for those looking for updates on bike trails - checkout
www.bikepirate.com
also, for those looking for some cycling clothes, sportchek is having a 40% off sale on diadora gear. i picked up what appear to be a very comfy pair of spandex shorts (to wear under my baggies) for $22.
I have a pair of these shorts from MEC - they are a little heavy, but comfy:
http://www.mec.ca/product/5023-734/m...02+50089+50106
I bought a pair of pearl izumi shorts from jensen, but i hate them, they are a little long and the elastic in the waist kind of sucks. one day I'll take them to a tailor and see if they can replace the elastic with something beefier.
i'll likely not buy cycling gear on line, as i am a bigger guy, and generally cycling stuff fits small, so i really need to try stuff on first. of course the ultimate answer is to lose some weight.