Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

[DiggyGun]

Thanks for those kind words, Rab. We overnighted with friends in nearby Cochrane which takes the sting out from an otherwise spendy trip if we stayed in hotel digs. Post Covid and a peak summer season have really created a spur of activity at all of the mtn resorts resulting in exorbitant prices. We were planning a two-day trip to Jasper > Maligne Lake this week but at $300 Cdn/night we decided to defer it until the fall.

Sorry to hear about your tumble but if it’s any consolation, I also performed a not so graceful end over along one of our local trails a month ago and sprained a couple of digits. Sh*t happens…what can I say.

If you recall on the downhill leg portion of our Highwood trip, my back tire suffered a puncture but fortunately I was able to reinflate it for the final few km until we reached Ribbon Creek. Back at home, it didn’t take long to find the culprit….

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@Chargeride – I was going to suggest that, as a safety measure, you really do need a companion on those daring rides that you undertake but then who would be crazy enough to tag along! Gorgeous scenery, BTW, or as you aptly described it….’Pure heaven’. Well done!

WOW. Absolutely incredible scenery and camera shots/editing. Sublime. Wonderful. Am I emoting too much?

@kahn - The images only touch the surface of what it’s actually like to ride there. We stopped frequently to admire the views but knew that eventually we had to move on. I enjoy riding the rural roads here but biking in the Rockies is, as you described it, sublime.

What is it with falls?

When we were out last Friday doing the Phoenix Trail, Ridgeway and Chilterns Cycleway, I too, took a tumble.

We we’re going down a Bridleway between two wheat fields which was very narrow and bumpy, when my front wheel came of this and into a small shallow ditch. That was it, the bike decided it wasn’t going any further and deposited me to the ground on the right hand side.

Fortunately no damage to the bike or me, apart from a bit of dust. Still Mrs DG was concerned and came rushing to my aid.

 

[RabH]

A van….that is the proverbial ticket, IMO! We utilize a hitch rack but from time to time we will transport our bikes in our vehicle if it’s raining or if we overnight as some places won’t allow you to take the bikes up to the room. The only downside to our setup is that the front wheels and saddles require removal and the entire process is a bit of a time-consuming hassle.

Here is a vantastic way to transport you and your rides and maybe a few of your buddies.

The place I used to work at kitted out a van for Danny McCaskill, we did van conversions and built bodies! I had the fun part of ordering all the parts, the tech in Danny's van was amazing! It wasn't quite £150,000 but it wasn't cheap!

 

[kahn]

No problem.

A van….that is the proverbial ticket, IMO! We utilize a hitch rack but from time to time we will transport our bikes in our vehicle if it’s raining or if we overnight as some places won’t allow you to take the bikes up to the room. The only downside to our setup is that the front wheels and saddles require removal and the entire process is a bit of a time-consuming hassle.

Here is a vantastic way to transport you and your rides and maybe a few of your buddies.

Mortgage the house and bike and it's mine!

 

[kahn]

Today's 22 miler with a detour into the Seattle Art Museum's (SAM) Olympic Sculpture Park

Glass shadows

Space Needle in the center

Calder and Space Needle

Can't have too many of THE MOUNTAIN when it shows itself

Richard Serra. I was going to acquire it for my backyard but that van took my reserve cash!

And once again, Upon Adjacent and who knows what... With Rainier

 

[Prairie Dog]

Mortgage the house and bike and it's mine!

NOOOoooooo...Not the Creo!

 

[kahn]

NOOOoooooo...Not the Creo!

Okay, how 'bout the Trek Madone and the Davidson conversion.

 

[Prairie Dog]

That’s a toughie or perhaps a good problem to have. A hand-built Davidson would also be difficult to part with. Good thing you have backup rides if the Creo ever needs to head into the shop….God forbid!

 

[Prairie Dog]

@kahn - Nice neighborhood with a killer view. Kind of reminds me of parts along Dallas Road/Ogden Point in Victoria.

 

[DiggyGun]

Today's 22 miler with a detour into the Seattle Art Museum's (SAM) Olympic Sculpture Park

And once again, Upon Adjacent and who knows what... With Rainier

Nice views of Seattle. Been a while since I was there last.

 

[DiggyGun]

A very pleasant ride last night on a nice and dry summer’s evening.

Went to Milton Keynes using the National Cycle Path No. 51.

Normally a fairly straight route, but had to make a detour through the village of Mursley as part of it closed for the construction of the East West Rail, (EWR) railway line.

 

[kahn]

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@kahn - Nice neighborhood with a killer view. Kind of reminds me of parts along Dallas Road/Ogden Point in Victoria.

Oh, yeah. I would imagine one to two million, at least! Most have immaculate landscaping, too. When my bike broke down last winter I sat on someone's steps, freezing but enjoying the view, especially as sunset was fast dimming the light and making it even chillier.

I do like that ride because of the views. In some areas there are houses on the "west" side of the street above the bluff.

Picture taken while freezing to death!!!

 

[kahn]

Nice views of Seattle. Been a while since I was there last.

What brought you here? Vacation, Boeing or other business. Lots of Brits worked at Boeing - I did not. I hate to admit it but the last and first time I was in England was in 1968, way before some of these folks were born! Mostly London but managed to get to the real Stonehenge.

 

[DiggyGun]

What brought you here? Vacation, Boeing or other business. Lots of Brits worked at Boeing - I did not. I hate to admit it but the last and first time I was in England was in 1968, way before some of these folks were born! Mostly London but managed to get to the real Stonehenge.

First time was back in 1994 and was an escorted coach tour of the Rockies, starting and finishing in Seattle.

Second time was for a cruise up into Alaska, but don’t remember the year.

Glad you liked the UK.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I do like that ride because of the views. In some areas there are houses on the "west" side of the street above the bluff.

Picture taken while freezing to death!!!

That sure doesn’t look anything like winter in my neck of the woods but I imagine the damp air during that time of year can send a chill through the bones.

Ocean sunsets are the best.

Dallas Road Waterfront Trail, Victoria BC

Ogden Point, Dallas Road

On some days it was clear enough to get unobscured views of the Olympic Range.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

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Stuck in London since last Sunday because of a cancelled flight. Hoping for getting out today... Many e-bike stories to tell but I need to be at a large screen PC to do that

 

[kahn]

That sure doesn’t look anything like winter in my neck of the woods but I imagine the damp air during that time of year can send a chill through the bones.

Ocean sunsets are the best.

Dallas Road Waterfront Trail, Victoria BC

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Ogden Point, Dallas Road

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On some days it was clear enough to get unobscured views of the Olympic Range.
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Neat pictures. Wait, you were taking spy pictures across the border?
We don't generally get snow during Winter but on occasion it happened. And in my youth (40's or 50's), I have ridden in the snow. No studs back then, other than me!!

 

[Prairie Dog]

Neat pictures. Wait, you were taking spy pictures across the border?

Yep, sometimes I would surreptitiously slip out early in the morning before the flurry of harbor traffic.

 

[Prairie Dog]

.........and some days you just don't know who or what's going to sneak up on you.

 

[Chargeride]

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Stuck in London since last Sunday because of a cancelled flight. Hoping for getting out today... Many e-bike stories to tell but I need to be at a large screen PC to do that

Magners cider, the proper stuff.

 

[Marci jo]

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Stuck in London since last Sunday because of a cancelled flight. Hoping for getting out today... Many e-bike stories to tell but I need to be at a large screen PC to do that

Stefan, did you get withdrawl symtoms from not being able ride any of your ebikes?? lol
Looks like the beer helped you get through it.