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Comment on The Night Rider by sherry

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Comment on Bicycling in 2011 – A Personal Reflection by Stephen Da Cambra

Stephen Da Cambra — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:51:29 +0000

Nodders – Many thanks for the comments. 4K is amazing and I bet our averages are comparable if you eliminate your hallway walk, etc. Can you not remove the odo once you’re off the bike?

Rudy – Thanks for the link. You can feel that guy’s energy in his writing. The sort of energy you get from riding.

Comment on Bicycling in 2011 – A Personal Reflection by rudy

rudy — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:07:21 +0000

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/pedal-power-comes-with-a-duty-for-all/

story of a 70-year-old cyclist in new york city

Comment on Bicycling in 2011 – A Personal Reflection by nodders

nodders — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:20:46 +0000

Thoroughly enjoyed your article! I turn 55 at the end of this month and have been seriously cycle commuting for 2 years. I do notice some “older” cyclist commuters out there and a number in our age group (please note that “older” does not apply to us) who, no doubt, gain the same benefit. I like the stats! I have you beat on some (will hit 4,000 kms this week from a 0 start in April. But your average speeds knock mine out of the ball park! I average (on a 28 kms round trip) 21-23 kms/hour depending on winds etc. What kills my averages though – I may come off the Martin Goodman trail with a 29 km average but a lot of it in my trek through the city up to Bay and College…and then the walking the bike down the hall to my office! I consequently start the trek home at an average of 19 – 20. Coldest commute – last Wednesday -7 (great ride!), earliest start to the season – last Wednesday (January 4, 2012). Go figure riding this early but will drag this out for as long as I can!

Comment on Do You Remember Your First? by Laura

Laura — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:15:45 +0000

I have a blue and white T Eaton Deluxe Glider with coaster brakes. I was given it in 1977 by a lady who bought it in 1940. I used to ride it but not in years, the tires are more than a little past their prime. Love the ride of that bike.
Original balloon tires, all the logos are intact, just needs a little cleanup. It has the mount for the original basket but the basket is missing. So is the tire pump. Love to find those.
So now it is safely displayed in my office.

Comment on Ride to Save the Bike Lanes by HappyStuffing

HappyStuffing — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:43:52 +0000

Heck yes I am going to be there!

Let’s see how much they like it when cyclists have to take up the whole lane instead for safety reasons.

Comment on The Middle of Winter – Time for a Historic Cycling Event in Toronto by Stephen Da Cambra

Stephen Da Cambra — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:16:05 +0000

Dave – It’s not a quibble when you are right. Thanks for putting the facts straight on that very important point – I have changed the blog entry. You’re right, Alex Steida had quite a day: first North American to wear yellow AND all 5 Tour de France jerseys in one day! Wow.

Comment on The Middle of Winter – Time for a Historic Cycling Event in Toronto by Dave Krentz

Dave Krentz — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:49:21 +0000

It would help if I spelled it right … Alex Stieda!

Comment on The Middle of Winter – Time for a Historic Cycling Event in Toronto by Dave Krentz

Dave Krentz — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:46:30 +0000

This is great news! Steve Bauer’s been my cycling hero since I first started road racing. I have to quibble, though: I’m pretty sure that Alex Steida was the first Canadian (actually, North American) to wear the yellow jersey. It was only for one day in 1986, but what a day!

Comment on The Night Rider by Cam

Cam — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:22:54 +0000

My bike came with tires that have reflective rims. These are amazing and should be on all bikes. They are also inexpensive.