Category: Guest Post
The Nov. 4th Cyclocross Report.
Squirrel Creek CX, A Rider’s Perspective. By Charlie Best. Languishing at the back of the field gives me plenty of opportunity to consider the merits of the course. In stark contrast to the Armour Hill climb fest’ the Squirrel Creek course was noticeably lacking in elevation change, the challenge for riders this week was to [...]
Read moreBurn, Baby, Burn
Ed Note: We are neck deep in Cyclocross season . . . which for some of us, happens to be our favourite time of the riding calendar. For the rest of us, who are fragile and develop a chill quite easily, road season is right around the corner! The following post developed over a couple [...]
Read moreArmour Hill Cyclocross!
Ed Note: We have a double shot report from this past Sunday’s CX race at Armour Hill. Charlie Best chimes in first while Jon Moreno bats clean up. Two interesting views on a great morning of racing. Now, drag yourself out of bed this coming Sunday and meet the PCC CX crew at Squirrel Creek. [...]
Read moreThe Centurion!
The Collingwood Centurion happened earlier this month . . . and it definitely proved to be a really fun weekend for the large Peteborough contingent in attendance. Guest Poster, Brian Deleenher has chronicled the weekend here: Thanks, Brian! Centurion weekend was once again an event to remember. For those not familiar with the Centurion, it is [...]
Read moreLeadville!
Local all-rounder (Time Trial Specialist, Road Racer and Triathlete) Chris Ott got it into his head to give the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike race a go this year. Very good on you Chris! What follows is a chronicle of his Leadville experience. Enjoy! Introduction Just a forewarning . . . this is a long, long [...]
Read moreFriday (Tuesday) Morning Thursday Night Report. 07/12/12
A late breaking report! News from a great ride by the B Group, no word from the A Group – guess that means they had a less awesome time. Dirty Thursday is just around the corner. Be part of the story – come on out! Words from Jon M – the man on the scene. [...]
Read moreGuest Post. Ride for Africycle.
Ride for Africycle 5.0 is right around the corner . . . as such, we asked local Africycler, Steven Leak, to write a few words about the ride. If you are unfamiliar with Ride for Africycle, it is 9 day, supported tour which completes one hot lap of The Great Lake Ontario. For a number [...]
Read moreLooking Good
Quick, somebody get this guy a username and password! I reckon this guest post from Paul Wilkinson puts him beyond guest designation. There are many of us that simply call Paul The King …or King …even Kinger …if you are into that sort of thing. He sort of rules things from afar, has strong opinions [...]
Read moreGuest Post: My Onitsuka Bicycle
Today’s guest post is served up by my work colleague, Paul Pedosiuk. Read on and discover why he is so giddy this morning . . . Good morning fellow bicycle riders. This morning was my first ride on my new bike — by new I mean, second hand, and by fellow riders, I mean this [...]
Read moreThe Vital Cruise
The last time Paul Wilkinson honored Ptborides.com was with the historic story of his father’s passion for cycling. This time Paul’s guest post gives us a glimpse into what drives him personally. I did edit the map to start the route from the Silver Bean. Like Paul says, though, this route is supposed to be [...]
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