Tyler's Trailway

Finally after a long and arduous winter, that didn't seem to want to let go, we had a beautiful weekend.  The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and the snow was melting faster than butter in a hot pan. I was able to jump onto the road bike and do a nice tour through the hills of Adjala-Toss, and just enjoy not sitting on the trainer in the basement.  Sure the trainer is great in the winter to get some extra kilometers in and work up a good sweat, but there is something to be said about being on your bike and having an end destination. The day I was out, it seemed like everyone decided to take advantage of the nice weather.  Other people were on their bikes, or out for a hike, raking their yard, or sitting in a lawn chair in their driveway enjoying a beer. Seeing those people made me want to stop for a beer.  So that's what I did.  Thank goodness Ann lives on my route, and thank goodness she has beer!  With having a view like what is above in ...

Like always, the summers revolve around riding, whether it be just a casual jaunt to Dufferin Forest, or a Stage race in northern Ontario.  The goal for each race or event I plan on entering, is mainly to have fun, and push myself to the limit, all the while making sure I have enough energy to enjoy the post race festivities and a pint. To break it all down, there really are only a few events etc for the year, no major out of province trips, or 12 day rides across another province.  This year, will be staying in Ontario, and just going back to some good ole fashion riding.  Weekly Race Series: May thru September Superfly racing hosts the Wednesday Night Race Series out of Albion Hills.  I've always been curious to try it, and well this will be the year.  No commitment to the full season, most likely looking at every other Wednesday, but will be great to just head down and push for a night.  http://superflyracing.com/biking/ S...

Well, for a while now I have been trying to decide whether or not to just start up a blog to write random things with respect to biking, beer, coffee, and anything outdoors. I will still do posts on the team van go website as well, that will pertain to the biking group, but this will work as another outlet to let the creative juices flow. I will also apologize now for bad grammar, spelling or anything really. Who am I.   For those who don't know me, I'm a mountain biker.  I enjoy spending countless hours in the forest on a bike, whether it is competing or just out for a ride.  I also enjoy beer, but really who doesn't.  I am able to really go through a cold or warm beer, and pick out some of the nuances and flavors.  Coffee, yes Coffee, I enjoy coffee almost as much as beer.  Outdoors.. really who doesn't like spending time outdoors, whether it is in the middle of the summer, or the middle of winter.  I also have a little girl who no doubt will b...