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David Ellis
David Ellis ·
So it is Spring. The snow is melting, birds are arriving back home, a few flowers are popping up...so one thinks of your favourite past time ...cycling But .... it is dangerous to ride, because the roads are so poor. I have been training on the same roads for 55 years now and every year they get worse and worse. For example, I took these last weekend. ALL of these potholes are within a 100 metre stretch, where my street exits onto 4th …
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David Ellis
David Ellis ·
Here we go again .... concerning the bike lane removals, we thought had been halted. Please read the Sootoday Article from this morning: ( https://www.sootoday.com/around-ontario/ford-government-to-appeal-injunction-blocking-toronto-bike-lane-removals-10594592 ) "Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in …
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Terrance Roode
Terrance Roode ·
Good Day everyone, hope you’re well. If you are up for it have a look at the Ride Your Ride Facebook page. The intention of this FB page is to be a source of information for some rides I hope to host this summer. As Spaces grows I will be posting here as well. So stay tuned here. (I need to chat w Lacey about this) We have an amazing community and I have learned there is a need for some group rides at many skill levels. So here is what I …
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Kurtis McDermid
Kurtis McDermid ·
What a great couple days of riding that was! I hope everyone got some good smiles per mile in. I've learned the term "under biking" recently. It's taking a bike that's less capable than the typical bike for the ride... Or apparently just what I call "a normal ride." 🤣 This weekend I took my 1972 CCM Turismo for a 50km ride out to Gros Cap and I took my single speed State Klunker out to Red Rock for a 55km ride. A couple great rides but …
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Terrance Roode
Terrance Roode ·
Just fyi - the Hub Trail is clear enough to ride.
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Kurtis McDermid
Kurtis McDermid ·
Some shots from a rebuild of a Sturmey-Archer 3 Speed Hub I did last year. This one is off of a 1970s Raleigh Superbe but they were very popular hubs found on a lot of different bikes though the years The internals of these hubs and are a testament to how great internal geared hubs are. I've pulled quite a few apart and no matter the condition of the bike, they all look new once cleaned up and lubricated. There are no derailleur/cassette …
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Kurtis McDermid
Kurtis McDermid ·
One of my vintage projects from last year. This is a 1943 or a 1948 CCM Roadster Rambler (youth size). I can't know for sure because the key digit in the serial number is poorly or misstamped. This bike is in immaculate condition but was not all original when I got it and I cannot source tires.for the original colour matched rims. So I didn't little bit of a custom mod. The chrome is all flawless on this one so Bars have been flipped …
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
Fort Creek last night. Even walking was difficult. Probably another week before it’s rideable. We are currently lobbying to keep it maintained in the winter as it’s a very popular 4 season cycling/walking route.
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Kenneth Armstrong
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Some semi-abstract shots from the Lake Superior shore, all taken on this date a few years ago.
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David Ellis
David Ellis ·
The De Rosa Collection. A rather eclectic mix of bikes. Foreground: De Rosa 'Black Edition' stainless steel, silver brazed lugless frame De Rosa 'UD': (Light Blue) custom paint by VeloColour, with a Finnish theme De Rosa 35th Anniversary: (Pearl white) Campagnolo C Record group (The first bike I actually saved as a collector's item) De Rosa SK: (Bright blue) Aero carbon fibre road frame De Rosa Pista (Track) bike: (Very dark almost black, …
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David Ellis
David Ellis ·
I really love the bike that Kurtis is restoring ! So cool ! I thought this bike makes a worthy juxtaposition. Ganna's Time Trial bike
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Kurtis McDermid
Kurtis McDermid ·
I've started rebuilding a 1941 Humphrey 'Motorbike'. It's rare to find a WWII era bike in relatively complete condition like this. A Humphrey is a brand that most people will not recognize. It is a 'rebadged' CCM and made in Canada. It is a CCM frame and CCM parts. I'm preserving all the patina, scars, dents and dings on this bike but bringing it up to a rideable and reliable state. Cleaning everything, rebuilding the hubs, headset, …
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
Wowzo! The bridge at Wishart Park is installed. Can’t wait until the trail is done. It’s a gorgeous area.
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Danielle Fleming
Danielle Fleming ·
Can anyone tell me what the hub trail through Fort Creek is like? Still snow packed or melted?
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
Transportation Demand Management: A Smarter Approach to Traffic There are two main ways to deal with traffic congestion. One is very expensive and only makes the problem worse in the long run: widening and expanding roads. While this might offer short-term relief, it ultimately encourages more people to drive, creating even more traffic. This is a well-documented phenomenon called induced demand. When driving becomes faster or easier, …
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
Railway Corridors: Recreational paths along defunct and active railway corridors are becoming more popular as studies have shown that they improve safety as users will avoid walking on the tracks if there is a path nearby. Railway corridors are ideal for trails *as they are relatively flat, straight with fewer intersections. The Active Transportation Plan proposes a path along the east west rail corridors from Bruce Street east to the city …
Path along rail corridor.
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
Best of Active Transportation Plan: The North East Passage I still remember when in the 1980s Black Road had no paved shoulders and was one of the most treacherous stretch for cycling this part of town with no viable alternate way to get up to the Highlands from the east end. Now we have paved shoulders along Black but the road has become a very busy highway with noise and fumes and a difficult intersection for south bound cyclists at Second …
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Lacy Atalick
Lacy Atalick ·
To know David Ellis is to know he loves to ride. The award-winning architect and competitive cyclist merged two talents and became a bike frame designer. Those exact frames have been used by athletes competing in national and world championships. It’s been a thrill to see the cycling world from his view. Thank you David, your quirky stories and insights are what make this space great 🚴‍♂️
MEET YOUR HOST: Longtime cyclist’s spokes keep spinning in SPACES
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Scott Elgie
Scott Elgie ·
Check out this amazing initiative launched by SooToday in support of the Sault Cycling Club to help 'Close the Loop' of the Farmer Lake trail!
Do you want to help Close the Loop?
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
Wishart Park: Kudos to Travis Anderson and Tourism Sault Ste Marie for creating the connection between our best in the province trail system in the Hiawatha Highlands to the Hub Trail and the rest of our evolving trail network. The value of this link cannot be overstated. Visitors and citizens will now have close to 100 km of interconnected trails. This is by far the most exciting development since the opening of the Hub Trail.
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Cindy Pruce
Cindy Pruce ·
Spring sessions are back! Join us Monday nights from May 5 to June 16 (no session on Victoria Day) for some epic ride nights! 🗓️ Registration opens April 13 at 8 PM — mark your calendars! 🚲 Want to get involved? Volunteer registration is open now! https://www.saultcyclingclub.ca/kids-shredding-singletrack/ Let’s hit the trails and make it a season to remember!
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Cindy Pruce
Cindy Pruce ·
Registration is NOW OPEN for Skeeter Slam OCup #4! Get ready to race at Hiawatha Highlands on June 28–29! Open to all skill levels — whether you're new to the trails or chasing the podium, this event is for YOU. Early bird registration is available until April 30, so don’t wait! Lock in your spot and get ready for a weekend of epic riding. See you on the trails! https://www.saultcyclingclub.ca/ocup-skeeter-slam/
OCup & Skeeter Slam – Sault Cycling Club
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
North west: there is a proposal to have a trail along Davignon Creek. This is part of the Conservation Authority flood management. I think it would be a great spot to build a linear pump track type trail for all the kids young and old in the west end. It would complement the downtown pump track, the Hiawatha pump track, the Finn Hill trail and the proposed mini bike skills zone in Wishart Park. These types of trails are super fun and great skill …
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David Ellis
David Ellis ·
Street scene in Paris. Notice the cover of a1953 TinTin magazine, with TinTin riding Le Tour de France !
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Scott Elgie
Scott Elgie ·
Trust the crust!
Mabel Lake flats
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Andre Riopel
Andre Riopel ·
The Active Transportation Master plan is very near completion. There are several very exciting proposals in this plan that when implemented will truly make SSM one of the best Trail Towns in the province. I will be reviewing some of my favourite sections over the next week and would love to hear what others think.
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