About Paul

Love cycling for anything from groceries, commuting or touring. Brompton is my only bike these days!

The road north

We’re heading back to the North Sector for a couple of days of winter glamping. This will be Chuck’s first go, though, in good company with Iyad and the veteran Tracy. Slow start The weather forecast was not looking good, Continue reading The road north

Cycling Friendships: Stories from Our Journey

I know I slowed down (okay, stopped) with the updates as we went along. I’ll blame fatigue, beer, and late nights (and a struggle with the Oxford comma). Of course, it has nothing to do with how jam-packed our last Continue reading Cycling Friendships: Stories from Our Journey

We’re ready?

So ready. Thanks to our amazing coach! Baddeck By one means or another everyone has made it to the resort on Sunday. Some of us spent time in the pool, others unwound in their own ways. A wonderful meal at Continue reading We’re ready?

Ten Dollars for your thoughts?

There’s only so much one can talk about while driving across New Brunswick. Don’t get me wrong, today’s scenery was beautiful and we chose the backroads for a while, hugging the St. John River and the Canada/US border.  How do Continue reading Ten Dollars for your thoughts?

Three’s company

It’s day two of our 2-night adventure in a four-season tent in the Gatineau Park and so far it’s been great. Getting here from the parking lot with all our gear was an adventure to say the least: On the Continue reading Three’s company

On to Calgary

Five days on the Island was so enjoyable. Each day saw Penny having a lesson with Jennifer while I either relaxed with a coffee or headed out to explore. When we arrived at their farm, Keith and Jennifer invited us Continue reading On to Calgary

Vancouver Island

We’re leaving Grace (temporarily) for a week on Vancouver Island where Penny will have lessons with her coach Jennifer. Jennifer and Keith will be putting us up in the apartment on the grounds. This will be a major step up Continue reading Vancouver Island

Vancouver bound

“How are we going to get three bikes and all of Grace’s stuff to Vancouver?” More importantly, are we going to get almonds on the flight? I spent about a day on the driveway, with the cats, attempting to turn Continue reading Vancouver bound