I may have a virus which sends out emails to all my contacts. It is titled SAD NEWS. Please delete it without opening it.
This from the LA Times. 10 miles of streets were opened up to cyclists and pedestrians for the 4th successful Ciclavia (spanish for bike path) in Los Angles. The opened streets ran from East LA into East Hollywood. This is a week long event in Bogota, Colombia, started almost four decades ago and was later adopted by several cities in Latin America and the United States.
Feeling “behind the times” anyone? You know it is strange that this is not more common. After all how often has a car been in a shop and spent money?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/04/ciclavia-100000-cyclists-pedestrians.html
You have much to gain by attending
- Be inspired by leaders who have transformed their cities through cycling, improving the quality of life while enhancing the economy
- Discover the strategies and policies that have dramatically increased levels of cycling in communities around the world
- Learn how other cities have overcome the challenges encountered when improving cycling facilities
- Develop the knowledge to ensure the cost effective implementation of cycling infrastructure and programs
- Review the latest research that helps build the business case for cycling and guides policy development
- Take advantage of great opportunity to network and build relationships with politicians, professionals and business leaders from around the world
- Benefits of professional and academic recognition along with awareness of the latest research
- See and learn the techniques for cycling growth that supports sustainable communities by city representatives attending the conference
- Be up to date with the latest thinking in cycling
Vancouver June 26th to June 29th 2012 Check out their site http://www.velo-city2012.com/
This video is hilarious – LANGUAGE WARNING – I can picture riding around with the tune in my head all day. The message is clear – Share the road and watch out for cyclists. It was posted by Evilrider on his blog called Breaking Chains and Talking Lanes. Take a look and have an awesome cycling day on your motherfu****g bike.!
http://breakingchainstakinglanes.wordpress.com/author/evillerider/
Just to make a point about street safety hundreds of cyclists rode nude to emphasize how exposed they are to the dangers and to allow comparisons to those surrounded by metal. Follow the link http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/03/11/nude-peru-cyclists-demonstrate/
ZM Cycle and Fitness are giving us space at the Spring Bike Show this weekend Located near the fountain at the CNE grounds Close to Dufferin St. This show is a great opportunity to save money on clothing and bikes, see the latest innovations and go to an awesome BMX show. If you only attend one show a year, this is the one to choose. http://www.bicycleshowtoronto.com/springshow.html
Having spent mist of my cycling life in Alberta I am very quick to expect a question mark at the thought of ’mountain biking’ in Ontario??? Today I found two sites that are very interesting. One is Bikes without Borders – non-profit who are located a few blocks from me and the other is Sacred Rides. I think both are worth checking out. http://sacredrides.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/bikeswithoutborders
I contacted info@marinoni.qc.ca and asked for a bit of history about my Marinoni. I expected it to take several days or weeks. The very next day (Thank you Simonne) I had the answer. Now that I know it was used on a team I am especially curious as to whether my bike won any races. It is also hard to imagine it as white with a dark blue motif.
Hi,
It’s a 1988, size 56cm. Original colour : white with dark blue motif and yellow decals. Sold to Marinoni U.S.A. for Cycle de Oro Team as a frame and fork only.
Regards
Simonne
Unbelievable. This weather is amazing. Beautiful sunny day (a little windy). My Marinoni which sits on a pedestal in my bedroom and is never taken out during wet or threatening to be wet days went for a lovely ride along the lake.
It is hard to believe it is the same bike I bought from a friend in 1998 and used as a courier bike in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto until 2005. It was in very rough shape. My friend and bike shop owner, Nadir Olivet suggested that I send it to Marinoni in Montreal to be stripped down and repainted. I loved that bike. It was a perfect fit and went so fast…but it was in really rough shape after all those years as a courier bike. It took Albert several tries to get the components off but finally it was ready to go. It was like seeing an old friend off at the airport. Strange how we become so attached.
It was back in 2 weeks – What a thrill to open the box. The paint job was fabulous. They had to change the lettering a bit which was disappointing but they came very close to the original. We set it up with a Campi kit and a Chris King headset and finally it was ready to go. (I cleaned and stored the original components) There happened to be an expert in town from Germany who fitted me to the bike and the bike to me. I had switched to flat bars when using the bike as a courier bike so had to get accustomed to the drop bars but its all good now! It has been nearly 7 years since the make over and it still looks great!
Before you see the photos please let me explain – I did not only talk to men. Nancy, my friend, neighbour and brilliant photographer only took photos when I was talking to men, so I’m blaming her for the lack of women in these photos. (LOL She can’t argue because I am doing the writing) The ride was great and we had a chance to meet some great people and show off Handlebar Booties. ‘The hot chocolate at the Royal York Hotel was a nice, warm touch.
Ok here are the photos:
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- 2012 Coldest Day Ride The police were very helpful during the ride
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- Coldest Day Ride 2012 ZM Cycles (duffern/rogers rd) was there
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- Handlebar Booties, Hugs and the Coldest Day Ride 2012. Can life be better?
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- 2012 Coldest Day Ride Lucky recipient of Free HandleBar Booties
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- 2012 Coldest Day Ride Showing off Handlebar Booties
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- 2012 Coldest Day Ride At Royal York Hotel
