With the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak now a reality, the country is shutting down. People have been asked to stay home and distance themselves from others. We are all struggling to find creative ways to manage our idle time while also maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing. The trails… Continue reading
I’m still mourning the November that wasn’t. If that wretched November weather did anything for us, it prepared us for the next four months. And, like my Christmas shopping, I may even get my end of season moping done early this year. Though, if I’m being completely honest, I’m really… Continue reading
“The future’s uncertain and the end is always near.” Jim Morrison probably wasn’t riding a bicycle in a late autumn forest when he wrote that lyric but he wouldn’t have been wrong. The end is near but is it imminent? Will we wake up in a week to snow covered… Continue reading
Today’s world is more sedentary than ever. Time spent behind desks, on long commutes, or on the couch looking at screens can leave many of us craving more tangible physical experiences. Distractions, misinformation, and negativity from the online world can drain us. We all need some way to recharge. For… Continue reading
Big Dummy Love I’d like to deviate from the usual mountain bike ramblings this month to show some love for my favourite bike – the Surly Big Dummy. While most bike manufacturers use names that conjure up imagery of quick, powerful, and efficient animals and machines, the Big Dummy… Continue reading
In last month’s column, three points of contact were discussed – feet, seat, and hands. We covered the feet and the seat but never quite made it to the hands. A rider’s hands are required to steer, brake, shift gears and change seatpost height, all while supporting a third to… Continue reading
Before getting started, it’s worth noting that many bike shops offer a bike fitting service. This is the simplest and fastest way to get a bike setup and fitted properly for its rider. Otherwise, for those who are interested in working through the process on their own, here are some… Continue reading
Seeing children out riding on our local trails is a wonderful thing. The little shredder on a run bike with her parents chasing on foot; the young girl with the handlebar basket who completely gets that it’s all about having fun; and, the bigger kids who are just starting to… Continue reading
It’s almost May and, finally, the trails are coming back to life. Bright green regrowth and a sea of trillium will soon take over the forest. Spring riding is like no other time of the year. After an icy winter and a less than cooperative spring, only a few trails… Continue reading
