Western Canada

Showers pass in Vancouver?

Does anyone sell Showers Pass jackets in Vancouver? I see there is a retailer in Victoria, how about Vancover?

Posted By busted knuckles

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Last Post By: fungirl; 11-19-09 03:31 PM

Hi Okay here's a bit of rant. Bought a brand new Norco kwest touring bike. Outfitted with Shimano lx gearing and bontrager wheels. Bar end shifters 3 bottle mounts. etc. Have enjoyed this bike so far except for one extremely annoying (for me) problem. This bike has two mounting pegs for an...

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Last Post By: Abneycat; 11-18-09 10:54 PM

High retail prices in Canada

Hi folks, I've been shopping for doing some touring, and notice that retail prices still remain pegged at half again their US counterparts, or even more. What is up with this? Retailers about 6 months ago were quick to point out the vagaries of the supply chain--well, it's now been 6 months, and...

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Last Post By: longwave; 11-17-09 01:25 AM

MEC for bike parts

Hi there, Im a 5 minute bike ride to MEC and they seem to have a lot of affordable things for sale for bikes so I was wondering if there you have a Top 10 things list to buy/not buy from them. Up until now I've just bought none-bike related stuff there and I do have to admit I love that store!...

Posted By terraskye

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Last Post By: longwave; 11-17-09 01:21 AM

MEC Bikes Now Online

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886456&bmUID=1257359530713

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Last Post By: wunderkind; 11-16-09 06:14 PM

Favourite bike shops in Saskatchewan

Hey guys, Who's your favourite LBS in Sask and why? I'm interested in finding out what you think about shops around the province. (Also I'm curious to see how many Saskies are in this forum.) I strongly recommend City Park Cycle in Saskatoon - everyone gets treated equally regardless of how...

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Last Post By: coffeecake; 11-11-09 08:27 PM

Helmet Ticket in Vancouver: The Campaign has begun.

http://www.news1130.com/news/local/more.jsp?content=20090717_090445_6544 Of course the VPD hit the Burrard first in order to be seen to be doing something for all the Carnosaurs who are pissed at losing a lane.

Posted By DogsBody

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Last Post By: closetbiker; 11-10-09 06:03 PM

Edmonton Thread

Didn't see one, so I'm starting it. Is there a lobbying process for getting bike paths built/maintained/extended etc.? For example, getting from the southside to the westside via whitemud. There seems to be bike paths that follow this corridor on the north side of the whitemud, but they...

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Last Post By: idugboe; 11-07-09 11:21 PM

Central Alberta roads ? #21 #609 #56 #53

Please see the following "MapMyRide" route. http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ca/ab/lacombe%20-%20eastern%20side%20tour/499124897125113228 Has anyone ridden any of these roads ? I am already familiar with TWP RD 412 east of Lacombe, it is great wide shoulders good surface, low traffic volume....

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Last Post By: gerald_g; 11-06-09 11:31 AM

Good road rides near Invermere?

Hey folks, I'm planning to be in the Invermere area later this month and hoping to do some road riding. Any recommendations for a good ride? I was thinking about going up Toby Creek Road to the ski hill but last time I was up that way the road was in pretty bad shape. Your recommendations...

Posted By mercator

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Last Post By: DogsBody; 11-02-09 04:35 PM

winnipeggers feel the heat?

what a past couple days its been. that heat just saps your energy and makes you sweat your clothes clear. hard to keep hydrated! its alot more enjoyable than rain but man without water youre in trouble quick!

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Last Post By: Machka; 11-01-09 03:18 AM

Recommendations?

I have an opportunity to work in Edmonton in the Spring of 2010, potentially a 3 month stay. I have read some that there is good touring in the Alberta area and am thinking of a short tour in early July, maybe a week or two long. Since I have never done any touring in the past would it be feasible...

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Last Post By: Machka; 11-01-09 03:14 AM

The best LBS I have come across in Vancouver

Hello everyone, I am wrting this as an independent consumer, who has been on the hunt for a road bike for more than 2 years now. First, I thought of getting a road bike after high school, but I took a year of, did some travelling and found that it just wasn't the right time. Now, two years...

Posted By Prodigy4299

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Last Post By: wunderkind; 10-27-09 12:04 AM

Riding from Vancouver to Osoyoos

Has anyone here made this trip? How was it? I am concerned about having enough shoulder to ride on, its been years since I drove it so I dont remember. I am considering the Hope/Princeton, not the Coquihalla. Thanks for any help.

Posted By busted knuckles

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Last Post By: Randochap; 10-22-09 12:33 AM

Fall Tweed – Edmonton’s second ride

Ladies and Gents! After a very busy summer of riding, polo and racing it is now time for the fall tweed that I told everyone I would have. While the first ride was also the first event I have organized, by the end of this busy summer I have learned a few things. So lets hope we can make this...

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Last Post By: neil_@40; 10-13-09 04:50 PM

The Vancouver Thread

Hey, looking for Vancouver Bikers. Any of y'all use this board?

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Last Post By: DogsBody; 10-09-09 07:58 PM

MEC bike prototype?

I got a couple of shots of what looks like a prototype MEC bike at the weekend - caught it parked at Arbutus & 4th. http://www.flickr.com/photos/biketrouble/sets/72157622384093683/ This is the second I've seen, the first was a women's design in a similar style. The details of the rear...

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Last Post By: DogsBody; 10-09-09 07:52 PM

2009 Tour De Perogy - September 20th

On September 20th, 2009 I will be staging the third annual Tour De Perogy ! We will set out from Edmonton (weather permitting) and ride to the Ukrainian Heritage Village which is 50 km east of Edmonton to partake in the annual Harvest Festival but since we take the long and much more scenic...

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Last Post By: Pig_Chaser; 10-09-09 09:01 AM

Edmonton Bike Shops

So I am planning on getting a "real" bike soon (Ie:NOT from Wal-Mart like the one I currently have)...not sure if it will be at the end of this season or the beginning of next (going on a 2 week long bike tour next summer through bits of Vancouver Island so I need something a bit more reliable) I...

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