Posts from ‘November, 2009’

In middle school I discovered my passion for bikes. I went mountain biking in Whistler one summer and I was hooked. When I got back home I immediately got a job in a bike shop, working for discounts on parts. I rode everywhere, and even when I was at home, I would spend hours in [...]

Quick, what’s the most effective way to get stronger and faster at running? By running…as fast as you can… Interval training involves running at near max speed and intensity, and then an interval of jogging. There are a number of track workouts (see Yasso 800′s) which are great, if you have access to a track. [...]

Not a lot to say about this ride except it was: fun, warm, well-attended, a good route, an eclectic mix of people, and a rolling thrift store advertisement. Not to mention it finished with beer. What more could you ask for?

You may have seen this on Queen City Bike or Bike Newport, but obviously I’m gonna post about anything that involves bikes and hilarious outfits. This Saturday at 2:00 is the Tweed Ride, and I’ll be there in my jacket ready for a nice ride on a pushbike (yeah, we’re gettin’ all sorts of British [...]