Steve
Ride-along with Steve: Reviewing the Fuji SL1
Six months ago I started reviewing road bikes by interviewing friends and fellow club cyclists. Now that the weather is cooperating and we can get back on the road, it’s time to bring in a few more reviews. This time I wanted to review a bike from a brand that isn’t as well known as [...]
Giro Riders Beware
It’s the week leading up to the Giro d’Italia. Excitement is building because Astana will participate, bringing huge names to the event and perhaps providing a preview of what could have been at this year’s Tour de France. If Astana’s presence wasn’t enough, another threat has appeared:
Dealing with Road Rash
Last night I made my first appearance on the bike in exactly 2 weeks; I’ve been “couched” with road rash and knee pain since my wreck, but I was surprised at how good I felt once I started to ride. I had a small amount of pain in my knee due to a wound stretching [...]
Bike Damage Report
Last week I posted that I had crashed. Well, a week later and I’m almost devoid of road rash. With the exception of a scraped knee (and accompanying gangster limp), I’m all set to get back on the bike. A few more days of rest and I should be OK for some easy spinning. And [...]
Toronto St. Lawrence Crit
A road race is coming (back) to Toronto, and it’s coming in fashion. Not only is this race going down in the afternoon/evening hours, but it is also on a weekday! The St. Lawrence Criterium is happening on May 30th with racing start times ranging from 5:45pm – 7:45pm. The course runs along Front Street [...]
Cycle in Niagara, Travel by Train
Us roadies are always looking for fresh rides in nice areas. A nice area can be very subjective: some prefer hills, some flats, others, perhaps, only scenic areas. One thing that all camps can agree on is that riding in areas that have quality roads and less traffic is ideal. For that you need to [...]
Out of the Saddle: Path to Road Rash Recovery
Yesterday during an “easy spin”, a friend and I decided to do a few sprints. On the second sprint, I dropped in to my 53-13 and jumped off to a quick lead. I took a glance back to see my friend closing the gap, so I jumped to the last cog, got out of the [...]
Cervélo Announces éRide
Just got this in the inbox, and I’m excited to learn that I might have an opportunity to ride a few of my favorite Cervelos. Personally, I wouldn’t go in to a local bike shop and take the SLC-SL, new R3, RS, and Soloist Carbon all for a test ride. With a program like this, [...]
Toronto’s Ride for Heart
The Ride for Heart is a unique Toronto charity ride. Imagine getting to ride the DVP and Gardiner Expressway on your bike, free of traffic. That’s the Ride for Heart. Participants can choose a distance of either 25km or 75km, making this attractive to cyclists of all types. If you’ve never done a charity bike [...]
First Race Report
Last weekend I traveled to Hamilton with the team for my first cycling road race. Having never been involved in a race, I didn’t set any goals aside from learning. I believe that I started the learning process, but little else… We arrived with plenty of time to warm up and also watch fellow teammates [...]
