Beautiful Night in November...

Here's the Before:


Thanks to all that came out. Everyone worked extra hard tonight. Great Pulls to Thi and Steve!

Here were my stats:

Dst: 73kms

Max: 70km/h

Avg: 28km/h

Calories Burned: 2600

And the After: Can you spot Waldo? Name the Person in the "After" Picture that was not in the "Before" Pic.

Tuesday Nov 4th 2008 Meet @ 8pm - Broadview/Gerrard

Here is the Proposed Route: Escape from the Don: "400/Wilson BURN"

***NOTE***: TIME CHANGE(8:00pm)/ROUTE CHANGE

Where: Broadview/Gerrard

When: 8:00PM

Dist: 55kms+

Please Post if you plan on Coming out!

(ForeCast is 3 Degrees with 40km/h NW Winds Possible Rain/Snow)

400/Wilson Burn

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MAGIC #15! Boy was it Windy and Chilly!

Thanks to all that showed!

Here were my stats:

Dst: 82kms

Avg: 27km/h

Max 62km/h

Calories Burned: 3000

Stouffville Classic(Fall Version) - Sunday Nov 2nd 2008 - Meet @ 7:30am Tim Hortons(Birchmount/Danforth Rd.)

Hey all,

***CLOCK CHANGE***

The Basic Route is presented below... Depending on the composition of the group, the route can be extended... See you Sunday!

Stouffville 85km Fall Route

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Where: Tim Horton, Birchmount/Danforth Rd.

When: 7:30am(CLOCK CHANGE)

Here's the Route...Stouffville 85km(FALL VERSION) - Break Point Starbucks(Unionville)


Please post to the blog at the bottom of this post if you are new to the club and/or which ride you are planning to do.


Thanks,

D.

Thursday ride, 6:30 PM

Meet at Darkhorse at 6:30 PM if you want to go for a ride.

I won't be there, but see you Saturday morning.

p.

Winnnnnddddyyy! - Five Strong

Great work to All: Demetre, Thi, Jeff, Peter, Stefan!

Here were my stats:

Dst: 58kms

Max: 70km/h(York Mills to Yonge)

Avg: 27km/h

Calories Burned: 2300

Saturday ride

Hi there. Bundle up and meet for a ride at 7:45 AM, leaving from Lakeshore and Leslie Tim Hortons.

Course dependent on those who arrive.

p.

Tuesday Night Oct 28th 2008 Advanced Ride Meet @ 8:00PM Gerrard/Broadview(DON JAIL)

Here is the Proposed Route: Escape from the Don: "400/Wilson BURN"

***NOTE***: TIME CHANGE(8:00pm)/ROUTE CHANGE

Where: Broadview/Gerrard

When: 8:00PM

Dist: 55kms+

Please Post if you plan on Coming out!

(ForeCast is 3 Degrees with 40km/h NW Winds Possible Rain/Snow)

400/Wilson Burn

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BCC 2 Hour Spin @ Lation A Success!

Thanks to all the showed to the class. It seemed like everyone enjoyed the class and found it beneficial. Great workout!

For those of you that had a chance to ride outside - hope you had a great ride too! I guess you should NEVER trust the weather forecast. When the class was over @ 9am, I looked outside and it was sunny!

Anyways, If the weather co-operates next Sunday, I'm riding outside!

Cheers and enjoy the Pics!

Saturday ride

It sure is colder in the morning these days, but let's keep it going for a little longer.

Meet at Timmy Ho's Lakeshore and Leslie.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/West-Bound-60-loop

Cancelled if there is rain.  Go to the market instead.

p.

Sunday RIDE: 2 HOUR Indoor Spin @ Lation Fitness Studios

Hey all,

Going to be a wet Sunday, which translates to uncomfortable riding conditions.

In order to continue cycling, BCC has Teamed up with Lation Fitness Studios to offer us the opportunity to spin indoors. If you interested in training at Lation, PLEASE CALL AND BOOK NO LATER THAN NOON ON SATURDAY. No Shows are unacceptable whether there is a waiting list or not. Computrainers will arrive soon and I plan to create a plyometrics class in January.

Lation will charge non members $20.00 per 2 hour session on Sundays (whether on a trainer or a spin bike) with 1/2 refundable if the person joins Lation on a full annual membership within 1 month of your 1st session.

For Info and to Book yourself in at a Class...Call or Drop-In the Studio.


CONTACT:
Toni Blay(President), Lation Fitness Studios(Vic Park/Kingston)
PHONE: (416)698-9971
Website:www.lationfitness.ca.


Currently, I am leading 3 classes:

Monday Morning - 6am-7am
Thursday Morning - 6am-7am
Sunday - 7am-9AM(2HOURS)

Dave Silcox(BCC member) is also an instructor...We will be alternating on the Sundays. He also instructs Saturday Mornings and once during the week.

For MORE INFO Here is "The Full Schedule" @ Lation.


Thanks again for being a part of the success of the BCC, and Don't forget to Vote for the End of Season Party Date.

Cheers,

Dan.

3 Strong, Hill Repeats.

Wednesday night ride Oct 22/08, 50 km 27.5 kph average

Thi, Stefan, and Jeff were out for a beautiful night ride. Dry road, clear sky, no wind, cool but comfortable with tights and a few layers with a BCC jacket.

Great hill route, the climbs are tough, with ample recovery and fast descents. Just for more fun we did 2 loops of Lawrence E, Leslie S, through the part to Sunnybrook Hosp.

Ups – Bayview, Lawrence E x 2, Sunnybrook x2, Blythewood, Woodbine-Gerrard

Downs – Kingston rd, Leslie x2, Mt Pleasant, Rosedale Valley Rd.

***POSTPONED***Due to Weather Conditions: "Escape from the Don" - Wednesday Advanced Ride - Meet @ 8:30pm(Library) - Broadview/Gerrard

Hey all,

NOTE CHANGE in LOCATION: BROADVIEW/GERRARD - Dress Warm!!!

Here is the ROUTE

Where: Library - Broadview/Gerrard

When: 8:30pm

Duration: Approx. 65-75kms

To get an Idea of what the Ride was like, scroll down to look @ Last Tuesday's Ride Details.

York Campus Boot (65kms)

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See you there! - Remember - LIGHTS - for your Safety!!!!!!!!!!!!

D.

P.S.: Ride Will be Cancelled if Raining...

Magic #19 - Really Beautiful Day!

Thanks to all the came out to make this a great ride! Special Welcome to Tim and Jim.

Here were my stats:

Dst: 85km

Avg: 28km/h

Calories Burned 3000+

Cheers,

Dan.

Chilly But You're all Movie Stars!

Photos Courtesy of Kerri...

Sunday Oct 19th 2008: Meet @ 7:30am - Tim Hortons (Birchmount/Danforth Rd.)

I was recently informed about the Toronto Marathon. The Downtown Core will be a mess. Here is the New Proposed Route(100+kms):

Where: Tim Hortons(Birchmount/Danforth Rd.)

When: 7:30am

Leslie/Musselmans Loop

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There are Options to go Longer and Shorter.

Longer Option(110kms+): Take Leslie to Vivian. Vivian over to Kennedy. Kennedy Down to Aurora and do Musselmans Down to the Coffee Shop.

Shorter Option(85kms+): Turn Right at Stouffville and Head to the Coffee Shop in Town.

October 18 - Filming in High Park

Update: RIDE LEAVES TIMMY HO'S AT LAKESORE AND LESLIE at 6:30, our call is 7AM in the park.

Bring warm clothes as you may have to sit around a little bit, but the time estimate is about an hour. We'll go for a ride and coffee afterwards.

p.

Thursday ride

Meet at Darkhorse at 6:30 for a medium paced spin.  1-2 hrs duration.

I won't be there, so don't wait for me.

p.

Magic #5 - Full Moon, Clear, Cool Night

Thanks to all that showed! T'was a chilly evening. For those who missed it, well, let's just say you missed a great ride.

Riders: Demetre, Mike C., Jeff, Thi, myself

Dst: 80kms

Avg: 29km/h

Max: 56km/h

Calories Burned: 3500

And Here were Mike's Stats:

Totals: (from library to my front door)
2hrs 42min 19sec
3223 Cal
78.55km

Hrt Rt: 132bpm (avg) 180bpm (max)
Spd: 29km/h (avg) 54km/h (max)

Advanced Ride: Tuesday Oct 14th 2008 - Meet @ 8:30pm Main/Gerrard

Here's the Proposed Route: East Meets West 75

If it's Raining, Ride will be Cancelled, otherwise It's ON! Note the LOCATION CHANGE.

Where: Main/Gerrard(Library)

When: 8:30pm

Duration: 75+kms

East Meets West 75

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Don't be Late!

Thanksgiving Monday Ride...? Comments/Suggestions Welcome

Just thought I'd post and you guys/gals can comment to arrange the time etc. When it is firmed up I will edit the post to reflect the decision!

Cheers.

Dan.

Magic #14! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

What a beautiful day! Safe, Fast and Fun, what more could you ask for?

Thanks to all that showed! Awesome job Peter S. for Maxing out at 86.7km/h down 14th Line into Milton(And doing the Switchback 3X).

Kerri, you have now learned how to unleash your potential! Great work today!

Here were my stats:

Dst: 103kms

Avg: 30.1km/h

Max: 80km/h

Calories Burned: 4200

"Slay the Snake #2" - Sunday Oct 12th 2008 Meet @ 7:30am Marie Curtis Park(Lakeshore/Browns Line)

"Slay the Snake" #2

When: 0730 Sunday October 12th 2008

Where: Marie Curtis Park(Browns Line/Lakeshore)

A slight variation on a familiar theme. You decide on how many times you want to grapple with the switchback climb. Note: This is where you earn your "Bragging Rights" It's alright if you would like to skip the climb. Just carry on to the coffee shop(Make a right on 1st Line(Bronte) and head right to the coffee shop. See the 2 Route options Below:

The 110km Route Option(with Repeats of the Switchback).

OR...

The 85km Route Option(No Switchback)

Here is the Link to the BREAK POINT in Milton.

ROUTE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AVOID CONTRUCTION!


Dan

Here it is for your viewing pleasure:

Slay the Snake(Fall 110km)

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Saturday west bound spin

Meet at 7:30 AM at Timmy Ho's Lakeshore and Leslie for 70km.  Ends at Darkhorse.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/UofTWest

UofTWest

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Bush Whacking!

Afternoon off, and I go Mountain Biking the first time in 2008! Taylor Creek, Fruit Loops, STD, and Dr. Quads. Boo Ya! Thanks to Mackie for inviting me out for a Tarzan Ride!

D.

Thursday ride

Meet at Darkhorse at 6:30 PM for a medium pace ride east bound.

p.

Chilly Night - Brrrrr

So we had a great ride. Really chilly though. Thanks to QB for the Pulls. Thi, your light is too bright! Jeff, Sorry we missed you. I forgot my phone at home and didn't get your message till it was too late.

Here were my Stats:

Dst: 80kms

Avg: 31km/h

Max: 63km/h

Calories Burned 2800

Advanced Tuesday Night Ride: Oct 7th 2008 Meet @ 8:30pm Main/Gerrard(Library)

Here's the Proposed Route: East Meets West 75

If it's Raining, Ride will be Cancelled, otherwise It's ON! Note the LOCATION CHANGE.

Where: Main/Gerrard(Library)

When: 8:30pm

Duration: 75+kms

East Meets West 75

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Bill.... Don't be Late!

Seems Like Y`all had fun!

A crispy start to today's ride. The fall colours were full on and likely gave us the most beautiful ride of the year. Ten riders today made for a quick pace out of the city en route to the main rendezvous on Appleby Line. There was lots of debate on the actual incline but the consensus was that it is seriously steep!

Sorry about the change of parcours for the ride back and double sorry for not checking out Derry Rd / Trafalgar...both get the "sketchy" section of the day prize. Better reconnaissance next time.

Congrats to Christine on a solid performance.......good luck in Italy.

Thanks Dan for the I.T. help along the way.



James Young


Great ride all, that was my first time out to the rattlesnake! what a great climb.
I had 100kms, average speed of 30.4 and max speed of 80.3km/hr - YES!!! dan i hit your high water mark!

qb


thanks james for leading the ride i
really enjoyed it thoroughly. and to
qb for pulling the train. hoping for
an encore.

thi

Hey guys, James especially, thanks for a great ride. Here are my stats:

Totals:
4hrs 45min 36sec
5751 Cal.
140km
(Kingston/Eastern at Queen to Woodbine north of Lakeshore... via a *slightly* out of the way route.)

Avgs:
138bpm
29.4km/h

Max:
188bpm
56.3km/h
33% grade... I wonder where that was? ;) (Most of Rattlesnake was a lot more shallow than that actually, but I hit that 33% at the first switch back.)

"Slay the Snake" - Sunday Oct 5th 2008 Meet @ 7:30AM Marie Curtis Park

"Slay the Snake"

When: 0730 Sunday October 5th 2008

Where: Marie Curtis Park(Browns Line/Lakeshore)

A slight variation on a familiar theme. You decide on how many times you want to grapple with that climb. One, two or three times but any more than that you risk being labeled maniacal. It's ok if you want to bypass the climb but be prepared to hand in your manhood / womanhood card at the start of the ride.

The ROUTE.

Check out the BREAK POINT in Milton.

Be sure to check out the route back as it skips around downtown Oakville.


James Young

Rattlesnake One

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