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Old 05-25-2018, 03:53 PM   #6961
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this spring cold is killing me. Missed two days of work, only one day riding this week, ugh.
I'm in the same boat. Pushed it yesterday and regretted it last night when I got home

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Old 05-25-2018, 09:23 PM   #6962
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Anyone in the market for a dropper? I have a brand new one that won’t fit me.

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Old 05-25-2018, 09:38 PM   #6963
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What make of dropper post?
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Old 05-26-2018, 06:07 AM   #6964
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Old 05-26-2018, 12:34 PM   #6965
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Tuesday morning sports injury. I'm off the bike for a couple of weeks and no lacrosse Monday nights. I dislocated the pinkie playing basketball. Tendon and ligament damage as well.

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Old 05-27-2018, 10:21 PM   #6966
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I know we're not allowed to ride on Deerfoot. And for good reason.

Today I road from Dunbow to the Seton turnoff. Is that still considered Deerfoot now that the city has grown? Is it still off limits?
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Old 05-30-2018, 01:12 PM   #6967
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I would say the part from the bridge to Seton is within the city limits so therefore part of Deerfoot. Was it what you'd consider safe to travel there? (Concerned about your safety more than anything.)
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Old 05-30-2018, 01:50 PM   #6968
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The shoulder is super wide and there are no turnoffs to cross so I never really feared for my safety. I'm also going uphill for most of it so my speeds aren't crazy.

There's a lot of guys who park in the middle before the bridge to go fishing, and I consider getting in and out of there to be more dangerous.

I just don't want to get a ticket for riding there if it's illegal.
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Old 05-30-2018, 02:05 PM   #6969
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I found this. Not sure how official/old it is.....
41-(5) No person shall ride a bicycle on Deerfoot Trail, being a highway in the City of Calgary, between 64th Avenue North and Marquis of Lorne Trail (commonly referred to as Highway 22X).

Edit- found it on page 38 here:
http://www.calgary.ca/CA/City-Clerks...96-Traffic.pdf
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Old 05-30-2018, 07:50 PM   #6970
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Thanks. Looks like I'm good as long as I don't go past Stoney.

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Old 05-31-2018, 08:06 AM   #6971
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Old 05-31-2018, 08:48 AM   #6972
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The shoulder is super wide and there are no turnoffs to cross so I never really feared for my safety. I'm also going uphill for most of it so my speeds aren't crazy.

There's a lot of guys who park in the middle before the bridge to go fishing, and I consider getting in and out of there to be more dangerous.

I just don't want to get a ticket for riding there if it's illegal.
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Thanks. Looks like I'm good as long as I don't go past Stoney.
Both items probably should be addressed and updated. I'm guessing the City has not updated their traffic bylaws since Deerfoot was pushed south ans is now a full high speed freeway. Cyclists probably should not be allowed south of Stoney and for sure they need to put an end to vehicles stopping and pulling off the road wherever they feel like (ie fishing) unless it is for mechanical or safety reasons. It's just a matter of time before there is a serious accident at that bridge.
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Old 05-31-2018, 09:42 AM   #6973
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What do think about riding on Stoney? 22x was a staple for people to get across Deerfoot and getting out to Bragg Creek/Priddis.

It has fewer turnoffs than Deerfoot but the speeds are the same.
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Old 05-31-2018, 09:47 AM   #6974
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I ride Stoney often, it isn't dangerous. Just pay attention.
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Old 05-31-2018, 09:56 AM   #6975
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I agree. The speeds are no different than many of the highways around the city or in the country but have better quality/wider shoulders.

I don't really see an issue with letting people travel from Dunbow to Seton/Cranston on the shoulder because there aren't turnoffs between. Once you're past Dunbow you're allowed to ride on the road.

If/when Calgary expands past Dunbow it should be shut down to cyclists.
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Old 06-01-2018, 07:09 AM   #6976
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I really need a better rain jacket. Rain pants and shoe covers worked great. Did I see you today, Bigtime?
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Old 06-01-2018, 07:30 AM   #6977
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My Arcteryx is awesome, but they are not cheap. Fortunately this is my second one, replaced for free on warranty, so kind of a 2 for one deal!


I wish I had bothered with pants this morning, my knees were cold. Not fan of Vancouver weather....
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Old 06-01-2018, 08:02 AM   #6978
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I really need a better rain jacket. Rain pants and shoe covers worked great. Did I see you today, Bigtime?

We didn't cross paths today, I was running a little behind since I had to go and get my rain gear out. Gave my bike a good wipe down after that ride in, I hate all that little pathway/road grit that gets everywhere. I'm starting to seriously consider something like a Pure Fix for conditions like this. Much less stuff to get gunked up.
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Old 06-01-2018, 08:03 AM   #6979
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What time did you cross the bridge over Deerfoot?
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Old 06-01-2018, 08:15 AM   #6980
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What time did you cross the bridge over Deerfoot?

According to the Calgary Sun sign it was 6:33.
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