by Andrew | Jul 27, 2012 | tales from the trails
I understand that bike stories on this blog have become a rarity. Thus, even though not much happened while riding Forbidden Plateau here in the Comox Valley last night, I felt obliged to report on the ride. Chris fetches the post ride bevvies. Good job Chris! I...
by Andrew | Jul 22, 2012 | tales from the trails
Off the back. The term used to identify when, in road bike racing, you get dropped from the group/peloton. As I have not ridden bikes in a month, I should not have been surprised today that I was off the back. I also had to nurse my lower back through the ride,...
by Andrew | Jul 10, 2012 | Vancouver Island Music Festival
As the title of this post indicates, I feel I am at a cross roads in life. Or very likely I have just passed one, given the changes both internal and external that are continuing to unfold. This past weekend was the Vancouver Island Music Festival. My third. It...
by Andrew | Jul 2, 2012 | mountain bike racing
After an extended absence, we are pleased to present a legitimate piece of mountain bike journalism! Enjoy! Yesterday was Canada Day. It was also day 2 of the Tour de France, where Canadian hopeful, and Island local Ryder Hesjedal represents the greatest hope Canada...