If, for some reason you cannot see the video in the last post – here are the photos by themselves.
-André
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Cycling Tracking – STRAVA !
I have been using an app for my phone called Strava to track my cycling… here is my progress:
-André
Alex Tackles TreeGo in Mactaquac!
Watch…
Alex at TreeGo
We went to TreeGo on the weekend, but it turns out that Hope was too big for the kids course, and to go on the adult course she would need an adult to accompany her – didn’t happen. So Alex went by himself – he did well! Some parts were a little scary, but in the end I think he enjoyed himself.
-André
Kraft, TSN and the Rugby Club!
Our Loyalist Rugby (and Cricket) Club won $25,000 from Kraft. There was a celebration tour which we were on, to celebrate of course! Kraft freebies and a live TSN Sports Center broadcast. We cycled down to check it out….
The kids played some pickup rugby as well – even had a cookie in the game!
-André
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Just TREKking along...on my new BICYCLE!!
OK, I have been riding more and more these past few months, mainly to work, but also a few other rides. I thought it would be nice to treat myself to a new bike!
Don't get me wrong, my existing bike is not bad, it is a Raleigh from Canadian Tire about 6 years ago - but it has been into the shop a few times this year. I guess I am hard on the bike - and it is a heavy one!
I finally started looking and doing some research - reading forums, etc. I figured for what I wanted to ride, I would be looking for a hybrid, or cyclo-cross, or fitness bike. After having some less than stellar experiences at a couple of the shops in town - the best one, in which I have had mostly good experiences, is Radical Edge.
I thought it was down to the Trek 7.1 FX and the Cannondale Quick 6 (both entry level in their class but still over $500) when it was suggested I look at the Trek 8.1 DS. All of these are hybrid between mountain bike and road bike (but with the upright riding style of the mountain bike - same handlebars) The Trek 8.1 leaned toward more of a true hybrid between street and trail, while the others were more street bikes.
After trying an 8.1 DS and 7.4 FX (same as 7.1 but higher up the quality ladder) I felt the 8.1 was the best fit. It seemed like I had more bike under me - I felt more secure on gravel and going over bumps.
The new bike does not have shocks, which is kind of what I was looking for to keep the weight down - I don't really do any mountain biking. I did an informal test between my old and new bikes - the Raleigh is about 25 lbs. and the Trek is about 19 lbs.
Here is a stock photo of my new baby - I rode it home from the shop - about 3 km or so - can't wait to take it to work tomorrow!
Don't get me wrong, my existing bike is not bad, it is a Raleigh from Canadian Tire about 6 years ago - but it has been into the shop a few times this year. I guess I am hard on the bike - and it is a heavy one!
I finally started looking and doing some research - reading forums, etc. I figured for what I wanted to ride, I would be looking for a hybrid, or cyclo-cross, or fitness bike. After having some less than stellar experiences at a couple of the shops in town - the best one, in which I have had mostly good experiences, is Radical Edge.
I thought it was down to the Trek 7.1 FX and the Cannondale Quick 6 (both entry level in their class but still over $500) when it was suggested I look at the Trek 8.1 DS. All of these are hybrid between mountain bike and road bike (but with the upright riding style of the mountain bike - same handlebars) The Trek 8.1 leaned toward more of a true hybrid between street and trail, while the others were more street bikes.
After trying an 8.1 DS and 7.4 FX (same as 7.1 but higher up the quality ladder) I felt the 8.1 was the best fit. It seemed like I had more bike under me - I felt more secure on gravel and going over bumps.
The new bike does not have shocks, which is kind of what I was looking for to keep the weight down - I don't really do any mountain biking. I did an informal test between my old and new bikes - the Raleigh is about 25 lbs. and the Trek is about 19 lbs.
Here is a stock photo of my new baby - I rode it home from the shop - about 3 km or so - can't wait to take it to work tomorrow!
-André
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