National Capital Fit Day Bike Ride
Join me at the new National Capital Fit Day Bike Ride! This is an event for anyone and everyone who likes to bike. Tailored to all ages and abilities, the ride will flow at a leisurely pace on roads near the Ottawa Airport. Registration not necessary- just show up with your bike, ready to ride and … Read more
Parliament Hill Yoga
Every Wednesday in the spring and summer, Lululemon hosts a free yoga session on Parliament Hill (Ottawa, Canada) at noon. I got down there today, and it was amazing. The total attendance count for the day was 508 people. It was so neat doing yoga right in front of the Parliament buildings, with the peace … Read more
Midnight Brownie Recipe
People keep asking, so I thought I’d share it around again- yum! These are amazing. They are so rich, and chocolaty, but they’re also in high protein, and a good source of complex carbs. These brownies could be considered “good for you” in regards to baked goods. The secret ingredient? Black beans. Courtesy of Dr. … Read more
How To Use Timeline
I recently received an invitation to stop using Timeline on Facebook, and was unable to fathom why anyone would want to stop using Timeline. In my opinion, it’s the best update Facebook has ever made. I posted a status asking why anyone would want to abolish timeline, and people responded in comments and messages, and … Read more
Physics of a Velodrome
Why don’t they fall off? Wait… They don’t have breaks? Originally it was the thrill of track riding that drew me to cycling. Riding a velodrome feels so graceful, following the curve of the track. It is such an impressive creation, and a wonder of mathematics and physics. The races are fast, complex and action … Read more
21 Days No Complaint: Are You Up To It?
We start June 1st! Are you up to it? The 21 day no complaint challenge has been circulating around for years, changing the lives of everyone who tries. It’s simple: get a bracelet, and if you complain, swap it from one arm to the other. Try to go 21 Days without moving your bracelet. There’s … Read more
Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau: Race Day
It was about 32 degrees, or more, for my first UCI Road Race today. The 10.18km loop was set to be ridden 13 times, for a total of 132km. 100 women lined up at the start, starting out at a quick pace on the hot roads, and tossing away full water bottles that were too … Read more
Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau: Ride With the Pros! :)
Today was Ride With the Pros, an event run in collaboration with the Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau road race. Women from each of the teams that will be competing tomorrow rode with local kids, aged 4-9. The kids were absolutely fantastic. They were energetic, enthusiastic, and driven. I loved talking and riding with them. E-mails that … Read more
Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau: Team Presentations + Chrono
It’s a big weekend! Yesterday the Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau and Chrono, a UCI 1.1 Women’s event, was kicked off with the Team Presentations at City Hall in Gatineau. Today was the first event, an 18.4km TT on a tough 2 loop course. The women raced hard, and put out strong finishes. Team Presentations: This … Read more
Ride of Silence 2012
May 16 was the 10th annual Ride of Silence, and event in recognition of cyclists killed or injured on the road. I attended in Ottawa (thanks to Cathy Anderson for organizing it), where the event was in it’s first year. Across the river, Gatineau also held a Ride of Silence in it’s 7th year. I … Read more
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No one said it would be easy, they just said it would be awesome; and when you feel strong and beautiful... it is. - Nina Nesdoly
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