…connecting cyclists to local trails,
food and adventures.
It never occurred to me to leave my bike at home on my first overseas trip. Twenty years later, nothing has changed. Whether at home, or in a foreign country, riding makes me feel closer to people and places.
I created this site as a hub for all things cycling; it’s a celebration of bike culture. Where to travel next, how to travel, where to get advice, see some cool practical bike fashion, what to eat. I’ll share what I know; and I invite you to do the same.
Over the next few months keep checking in as I’ll be adding some new menu items.
See you on the trails. Melanie
22 May Jonathan Goldstein: The Rusty Toque interview
Jonathan Goldstein's new book: I'll Seize the Day Tomorrow...
19 May Killarney — hike, paint, canoe and restore
After a few days in hot southern Ontario, riding through Hardwood Hills' Trails near Barrie, we drove almost four hours north to Killarney Provincial Park only to see snow outside the tent on day two (minus 6 with windchill!). We spent the day playing pool inside the deserted and eerie Killarney Bay Inn, which felt like the inn from The Shining. Population 500, this was the only place open in Killarney, besides the general store. Tourism season starts May 24 weekend. But, it was already summer in my heart. After a jog around the park, I ran into the water, then I ran out of the water. Earth shattering cold.
After a few all natural hot dogs over the fire, I grabbed my Art Kit from the park office (the Friends of Killarney loan out watercolours, paper--all the tools for a Group of Seven wanna-be). In many ways, the park wouldn't exist if it wasn't for their efforts.
01 May Summer travel writing plans
Okay, after much debate, actually I made the decision in one night, I am heading to Porto, Portugal June 9 for three weeks then heading to Morocco for two weeks. Porto is one of Europe's...
16 Mar Starbucks doesn’t cut it–London coffee friends
I don't recall how I found the East Village Cafe. It's not like it's in my neighbourhood. A few doors west of the Aeolian Hall, it's east London. But for the past few years, almost...
14 Mar Worlds Skating in London, Ontario!
Read my blog for Tourism London about the Pairs Short program. [gallery ids="1081,1082,1083"] Worlds Skating in London, Ontario!...
15 Feb Bike workouts for three levels
From this Chatelaine story find out the perfect bike workout for you. Fresh air, low cost, low impact: what’s not to love about cycling? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro at pedalling, choose a step-by-step...
15 Feb Wanna WWOOF?
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/sav/Mar12_wwoof_travel_a2can.asp...
15 Feb The cost of solo travel.
Don't get me wrong, I love people, but travelling alone is the bomb. Be spontaneous, resilient and powerful -- all by yourself. It's exhilarating. Unfortunately, it isn't cheap; however, I've found some ways to get...
12 Feb Canadian Winter?
While driving, I could hardly lift my leg to step on the clutch. Hip flexor is pooped. The day before was my first cross country ski of the season. Pain aside, it was a ski day...