Also, check out
http://www.bikeaccess.net/Airlines_action.cfm?Search=United%20Airlines
http://www.bikesutra.com/airlines.html
http://www.ibike.org/bagregs.htm
tOM
On Monday, November 18, 2002 at 18:41
Paul Lindsay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm flying with United from Ottawa
to San Diego for a
MEC Ottawa Presents: Winter Cycling Seminar with Citizens for Safe
Cycling
Description: Topics to be covered include: * Weather and Physiology* *
Clothing* * The Bicycle* * Riding Techniques* * Question and Answer
Period* This seminar will be co-taught be nationally certified CAN-BIKE
Given the history of these parades, I suggest anyone with a trailer use it to
collect toys.
tOM
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Date sent: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:26:19 -0500
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Juergen Weichert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The NCCÂ’s plan is to have a paved path running through its Arboretum
property. Much of this path would be in the same location as two
existing sections of crushed gravel paths, although the paved path
would be about 50% wider than the existing paths and would be
straighter. The NCC also wants to
Interesting! Masters A(30-39) are faster than anyone.
And Avery is over 60?
tOM
On Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 16:47
Avery Burdett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 2002 results summary for the fastest 15km and fastest three 15km by
category (club members) is now available at:
http://partners.nytimes.com/2002/10/10/business/10BIKE.html
Seeking to ignite growth with products appealing to more than the
athletic and aggressively outdoorsy, the nation's bicycle makers are
exploring the commuter bike. The idea is to provide an inexpensive and
comfortable
I suggest a camera, too.
tOM
On Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 15:52, Wilson, Barbara
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [obc] CROSS TRAINING IN THE GATS saying:
LIFE AFTER CYCLING ~~CROSS TRAINING IN THE GATINEAU PARK
STARTS THIS SUNDAY, OCT. 20
...
Ski poles are helpful but not necessary.
usually do not have separate
striping for the cycle portion of the lane.
We hope the information provided is helpful.
Information Services
National Capital Commission
-Original Message-
From: Tom Trottier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
...
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Ottawa Bicycle Club Annual General Meeting
Join fellow members to receive annual reports and to elect vacant positions
to the Board of Directors.
Wednesday, October 30th
Festival Control Room, Ottawa City Hall
(enter from Laurier Ave side)
6.30pm Socialize
7.00pm Meeting
As an outside observer (didn't join the OBC this year), may I suggest
turning down the controversy?
It's easy enough to bookmark Celia's site on one's own computer. No one
on this list REALLY needs a link on the OBC website.
In a volunteer organisation, it is wise to accept people's
Dear Michael,
Great! No Yahoo ads.
tOM
On Monday, September 30, 2002 at 21:11, Michael Richardson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re Re: [CfSC] LeBreton Flats Pedestrian and Cyclist saying:
tOM == tOM Trottier [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
tOM The NCC sent me the LeBreton Flats Pedestrian
BringingBicyclistsTogether Conference
Saturday October 5, City Hall, Ottawa Ontario
Registration $40 - http://veloontario.ca/conference/register.html
(Please mention tOM Trottier as referrer. Referrers get entered in a
draw for free admission. Hey, you could notify others too!)
Coffee, muffiins
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Date sent: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:39:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:[CfSC] Writer seeks people living w/o a car
Send reply to: [EMAIL
A cyclist was killed today between 2 and 3pm at the corner of Rochester and
Gladstone. A gravel truck and trailer was making a right turn S onto
Rochester when it ran the cyclist over.
tOM
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Yep, it's clearly an ass fault.
tOM
On Friday, August 23, 2002 at 9:23, Allan Anderson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re Re: [obc] Worn out Shorts saying:
Butt, that is the problem - the behind is being
left
Usually I comment that there is a nice view of
the valley from back here. Then
-Original Message-
From: Tom Trottier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 1:33 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: FW: Bike access?
Mainly mountain biking and road biking in the Gatineaus, but I would
like to know of any proposed changes to routes or rules.
tOM
Real Man saddles: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html
(Isn't that how they all feel after a century or three)
Freedom of choice! see http://www.sheldonbrown.com/otb.html#63speed
Tom
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Did Meshy win her NZ car?
tOM
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(*)/'(*)ICQ:57647974 N45.412 W75.714
On Friday, August 16, 2002 at 10:52, Wilson, Barbara
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [obc] Worn out shorts saying:
Hello all:
This may be somewhat of a touchy subject but one worth bringing up
nevertheless. Cycling shorts don't last forever and the fabric does
start wearing away/breaking apart
Services
National Capital Commission
-Original Message-
From: tOM Trottier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:42 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: (Fwd) Re: [obc] Champlain Bridge
FYI
You might like to have the person in charge of bike facilities to
monitor
.
Information Services
National Capital Commission
Thank you for the additional information.
My original question was whether you would paint right lanes on the
Parkway wider than passing lanes to make fast cycling safer. Do you
have an answer?
Tom Trottier
-Original Message-
From
For Your Information :
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns86
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Dear Wright, Eric,
Melissa HOLT is the cyclist.
tOM
On Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 11:20, Wright, Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [obc] vote for Meshy saying:
Our adopted kiwi needs about 500 more votes to win a promo-car back
home. As NZ national road and tt champ for 2001, she is on her
On Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 8:46, Les Humphreys (K)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re RE: [obc] Hey Avery et al. saying:
What accident statistics are there to justify this initiative -
other than reducing the numbers of cyclists on the road, I wonder if there
has been any reduction in the
See http://www.helmets.org/negativs.htm for common anti-helmet
arguments and the site's responses.
Tom
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_-\_, 758 Albert St.,Ottawa ON Canada K1R 7V8
(*)/'(*)
Dear Aaron,
I think every current helmet sold in Canada has one or more of the
approvals.
tOM
On Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 18:58, Aaron Fillion [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [obc] WTB: Legal TT Helmet saying:
Does anyone know where I can get a legal Timetrial helmet? Legal meaning
one is
On Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 20:50, Brian Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re Re: [obc] WTB: Legal TT Helmet saying:
...
Good job Tom, but you forgot Rebec Kroes, Pecco's (market) and
Christie's bicycle ski shop in Chelsea. The gun shop guy on Pleasant
Park who sell bicycles and
On Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 3:24, Avery Burdett [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re RE: [obc] WTB: Legal TT Helmet saying:
Tom Trottier as usual is confused.
To paraphrase Churchill, tomorrow I will be less confused, while Avery
has no hope of improvement.
Tom
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A salesman told me. I presume it would be Ontario law.
tOM
On Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 21:55, Peter James [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re Re: [obc] WTB: Legal TT Helmet saying:
Tom Trottier wrote:
Just that if he can buy it in Canada, it has to be legal.
It is illegal to sell a non
See
http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/ttc/2002/06-
19/ACS2002-DEV-POL-0024.htm
which has details.
The Rideau Canal Pedestrian Crossing Planning and EA Study will be
presented to the Transportation and Transit Committee (TTC) on
Wednesday,June 19, 2002. The meeting
The city has an advanced GIS system.
Perhaps they could be persuaded to print some simple route maps for
tourists and residents, specially since the city is now so big. The
OBC and other clubs could supply the routes..
Tom
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The maps are proprietary to the OBC, so I'm not sure we want to make
them available on-line - another privilege of membershp.
So put them behind a password.
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,__@ Tom A. Trottier +1 613 860-6633 fax:231-6115
_-\_, 758
..
One on the things that I recommend carrying around is a road map of
Eastern Ontario - I generally keep a copy of the provincial road map -
good enough when you are getting lost! You can get a PDF copy to print
(even cheaper then the real map, and it blows up well).
You have the
Enjoy: http://www.sailriders.com/temporary/drive.swf
Tom
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,__@ Tom A. Trottier +1 613 860-6633 fax:231-6115
_-\_, 758 Albert St.,Ottawa ON Canada K1R 7V8
(*)/'(*)ICQ:57647974 N45.412 W75.714
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...
TUESDAY JUNE 4 - If you're riding your bicycle to work this day, give
yourself a pat on the back. We'd like to thank you too, in the form
of free
refreshments at various kiosks around the city to celebrate Bike to
Work
Day. Between 7:00 and
Sunday night, I came out from the World Exchange and found my
computer missing.
On the wild chance someone has picked it up off the ground, if you do
find it (or have another for sale) please email me.
Thanks, Tom
---Questions answered, Answers questioned(no spam, please)
Tom A. Trottier,
On Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 22:33, David Bilenkey
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [obc] First Ottawa Valley Vintage ride! saying:
...
The idea is for folks to ride older (pre index shifting and aero brake
levered, mid eighties is a nominal cut off) bikes that perhaps don't
get out as often as
Lorries or logs in the lane?
Holes humungous?
Bugged by buses?
Call
OC Transpo: 842-3600
Gatineau Park: (819) 827-2020 239-5353 after hours
Other NCC: road:733-0117 paths:239-
Ottawa city: 580-2400
At least we can help fix it for the next cyclist.
Tom
(from
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Date sent: Mon, 06 May 2002 08:41:32 -0400
Subject:[CfSC] Rideau River Bike Lane Blockage
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Andrew Oakes
Surprised a little shocked to find barriers up across
For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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sports, and lifestyle news you can't afford to miss, all
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wrote re re:[obc] 2002 OBC Paris-Roubaix saying:
Hi again,
Forgot to ask, what's a 'Webwasher'?
Bill
At 12:23 AM -0400 25/4/02, Tom Trottier wrote:
For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
==
Extra
Clear polycarbonate shooting glasses are strong, light, and usually
fit over regular glasses. I have a pair for nite rides.
I've found leBaron in Bells Corners to have the best prices for
camping, fishing, and hunting gear - usually better than MEC for what
they carry, e.g. Leatherman Wave at
On Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 18:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re RE: [obc] Day tour starting place suggestions. saying:
I just cannot believe that I am old enough to say I can remember
when but I can. Billings is central and close. Roads access is
great. Streets and car
On Monday, April 08, 2002 at 17:25, Rachel Sohn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re Re: [obc] Day tour starting place suggestions. saying:
...
On another note, I'd like to state my preference for the old
format of the calendar, both online and in the newsletter. I find
the new one too small to read
On Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 20:23, Kevin Nelson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re RE: [obc] Lets just go for a ride saying:
snip...
But posting on the list or webpage would be outreach so prospective
members could see more what the OBC is like and the range of its
activities and
On Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 17:20, Avery Burdett
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re RE: [obc] Recent non-member postings saying:
Michael Slavitch wrote:
Avery, you may not recall that it was I who started this mailing
list in the first place, as a volunteer.
(... snip ...)
.. sorry, but
.
Good Idea and worth further discussion.
From: Tom Trottier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2002/04/02 Tue PM 04:38:10 EST
To: oBC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [obc] Day tour starting place suggestions.
I'd like to renew my suggestion of new day tour starting places at
various
FYA
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...
E-BIZ TECH REVIEW: LIGHT STRIPS COMMUNICATE VIA INFRARED
Here's a fairly low-tech invention that I think may
have some high-tech applications: Hokey Spokes. These
are $24.99 illuminated plastic strips that clip onto
the spokes of a bicycle wheel
Get on board enjoy a relaxing day at Tremblant !
Mont Tremblant Bus Trip
Sunday April 07/ 02
Spring skiing - $ 65*
Non - skiers - $ 25*
* Package includes: return transportation from Ottawa via motorcoach, one day lift
pass ( if
applicable ), complimentary a.m. coffee/snacks, complimentary
I'd like to renew my suggestion of new day tour starting places at
various rack'n'roll OC Transpo route (2, 95, 97, O-train) ends, e.g.:
- Bayview O train station, also on 95 97 routes.
- South Keys O train station. also on 97 route.
- Kanata Town Centre (West terminus of 97)
- Blair
Tune's Power-Tap hub is discontinued. See the article on page 2 in
http://www.crca.net/newsletters/january2001.pdf
A GPS, especially the waterproof Garmin Etrex Summit or Vista, could
give you speed, altitude, and altitude gain rate, and you could
download the tracks/routes for analysis
Sounds much safer. Now if only they had a separate pedestrian tunnel
at Island park to avoid accidents
Tom
-Original Message-
From: Paul Lindsay [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 9:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:[obc] Ottawa
I think the best way to signal the pedestrian nature is to build in a
few steps, as is done along Dow's Lake, as well as post signs.
Tom
On Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 2:02, Peter McNichol
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [CfSC] Re: Today! Ottawa River recreational pathw saying:
Design
==
I think the best way to signal the pedestrian nature is to build in a
few steps, as is done along Dow's Lake, as well as post signs.
Tom
On Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 2:02, Peter McNichol
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [CfSC] Re: Today! Ottawa River recreational pathw saying:
Design
==
Dear Rod Plunkett
I like Yahoo. No registration maps Canadian addresses.
http://ca.maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?BFCat=Pyt=Tmapaddr=city=Ottawast
ate=ONslt=45.413403sln=-75.668282Ds=nmlt=45.453592mln=-
75.677537zip=country=camag=9cs=8BFClient=BFKey=poi=poititle=map
.x=242map.y=181
Tom
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FYI
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Date sent: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:36:55 -0500 (EST)
From: Alayne McGregor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Copies to: Alayne McGregor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:[CfSC]
Say, 2 series of 1-week daycamps in the summer, and a 1-week end-of-season
tour at the end? Perhaps the Department of Transport could be convinced to
donate some resources.
I wonder if the Y or the schools could administer something like this?
This could also provide some college or
OBC members may wish to suggest provincial cycle routes:
http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/a-cac/2002/02-
18/indexitem9.htm
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_-\_, 758 Albert
See http://danenet.wicip.org/bcp/gearing.html
and http://www.me.psu.edu/lamancusa/ProdDiss/Bicycle/bikecalc1.htm
and http://www.xsystems.co.uk/machinehead/gearcalc.html
and http://www.ihpva.org/tools/
Tom
On Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 16:39, Gilles Lamenoise
[EMAIL
It's all a hoax. Social engineering virus.
Tom
On Friday, February 01, 2002 at 22:23, James D. Wilson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote re [obc] Virus saying:
This message was sent to me from Al Horzelenberg
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
The message follows and yes I had it and deleted it. as per
Re-Cycles Bicycle Co-op is offering winter workshops! Learn to fix your own
bike with instruction from our friendly, experienced mechanics.
The workshops will be taking place Sundays 2-5pm, February 3rd-April 28th.
Schedule at http://www.flora.org/re-cycles/news.html
The workshops are being
--- Forwarded message follows ---
Date sent: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 17:33:25 -0500
From: Richard Guy Briggs [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Copies to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:Re: [CfSC] ANNOUNCEMENT:
[OT] Sunday Jan 20 Ski pass for sale for Mont St. Marie - $25
Tom, 860-6633 until 11 pm, or after 7am.
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Having a CD of photos is great!
Instead of custom orders, I suggest Ron offer compilation CDs of each event
or month so he can make 2 or 10 (or 100?) the same, depending on the
orders. This would also simplify ordering since just the event, rather than
the particular photo, could be
It's hilarious!
From: Marlon Tang[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
...
There was an article written on www.slowtwitch.com, a triathlon-oriented
website, about riding with Gord Fraser on a tandem at the Tour de
Tuscon, written from the stoker's perspective of course. Due to
language
That's when you wish for a cellphone and the quickness of eye and
presence of mind to note the license number.
Tom
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_-\_, 758 Albert St.,Ottawa Ont. Canada K1R
7V8
Great hike, bring your binocs watch for paragliders. About 10K
600m up down. The only trail with both East West views. Tends to
be muddy - if you're lucky, it will be frozen. I did it a couple of weeks
ago.
Tom
On Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 15:43, Wilson, Barbara
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does it include elevations or calculate grades?
Can it export to a GPS?
Tom
On Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 13:27, Bob Hicks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote on [obc] Streets Trips 2002, saying..
Microsoft has updated its U.S./Canada mapping software. This is a database of all
the roads in the
On Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 16:44, Rod Plunkett [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote on Re: [obc] re:lowell green on CFRA, saying..
kris jones wrote:
I think one lesson to be learned from Mr. Green's statements is that not
many of us are perfect. I know the rules of the road, and I know I
Dear Greg
One problem is that inside Carleton is private property, and all the
signs lites have no legal standing.
Tom
On Friday, September 07, 2001 at 14:22, Greg Franks
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote on [obc] police traffic enforcement campaign, saying..
Jennifer == Jennifer Allen [EMAIL
Like a golf handicap.
But then we're handicapping for performance rather than non-personal
factors. What should we equalise to find the best?
Age/gender handicapping is fairly easy recognises achievement more
than improvement.
Performance handicapping takes more record keeping, and young
As a peripatic (peripathetic?) tourer, I'd like to suggest, for next
year, some departure points for some of the Tuesday, Saturday, and
Sunday tours which match up with the end points of OC Transpo
Rack'n'Roll.
This way,
- Cyclists who want to take the bus there or back could be
On Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 8:36, Les Humphreys (K) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote on RE: [obc] Tour departure points Rack'n'Roll, saying..
I can tell you from experience that the 97 runs every 20 minutes -
if there more than 6 people are waiting with bikes to go downtown from
Kanata, any
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