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CYCLING NEWS

Toronto Joy Ride - September 24, 2006

It's a joy to ride a bike in Toronto!

The Toronto Joy Ride is a 100km (or shorter with shortcuts) ride that brings you through some of the best areas of the city: through tree-lined ravines, along trails, lake shore and urban streets. You get to see a lot of new parts of Toronto, enjoy the company of other great cyclists, and get some exercise along the way - all the while supporting the advocacy and cycling support work of the Cycling Cog and the Community Bicycle Network

The Joy Ride is as challenging or relaxing as you'd like. The main route is 100km but for those who'd only like to do a portion of the route there will options of where people can take a shortcut with their bike, or by subway. The great thing about city riding is that you're never to far away from amenities and transit! To register (free) contact the Cycling Cog at cyclingcog@gmail.com A suggested donation of $30 to help cover the costs of producing the guide, providing refreshments, and to support cycling advocacy is appreciated. If you are willing to volunteer at the event or leading up to the event send an email.

On the day:
Meet at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen Street West at Bay Street) in front of City Hall at 7:30am to pick up the route guides and refreshements. The ride starts at City Hall at 8 am and ends at 4pm. We will support cyclists along the route with food and water and to deal with any problems such as mechanical problems.

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Discovering Don Valley Bike Path

对骑车入迷了。原来的那辆单速的16"折叠车速度慢、爬坡能力有限，最近又购置了一辆大行的Speed D7 折叠车: SuperLite 4130铬钼钢车架，20”的轮径，七变速，卡式 11-32T飞轮，既适用于城市交通﹐方便乘公车、地铁，也可周末闲游﹐或长途骑行，将性能和价值配合得最佳。最近两个周末在DVP沿线的Centre Don bike path 和湖边的waterfront trail 共骑行了200多公里，可以很轻松的保持22-25km/h的巡航速度。








每周百公里的骑行路线：从Edwards Gardens沿公园的小径到 Sunnybrook Park --> Wilket Creek Park --> E.T. Seton Park --> Lower Don Parklans --> Riverdale Park West --> Queen St，往返大约38公里。

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Discovering Don Valley Bike Path


这条骑行线路绿树丛丛、风景漂亮。

骑士天堂：



多伦多警察局警犬训练中心：








DVP parking way，骑我们的路，让他们堵车去吧！





这座木桥较陡，现在也可以骑上去了：

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骑行 Rice Lake

很早就想到郊外进行一次中长距离的骑行，感受大自然的美丽。在Toronto Bicycling Network 的网站上看到了这个到Rice Lake 骑行的路线，于是约了另两位朋友在周日安排了这次骑行。

Port Hope 在多伦多的东部，离多伦多车程1个多小时，由401高速公路东行，在461号出口，沿2号公路往东南行,就到了Port Hope （图中绿色路线，粉色是骑行路线）。





Port Hope（人口1.6万）和Cobourg，这两个隐没在诺森伯兰郡（Northumberland County）的起伏丘陵之中的小镇，以风格奇特的店铺和当地工匠而远近闻名。该镇原与加国的联盟过程有关，其主街被定为历史保护街，另有许多古董和艺术品店。



我们三人，一辆公路车、一辆山地车、一辆折叠车，居然都塞进了我这辆小车里，多亏了Korn的巧手，如此轻松的拆卸、安装车轮。




一切就绪，出发！

米湖中距离骑行路线（Rice Lake Medium Ride）, 77公里
就是图一中的粉色路线。

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一来到郊外骑行，感觉真爽，就像放出笼子的小鸟一样，得以在辽阔 的天空肆意翱翔。尽管道路不是很宽，但路上车少，依然可以放力猛蹬。





沿途乡间秋色：










前往米湖的路起伏于丘陵之中，连续的这种大坡，骑起来很累人的呦。






眼看着码表的速度显示一点点往下降，15、12、10、9.5、8.5、7，哎呀，实在蹬不动了，只好下来推车上坡了。这个老牛死盯着我，恨不得过来拉我一把。





同行的Korn体力超强，时而在前边领骑带路，时而殿后为大家拍照。呵呵，终于到了湖边了。





好乖巧的胖猫咪，可能许久没见到人了，呆在我身边久久不肯离去。



我的折叠车SD7 在Herris Beach 湖边留影：




随后，我们继续沿County Rd 9西行，然后转上Rice Lake Dr，骑到了Bewdley 湖边码头，此时已完成了多一半的行程。Bewdley位于Rice Lake的最西面，是安省著名的垂钓佳处, 盛产碧古鱼，鲈鱼，花侧以及Musky。果然看到一些爱好者在突出深入湖中的水泥平台和栈桥上垂钓。

蓝天白云，枫红尽染湖面，秋天时节，枫叶红似火，红叶碧波，风景优美。赶快拍照，记录下这美丽的湖边秀色，但这时发现我放在自行车后架上的书包丢失，内有相机、手机、钱包等物品。立即在附近及骑车经过的路线寻找，但没有找到。可惜啊，相机和拍的PP全没了。

这样耽误了不少时间，眼看6点半了，太阳下山是在7点8分，还有好长一段路，只好请一位好心的店主开车送我们到Port Hope 我们停汽车的地方。


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这次米湖之行虽然有点小遗憾，但却是不枉此行。

清凉幽静的Rice Lake，我们明年再见！

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BICYCLE FALL BLOWOUT SALE AT NATIONAL TRADE CENTRE


天气越来越冷了，要准备些防寒的骑车用品了。

准备这个周六到National Trade Centre的自行车用品展卖会掏点东西，护膝、手套、帽子、车首包。。。

http://www.telsec.net/bicycleshow/ht.../fallshow.html


Billed as a one day clear-out, the sixth annual edition of this consumer show brings together many of the big names in South Central Ontario bicycle retailing. Great deals on new bikes and accessories. Admission is $5 (including taxes) Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday only, at the National Trade Centre, East Annex, New North Entrance (next to Ricoh Coliseum), Hall F, Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Winter Cycling Checklist

转帖自RoadBikeRider.com

Try This on Your Next Ride

Think through this winter cycling checklist.

It's late November. Those of us in the northern hemisphere are facing several months of cold and windy rides if we want to stay on the bike. And who doesn't? Riding outside in winter is fun and invigorating -- if you're smart about it.

---Ride with a friend or group. Chatting and drafting helps the miles go by more enjoyably. But don't let group rides become hammerfests. Avoid hard, fast riding when the temperature is below 50F degrees (10C). Instead, stay steady and bank base miles.

---Don't overdress. You should feel chilly for the first few minutes before pedaling warms you up. If you start off toasty you'll soon overheat, sweat and become uncomfortable in damp clothes.

---Wear liner gloves and socks. Thin liners made of polypropylene help protect sensitive hands and feet surprisingly well in freezing temperatures. They wick moisture from the skin while adding an insulating layer, improving the function of any kind of winter gloves and socks.

---Beware of tight shoes. Wearing thick socks can make your cycling shoes too tight. Feet freeze fast when circulation is reduced. If this is a problem, buy a larger pair of shoes for winter rides. Roomy booties are a good idea too.

---Ventilate. Your jacket should have a front zipper with a large tab that's easy to find and grip while wearing long-finger gloves. Zip down when climbing or riding with the wind, and anytime you sense body heat building up. The drier you stay, the longer you can ride without a chill setting in.

---Wear bright colors. They help motorists see you.

---Use insulated bottles. Polar is one brand that can lengthen the time it takes drinks to become slushy, especially if you heat the liquid. Insulated bottle covers are also available but don't seem as effective.

---Install a taillight. And carry a pair of reflective ankle bands. The sun sets with a thud in winter so you might get caught by dusk several miles from home.

---Carry two tubes. When your fingers are freezing it's easier to install tubes than it is to patch them.

---Make stops brief. The longer you're off the bike, the chillier it feels when you start riding again.

---Beware of shade on roads. It can hide icy spots.

---Watch the clock. If it's below freezing and you've dressed correctly, you can stay pretty comfortable for about 90 minutes. After that, comfort can decrease quickly, particularly if your base layer has become damp.

---Start into the wind. This is probably the oldest trick in the book for cold-weather rides. Do the hard work when you're fresh, then let the tailwind blow you home when your energy is waning and you're damp inside. You won't feel nearly as chilly with the wind at your back.

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抓住秋天的尾巴

虽然已经立冬，只要不下雪就是秋天。这几天多伦多的天很蓝,太阳很明亮，呵呵，正好周末疯狂游。

原计划周六一早去Waterfront 湖边骑行，但雾很大，一直到中午，大雾才慢慢散去。
于是，收拾好东西，装上折叠车，出发。也许由于上午的大雾的原因，大家都在中午出门了吧，路上很堵，开车到Cherry Beach 都快2点了。

虽然不太冷，但在湖边小风一吹，还是挺凉的，风往脖子里灌，赶紧搬车下来，打开、开骑，一直骑到了Tommy Thomson Park。几个星期没来了，秋天的阳光渐渐单薄，冬日的景象渐渐清晰。

雾中的沙滩：



雾中的多伦多：



吊桥：



湖边的景色很漂亮，太阳藏在云层中，映照在水面：

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冬天Hiking新体验 - Hiking Crawford Lake， 11月27日

周日又是一个晴天，Rolia 的Johnson 组织大家Hiking Rattlesnake Point & Crawford Lake.

Rattlesnake Point 位于多伦多西边的Milton 地区，这里离多伦多近，只有80多公里，开车顺401高速公路西行至320出口，南转25号公路后再开几公里就到了。

Rattlesnake Point Road Map

Rattlesnake Point 树林茂密，小径崎岖，与Crawford Lake 和 Iroquoian (First Nation) village相连，景色漂亮。

Trail Map

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我们开车驶进公园停好车后，一行人按照Bruce Trail的指示标志出发了。这段路多是曲径通幽，丛林茂盛，排除城市的喧杂，来到大自然的怀抱，我们走的特别轻快。



翻越山梁:


这里有陡峭的岩石，还是个很热门的攀岩地点：





the 15th century Iroquoian (First Nation) village：



美丽的Crawford Lake:

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不错，人没丢了。要不然，真遗憾了。

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BS一下楼上的。
还什么华枫Hiking俱乐部，根本就没见人影。。。

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补一下前几次的作业

12月10日 晴 6度

快到圣诞了，大家忙着购物、聚会，但这么好的天气，怎能放过呢。

于是安排了多半天的轻松漫步，一行13人来到了安大略湖边的Tommy Thompson Park， 体味休闲的乐趣。这个公园只在周末开放，是骑行、轮滑的好地方，与多伦多市中心遥遥相望，风景漂亮。





说是轻松漫步，但也走了13公里呢！



两点多钟，大家又结伴去了一家韩国餐厅，去品尝了朝鲜猪骨汤，Yummy。




值得一提的是，我的折叠车大出风头，每人都试骑了会，赞不绝口。

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"Dirty" Hiking


先看看这两只脚：





12月底的多伦多，没有寒风呼啸，也没有白雪皑皑，虽然多云天气和偏低的温度对出行稍有影响，但仍不足以阻挡我们远足游玩的脚步。


看看Johnson 同学的极具号召力的语录：“圣诞节不能没活动，25日天气尚好，没雪又不能去滑雪，又不影响购物，建议去Hiking!
地点：Bruce Trail L22”

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12月25日 圣诞节，阴天 有雾 最高气温1度

上午十点钟，我们一行18人开始了Bruce Trail L22 Speyside to Limehouse 之行。

L22 Speyside Trail 位于Milton 的北部，沿401高速在320出口转25号公路北上与Sideroad 15 交界处。整个Trail one way 9.5公里（图中蓝色的路线），有茂密的树林、陡峭的岩石、一片片的农场和水塘。

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也许是天气回暖湿度大的缘故，淡墨色的雾如一拢拢薄纱罩在眼前，更是为Hiking 增添了几分神秘，看看这片树林好诡异啊！





雾中的树林, 雾中的农田，在淡淡的晨雾中编织出一幅生活胜景：

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小溪和雨水松软了土地，到处都是厚厚的泥巴，路上的泥浆已到脚面。开始，为了使自己的脚不踩进泥土，我们设法绕道而行，可不久，我们就对这片土地做了妥协，一双双原本干净的脚已经沾满了泥土。路渐深入，泥浆愈厚，小路变得更加泥泞，鞋上沾满了泥浆。








踏着泥泞载着收获，来时的脚印仍在，可心情却迥然不同。回头望着那片脚印，我们是那么的雀跃，因为此趟不虚此行。

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2006年最后一骑

马上就要迎来新的一年了。

今天下午抽空儿出去骑了一圈，为2006年的多伦多骑行画了个圆满的句号。

临出门的时候还在琢磨。到哪里去呢？城市广场？街心公园？湖滨小径？
嗯，似乎都不过瘾。

突然，一个念头闪了出来，到悬崖公园去溜车，感觉一定棒！
Scarborough Bluffs 夏、秋季节是个热门优闲圣地，依山傍水，景色秀丽，每逢夏天假日，大家来到这儿晒太阳、烧烤、散步。

那么冬天的景色如何呢？

也许是周日，或许忙着迎新年吧，今天的高速公路是少有的安静、畅通，开车40分钟就到了。

真是冬天啊，公园的停车场空空荡荡的，只有三、五辆车停在那里。

搬下折叠车，打开，调好，在空无一人的小路上飞奔，太爽了。



骑到湖边，风越来越大，海浪拍打着岩石，海鸥迎风飞翔，小路上的砂石越来越厚，最后车轮陷进了沙石中，只好顶风推车前行。




今天湖边的风很大，风夹着沙石吹得脸颊生疼，端着相机的手已经冻得通红。呵呵，想起了高尔基同学的一句话：让狂风来得更猛烈些吧！！！

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来几张PP吧：










今天还顺道去了City Hall 广场，今晚这里有盛大的音乐聚会，迎接新年的到来，呵呵，晚上就不去了，在家里看电视啦：

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Good news here:

The Toronto-Niagara Bike Train Initiative is launching in June 2007 and will introduce bike racks onboard VIA Rail Canada service between
Toronto and the Niagara Region. The Bike Train service will provide cyclists with a unique and sustainable transportation option for travel between the two regions.

Visit www.biketrain.ca for updates and more information on partners, schedules and events, and to book your own?Toronto-Niagara Bike Train getaway this summer.