Farm Dog Cycles

two-four

megabals — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:23 +0000

I’m confused. Is this spring now – or are we in summer? Either way – there is a big, fat, long weekend upon us and that means that Farm Dog Cycles will kick off our second season in TWO SHORT DAYS! There are bikes to be tuned, books to be kept, desks to be cleaned

Results: Farm Dog TT#2

megabals — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:30:33 +0000

Wow. A big thanks to everyone that came out last night – how nice to be able to meet so many new people! Things are heating up – not only the temps, but a big jump in overall times and lots and lots of aero-y nerds. We love you, tri-dorks! Congrats to the speedy Liz

How to: Wine Tour & Taste

megabals — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:43:34 +0000

Having worked the tasting bar a few times in my day – nearly a decade of guiding wine tastings exclusively in our very own EPIC Wine Country, here are my best tips I’ve picked up along the way from the wealth of quality wine-makers and pro-tasters I’ve had the pleasure of learning from here in

Results: Farm Dog TT#1

megabals — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:37:15 +0000

A big congrats to everyone that made it out to the first Farm Dog Time Trial of the season last night! Cyclists (or at least this one) are a lot like Farmers – the weather is never quite good enough, but we get out there and do our thing anyways. Big, cold west winds (~25km/h)

Spring Forecast: Sun & Cycles!

megabals — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:37:57 +0000

I had the pleasure of talking (and listening) about cycling and cycle-tourism in Southwestern Ontario. The take -home message: Cycling is alive, well and GROWING across the southerlymost portion of our lovely province! Did you know that in Norfolk County, they had the bright idea to pave a one-meter shoulder on some main throughways – an

It’s that time again!! Farm Dog Time Trials

megabals — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:05:06 +0000

Is there a word for something to you simultaneously look forward to and dread? If there is any benefit to training on exclusively flat terrain, this is it. The Farm Dog Time Trials will return for 2013 - the first Tuesday of each month, beginning April 2nd, 2013. TTs begin at 6:30 PM sharp from the top of the

Spring Riding

megabals — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:40:38 +0000

I’m just going to say it: Spring Riding season is here. The depths of winter have passed. There will be more snow, more rain, and lots more cold to come, but the corner has been turned. Bring on the commute! In October, I thought 5C was cold and I was a badass for still communting

Forever Bicycles – STACKED

megabals — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:15:00 +0000

You may have heard of Ai Wei Wei – Chinese political activist, dissident and artist. He seems like a pretty cool dude. He has a beard to reckon with. He’s worth a google. You may or may not know he is the designer of Beijing’s incredible Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium – though he refused to

Moving Week

megabals — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:25:27 +0000

We’re moving! Don’t worry – it’s not far - just down the road. We couldn’t leave. It’s funny, people I run into every day still ask me if we planning on staying in the area. Moving from across the country, buying 30 bikes and starting a business is the kind of stuff commitment is made of,

Well-Deserved

megabals — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:34:24 +0000

On the eve on American Thanksgiving, I’m thinking about taking a day off. I also have Fattoush on my mind as well as the two giant heads of cauliflower aging in my fridge that must be dealt with tonight. I’m hoping they can somehow be combined into a single dinner. I’m thinking a long weekend would be well-deserved,