Eastern Canada - Kingston, Ontario

Did a ride to picton today about 108 km head wind there a bit of a tail home lot’s of riders out today sunny 20 a great ride.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/1680488126_5cf5c73acd_b.jpg

Yes, you will feel that at work today... lol

Hello. I am a Kingston rider too. Very new to the Sport, and I stick to MTB. I have been Friends with Joe (vanno) for a couple of years I guess, Well at least before we both got back into riding.. We should all try to head out sometime to the trails, at around the same time. I think it would be a good day.

Soon I plan on mapping those trails out with a GPS. I will keep you updated.

Of course! More riders as soon as I move out of Kingston... URGH!!!

Hello. I am a Kingston rider too. Very new to the Sport, and I stick to MTB. I have been Friends with Joe (vanno) for a couple of years I guess, Well at least before we both got back into riding.. We should all try to head out sometime to the trails, at around the same time. I think it would be a good day.

Soon I plan on mapping those trails out with a GPS. I will keep you updated.


Hey that’s awesome you’re getting back into it. We should get together before it gets to cold. I hope to get out this Sunday if all goes right 50/50 chance of that.
How about you guys?

The mapping would be cool, don’t think I’ve even been through the whole place.

The Garmin Nuvi 250 keeps calling my name no dice yet.

URGH!!

I wanna go!!

:(

I am heading out Sat morning Rain or shine. Not going to go really hard, jst kind of a nice ride, and do some mapping for next season. That will give me all winter to make then as easy to read as possible. I am going to start with the trails over by the base. I work on the base and have never been on that trial, I figured its time to try it out. When I get some maps up I will post a link or something for you guys.. Or PM me a reminder (cause it will take a while) and I will get something to you guys...

I am heading out Sat morning Rain or shine. Not going to go really hard, jst kind of a nice ride, and do some mapping for next season. That will give me all winter to make then as easy to read as possible. I am going to start with the trails over by the base. I work on the base and have never been on that trial, I figured its time to try it out. When I get some maps up I will post a link or something for you guys.. Or PM me a reminder (cause it will take a while) and I will get something to you guys...

Saturdays are a no go for me, sorry can’t make it.
Taking it easy would be a good thing Jason & i were out two weeks ago & it was hard to follow the trail cause of all the leaves on the ground.

I have yet to get down around the base/fort henry but mark from cycle path said there was some good riding there. He also said they have been yelled at to get lost by security ha ha

Good luck with the maps.

Holla if you head out on Sunday.

I will be out both days...Saturday at the Base, Sunday at Collins Bay.
look for the all black Columbia with the orange rear wheel...throw a rock at me

I wil go just to throw the rock... haha I wont even bring my bike.... hahaha.. I justed pick up a handle bar mount for my GPS so I will be going nice and slow, trying to read what its doing...

See ya saturday Vanno... And depending on what the wife is up to, maybe sunday also. :)

I hope to get down there around 10:00 - 10:30 after i get the crew out the door. Anytime in mind for you guys?

The trails will be slick with all this rain but it is supposed to be nice!

I have no problem with going for 10

Cool I'll be there for as close to 10:00 as possible know what you ride & my bike is similar to yours black full suspension.
See you on the roadside before hand otherwise inside!
John

I have a silver Santa Fe with a "ride" sticker on the back

Nice riding in there to day & good to meet you Joe. Here are a couple of snaps. After lunch I headed back in for a couple of hours then over to lamoine point for a short romp. I had a blast.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/1795978392_87100d777b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/1795136607_0733e69709.jpg
Saw this guy at lamoine point.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/1795142467_147fe3cf99.jpg

Aww.. That sucks I missed today.... Crap... I did, on the other hand, go to Picton today (by car) And picked apples, and also stoped by a nice little shop called "Bloomfeild Bicycle Co." and picked up a handy dandy map to their trails up on Macaulay Mountain. I am thinking about going there next weekend if anyone is interested.

Joe. If you read this tonight (sunday) I will call you tomorrow to chat about it...

Short notice i know, but i plan to go f or a romp in the morning if anyone can/intersted 10:00 Taylor Kidd blvd.

*Edit just looked at Macaulay Mountain sounds like fun cant belive I have not even heard of it love to go some other time.

I am hoping, My brother, His girlfriend, vanno, and myself, will be at Macaulay Mountain next saturday.. No times planed yet, but if you can get a better chunk of saturday free, you should come.

I should but cant. Not sure i'll even get out locally?

I hear your brother built up a fixed gear bike.
I’ve actually met him we spoke about mine & him building one up, i’m like hell ya do it good to here he did. I need to drop by & say hi to those guys.

Ya, he is not working for the winter there.. Gets pretty slow in the winter, But he is still in there all the time. hehe.. Its a pretty nice set up. I cant even ride it for 10 minutes without getting tired... Woah, it is fun though.. A little scary but fun!

bail king and I are going to go to Collins Bay on Saturday for anyone who wanted to join. 9am November17 on the left side (if coming from Kingston)

UPDATE.... IT is now SUNDAY!! NOT SAT. Same place, same time, only on suday... Hope to see you there Sweep!

Hey Sunday works for me, if any prob's i'll post up.

I was in there last Sunday pretty messy. I’ve yet to chip away the mud & leaves from my bike! A couple other guys in there to.

But 9:00AM we will be fighting the cold ground.See you road side.

After I got home this mourning I had a bad case of tingle toes ouch! The fun out weighted that though.

Well, you thought it was cold last time Sweep, how about tomorrow? Sat. Nov. 24th. Vanno and I will be out, not sure on tining yet, but I imaging it will be around 9 or 10. I am leaning yowards 10, just because of cold.

Didn't you guys get some snow there? Still going roadbiking?

No no.. Just trails.. MTB FTW!!! Its not too much snow. Maybe an inch or so. Just enough to make it ineresting. hehe

Ha Ha the road bike is away for the winter & the winter has come early.
Saturday still is a big no go, Sunday the same! But i did ride to work today, not the best decision i ever made all ice it seemed riding home in the dark was no fun either.
I’m sure this will all melt away & not return till hmm mid January!

Ya hoping so... Well still, if you do get free, I think we are heading out at 9 bothdays.

G'day

Looking for others to hook up with and get out and ride. Starting early for next year in making plans (gotta do something over the winter). Majority is offroad. Love McCauley Mtn. in Picton.

Really like to get some trips in next year to places such as Calabogie, Durham Forest, Kelso, Hardwood Hills and others. Definitely looking for others for local rides as well.

I am not much of a road rider but am commuting to work this winter and into the occasional trip in the countryside.

Give a shout if you are interested in same.

I am totally interested... Mind you, I am still pretty new, but enjoy riding just the same. We are going out again tomorrow at Collins Bay, if you are interested... I am really looking forward to a weekend trip next year somewhere.

Chil welcome
I have heard of most of the places in your post but have YET to get to any, sure would like to though. The more the merrier I say.

I see you guys got out for a ride nice! Love to join you tomorrow but: Question who in the world has to go to work at 9:00AM on a Sunday? Answer me! Cruel cruel cruel
Maybe next Sunday love to try ripping it up in that snow.

Hey

Thanks for getting back. I was away in T.O. taking in the Grey Cup, nice to hear there are people still gettin out riding.

I am around this upcoming weekend. Keep in touch if anyone is heading out.

Saturday.. If its not raining like crazy. My brother, myself and Vanno will be at collins bay. I imagine it will be around 9ish. Let me know if you can make it out, and we will make sure to wait...

Sounds good so far. Think it might be snow, not rain. I will confirm later in the week.

Sounds good so far. Think it might be snow, not rain. I will confirm later in the week.


Hey
Can't make Saturday. Have a good one and look out for the ice under the snow.

Ya for sure.. Sucks to hear you cant make it... Hopefully is will clear up a little.. We may be out sunday too.. If your around.

No dice for me. Eyeball high in kids Saturday & same with in-laws mixed in on Sunday.

ooooooohhhh another snow ride!!!!! I love it!!! so far anyways....I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon

Rode over to lemoine point today to much ice to get in & around, so i grabbed my skinny tire bike did some laps around the hood.
Better then nothing.

We are planning to go soon after this snow fall.. It should cover the ice nicely... My Bro got his own bike now (Trek 5700 I think it was) so he is itching to go somewhere...

Ya this snow is crazy, may be easyer with one of these!
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/surly-pugsley/images/surly-pugsley2.jpg
Warmer temps are coming next week, in the teens i think!

Did a Google on the 5700 couldn’t find anything but i’m sure its a improvement from what he was riding!
Now its Joes turn.

Bail King and I went riding today. The snow was....deep to say the least. I had fun though

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/vanno85/snowytrail.jpg

I've still been commuting to work on my BMX...winter sucks, but I'm not going to stop just because of it

Great pic, I’ve yet to get in there with the snow, some time.

I got one commute in last week & next week looks like summer temps with a little rain so should be good to ride.

Besides i have the MTB so clean right now I’d hate to get it dirty!
Nah.

Bail King and I went riding today. The snow was....deep to say the least. I had fun though

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/vanno85/snowytrail.jpg

I've still been commuting to work on my BMX...winter sucks, but I'm not going to stop just because of it


Are you guys spending more time walking than riding? Doesn't take much snow on the road for me to end up aborting the commute.

Hey

I am either going to buy a cross country type bike or build up one this winter with some parts I have kicking around. Any ideas on what to purchase or anyone have a suitable frame they want to part with?

Parting together a bike will kill your wallet; grab a complete bike I say.

Riding in the snow I hear you. I recently went down hard so the bike is not coming back out till it mostly goes away.

... Riding in the snow I hear you. I recently went down hard so the bike is not coming back out till it mostly goes away.

The last time I rode in the snow was 35 years ago. It was more of a trial to see how my 10 speed could handle in the 1.5" of new snow. I remained upright for about 15 seconds. Ouch. And yes, I went down hard too. It happened so fast. So, I'm a no-snow guy, mid-March to mid-November...

Which begs the question how the bike courriers here in Ottawa ride in all types of weather. Freakin' incredible :eek: Are there courriers in Kingston as crazy?

The last time I rode in the snow was 35 years ago. It was more of a trial to see how my 10 speed could handle in the 1.5" of new snow. I remained upright for about 15 seconds. Ouch. And yes, I went down hard too. It happened so fast. So, I'm a no-snow guy, mid-March to mid-November...

Which begs the question how the bike courriers here in Ottawa ride in all types of weather. Freakin' incredible :eek: Are there courriers in Kingston as crazy?

Funny thing was the roads were clear that day (+12 Early January) just caught a bit of ice & wham-o healed up, but a nasty scar on the chin.

Yep the couriers are crazy to ride 23c tires & some with no brakes! Ha Ha

Not sure if there are any here i live a sheltered life in the west end! Can’t remember last time I was downtown.

Good advice on the new bike. Checking the web and assembling from scratch sure adds up. Played around at Pricepoint.

Looking at a Norco Charger.