[obc] Aching neck

Hello all, I too remember getting an aching neck, but found that once the bike was properly set for me, my neck was far better if not pain free. Seems to me that it's certainly an issue of reach to the handlebar, and, the need to limit your elbows being locked out. Remember, you need some

RE: [obc] Aching neck

. :-) Sally -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 8:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [obc] Aching neck Hello all, I too remember getting an aching neck, but found that once the bike was properly set for me, my

[obc] German - Cycling Clubs / Organizations / Advisory Groups ?

Hello all, My name's Bill Taylor, and I along with my family, we've been OBC members going back to the early 80's [feeling old now, considering that's a good 20+ years!] I'm helping out with Paul 'Boomer' Throops' Ride To Survive. As a volunteer, and one who's life like so many has been

RE: [obc] German - Cycling Clubs / Organizations / Advisory Grou ps ?

at the bottom of this message. Cheers, Bill Taylor At 2:47 PM -0400 1/5/02, Les Humphreys (K) wrote: Check the UCI website - they would have record of all affiliated bodies - check www.uci.ch -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 5

[obc] Reliability Ride Inspiration: Fasching sets 24 hour road recordwith 856

Hi, For everyone taking part in tomorrows' Reliability Ride, here's something you might find inspiring. Cheers to all, Bill Wolfgang Fasching has set a new 24 hour (non-drafting) record on the road with 856 km. The UMCA ( RTTC) record of Andy Wilkinson is 844 km set in 1997. This

Re: [obc] Is this a first?

Quick question! I read here this evening that there's a Saturday ride heading out for 120 kms. Any idea of where it's starting at apparently 9 am? Bill At 1:57 AM -0400 11/5/02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, we were quite the motley group of seven. This is the only time we have had all

Re: [obc] Where is Saturday's 120 Km ride departing?

, the rest uf us continued on to Merickville and back for the full 120K. Good roads with not much traffic, I'll be doing it again. Hope the weather holds out I want to do OBC tomorow. Thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

[obc] Thanks

in Barrhaven. The starting times vary, so check the Website. I don't have the address but you should be able to find it by searching Barrhaven Express. (Last week they left at 9:30). Sally -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, May

Re: [obc] looking for riding partners to Kingston?

Hi Roger, My name's Bill Taylor, and seeing as the weather forecast for Friday looks pretty good, I'm game to join you for part of the ride to Kingston. I expect to turn back, and return to Ottawa once at Perth. In order to co-ordinate things, why not contact me off list at the above e-mail

Re: [obc] RLCT Looking for a pack to lead

Hi Roger, So, how was your weekend down in Kingston? What was the rest of the ride like for you and Phil after Merrickville? True to plan, I made it on to Smith Falls, 20 kms, and Perth another 20 kms. You were certainly correct, the wind was a real 'delite'; not only going into it to get

[obc] Iroquois Century - on Saturday May 25th?

Hi, Considering that the weather report for this weekend is calling for rain on Sunday, Saturday seems to be the best day to do the Iroquois Century ride. Is anyone interested in joining me for this ride on Saturday? I expect to be riding at a Touring 1 pace, if not at the Touring 2 pace.

[obc] -= WANTED: A spot to call my own, on the RLCT =-

Desperately seeking ... If anyone has, or knows of any RLCT spots available for the classic route with single accommodation at Queens, I'd very much appreciate knowing so that I may be able to get one. Cheers, Bill Taylor -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sweat is the

[obc] Mail pick-up at the club office?

Hi, Did anyone pick up the mail from the mail box outside the club office today or last evening, after about 8:30 pm? I'm trying to get a letter to a fellow club member, and dropped it off their for him. He's just returned, in an effort to retrieve it, and informs me the letter wasn't in

[obc] RAAM - Update on fellow club member Michael Lau!

Hello RAAM racing fans! Like many of you, I too have been following the progress of RAAM since it started this past Sunday. As mentioned previously by others on this mail-list, club member Michael Lau is one of 15 remaining competitors in the Men's Solo division of this mighty epic test of

[obc] RAAM - How's Mike Lau doing? ... This may indicate how!

Hi again one and all, This just in. More great news of Michael Lau's stamina! Bill Taylor The following is forwarded to you: Bill, Tell Ottawa the new Great One is Michael Lau. He is doing very well as Gus Moonen will soon find out. He is a very strong cyclist and has good coaching (John

[obc] IRC channels dedicated to cycling?

Hi, Does anyone now of any IRC [Internet Relay Chat] channels dedicated to cycling? If so, I'd appreciate knowing the necessary coordinates so that I might take a peak. Many thanks, Bill Taylor -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [obc] Bike Pump Recall

Hi Tim, and everyone, I've called Todson, and confirmed with them that the Joe Blow 'Comp' model of floor pump is the actual model being recalled - not the 'Pro' that's sold at MEC. - where I got mine.

Re: [obc] GPS on a bike?

Hi, Can anyone please tell me if the Wednesday morning rides in the Gatineau are still going on, as in 'later' this morning? [Nothing like leaving this question to 'almost' the last possible minute ... ] Bill [who's fashionably late} Taylor -

[obc] Wednesday morning rides in Gatineau Park?

Hi, Can anyone please tell me if the Wednesday morning rides in the Gatineau are still going on, as in 'later' this morning? [Nothing like leaving this question to 'almost' the last possible minute ... ] Bill [who's fashionably late} Taylor -

Re: [obc] Wheel Building Course?

At 7:22 PM -0400 18/9/2002, tim aubin wrote: Hi, I was hoping to take a wheel building course this winter. Does anyone know if there are any available? Tim Aubin, member Hi Tim et al, I too am interested in taking one of these courses. I've no idea where or who might be teaching one of

Re: [obc] How do I carry?

At 12:45 AM -0400 21/9/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I carry a viola (case is about 33 x 8 x 6) on bicycle. I have done this in two different ways: 1. Take a backpack frame and remove the backpack (the straps are still attached to the frame). Then bungie-cord the instrument to the frame, put

Re: [obc] Break up the Week Ride

Hi Greg, I asked Manny this very question a while ago, and was told they keep going right until the snow makes it impossible. They meet at the Gamelin [?spelling] parking lot, that's right at the entrance to the Gatineau Parkway where the rock crates are. There's now an information kiosk

[obc] F.Y.I.

Hi, Here's a reason to believe that 'cleanliness is next to Godliness'. Bill REUSED WATER BOTTLES CARRY DANGEROUS BACTERIA: RESEARCHERS Reused water bottles can lead to serious stomach infections if they're not washed properly say Alberta health authorities. FULL STORY: