It seems like a no brainer: if you enjoy your ability to engage in coherent, cognitive processes and you ride a bicycle you should wear a helmet. But the old adage appears to be true, ‘common sense ain’t so common.’ At least not these days. It is fairly common knowledge that in the event of […]
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Have we lost our minds: Is Wearing a Helmet Uncool?
November 19th, 2009Expert’s Tip: Arm and Leg Warmers for Winter Riding
November 10th, 2009Last May during Bike to Work Week, I decided it was time to suit up and take on the 64km (40 mile) round trip commute to work and back on my trusty bicycle, which was brand new so I was only assuming it was trusty. And though my bike did turn out to be trusty […]
Just because it’s Friday doesn’t mean you should stop riding your bicycle.
November 6th, 2009Friday is here, thankfully, and even though Bike To Work week goes until Sunday, for most of us the work week is over, therefore negating the need to bike to work -obviously. But that doesn’t mean you should shove your bike back into the shed or hide it down in a dark corner of your […]
Bike to Work Week: Update
November 4th, 2009The van rolled up just after six am. As I opened my front door the cold air slapped me in the face, snapping me awake. I was already looking forward to the warming powers of a nice hot cup, or three, of coffee. I hopped into the Norco van and we headed out to find […]
Rain gear: Are you ready for the wet weather?
September 3rd, 2009Last night I woke up suddenly. It sounded as though the heavens were falling. It rained proverbial cats and dogs. I wasn’t sure what was going on at first but the noise certainly woke me up quickly. And in my sleepy haze it took a few seconds before I realized –it was raining, and hard. […]
Monsoon Pannier and Journey Rack Reviews
September 1st, 2009Every once in a while magazines and websites will do reviews of our gear, and I figure it’s time to start sharing them on our blog. We would love to know what you think so let us know if you enjoy having access to reviews here on the blog or not and if they are […]
Motivation and Promotion: The Baikal Cause
August 4th, 2009Another factor that has motivated me to plan this trip is my desire to promote and contribute to the efforts of a small but dedicated group of local environmentalists – the non-profit organization Great Baikal Trail (GBT), located in Irkutsk, Russia. GBT is working to preserve Lake Baikal and promote environmental conservation in the region […]
Countdown: two weeks before departure
July 24th, 2009Only a couple of weeks to go until the Dempster….. I am leaving Ontario on Tuesday and heading to the Yukon in Northern Canada. It has been well over a year since this idea first crept its way into my head. I figured I should be doing something significant to mark my 50th year and […]
Lake Baikal: The team
July 21st, 2009I have been very fortunate to assemble a highly motivated and experienced team of athletes for this trip, all of which have extensive experience either climbing or cycling in demanding conditions in remote parts of the world. Venezuelan Maikey Lopera has established new rock and alpine climbing routes in Canada and Venezuela, was a former […]
Countdown: three weeks before departure
July 13th, 2009Three weeks to go and the planning continues… Part of the fun and excitement of going on a bike tour is the preparation. Being properly prepared can make or break your bicycle trip. There are a lot of excellent resources available to help you along the way; most of them can be accessed from the […]