Learning to embrace Toronto’s seasons without a car
Before moving to Toronto, I was confident that I could live here car-free. All those bike lanes! Milder winters than the Minnesota ones that I’d grown up with! A frequent… Continue Reading
Exploring the delights of cycling
Before moving to Toronto, I was confident that I could live here car-free. All those bike lanes! Milder winters than the Minnesota ones that I’d grown up with! A frequent… Continue Reading
What a beautiful morning for our final day of cycling! It was so warm out that I didn’t even start the day with leg warmers on. Nor did I carry… Continue Reading
Very early this morning, we could just see the mountains peaking over the clouds in Jackson Hot Springs. Then, grey clouds covered the sky in a thick blanket. For the… Continue Reading
We woke up to a cool and damp morning. It had rained last night. Glad that we paid for the cabin! Our first “sight’ of the morning was the tiny… Continue Reading
After yesterday’s rain and hail, today I brought both my rain jacket and rain pants along on the bike. Lesson learned. We coasted all the way to the campground this… Continue Reading
Although it had been a little stormy last night, we awoke to a clear morning. Our tour guides had warned us that we should be prepared for rain the entire… Continue Reading
And, we’re off! Well, first, we ate a delicious breakfast provided by the catering truck. It is truly a delight that every morning there will be a hot breakfast waiting… Continue Reading
By participating in free group bike rides, I’ve met cyclists with all sorts of cycling experiences. Cyclists have shared different rides that they recommend in the area, some of which… Continue Reading
The rain washed away all the salt that had been laid for the Christmas storm. After staying in the 40s F for a week, all the snow melted. And after… Continue Reading
While there are many who cycle all winter long in the snow, I learned last year that I’m not that hardcore (yet). A studded tire did make a big difference… Continue Reading