Travel Destination Bucket List
Weekend Getaways
The Color Run – New England
Welcome to the Happiest 5K on the planet – welcome to the New England Color Run! Nothing prepared me for the scene that unfolded as we walked to the start area for the 5K New England Color Run. 11,000 people registered for the event and bus loads of runners dressed in white were being unloaded … Continue reading
Monday Morning Series: Ben & Jerry’s
This past weekend, we packed our bags and headed out on a road trip to Boston, driving through 1 province and 4 states on our way! How could we refuse the chance to stop in at Ben & Jerry’s for ice cream? Ice cream flavours of the past – do you know where they are? … Continue reading
Road Trip
This weekend is all about the Road Trip. But unlike road trips of late, there will be no bikes! Remember the good old days where the family packed it up, hit the highway on a family road trip? Over the last number of years, our road trips have involved packing up the bike and all … Continue reading
UCI Grand Prix Cyclists au Canada
The Tour de France – the most revered of the Grand Tours, a pinnacle of bike racing and the ultimate physical challenge as the riders cycle 3,497 kms around France. For 21 days, the cameras of the world are on France as the greatest bike race passes amazing chateaux, beautiful landscapes and the breathtaking, lung … Continue reading
Wine Tasting in Prince Edward County
Picture yourself sitting on the patio, surrounded by vineyards, sipping on the latest vintage of an award winning Chardonnay. Perhaps it is the crisp acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc that tantalizes your tastebuds. A gentle breeze off of Lake Ontario rustles the vine leaves as you wait for your lunch – welcome to Prince Edward … Continue reading
Le Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau – UCI 1.1 Women’s Road Racing
Le Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau is back – and with the 2012 London Olympics just around the corner, it promises to be an exciting event! Gatineau will be hosting the biggest women’s road race in Canada – an event not to be missed as the women compete over 134 km on a closed circuit loop. … Continue reading
The Color Run
Have you ever heard of the color run? I am not a runner, so clearly this was news to me. I am however always looking for a reason to get out there and see new places, try new things, so why not??? (Editor’s note – Run was a blast – check out the New … Continue reading
Are you up for the Challenge – cycling in Vermont
It’s that time of year again – race calendars are out and planning is well under way. Not sure what my objectives are for this year. Perhaps more of a mix between racing and cycle touring. Maybe even a Grand Fondo. Needless to say, a summer on the bike is very much in the picture. … Continue reading
Colours of Winterlude
Winterlude festivities are well underway with amazing conditions for all the fun. The colours of Winterlude are everywhere – from the brightly coloured lollipops to the brilliant winter jackets and mitts – this winter time festival is alive with all the colours of the rainbow! Time to get out for a skate! Who could resist … Continue reading
Winterlude
Time to sharpen your skates – Winterlude 2012 has hit Canada’s Capital, officially opening today with fireworks and entertainment to launch the festivities! Winterlude runs Feb 3rd to 20th 2012, but with good winter conditions, the canal will stay open as long as the temperatures are cold enough. Skating along the historic Rideau Canal (UNESCO … Continue reading
