Any Albertans here?
02-11-03, 04:24 PM
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So you guys getting sick of this weather yet? Just when it seems like all the snow is going to melt. It snows some more! Oh well. atleast having this snow is making it bearable not having the bike yet for a couple more weeks.
02-11-03, 05:24 PM
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Every once in a while I go into the garage, look at my bike and sigh - just a few more weeks. I'm impressed by the number of people out there still riding in the worst conditions
In the meantime I try and keep fit by doing some xcountry skiing. Finished the 31 km Birkie last Sat. - although not even close to riding, still fun. The nice thing about doing a xcountry ski race, when you wipe out the pain is minimal - not like a xcountry race when you wipe out. I know some guys love the pain, but not this guy.
Madcat, I totally agree with you about our SUV driving Major. I'm keeping my hopes up, however, as I hear that plans are underway to expand the River Valley trails and road bike lanes.
Have patience.
In the meantime I try and keep fit by doing some xcountry skiing. Finished the 31 km Birkie last Sat. - although not even close to riding, still fun. The nice thing about doing a xcountry ski race, when you wipe out the pain is minimal - not like a xcountry race when you wipe out. I know some guys love the pain, but not this guy.
Madcat, I totally agree with you about our SUV driving Major. I'm keeping my hopes up, however, as I hear that plans are underway to expand the River Valley trails and road bike lanes.
Have patience.
02-11-03, 05:26 PM
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Oh yeah, the mtns. Any of guys done any riding in Jasper Nat. park? I hear they have some excellent trails and it's only 3 hours and change away from here.
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Originally posted by SamDaBikinMan
OMG more Canadians... Welcome friend and fellow bike dude.
I wish I had your mountains.
Sam
OMG more Canadians... Welcome friend and fellow bike dude.
I wish I had your mountains.
Sam
...all the good stuff is over here 
But it is nice not to feel like a minority.
02-18-03, 12:46 PM
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I'm so excited. I'm going to be picking up my bike today! Can't wait. Pics soon to follow.
Simon
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02-18-03, 04:32 PM
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I got a chance to check out the new River Valley Cycle last week and... wow! It doesn't look that big from the outside, but it's huge inside- especially when compared with the old location. They've dropped snowboards and are now just doing bikes, which is fine with me. Go take a look if you get the chance, it will be your new favorite shop. 
Last year I went with a couple others for a weekend to Jasper. There are some awesome trails around there, and some really huge hills if you're looking for a challenge and awesome decent. We did one that was only around 12k long, but went up over 3000 feet! It took us a long time to get up, but the view was amazing and coming down was the best decent ever. If you go into Chapters you could probably find a book with information and directions for all the trails.
When does spring usually come to our area? It seems to me that on Spring Break (late March) the snow is usually melting and the sun gives off some heat... does sound sound about right to everyone? If we can start riding in April, that's only 6 weeks away!
The first race I know about this year is the Ardrossan Stage Race on May 10... a little under 3 months away. Lots of time for training, but I still wish it was sooner.
Last year I went with a couple others for a weekend to Jasper. There are some awesome trails around there, and some really huge hills if you're looking for a challenge and awesome decent. We did one that was only around 12k long, but went up over 3000 feet! It took us a long time to get up, but the view was amazing and coming down was the best decent ever. If you go into Chapters you could probably find a book with information and directions for all the trails.
When does spring usually come to our area? It seems to me that on Spring Break (late March) the snow is usually melting and the sun gives off some heat... does sound sound about right to everyone? If we can start riding in April, that's only 6 weeks away!
The first race I know about this year is the Ardrossan Stage Race on May 10... a little under 3 months away. Lots of time for training, but I still wish it was sooner.
