckap@...>
Date: Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:17 am
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Re: Cycling in General 		jimckap7946
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Or great-test

Cheers:-)))) "Sir" James  8-)
800 km and counting in 2006
_____________________
James D. Wilson
C-KAP Coordinator
Canadian Kilometer Achiever Program (C-KAP)
Phone: (613) 523 - 3012
E-mail: jimckap@...
Web page: http://www.ckap.ca


John Bennett wrote:
Petey,

When you say cycling is the "greastest" sport, did you mean "greatest"
or "greasiest"? Considering you're adding fishing into the mix, I'm
guessing you meant greasiest.

-John

--- In GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com, "Peter" <petey2001ca@...> wrote:
>
> I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
> ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
> that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
> 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
> enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
> the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
>
> petey
>






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#831 From: "Bill Carr" <liamcarr@...>
Date: Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:12 am
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General 		uncleface64
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Hey Sharlene. I would love to be able to join all of you that day for your
Lake Erie ride but I'll be working on the MS Bike Tour in Niagara that
weekend. But when you are going through Sparta. Be sure to stop into the tea
room there and say hello to the owners, the Roberts, from Liverpool,
England. They are wonderful people and good friends. I'll let them know that
you will be passing through. And if you like art galleries, than you will
love Sparta. It reminds me of the wee town of Shakesphere, Just south of
Stratford. Both of these wee villages are well worth your time.

Cheers To All

Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharlene McGugan" <MCGU@...>
To: <GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General


> August 27th Lake Erie Shoreline ride travels through Sparta so come out
> for
> the ride & you too can sniff the candles & load up on homemade fudge.
>
> Sharlene
>
>>From: pete s <petey2001ca@...>
>>Reply-To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
>>To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General
>>Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:11:33 -0400 (EDT)
>>
>>Hey Kim..
>>
>>   One stop I always like doing is stoping in Sparta at the Candle Store
>> to
>>sniff the scents of the candles and load up on Maple Fudge.  Its a nice
>>little quaint town sort of in the middle of no-where.
>>
>>   petey
>>
>>KIM ARCHER <archerk@...> wrote:
>>   I agree with you Peter, well the biking part not the fishing part.
>>That would have been a nice ride.  Any interesting stops along the way?
>>Kim
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Peter" <petey2001ca@...>
>>To: <GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com>
>>Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 12:47 PM
>>Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General
>>
>>
>> >I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
>> > ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
>> > that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
>> > 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
>> > enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
>> > the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
>> >
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#830 From: "Sharlene McGugan" <MCGU@...>
Date: Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:34 pm
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August 27th Lake Erie Shoreline ride travels through Sparta so come out for
the ride & you too can sniff the candles & load up on homemade fudge.

Sharlene

>From: pete s <petey2001ca@...>
>Reply-To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
>To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General
>Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:11:33 -0400 (EDT)
>
>Hey Kim..
>
>   One stop I always like doing is stoping in Sparta at the Candle Store to
>sniff the scents of the candles and load up on Maple Fudge.  Its a nice
>little quaint town sort of in the middle of no-where.
>
>   petey
>
>KIM ARCHER <archerk@...> wrote:
>   I agree with you Peter, well the biking part not the fishing part.
>That would have been a nice ride.  Any interesting stops along the way?
>Kim
>----- Original Message -----
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>To: <GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 12:47 PM
>Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General
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>
> >I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
> > ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
> > that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
> > 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
> > enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
> > the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
> >
> > petey
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#829 From: pete s <petey2001ca@...>
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I could touch this one really good John, but I am going to refrain from doing so this time.
 
Hope to see you soon on a ride.
 
petey. 

John Bennett <jbhome@...> wrote:
Petey,

When you say cycling is the "greastest" sport, did you mean "greatest"
or "greasiest"? Considering you're adding fishing into the mix, I'm
guessing you meant greasiest.

-John

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>
> I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
> ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
> that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
> 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
> enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
> the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
>
> petey
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#828 From: pete s <petey2001ca@...>
Date: Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:11 pm
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Hey Kim..
 
One stop I always like doing is stoping in Sparta at the Candle Store to sniff the scents of the candles and load up on Maple Fudge.  Its a nice little quaint town sort of in the middle of no-where.
 
petey

KIM ARCHER <archerk@...> wrote:
I agree with you Peter, well the biking part not the fishing part.
That would have been a nice ride.  Any interesting stops along the way?
Kim
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Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 12:47 PM
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General


>I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
> ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
> that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
> 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
> enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
> the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
>
> petey
>
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#827 From: "John Bennett" <jbhome@...>
Date: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:37 pm
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Petey,

When you say cycling is the "greastest" sport, did you mean "greatest"
or "greasiest"? Considering you're adding fishing into the mix, I'm
guessing you meant greasiest.

-John

--- In GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com, "Peter" <petey2001ca@...> wrote:
>
> I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
> ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
> that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
> 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
> enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
> the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
>
> petey
>

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Hi All!  I can't do the ride this week as it is a Saturday event and
I had booked Sunday off work!  Can anyone e-mail me a copy of the
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#824 From: "KIM ARCHER" <archerk@...>
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I agree with you Peter, well the biking part not the fishing part.
That would have been a nice ride.  Any interesting stops along the way?
Kim
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To: <GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 12:47 PM
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Cycling in General


>I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
> ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
> that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
> 30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
> enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
> the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.
>
> petey
>
>
>
>
>
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> http://www.gcbt.org
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#823 From: "Peter" <petey2001ca@...>
Date: Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:47 pm
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I just thought I would share this with everyone.  I had a nice solo
ride this morning from London to Port Bruce and back and the route
that I took was 103.26kms and my overall average wound up being
30.8kms/hr.  It was just an awsome day to be out on the bike and to
enjoy the surroundings and I don't care what anyone says, cycling is
the greastest sport in the world with fishing a close second.

petey

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#822 From: "Bruce" <thermal_one@...>
Date: Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:17 pm
Subject: Cycling Prescription Eyewear 		thermal_one
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Hi:

I am looking for some cycling glasses that can be fitted with either a
prescription lens or a prescription insert.  Does any one have any
recomendations as to a location to get them from in the Waterloo area,
or some recomendations on a particular brand that is better.  Several
opticians that I visited carry some of the adidas line of eyewear but
don't apear to know much about them.  Suggestions as to pros and cons
of different types/brands would be appriciated.

Thanks
Bruce H.

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#821 From: Kevin Scheerer <kevybear1964@...>
Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:47 pm
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy? 		kevybear1964
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Matt,
As I went through this whole thing last year I can feel your pain... :)
It really is quite a confusing situation and took me 3 months to decide... however it was a worthwhile endeavour. I had never seriously rode a bicycle and wanted something that would last me years and MANY km's. My decision was based on conversations with sales reps... club riders and my own preferences. I have some points for you to consider.
1. What are you going to be doing with the bike? Are you going to use it to commute? Light touring? Club rides?
These questions will influence your decision... a good road bike is good for going many km fast but are not built to hold any gear. A combo sport road bike is fast and can carry some gear with a rack installed. A pure hybrid is great for commuting but you don't get there very fast. A touring bike is built to hold HEAVY loads but is geared like a mountain bike so you go slow. Club rides have many levels of fitness and any bike will work fine.
2. Do you want something that will last you years? Or is price an issue?
As some others have mentioned... Shimano 105 should be your starting point for a reliable and quality bicycle. You can't go wrong with these components, they are tried, tested, and true. However, they carry a price tag... and you will be starting at $1000 level for these bikes.
3. Does the bike fit you?
This is THE most important issue... sure you may like the look, the price tag, and the store... but if the bike doesn't fit you, you won't be comfortable riding it and probably won't use it much. I am a VERY large man and had a very difficult time finding a manufacturer that built frames large enough. As it turns out the bike I decided on, the distributor had run out of that frame in Canada so I had to go with my second choice.
 
My recommendations are as follows:
Cannondale SR (SR500 is my bike) series.... excellent bike for riding long distances and you can accommodate a rack and some gear (not sure what the Pilot series is like).
Specialized has some very nice bikes that can accomodate many different needs (Sequoia was my first choice).
Giant was a consideration .. but for me they didn't make frames big enough (OCR2 good entry bike).
Divinci ... again to small but great bikes.
 
What ever you decide, have fun riding and come join us nut cases on Sunday's.
Kevin


mattiley <iley.205@...> wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I am a former mountain-bike instructor (years ago at a summer camp I
worked at) who is now going to try out road cycling.  I have never
owned a road bike before and have been doing a lot of research.

However, I am getting mixed messages from many local bike store
employees (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph).

I am hoping to keep my costs down, since this is just by first bike,
but I'm not sure whether I should go for a true "entry-level" bike or
whether I should spend a little bit more to get something that I
could use for a number of years down the road.

I've looked at:
Cannondale Pilot 1.0 (one sales guy said this was a "sport road"
bike) price point about $950
Cannondale R700 price point about $1599 + pedals + shoes
Specialized Triple $950 (+ pedals if I want clipless)
Specialized Sport Int $1250. + pedals if I want clipless

I'm a bit confused about the different types of road bikes and what I
SHOULD be getting, as well as how different the sets of components
really are from each other.  e.g. Shimano Tiagra versus 105

I can see myself getting into fitness and cycling training (perhaps
someday to do a duathalon....but not yet!). 

Any suggestions, advice or help the members of this group could offer
would be fantastic.  Then hopefully I can make my purchase soon and
join some of you for a ride sometime!

Matt Iley
Waterloo, ON
(work in Guelph, ON)





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#820 From: Preston Gurd <rpgurd@...>
Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy? 		rpgurd
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My current favorite entry level road bike is the Giant OCR 2, which has
Shimano 105 9 speed rear derailleur and Shimano Tiagra triple front
derailleur. It also has mounts for a rear rack, in case you want to put one on.
It also comes with clipless pedals. The frame is aluminum, with a carbon
fiber fork. All in all, it is pretty close to being the perfect bike
for gcbt rides - at a pretty good price.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
> To: <GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:37 PM
> Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy?
>
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> > I am a former mountain-bike instructor (years ago at a summer camp I
> > worked at) who is now going to try out road cycling.  I have never
> > owned a road bike before and have been doing a lot of research.
> >
> > However, I am getting mixed messages from many local bike store
> > employees (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph).
> >
> > I am hoping to keep my costs down, since this is just by first bike,
> > but I'm not sure whether I should go for a true "entry-level" bike or
> > whether I should spend a little bit more to get something that I
> > could use for a number of years down the road.
> >
> > I've looked at:
> > Cannondale Pilot 1.0 (one sales guy said this was a "sport road"
> > bike) price point about $950
> > Cannondale R700 price point about $1599 + pedals + shoes
> > Specialized Triple $950 (+ pedals if I want clipless)
> > Specialized Sport Int $1250. + pedals if I want clipless
> >
> > I'm a bit confused about the different types of road bikes and what I
> > SHOULD be getting, as well as how different the sets of components
> > really are from each other.  e.g. Shimano Tiagra versus 105
> >
> > I can see myself getting into fitness and cycling training (perhaps
> > someday to do a duathalon....but not yet!).
> >
> > Any suggestions, advice or help the members of this group could offer
> > would be fantastic.  Then hopefully I can make my purchase soon and
> > join some of you for a ride sometime!
> >
> > Matt Iley
> > Waterloo, ON
> > (work in Guelph, ON)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Great Canadian Bicycle Tours
> > http://www.gcbt.org
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>
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#819 From: "Winterborne Custom Bicycles" <winterbornebikes@...>
Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:54 am
Subject: RE: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy? 		jayfiler
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Hi Matt,
The new 105 group this year is really nice. As far as I'm concerned 105 is the minimum you should run with if you want good service out of your group set for years to come. Look for a good frame...the frame is the heart of the ride you can always upgrade components later. Try to find the best fitting frame at the 105 level. If you are in Guelph and can spare a few minutes to come over to my shop for a tour, I could demonstrate the benefits of a custom made frame for you. Judging from the prices of the bikes that you are looking at mine may be out of your price range, but as a former mountain biker turned roadie, I could certainly help you sort through some of the questions you may have.
Feel free to contact me,
Jay.
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Sent: April 17, 2006 9:38 PM
To: GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy?

Hello Everyone,
I am a former mountain-bike instructor (years ago at a summer camp I
worked at) who is now going to try out road cycling.  I have never
owned a road bike before and have been doing a lot of research.

However, I am getting mixed messages from many local bike store
employees (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph).

I am hoping to keep my costs down, since this is just by first bike,
but I'm not sure whether I should go for a true "entry-level" bike or
whether I should spend a little bit more to get something that I
could use for a number of years down the road.

I've looked at:
Cannondale Pilot 1.0 (one sales guy said this was a "sport road"
bike) price point about $950
Cannondale R700 price point about $1599 + pedals + shoes
Specialized Triple $950 (+ pedals if I want clipless)
Specialized Sport Int $1250. + pedals if I want clipless

I'm a bit confused about the different types of road bikes and what I
SHOULD be getting, as well as how different the sets of components
really are from each other.  e.g. Shimano Tiagra versus 105

I can see myself getting into fitness and cycling training (perhaps
someday to do a duathalon....but not yet!). 

Any suggestions, advice or help the members of this group could offer
would be fantastic.  Then hopefully I can make my purchase soon and
join some of you for a ride sometime!

Matt Iley
Waterloo, ON
(work in Guelph, ON)

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#818 From: "KIM ARCHER" <archerk@...>
Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:53 am
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy? 		torch726
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Hi Matt, I am one to stick to Canadian made bikes.  Norco or Divinci.  I
have not owned a road bike yet, but I have a "performance hybrid" from
Divinci.  Frame is road, bars are flat.  Only had it for a week, but it is
great.  No complaints yet.  Check out divinci.com.
Kim
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> Hello Everyone,
> I am a former mountain-bike instructor (years ago at a summer camp I
> worked at) who is now going to try out road cycling.  I have never
> owned a road bike before and have been doing a lot of research.
>
> However, I am getting mixed messages from many local bike store
> employees (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph).
>
> I am hoping to keep my costs down, since this is just by first bike,
> but I'm not sure whether I should go for a true "entry-level" bike or
> whether I should spend a little bit more to get something that I
> could use for a number of years down the road.
>
> I've looked at:
> Cannondale Pilot 1.0 (one sales guy said this was a "sport road"
> bike) price point about $950
> Cannondale R700 price point about $1599 + pedals + shoes
> Specialized Triple $950 (+ pedals if I want clipless)
> Specialized Sport Int $1250. + pedals if I want clipless
>
> I'm a bit confused about the different types of road bikes and what I
> SHOULD be getting, as well as how different the sets of components
> really are from each other.  e.g. Shimano Tiagra versus 105
>
> I can see myself getting into fitness and cycling training (perhaps
> someday to do a duathalon....but not yet!).
>
> Any suggestions, advice or help the members of this group could offer
> would be fantastic.  Then hopefully I can make my purchase soon and
> join some of you for a ride sometime!
>
> Matt Iley
> Waterloo, ON
> (work in Guelph, ON)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Great Canadian Bicycle Tours
> http://www.gcbt.org
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
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>
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>

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#817 From: pete s <petey2001ca@...>
Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:59 am
Subject: Re: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] HELP! What bike should I buy? 		petey2001ca
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mattiley <iley.205@...> wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I am a former mountain-bike instructor (years ago at a summer camp I
worked at) who is now going to try out road cycling.  I have never
owned a road bike before and have been doing a lot of research.

However, I am getting mixed messages from many local bike store
employees (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph).

I am hoping to keep my costs down, since this is just by first bike,
but I'm not sure whether I should go for a true "entry-level" bike or
whether I should spend a little bit more to get something that I
could use for a number of years down the road.

I've looked at:
Cannondale Pilot 1.0 (one sales guy said this was a "sport road"
bike) price point about $950
Cannondale R700 price point about $1599 + pedals + shoes
Specialized Triple $950 (+ pedals if I want clipless)
Specialized Sport Int $1250. + pedals if I want clipless

I'm a bit confused about the different types of road bikes and what I
SHOULD be getting, as well as how different the sets of components
really are from each other.  e.g. Shimano Tiagra versus 105

I can see myself getting into fitness and cycling training (perhaps
someday to do a duathalon....but not yet!). 

Any suggestions, advice or help the members of this group could offer
would be fantastic.  Then hopefully I can make my purchase soon and
join some of you for a ride sometime!

Matt Iley
Waterloo, ON
(work in Guelph, ON)





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#816 From: "mattiley" <iley.205@...>
Date: Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:37 am
Subject: HELP! What bike should I buy? 		mattiley
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Hello Everyone,
I am a former mountain-bike instructor (years ago at a summer camp I
worked at) who is now going to try out road cycling.  I have never
owned a road bike before and have been doing a lot of research.

However, I am getting mixed messages from many local bike store
employees (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph).

I am hoping to keep my costs down, since this is just by first bike,
but I'm not sure whether I should go for a true "entry-level" bike or
whether I should spend a little bit more to get something that I
could use for a number of years down the road.

I've looked at:
Cannondale Pilot 1.0 (one sales guy said this was a "sport road"
bike) price point about $950
Cannondale R700 price point about $1599 + pedals + shoes
Specialized Triple $950 (+ pedals if I want clipless)
Specialized Sport Int $1250. + pedals if I want clipless

I'm a bit confused about the different types of road bikes and what I
SHOULD be getting, as well as how different the sets of components
really are from each other.  e.g. Shimano Tiagra versus 105

I can see myself getting into fitness and cycling training (perhaps
someday to do a duathalon....but not yet!).

Any suggestions, advice or help the members of this group could offer
would be fantastic.  Then hopefully I can make my purchase soon and
join some of you for a ride sometime!

Matt Iley
Waterloo, ON
(work in Guelph, ON)

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