capturing the trails on the penultimate day of summer

Rideau canal locks

GM It’s great to find a hidden gem in my own city. Friend mentioned this grotto so had to go find it during a ride

A few water view stops on a new gravel route. Sand Point on the mighty Ottawa River

The best part of a cycling day - ice cream sundae 🍨

Finally reopened the Westboro beach patio after major reconstruction. I have to say it looks awesome and the vibes are good. Hopefully they bring back live music too!

Nice surprise when riding solo in the middle of nowhere and find that someone provided a rest spot 👍

Huge news from Zwift today. They have introduced a new concept to being able to upgrade your stable of bikes in game and earn a bike that is nicer than Tron - the Halo. I would have liked this at the beginning of indoor season (northern hemisphere) but still happy to put some of those excess drops 💦 to good use. Details:

Zwift newsroom

TINKERERS REJOICE: BIKE UPGRADES COME TO THE ZWIFT DROP SHOP

Zwifters can now also pedal their way to unlocking three new ‘Halo Bikes’ from Specialized, Cannondale and Pinarello

Spring riding is so close now and I can’t wait Anyone else?

It is not up for debate any more - 40mm road tires are faster for nearly everyone - just try it 🚲

Firewalls: opnsense is far better than pfsense That’s it - that’s the post

A ballsy entrepreneur named Chad decides to relocate his startup to a new city because his previous one was a total shitshow. He swings by a trendy local bar, known for its sharp-tongued bartender who’s seen it all. Chad, with a beer in hand, asks the old, grizzled bartender, “So, what’s the deal with the fuckers in this city?” The bartender, while pouring a stiff drink, shoots back, “What was the deal with the assholes in the city you just bailed from?” Chad, with a scoff, says, “They were all backstabbing pricks, not a single one you could trust.” The bartender chuckles, “Sounds like you’re gonna find the same damn thing here, buddy.” A few days later, another dude, Mike, rolls into town with his startup. He’s all about that positive energy, ready to shake things up. He walks into the same bar and asks the bartender, “What’s the word on the street about the people here?” The bartender, cleaning a glass, asks, “What was the vibe with the guys in your last city?” Mike grins, “They were fucking awesome, man. Helpful, creative, all about teamwork.” The bartender, with a smirk, says, “Well then, you’ll probably find these bastards just as cool.”

Life is too short to be serious even in emergencies - case and point spotted at a local retailer restroom :

“Gravel” Makes Its Way to Running and Salomon Has the Shoe for You

Runner

Make the Seamless Switch from Asphalt to Gravel in this Salomon Shoe

The Salomon DRX Defy Grvl has a gravel bike-inspired tread pattern, making it easy to traverse on smooth to slightly rough terrain.

#running

PSA: Sunset is at 5 pm today in Ottawa Canada So looking forward to riding on this spot soon 🌇 📸 credit: sparkinordinary /ig

I am not completely sold on 1x drivetrains yet but this new gravel bikes ticks a lot of boxes. See the review from off.road.cc (not affiliated) at:

off-road.cc

GT Grade Carbon X gravel bike review

GT was arguably one of the driving forces behind the gravel bike concept, and this Grade Carbon X showcases where the genre is headed. With 45mm ty...

Indoor riding season. I had a minor issue of not having a good place to hang sweatbands after Zwift and Rouvy rides so that they would dry quickly. Got an idea, opened up Tickercad and then 3d printed this bad boy. I am very happy. Design available on Thingiverse if anyone else wants it

My advice - enjoy the things that nature gives for free and never grow up 🇨🇦

Something magical about the trails in autumn

"Gravel" is an aggregate laid on roads for drainage and leveling. "Gravel cycling" is cycling on primarily unpaved surfaces that includes everything up until rooted single track that would require a MTB. Gravel cycling is NOT just riding on gravel. #gravel