tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:09:00 +0000Because 2 wheels are better than 4...http://www.thebike.ca/noreply@blogger.com (Ricky)Blogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-7228668423432012076Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:09:00 +00002010-09-08T07:09:00.224-03:00MISCFrom Bicycling.com The average pro cyclist trains 20 to 30 hours a week and logs 20,000 to 25,000 miles each year--farther than the average American drives in that time. Too many of us mere mortals mistakenly believe we need to approach that sort of volume to reach our peak. But if you work 40 or more hours per week, cramming in another 20 on the bike may wear you down rather than speed you up. http://www.thebike.ca/2010/09/misc-nine-short-workouts-to-deliver-big.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-2943576862065007336Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:29:00 +00002010-09-06T01:12:27.409-03:00RACING:Paulette Dalton recently competed in her third Ironman Triathlon at the Subaru Ironman Canada in Penticton BC.  She competed along side her father Paul Dalton, and this is her story. The pre-race:  Everyone was weary about the weather and even a bunch of tents blew over in the expo Wednesday afternoon and registration/check-in had to be closed down for a bit b/c the winds were too strong! http://www.thebike.ca/2010/09/racing-iron-man-canada-through-eyes-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-117121780407720993Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:29:00 +00002010-09-03T10:07:42.295-03:00HOW-TO:So you get on your bike.. your riding along you get to a steep hill and shift, the shifter goes "CLICK" then your rear deraileur and cassette go "GRIND" "SCRAPE" "RATTLE" and you go nowhere.... As we pack more and more gears into our cassettes the space tolerances for your shifts need to be more and more precise.   What this means for you is that as your shift cables stretch (even sligthly) http://www.thebike.ca/2010/09/how-to-tune-that-pesky-derailleur.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-6266732452404744609Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:03:00 +00002010-09-01T09:24:02.827-03:00NEWS:Well it's finally happened, theBIKE.ca has expanded with the opening of the new forum.  (notice that new link in the top left corner?) This new message board is to provide a place for all cyclists, particularly those from P.E.I. to get together and discuss this great sport we all love.   Use it to organize a group ride, or to share the conditions of your favorite trails.  Maybe you want to http://www.thebike.ca/2010/09/news-new-home-to-discuss-cycling-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1153890808122383399Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:26:00 +00002010-08-30T13:57:59.953-03:00MISCOn the surface, we ride for a wide variety of reasons.  To keep fit, to race, for the adrenalin rush, to save the planet ect.  But when it comes down to it, those are all variations on the real reasons we ride.   When it comes to riding while all the above reasons are great, they don't really justify the pain of road rash, homicidal motorists, heat stroke while climbing a never ending hill, http://www.thebike.ca/2010/08/why-we-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-4755842700025745219Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:57:00 +00002010-06-16T10:18:10.964-03:00After another incident involving me on my bike and a vehicle (this time a truck), I feel compelled to say it again... WE HAVE JUST AS MUCH RIGHT TO THE ROAD AS A CAR DOES! I make a choice to commute by bicycle, if you don't, that's ok!  I won't stop you from driving, and I don't want to.  So why is it so hard for so many drivers to accept that a cyclist might not be an obstacle or a nuisance, http://www.thebike.ca/2010/06/motorists-please-pay-attention.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-3957093062534933852Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:33:00 +00002010-04-16T17:52:32.926-03:00EVENTS:http://journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=336810&sc=119 St. Edward's fitness enthusiast Paul Dalton wants West Prince residents to get hooked on cross training and he thinks he knows how to hook them.   Dalton is one of the organizers of the West Prince sprint triathlon, set for May 15. "I know once this is done the interest will catch on," he said.  The sprint triathlon, which is half the http://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/events-west-prince-sprint-triathlon-may.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-296356955161053440Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:29:00 +00002010-04-13T09:29:36.468-03:00HOW-TO:See the full article at bicycling.com 11 simple ways that routine bike maintenance and timely replacement will make your rides better. These are things that you should either replace or at the very least take a close look at now that the season is starting.Chainrings Chains Shoes Saddle Tires Disk brake pads Rim brake pads Cable housing Cables Handle Bar Cleats For details on what to look http://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/how-to-11-routine-bike-maintenance-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-3605788920035458482Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:56:00 +00002010-04-12T07:56:00.586-03:00HOW-TO:This is a neat little bike rack, great for keeping your bike upright without having to lean it against a wall and hope it doesn't fall...  (obviously don't expect this to be a secure option... so don't lock your bike to it in your back yard.) Bike Rack - More DIY How To Projectshttp://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/how-to-simple-bike-rack-for-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-7593134716255743078Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:28:00 +00002010-04-09T07:28:00.089-03:00HUMOR:http://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/humor-gas-prices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-4909727449532220476Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +00002010-04-08T08:00:04.548-03:00GEAR: These are the entry level Trail Grip Shoes from Louis Garneau (msrp: $89.99 CAD). When I started using clipless again last season, I did not have the money, or the desire to invest in a high end set of shoes, rather I was more interested in something entry level.  The shoes do have some moderate weight, and are not waterproof but are quite comfortable, and breathe quite well.  I'm using mine http://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/gear-review-of-louis-garneau-trail-grip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-7708818556644500215Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:05:00 +00002010-04-07T09:05:15.606-03:00HOW-TO:From Bicycling.com If you plan on taking your bike anywhere,read this first. From smashing up your bike on highway overpasses and parking garages, to cooking the rear tire with exhaust fumes, we've made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Read the full article here http://www.bicycling.com/bike_travel/home.htmlhttp://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/how-to-tips-traveling-with-your-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1377594899803661850Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:41:00 +00002010-04-05T10:41:33.613-03:00RIDES:The trails in Brookvale look like they will be in great shape, the single track sections we hit were all good, nice and dry (mostly) but not soft so we were able to ride without causing any damage.  We cleared a few trees from the trails as we could, but there are a few trees down that will need some chain saws to clear.  The fire roads / ski trails however are still in rough shape... As you can http://www.thebike.ca/2010/04/rides-first-ride-in-brookvale-april-3rd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1591267578622850127Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:28:00 +00002010-03-31T11:28:14.954-03:00HOW-TO:From Bicycling.com   Shift to make life easier "For rear-wheel flats, make sure you shift the rear derailleur down to the smallest rear cog before taking off the wheel. It makes removing and installing the wheel much easier."--Andy Gonazalez, mechanic, Bike Barn, Katy, TX Prevent pinches and blowouts "Inflate the tube a little before inserting it into the tire. Use just enough air to http://www.thebike.ca/2010/03/how-to-tips-for-fixing-flats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1532659596979685267Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:37:00 +00002010-03-30T08:37:00.860-03:00HOW-TO:http://www.thebike.ca/2010/03/how-to-how-to-do-trackstands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-83260415691221146Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:16:00 +00002010-03-29T08:16:00.953-03:00NEWS:RACING:Canada's Tara Whitten has secured her second gold medal at the track cycling world championships, winning the women's point race final on the last day of the event at Ballerup, Denmark. Whitten, of Edmonton, earned 36 points to beat second-place Lauren Ellis of New Zealand by three points. Tatsiana Sharakova of Belarus took the bronze. Whitten also won the omnium event on Saturday, and said she http://www.thebike.ca/2010/03/racing-whitten-wins-2nd-gold-at-track.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-6134676270032477429Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:37:00 +00002010-03-26T15:37:35.549-03:00EVENTS:A 5 leg tip to tip race across the island in support of Breakfast for Learning (PEI). The money is used to (a) support current school breakfast programs as well as (b) to start new breakfast programs on P.E.I. http://www.thebike.ca/2010/03/events-biking-for-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1054483945717198012Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:25:00 +00002010-03-25T14:29:08.821-03:00NEWS:The Guardian A wide shoulder specifically designed and labeled for bicycling has always been part of an expansion now underway on University Avenue, says Terry Bernard, chair of Charlottetown’s public works committee. Media reports to the contrary, bicycles will be welcome when the Avenue expands to four lanes between the main entrance of UPEI and Enman Crescent, says Bernard. The shoulder will http://www.thebike.ca/2010/03/news-bicycling-will-get-space-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-3816330601976700569Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:00 +00002010-03-24T10:40:26.490-03:00SECURITY:It's spring, and theBIKE is back with a simple way to lock 2 bikes with 1 small lock. Tricks of the Trade: episode 1 from Tim Lillis on Vimeo. This won't work so well to keep you wheels from getting stolen unfortunately, but still a slick way to do this.http://www.thebike.ca/2010/03/security-2-bikes-1-lock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1164758912834412704Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:26:00 +00002009-11-26T10:26:29.741-04:00 http://www.thebike.ca/2009/11/share-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-1240575771115233913Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:47:00 +00002009-11-24T09:47:38.122-04:00HOW-TO:6 Awful Things People Do To Suspension Save your suspension by avoiding these mistakes. INSTALL NON-SPEC PARTS "To 'upgrade' his fork on the cheap, one guy went to a farm-supply store, bought screen-door springs and cut them to fit. The fork locked up because the springs were too heavy of a gauge. Even with the preload off, he got a third of an inch sag and a ruined fork because the insides werehttp://www.thebike.ca/2009/11/how-to-6-awful-things-people-do-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-7014259017847665073Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-11-20T07:00:00.689-04:00GEAR:SECURITY:Since we showed you how to lock your bike yesterday, today we'll help you find the best option for what to lock it with The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock.  Since they switched to flat keys, this has got to be the single best bike lock ever created... If you want to know the rest of the rankings as well as the tests involved, check the full article out HERE.  There are also some http://www.thebike.ca/2009/11/security-week-which-is-your-best-bet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-4898063491869604104Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-11-19T07:00:02.598-04:00HOW-TO:SECURITY: So, how do you prevent seeing this when you go to hop on your ride? Buy a U-lock; spend the money and retire your cable lock. Breaking a good U-lock is significantly more difficult than any other type of lock and most crack addicts won't bother. Lock your bike TO something; Lock your frame. Lock your wheels if they are expensive. And ALWAYS lock your bike. Don't think that just because you'rehttp://www.thebike.ca/2009/11/security-week-tips-to-prevent-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-4293869870197616896Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-11-18T07:00:06.370-04:00GEAR:COOL:SECURITY:This is a neat custom bike, it integrated the locking mechanisms of a U-Lock into the headset.  The other end goes into the top tube.  Obviously you can't ride like this since it effectively locks the bars, but neat anyway.  My only worry is how easy it would be for a thief to put some serious torque on this thing with your own handle bars... See the full story herehttp://www.thebike.ca/2009/11/gear-integrated-bike-lock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244401755730457744.post-5507239070430845887Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-11-17T07:00:00.287-04:00GEAR:COOL:SECURITY:Just like you see the banks use in the movies with the exploding dye packs, this lock sprays the thief and bike with die making the bike un-sell able, and the thief marked for the police. See the full story herehttp://www.thebike.ca/2009/11/security-week-bike-lock-with-built-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ricky)0