A 9 minute video of our ride: https://youtu.be/GUIR2Vn1gYc The Farmers Folly Randonneurs Trace team (Greg Andre-Barrett , Ken Waring , David Stowe) enjoyed our ride of 328k, 2,436m, and 73% unpaved, with duration 35:22, moving 17:00, and average moving speed of 19.3 kph. Friday the weather was perfect. Saturday night we camped and survived a … Continue reading 20250526-27 Farmers Folly Randonneurs Trace team video and highlights
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20240922 Goderich to Guelph on the G2G Rail Trail video
Day two of a two day out and back trip on the G2G Rail Trail, by the Toronto Bicycling Network. Perfect weather, and each other’s company ... Greg Andre-Barrett, Ari Caylakyan , Italo Bravo , Yaniv Leichtmann, Ken Waring, Kourosh Alasvand, and Terry Walsh. https://videopress.com/v/SrpzX9TX?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Cheers…Greg Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance … Continue reading 20240922 Goderich to Guelph on the G2G Rail Trail video
20240921 Guelph to Goderich on the G2G Rail Trail video
Day one of a two day out and back trip on the G2G Rail Trail, by the Toronto Bicycling Network. Perfect weather, and each other’s company ... Greg Andre-Barrett, Ari Caylakyan , Italo Bravo , Yaniv Leichtmann, Ken Waring, Kourosh Alasvand, and Terry Walsh. https://videopress.com/v/Fop9e9V2?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Cheers…GregLife is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you … Continue reading 20240921 Guelph to Goderich on the G2G Rail Trail video
20231111-12: G2G Rail Trail from Guelph to Goderich and back to Guelph
The https://g2grailtrail.com/ website says "G2G Rail Trail Experience is all about connection. Connection between yourself and others, people and nature, cyclists and hikers, rural and urban settings, beaches and buildings." The "connection between yourself and others" and the idea of riding the G2G began at the Toronto Bicycling Network's AGM dinner. For TBN information see … Continue reading 20231111-12: G2G Rail Trail from Guelph to Goderich and back to Guelph
20231028 Toronto Two Lighthouse TBN club ride.
Toronto Bicycling Network's Saturday Two Lighthouses ride along Toronto's Lakeshore was really enjoyable thanks to ride leader Patsy, all the other friendly riders 🚴♀️, the sun 🌞 and a post ride beer and pizza at Rorschach Brewing Co. The group ride was 54k plus 40k ride to from start for 94k total. Glad I finally … Continue reading 20231028 Toronto Two Lighthouse TBN club ride.
20231024 Toronto 82km loop on mostly paved trails
Today enjoyed a beautiful fall day with an 82km ride around Toronto on mostly paved trails, including Humber River Trail, Finch Hydro Corridor Trail, Don Valley Trail, and Waterfront Trail. Signage has been posted on the Don Valley Trail indicating the following closure: “From May 2, 2023 to summer 2024, the Lower Don Trail will … Continue reading 20231024 Toronto 82km loop on mostly paved trails
20230909 Simcoe County Loop Trail FUNDO
This past Saturday I thoroughly enjoyed (despite arthritic hip pain) the 160 km Simcoe County Loop Trail FUNDO gravel cycling event to celebrate Cycle Simcoe’s 10th Anniversary. A big shoutout to host Simcoe County and event manager Humdinger Bicycle Tours for a well organized and supported fun event. Thanks also for perfect weather. The ride … Continue reading 20230909 Simcoe County Loop Trail FUNDO
Ridout-Bigwind Muddy Rugged Ramble plus
Thanks to Bert Schuh (who lives in Muskoka) for recommending this route to me, while we were out mountain biking together. Bert explored this route, which was then documented and published by Paulo Laberge here > https://bikepacking.com/routes/ridout-bigwind-rugged-ramble/. Following is my August 24th trip report of riding this 74 km route “plus” 36 km to/from Spring … Continue reading Ridout-Bigwind Muddy Rugged Ramble plus
20230618-22 BT700 bikepacking race photos
Here's my race/ride photos. You can read my photo descriptions if you click on and open the first photo and then use the right arrow key to move through each photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/stJwit1CDXUv51KR7
20230622 BT700 798 km bikepacking race done in 4.35 days
From the June 18th mass start (and finish) in St Jacobs I completed 801 kms, with 7,432 metres of climbing, in about 104 hours or 4.33 days. Special thanks (I think 😅) to Matthew Kadey for creating and supporting the http://www.bt700.ca 798kms monster bikepacking ride! You certainly packed into this route lots of tough climbing … Continue reading 20230622 BT700 798 km bikepacking race done in 4.35 days
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