Here are some random thoughts on a lazy Canada Day morning. I’ve been a “bike commuter” since 2004. When I first rediscovered cycling after a long lay off, I was amazed at the volume of traffic in my stomping grounds in York Region. I’ve written about it now and then, and used to focus on the bummer encounters with motorists. I suppose I’ve matured a bit and only write about the more egregious stuff that happens out there.
It’s strange that the more cycling becomes part of my day, the less I have to say about it. On the other hand, perhaps it’s not all that strange. New drivers probably gush about their new found skill and ‘freedom.’
In other biking news, I’m following the Tour Divide mountain biking race from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells New Mexico along the great divide. The race has been decided with a winner, but it’s far from over. I’m always in awe of what these riders can do. I’ve been thinking about mountain biking a little more seriously over the last few months. I’m not sure that I want to spend the money on a rig right now with job security being so much up in the air. Besides, I never seem to get much time to ride on the weekends. However, after completing the Toronto City Chase a couple of weeks ago, I feel hooked on the ‘adventure racing’ kind of thing and I’ve been looking around at some of the more outdoor oriented events. Of course, these events feature mountain biking! I guess I must be getting close to 40 or something…
In other news, I saw today that Steve at Bikining in Halifax, NS is blogging again after what appears to be a long illness. Welcome back!
Thanks Andrew! I’m not riding as much as I’d like (I’ve broken a toe on one foot, and overcompensated on the other and pulled a tendon) but I’m slowly getting back up to speed!
Those Tour Divide riders blow my mind, they’re so far beyond what I think I could do. It seems to me that we are similar riders, recently returned to riding lots, 40ish, etc. I am so pleased to have stumbled across your site!