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Dinner on Tuesday, July 14th
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We've made several new friends while training for this ride - and I thought it might be nice to see each other after the ride to celebrate our accomplishment! Somehow I think I'll miss most people at the finish line - but wouldn't it be nice to have dinner back in Montreal on Tuesday the 14th at around 6:0...
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DAY ZERO - Bike Drop-off...
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Purple Lucy in da howse!!! Very exciting-they were just starting to get all the tents set up for the different sponsors-(behind the stadium-North side-in case you're going) about 200 bikes there already, and people were streaming in. They'll cover the bikes with a tarp for the night and have secure...
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Getting ready
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Started my packing last night. Just wondering - if it's raining - will they leave our luggage outside our tents? should we prepare for that possibility and put everything inside plastic bags? Also heard people had problems last year with their ID for their bike. Any suggestions on a good place to put i...
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Anyone know details on the exact route?
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Hi, I keep checking the ride website every day or two looking for details on the exact route. I am guessing that some of you have already done the Mtl --> Quebec route and there are probably not too many route choices. Does anyone know what route we will be taking? Are there any bike paths ? Or, is it...
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Ride back from Quebec
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Hello to all, We are planning to ride back from Quebec to Montreal. Please let us know if you are interested in joining our 'extended' ride to conquer cancer.
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Did you get your package!??!
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We got ours! Shirts seem a bit on the small size! The 2xl barely fits me - doubt it will fit Garry... Getting excited! The big day is almost here!
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Anyone planning to ride back?
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from Quebec to Montreal? Please let me know. PS - by "ride back" I mean "cycle back".
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HARD ROCK CAFE: Benefit concert July 4th
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BENEFIT CONCERT: Saturday July 4th On July 4th, the Dream Team will be hosting a benefit concert for the Ride to Conquer Cancer at the Hard Rock Cafe on Crescent between 5pm-11pm. Featuring music from local musicians, such as: John Gurnsey Andrew Sutton (www.myspace.com/andrewsuttonmusic) Shaw...
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JERSEY SIZE
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Hi all, Yesterday I received my package. What a great jersey, nice and confortable, only a slight problem. I was to ambitious and I requested a 2xl jersey, I should have order XL. So if anybody is to tight in his XL, i would make an exchange. Thank's Jean Turgeon (450) 638-9833
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Photos from our last training ride...
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special thanks to my friends John Zimmerman, Gail Mager and Kathy McDevitt for coming out this morning to take our photos!!!
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LAST LONG RIDE BEFORE ''D'' DAY
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Hi everyone, Anyone interested in a long ride tomorrow? Just meet us at the Métro Grocery at 105 Pricipale street in Chateauguay for our sunday club ride. Last week we were 31 riders. We will make two speed groups, one for those riding below 30km/h and another for the fastest. The...
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"RIDING MY BIKE" CD"
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Hi Folks, My latest CD entitled, "Riding My Bike" is now available on my website, www.marcb.net. This 16-track CD was inspired after joining the ride event last year. I'll be part of the event again this June! You'll find the tunes inspiring as you prepare and while you train for the even...
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Lift needed for July 1st training ride...
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If anyone is heading out to DDO for the training ride Wed. morning - Mermaid is looking for a ride. I usually give her one but I won't have the good car with the car rack on it... She lives on Park Avenue near Mount Royal. Thanks!
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Last 3 training rides - 27th, July 1st and July 4th
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Countdown is on - and for some reason the training rides that Serge Tessier is organizing are not posted on the site... Here is the info for this Saturday the 27th: (tell him hi from Diane and Garry!)
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riding in peloton
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Anyone out riding today. We were on the lakeshore today. Holy cow was it busy with cyclists. It felt like we were riding in a peloton.
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Training tips for last few weeks
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Two and a half weeks to go and this is what I'm thinking about training. Any feedback would be appreciated. Gone out last Sunday (90 km) and today (75 km). Looking to do 100-120 km on Thursday and then again on Friday. I'd like to repeat similar mileage next week and then back way off the week before the rid...
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Volunteers desperately needed!!
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Cristina, the head of volunteers, has put an appeal out - they still need volunteers in all 3 cities!!! Montreal (Opening Ceremonies), Trois Rivieres (Tent set up and take down), and Quebec City (Cyclists arrival). I have no idea if they are providing transportation for someone who is available all...
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Gear Up
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Come out to GEAR UP on June 25th. I will be at at booth: Gear Up - English Ready, set, go! Gear up s right around the corner Wednesday, June 25th, 2009. Rev up your fundraising efforts and make a big impact in the lives of those affected by cancer. It will be an amazing brainstorming session! Dont forget to...
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Looking for Jojo - Joelle Pierre
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Hi Josee We just met last night - and I wanted to alert you that although the training ride for Saturday isn't posted - I've sent you the info in a private e-mail here on the site. Go check your inbox... Thanks! D.
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It's all sinking in now ...
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I registered for the ride in January and been training since but it seems like 5 minutes ago, it all REALLY sunk in ... how did this happen? A couple of questions: Are most of you dropping off your bike on the eve of event? I would rather not unless it is crazy doing in on Saturday. Any insights? If I complete...
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Inspiration - cross canada bike ride...
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http://www.searsnationalkidscancerride.com/homepage.html
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June 27th - Metropolitain Challenge - Lanaudiere
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http://www.velo.qc.ca/english/index.php?page=challenge
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Anyone know how the bugs are on the route?
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Hi, I bike daily from Brossard to downtown along the St-Lawrence river. When I cross onto Ille Notre-Dame, the bug count goes up dramatically. You have to bike with your mouth closed or you get lots of extra protein. If you do not have sunglasses on, you will instantly wish you did! Has anyone cycle...
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# of training days left...
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argh! just did the math this morning! Seeing I work weekdays - and if lucky I can only get out for a 40 km once a week after work ride - I figure out I only have 6 real training rides left (next two weekends and both holidays)... Biking the streets of Montreal on moving day should be oh so much fun!- NOT! I heard...
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Are you all registered??? need a hotel room?
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Finished my registration - including tent assignment and shuttle options. My hubby didn't even know he had a tent request from me - they don't send an e-mail or anything when you receive one - so make sure to get your tent-mate to log-in and accept the request. Also - looks like the shuttle is free? Is tha...
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figuring out the luggage scene
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I've never done a walk before so I'm not 100% sure how the luggage works. I knkow you bring it at check in or the morning of... How hectic is it to find your bag once you get to the overnight destination? I'm afraid of having to hang around for a long time waiting to find my bag amongst 2,000... What about when...
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BE PREPARED
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I was at the information meeting at the JGH a few weeks ago. It was called cycling 101. After the session I realized some of us are not as well informed or prepared as others and it would be helpful if we could exchange that information with each other. We probably have a wealth of cycling info in our h...
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Training Ride
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Wednesday, June 17th Location: Chateauguay Meet time: 6:00pm Distance: 45 km Please meet at Chateauguay Metro store at 105 Principale. Open to a variety of levels. For more information, please visit http://clubcyclisteveloselect.blogspot.com/ or call Chateauguay Vélo Select at 450-691-2...
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Any shops in Montreal that can rent a decent bike?
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I'm coming from Toronto for the ride. The bike I've been training on is nothing great, though I don't feel like buying a new ride for the RTCC. Cyclepath in Toronto rents decent quality road bikes, but they are sold out already for July 11/12. It got me to thinking that perhaps there is a shop in Montrea...
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Looking for a riding partner this weekend (and in the future?)
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Serge Tessier has been organizing a few rides that have been just awesome. He's great at giving tips on how to ride better and more efficiently, as well as teaching newbies like me on how to ride in a group. He's super encouraging too! He has a challenging ride set up for this Saturday - it is listed on the s...
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