I go to Quad a few times/week when I’m not actually on the road training. I find the best deal, though, is the unlimited pass – something like $120/month. And yes, it can be intense but suitable for all levels – just be prepared to be working at your limits no matter what your level.
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Bikeroo posted on the forum topic If you want to get better at hills/general pedalling power in the group News: 1 day, 2 hours ago
If I recall, the hill in Crother's/Loblaws is a 300m climb averaging 13% gradient (with some of it maxing at 20%) definitely a fun climb!
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Duncan H posted on the forum topic If you want to get better at hills/general pedalling power in the group News: 2 days ago
I know this hill and often incorporate it into my rides through Crothers Woods. I may just be a glutton for punishment, but I love hill climbs.
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Brad posted on the forum topic If you want to get better at hills/general pedalling power in the group News: 2 days, 3 hours ago
I can't seem to edit, but the area of Laird I mean is south of Eglinton, leaving Leaside, toward East York. (if you go too far, over the bridge, you hit the Pape/Donlands fork)
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Brad started the forum topic If you want to get better at hills/general pedalling power in the group News: 2 days, 3 hours ago
There's a great, steep hill near Loblaws off Laird. If you head down Laird toward the Leaside Bridge, turn into the Loblaws parking lot. There's a road down to a water treatment plant.
It's really steep, so it's daunting, but if you need a serious challenge it's great.
Also, I recommend warming up with a run, [...]
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lock posted on the forum topic Information on European Bike Theft Numbers? in the group News: 4 days, 14 hours ago
http://www.fietsberaad.nl/library/repository/bestanden/CyclingintheNetherlands2009.pdf
"With a fleet of 18 million bicycles in a relatively small country in terms of surface area, the
Netherlands is also unfortunately a haven for bicycle thieves. Compared with the rest of Europe,
the Netherlands not only has an unparalleled level of bicycle ownership and bicycle use in Europe, it also has an unrivalled level of bicycle [...]
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On April 16, 2010 Todd Tyrtle said:
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On April 16, 2010 Dennis Logan said:
$100 for a 10 Class pass at quad spinning (all three locations) – the deal is on http://www.webpiggy.com this weekend. Any TO bikers go to spinning classes? Looks like a mighty intense workout!
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On January 6, 2010 Joe T. said:
Case Ootes is Retiring.
Ward 29 Discussion:
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