Canadians? Especially western Canadians?
09-06-06, 10:23 PM
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yup...in victoria, BC....
anyone know of good cycle shops that support a range of manufacturers and decent prices??? oak bay cycle has a good range of norco and specialized, a few devinci...but not much else. would like to test out a few kona and cannondale...and yes, i'm in the market for a new bike! cyclocross, i think...
cheers,
m.
anyone know of good cycle shops that support a range of manufacturers and decent prices??? oak bay cycle has a good range of norco and specialized, a few devinci...but not much else. would like to test out a few kona and cannondale...and yes, i'm in the market for a new bike! cyclocross, i think...
cheers,
m.
09-17-06, 06:39 AM
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1) Not yet, but I'll be moving to BC sometime in 2007 (fingers crossed)
2) I haven't gone long distance here, so probably no. Or at least not right away
2) I haven't gone long distance here, so probably no. Or at least not right away
09-28-06, 01:26 PM
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South Surrey
Yup, South Surrey, and have done some touring. Will be doing more next summer.
10-01-06, 10:12 AM
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i'm from winnipeg, east kildonan. i'm into distance/trails, when my bike is working again.
10-23-06, 07:18 PM
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wow, didn't know there were so many manitobans on here! no i don't do long distances...
12-08-06, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Machka
There's quite a group of Canadians here! 
I'm currently living in Red Deer. I've just moved here from Winnipeg, MB, so I know quite a few cyclists from Manitoba, but hardly know any from Alberta.
Crazy Cyclist, wylie, and lost_in_wpg what type of cycling do you do, or have you done in the past?
ronan and Baz, have you heard of the Alberta Randonneurs? https://www.albertarandonneurs.ca/ I'll be cycling with them this coming season.
Baz, that trip sounds great! I just got back from 3 months cycling in Australia ... and I fell in love with cycletouring.
I'm currently living in Red Deer. I've just moved here from Winnipeg, MB, so I know quite a few cyclists from Manitoba, but hardly know any from Alberta.
Crazy Cyclist, wylie, and lost_in_wpg what type of cycling do you do, or have you done in the past?
ronan and Baz, have you heard of the Alberta Randonneurs? https://www.albertarandonneurs.ca/ I'll be cycling with them this coming season.
Baz, that trip sounds great! I just got back from 3 months cycling in Australia ... and I fell in love with cycletouring.
12-22-06, 10:02 PM
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Yup, family of 4 riders (Mrs. rode lots years ago and is just again getting into it) 10 to 50 plus, we all ride when weather permits, nothern B.C. is home.
Spend the summers touring, 2 months of bliss, tailwinds and great weather, yea sure. The bliss part is right, we seem to attract bad weather and we all know about the wind!
Spend the summers touring, 2 months of bliss, tailwinds and great weather, yea sure. The bliss part is right, we seem to attract bad weather and we all know about the wind!
01-19-07, 10:37 PM
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I'm in Victoria, BC.
I'm just a new commuter who rides out to Langford every morning--that's as long-distance as I get!
I'm just a new commuter who rides out to Langford every morning--that's as long-distance as I get!
02-03-07, 06:23 AM
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Yes, Edmonton.
I like to ride long distances but the monotony of the prairies is a little hard on the psyche. I'm planning a solo trip to Vancouver in the summer of '08 though.
I like to ride long distances but the monotony of the prairies is a little hard on the psyche. I'm planning a solo trip to Vancouver in the summer of '08 though.
02-03-07, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Machka
First, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian cyclists here.
Second, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian long distance cyclists here.
Second, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian long distance cyclists here.
2) Not me
02-12-07, 01:17 AM
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Yes to the first, I live in Lethbridge and ride in the Lethbridge/Calgary area. As for the second, my bike keeps telling me I should ride longer...
03-05-07, 12:22 AM
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Western Canada ... it's Victoria over,
I just had a question about the long-distance riding. What would you consider long-distance? Anything over so many km? Or maybe something over so many days of riding?
I just had a question about the long-distance riding. What would you consider long-distance? Anything over so many km? Or maybe something over so many days of riding?
05-14-07, 07:55 PM
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Westcoast Canadian?
Hi! OOps, forgot to see what your handle is.
My name is Draigh
Just got on board with Bike Forums, as I'm a newbie. But, I've been riding for a long time. However never any long distant stuff. However, I want to, so bad it hurts. Been thinking about Europe or some other continent. Even around BC for a month or two, but really, it dosn't matter I just want to ride my bike.
I'm 55 and not in the greatest shape, but I feel that I could handle long distant riding and if I'm not in shape now, I certainly will be by the time the trip is over. Actually, after looking at some of the people that are either drivers, or transit users, or even people who are close to my age, and it makesw me think that I really am in pretty good shape. (Because I really do ride pretty well everywhere I go)
Anyhow I live in Richmond, British Columbia, I have lots of time and resources to do what ever I want. So. If you happen to know or hear anything that sounds like a blast, drop me a line and lemme know.
Thanks
Draigh
My name is Draigh
Just got on board with Bike Forums, as I'm a newbie. But, I've been riding for a long time. However never any long distant stuff. However, I want to, so bad it hurts. Been thinking about Europe or some other continent. Even around BC for a month or two, but really, it dosn't matter I just want to ride my bike.
I'm 55 and not in the greatest shape, but I feel that I could handle long distant riding and if I'm not in shape now, I certainly will be by the time the trip is over. Actually, after looking at some of the people that are either drivers, or transit users, or even people who are close to my age, and it makesw me think that I really am in pretty good shape. (Because I really do ride pretty well everywhere I go)
Anyhow I live in Richmond, British Columbia, I have lots of time and resources to do what ever I want. So. If you happen to know or hear anything that sounds like a blast, drop me a line and lemme know.
Thanks
Draigh
07-01-07, 03:41 PM
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07-02-07, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AmsterDan
Western Canada ... it's Victoria over,
I just had a question about the long-distance riding. What would you consider long-distance? Anything over so many km? Or maybe something over so many days of riding?
I just had a question about the long-distance riding. What would you consider long-distance? Anything over so many km? Or maybe something over so many days of riding?
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07-14-07, 10:22 AM
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yes, white rock
and i have done a 200km tour in 3 days and a 500km tour in a week with 2 rest days, im hoping to get a better road bike to do some more trips
and i have done a 200km tour in 3 days and a 500km tour in a week with 2 rest days, im hoping to get a better road bike to do some more trips
07-14-07, 05:30 PM
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I am from Winnipeg. Mostly commuting. Longest distance ride has been a century, although I would like to get into long distance touring. Just read 'off the rails' about two guys who cycled recumbents from Western Russia to Beijing. I also worked with a guy who ended up building a tandem recumbent and biking back from Tucson to Winnipeg, so lots of inspiration.
Machka - you used to work for MacDon? I used to work on Saulteaux, so it is possible that we may have commuted some of the same route, but didn't know it.
Machka - you used to work for MacDon? I used to work on Saulteaux, so it is possible that we may have commuted some of the same route, but didn't know it.
08-12-07, 10:19 PM
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Yes to both questions. I'm from the South Okanagan in B.C. and I prefer spending my vacations touring by bicycle.
08-14-07, 06:07 AM
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Born and raised here in Victoria BC.
Just getting back into cycling for the health benefits (as well as stress relief) so my milage is laughable at this point.
I can't get over how many cyclists we have from Victoria on here.
Just getting back into cycling for the health benefits (as well as stress relief) so my milage is laughable at this point.
I can't get over how many cyclists we have from Victoria on here.
08-19-07, 08:51 AM
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In Edmonton.
Yes to long rides as well as time trials and the odd road race. Always looking
Yes to long rides as well as time trials and the odd road race. Always looking