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by wonger
Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Bike Policy for CRD Parks
Replies: 13
Views: 5310

Re: Bike Policy for CRD Parks

Here is what SIMBS is asking people to write, plus any additional personal perspective if so desired. You can simple copy and paste this text and you are done... "I am writing to support the motion that the CRD Parks and Environment Committee recommend that the Board approve a budget and provid...
by wonger
Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:28 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Tires for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1876

Tires for sale

All used to varying degrees but still useable...

Vitoria cx pro 700 x32 - $10
Kenda Kwicker 700 x 35 - $20
Michelin Mud 2 700 x 30 - $10
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29 x 2.35 - $20
Specialized Ground Control 29 x 2.2 (one only) - free
Bontrager Chupacabra 29 x 3.0 - $20
by wonger
Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Traveling with a carbon frame bike
Replies: 1
Views: 1435

Re: Traveling with a carbon frame bike

I always use that soft foam used for insulating plumbing and wrap it around all the different tubes to protect as much as possible. Probably the most important thing is to take the derailleur off the frame so it or the hanger doesn't get bent. But then, don't have a few drinks at your destination an...
by wonger
Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Bike Policy for CRD Parks
Replies: 13
Views: 5310

Bike Policy for CRD Parks

Here I am again, banging the drum for off-road biking! For the first time ever the CRD is considering a motion in favour of mountain biking in CRD parks. I'm writing to ask for your help in expressing support for this motion - cross riders I am looking at you as we make great use of the CRD's land o...
by wonger
Wed Oct 16, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Cross on Thursday?!?
Replies: 7
Views: 3372

Re: Cross on Thursday?!?

Yes, six bells, OBH. See you there!
by wonger
Wed Oct 16, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Cross on Thursday?!?
Replies: 7
Views: 3372

Cross on Thursday?!?

I'm gonna head out for a rip tomorrow. I would like to keep it brisk and steady, thinking Oak Bay-Willows-Uplands-UVic-Haro-Ten Mile-Uvic ending at kit pick-up at Pure Vanilla no later than 7:30. Would love to have company...
by wonger
Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Wednesday 6am CX?
Replies: 10
Views: 4206

Re: Wednesday 6am CX?

Also maybe, not too strong...
by wonger
Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Cycling
Topic: Tripleshot Cross Fondo Sector 2
Replies: 5
Views: 2970

Re: Tripleshot Cross Fondo Sector 2

I can help out Saturday
by wonger
Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Thanksgiving Sunday ride on a Monday?
Replies: 10
Views: 4029

Re: Thanksgiving Sunday ride on a Monday?

Rolf wrote: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:36 pm I’m on Quadra Island this weekend, so can’t do any tour-guiding.
I hope you are taking your bike!!
by wonger
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Tuesday, October 8 - WTF !?$#@
Replies: 8
Views: 3319

Re: Tuesday, October 8 - WTF !?$#@

I would say that I would love to join you, but that doesn't sound like any fun at all JT. Mandy and I are planning to head out from the school at 6 if anyone wants to do a trail ride.
by wonger
Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: Hartland/Mt. Work Petition
Replies: 1
Views: 1483

Hartland/Mt. Work Petition

If you enjoy riding your bike in and around Hartland Mountain Bike Park and Mt. Work, please consider signing this petition...

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... w/viewform
by wonger
Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: CRD Trail Visitor Use Survey
Replies: 0
Views: 1645

CRD Trail Visitor Use Survey

Hey everyone, I'd like to encourage all of you who enjoy riding a bike on our trails to take a few minutes to do this survey... https://surveys.crd.bc.ca/trail-visitor.survey More and more people are riding bikes - just look at the growth of cross in the last few years - yet we continue to see bikin...
by wonger
Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: Ride Planning
Topic: Olympic Discovery Trail - September 28-29
Replies: 7
Views: 4793

Re: Olympic Discovery Trail - September 28-29

Dudettes and Dudes - hate to say it but we are out. The twelve year old's birthday party had to be rescheduled so it takes priority. If anyone wants to take over the reservation I have for an A frame with two doubles ($193.38 US), please let me know today, if possible.
by wonger
Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:49 pm
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Wednesday Sept 11
Replies: 6
Views: 2596

Re: Wednesday Sept 11

Or like...
by wonger
Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:14 am
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Wanted-CX Bike- 26" Wheel or Size Small 700
Replies: 3
Views: 1949

Re: Wanted-CX Bike- 26" Wheel or Size Small 700

I have one for you. Trek, 26" wheels, gently used.
by wonger
Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:13 am
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Olympic Adventure Trail ride *UPDATED*
Replies: 46
Views: 15534

Re: Reprise of the Olympic Adventure Trail ride

I've recruited my wife to join us on this adventure. You're welcome.
by wonger
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Classified Ads
Topic: Rain gear
Replies: 2
Views: 1576

Re: Rain gear

Hey Adam - I will take the 7mesh jacket.
by wonger
Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: Tripleshot Cycling
Topic: Private message spam
Replies: 10
Views: 5120

Re: Private message spam

I got it too.
by wonger
Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:11 am
Forum: Cyclocross & Gravel
Topic: Olympic Adventure Trail ride *UPDATED*
Replies: 46
Views: 15534

Re: Reprise of the Olympic Adventure Trail ride

I'm interested, pending date finalization. One thing to consider is the COTR race on the October weekend.