Cycling Thread

[habernac]

For some reason, the new path under the bridge is not yet opened. I'm really hoping that this isn't a one off.

[worth]

so you have to come out before the bridge? like by the ramp going to 12th street?

[habernac]

You ride it like you used to when there was no path under the bridge.

[worth]

gotcha, thanks hab, never would I have thought i would be so excited for a pathway to be open.

[81MC]

It will be a great and glorious day when Beaverdam, Blackfoot underpass and the Zoo are all open at once!!!

[worth]

Anyone want to meet up at the winter bike to work day event on Feb 9 and scarf down a pancake?

[Bigtime]

I’m planning to be there. I don’t recall pancakes last year for it, I do remember pancakes at Bike to Work day though.

[habernac]

Avoided the pathway today, too many ice fields on the north part of it. Tired of crashing. Hoping my multiple 311s get it taken care of today.

[KTrain]

It's been a while since we had bike porn.

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[KTrain]

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[The Big Chill]

Does a place like Ridley's ever do blowout sales on older stock? I've been watching their prices on 2017 Defys for a while now, and the most I've seen off the regular price is about 200 bucks. I'm still not sure I want to spend over $2000 on a bike. Id love to find a deal before the snow melts.

[worth]

i bought my defy from Ridley's for that couple hundred off. I haven't seen them drop much more than that.

I will tell you though, I love my Defy. 2k is a lot to spend, but you won't regret it. Also realize you will need to buy pedals and shoes.

[KTrain]

Right now the deep discounts would be on any remaining 2016 models. If they have any.

I bought my bike a couple years ago in March. That's when the stores seem to have the big sales. Trying to clear all the old stock for good.

[bossy22]

Bow exBow is in February. They always have some really good deals on bikes.

[bossy22]

Finally tried the FulGaz app. It's fun, but I don't think I'd subscribe. It has a bunch of recognizable rides, like Banff, Whistler, Highwood Pass, etc, as well as the big ones like Alps D'Huez. It controls the smart trainer really well I found. It can be glitchy, so I would recommend downloading the course before riding it.

I did buy a new trainer. I sold my Tacx and went with Wahoo and I am really liking it. I do find it gives quite a bit more resistance than the Tacx did.

I also signed up to Beta test VirtuGo. It's supposed to be a cross between Zwift and Trainerroad. I'm on a waiting list. I did this with Zwift when it first came out. You get to ride for free until it's brought to market.

http://virtugo.com/

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by habernac

For some reason, the new path under the bridge is not yet opened. I'm really hoping that this isn't a one off.

I 311'd last week once the zoo path was back open, still not cleared as of yesterday.

[habernac]

They ignored my 311 as well. Maybe I need to send pictures of the bruises I got when I crashed on the ice I keep telling them about. I haven't ridden the path this week, maybe they'll get around to it today.

Centre and 4stNW were sketchy as hell with all the snow/snirt blown around last night.

[Bigtime]

Things melted up nicely on the path for yesterday afternoon, I didn't ride today as I had an early morning dentist appointment. In retrospect I should have gone for it, up in Varsity by Tops pizza. I did the ride in the summer for my last appointment so really no excuse.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by habernac

Maybe I need to send pictures of the bruises I got when I crashed on the ice I keep telling them about.

For a private sidewalk issue, I put it as a "slip and fall" and it was dealt with immediately. Not sure if that's an option for public paths.