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by Gerry L
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Ride Planning
Topic: Sat AM C ish Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 13396

Re: Sat AM C ish Ride

Plan on riding tomorrow? If so where is the start?

Gerry
by Gerry L
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Vatternundan
Replies: 1
Views: 1963

Re: Vatternundan

I did the Halvvättern (1/2 distance 150 km ride) 3 years ago. 5000 riders, very well organized event. Windy! I was able to rent a bike for the event but would bring my own next time.

Gerry
by Gerry L
Fri Jan 05, 2018 7:39 pm
Forum: Ride Planning
Topic: Sat AM C ish Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 13396

Re: Sat AM C ish Ride

I have a vaguely similar plan to train for an event or two in June or July. Will join the ride on Saturday unless too rainy.

Gerry
by Gerry L
Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Swagman 4 bike carrier
Replies: 0
Views: 1966

Swagman 4 bike carrier

Sturdy 4 bike carrier for hitch mount. Adapters for large or small receiver. Best for steel or aluminum frames. $50 TS price

Gerry
by Gerry L
Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Sharing the road
Replies: 6
Views: 5007

Re: Sharing the road

I have seen cars trying to pass the group (more often in non Tripleshot rides) and all too often someone is riding 3 abreast ahead. "Car back" should mean we get in line quickly (can be done- no problem on Tuesday turning on to Landsdown or Cedar Hill X Road). One problem is that a large g...
by Gerry L
Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Tripleshot Cycling
Topic: Dec 8: 4th Annual Backpack Ride for the Mustard Seed
Replies: 16
Views: 9985

Re: Dec 8: 4th Annual Backpack Ride for the Mustard Seed

I saw a commuter last year on a snowy day with training wheels on the front and rear of his bike. The wheels on the front were raised a few inches. Just add studded tires and no more worries about icy roads.

Gerry
by Gerry L
Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Alternate Route on Icy Sunday rides
Replies: 0
Views: 1771

Alternate Route on Icy Sunday rides

This must have been discussed previously re. alternate Sunday routes to avoid the black ice on Wallace drive (seemed sketchy today). Ice is much less common on the East side of the peninsula. Perhaps to Sidney and back, back along the waterfront, etc. etc. If looking for hills- Ash hill or Mt Tolmie...
by Gerry L
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Climate change
Replies: 0
Views: 2117

Climate change

by Gerry L
Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Warning- New Mt Doug Park Curbs on edge bike lane
Replies: 2
Views: 3016

Warning- New Mt Doug Park Curbs on edge bike lane

There are two new curbs in Mt. Doug Park (Cordova Bay Rd) at the crosswalks on the painted bike lane. They are black asphalt with traffic cones. Watch out for them on the Friday ride. I believe the purpose of the curbs is give inattentive drivers two rather that one bumps if they run over a pedestri...
by Gerry L
Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: AEDs in Victoria
Replies: 1
Views: 2418

AEDs in Victoria

When I was riding a Fondo event in Sweden 2 years ago I passed a fellow rider who was down with a cardiac arrest. EMTs were already there with paddles etc. and on checking the news the next day there was no mention of the event so he hopefully made it. On our rides it is possible to come across some...
by Gerry L
Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:22 pm
Forum: Ride Planning
Topic: Sat Sept 30
Replies: 4
Views: 5203

Re: Sat Sept 30

Sign me up (unless too rainy).

Gerry
by Gerry L
Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Specialized Diverge A1 -2016
Replies: 2
Views: 3236

Re: Specialized Diverge A1 -2016

Bike sold. N=-1
by Gerry L
Fri Sep 08, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Ride this morning...
Replies: 2
Views: 3565

Re: Ride this morning...

Maybe this stopping method could be adapted to rim brakes..

http://www.chicagonow.com/god-running-p ... aking1.jpg
by Gerry L
Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Ride Planning
Topic: Russ Hay’s 6th Annual Ride for Victoria Hospice - Sep 10th
Replies: 11
Views: 15808

Re: Russ Hay’s 6th Annual Ride for Victoria Hospice - Sep 10

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John Dower
Barton Bourassa
Mark Ford
Martin Farnham
Mary Griffin
Jill Plasteras
Penny
Shelagh Machin
Gerry Luco
by Gerry L
Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Specialized Diverge A1 -2016
Replies: 2
Views: 3236

Re: Specialized Diverge A1 -2016

forgot to mention- the frame is 54 cm (medium sized)

Gerry
by Gerry L
Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Specialized Diverge A1 -2016
Replies: 2
Views: 3236

Specialized Diverge A1 -2016

Selling my 2016 Specialized Diverge A1 Gravel grinder bike but can double as a road bike or perhaps dabble in cyclocross Aluminum frame with carbon forks. Mechanical disk brakes- can stop on wet roads! Very sturdy metal fenders (off for the summer- will accept up to 30 mm tires) Great for blasting d...
by Gerry L
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Riding in the smoke
Replies: 0
Views: 2238

Riding in the smoke

How risky is heavy exertion in the newly arrived wildfire smoke? Most information deals with acute or occupational exposure. This review article has a good summary: Non-Accidental Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke- http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/11/11772/htm Most risks apply to those with chronic l...
by Gerry L
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Lazy on Observatory Hill
Replies: 0
Views: 2240

Lazy on Observatory Hill

Apologies to the group if you waited at the top for myself to arrive. I had an attack of hill-itis half way up and turned back. Next time I'll wait at the bottom.

Gerry
by Gerry L
Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Ride Planning
Topic: 2017 Big Loop Ride - Sunday, July 16th
Replies: 47
Views: 45391

Re: 2017 Big Loop Ride - Sunday, July 16th

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Jeremy Scofield
Mikael Jansson
Neil Forrest
Heather Simonson
Eric Simonson
Nick Losier
Amy Errington
Jim Wallace
Martin Farnham
Mike Skinner
Joe Barrett
Mary Griffin
Christian Bugslag
Todd Hallett
Darrell Barnes
Blair Phelps
Tom Burton
Gerry Luco
by Gerry L
Fri May 12, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Possible job or vacation opportunities...
Replies: 0
Views: 2367

Possible job or vacation opportunities...

I found this article re. use of pedal power on the new America's cup sailboats. Could be a way to stay fit during Victoria winters.

http://www.cupexperience.com/blog/2017/ ... -grinders/

Gerry