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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

A mere 25 km. But, it was only 3C and raining...

A mere 25 km. But, it was only 3C and raining and any December ride in Québec is a bonus ride. On Friday I picked up my new gravel/bikepacking bike. The frame was designed by my son (Bassi Bikes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

I was hoping to do a 100 km gravel ride, but the...

I was hoping to do a 100 km gravel ride, but the iffy weather forecast kiboshed that plan. Instead I rode 46 km which included 6 trails/abandoned roads. I used my new trail bike (Tanglefoot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

103 km (64 miles) and 1393 m (4600 ft), mostly...

103 km (64 miles) and 1393 m (4600 ft), mostly gravel, exploring the western part of Québec's Eastern Townships. Visited a memorial to the battle of Eccles Hill when Canada repelled Fenian raiders. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

After a six week break for some wonderful...

After a six week break for some wonderful mountain hiking and snowshoeing, I managed to get to ride twice in the last two days. Alas it's March and the snow went from looking like this:

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

It hasn't been a great week for riding. ...

It hasn't been a great week for riding. Temperatures as low as -25C plus wind chills down to -35C, some snow, and unsafe road surfaces. Not wanting to land in an Omicron infested hospital, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Eastern Townships, not far from the Vermont...

Eastern Townships, not far from the Vermont border!

Yesterday I managed 20 km @ -22C, my coldest ever ride. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. Mostly toes and fingers, the rest was OK,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Managed 27.9 km and 445 m yesterday on "gravel"...

Managed 27.9 km and 445 m yesterday on "gravel" roads that were covered in hard-packed snow. Temperature was -15C, -22C with wind chill standing still. Variable on the bike depending on speed and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

25 cold km with a light dusting of fresh snow,...

25 cold km with a light dusting of fresh snow, temp. -4C, light winds. Some icy patches as it rained last week and then it froze the next day. I walked 9 km on Friday in what turned out to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Broke 10,000 km for the year yesterday (to be...

Broke 10,000 km for the year yesterday (to be precise, 10,003 km); total elevation change 128,965 metres (423,000 ft). And the year ain't over yet! It is getting tougher out there, winter weather is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

We had a nice little dump of snow in the night...

We had a nice little dump of snow in the night between Friday and Saturday. I rode indoors on the trainer on Saturday, and on the tractor outdoors just before blowing out the driveway. Today, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

35 km test of my winter beater. Not much snow...

35 km test of my winter beater. Not much snow where I live at 160 m elevation but my ride took me up to 350 m where there was a light dusting on the roads. The studded tires reminded me of why my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

I've been steadily building up the kilometres. I...

I've been steadily building up the kilometres. I beat last year's record (8703.5 km, 121k metres climbing) by well over 1000 km, now up to 9785 km of mostly gravel, 126k metres climbing. I've been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

My son's bike shop (C&L Cycles in Montreal)...

My son's bike shop (C&L Cycles in Montreal) received two demo "adventure" bikes from Tanglefoot cycles in Vermont (tanglefootcycles.com). They are prototypes, a cross between a mountain bike and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Today was a day off. Yesterday I did a 101.1 km...

Today was a day off. Yesterday I did a 101.1 km gravel ride, 1699 m. It was also a milestone ride, giving me 7001 km on the season, and 96,513 m climbing. I want to finish the season at 100,000 m...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

79.2 km and 1140 m vertical on the gravel bike...

79.2 km and 1140 m vertical on the gravel bike with my wife on her mountain bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Recovery day today, did a century on Friday, on...

Recovery day today, did a century on Friday, on my new CX/gravel bike. Hadn't done one in 2 years, and I turned 60 this year so I'm feeling pretty good. Recovery takes longer now though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

22 km yesterday, road ride. Doesn't seem like...

22 km yesterday, road ride. Doesn't seem like much. But, it was the 27th of January in Quebec and it is a record early start for me; I figured +5C and nearly dry roads, why the heck not? I used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Got 81.5 km in yesterday. Detoured over a gravel...

Got 81.5 km in yesterday. Detoured over a gravel road due to road works. Relatively flat ride, only 400 m. Got more elevation on today's hike in the mountains (482 m). On the ride, I got my 6th...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Rode 35 km yesterday on gravel roads on the...

Rode 35 km yesterday on gravel roads on the mountain bike with my wife. Lots of hills; 16 m vertical for every km horizontal (my road bike average is 11 to 1).

I'm having a bad season. Bad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

Well here in Southern Quebec the temperature hit...

Well here in Southern Quebec the temperature hit a balmy +18C yesterday, under partly cloudy skies. On the 25th of February! So even though I was fighting a man-cold, my wife and I took out our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,462
Posted By beechnutC23

I just try to ride at a pace that works for me at...

I just try to ride at a pace that works for me at any given time, and if that means I pass someone or get passed, so be it. I did get a "no fair" today when I blew by a guy on a touring bike, going...
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