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Time for land-owners/managers to make trails one-way before a serious accident happens...

(Edit: that was supposed to be directed at Jerry)

You must be a Canadian and therefore too polite!! 😉

I'm curious why you think you have to pull over and let the other rider past. I wouldn't in the scenario you describe.

(I wouldn't be a dick and deliberately block them either, but I would ease off at a time and place of my choosing and call back to them to pass me)

One of my partner's co-workers has two kids at home who are now seriously bored (already). They don't normally ride much but yesterday mum and kids dug their bikes out and went for a quick spin around the neighborhood. 

Youngest daughter panics when approaching a junction and slams brakes on. Mum (at the back of the group) swerves to avoid daughter and crashes, using the side of her face as a brake (and breaking her bike as well).

Luckily, just flesh wounds and Mum is a nurse so can patch herself up without visiting ER!

True story, bro...

(I'm attempting to ride every day until told not to though I'm definitely avoiding anything too technical and being even more "car-aware" when on the road. 

I'm also toning down the aerobic side as it's still relatively cool outside and I don't want to catch a "general" chest infection that compromises my system should I end up with Covid-19, which is fairly likely as my partner is also a nurse, and therefore she's at high risk as she can't self-isolate/WFH)

Hey Cam, maybe invite the dog into your next interview. Sounds like it wanted to be included! 😉

Great podcast though!

Fail @ Q13...

No option for "I eat whatever shit food I want, whenever I want"

Maybe they won't consider insuring me if my diet isn't up to scratch...

Hmmm, no mention about sweat or heat management...you could of easily checked this out in a sauna if it being "the wrong time of year" precludes doing that here (or grabbed an all-expenses paid trip to somewhere hot) 

;-)

Also, no mention of "crash replacement" policies. Some manufacturers offer(ed?) a replacement helmet at much reduced cost if damaged in a crash. Is that still a thing? Would be useful to know...

For the record, I'd prefer year round DST, however, I'm mystified by those people who claim it's difficult to adjust when the time changes.

I've never had a problem! Maybe I'm lucky but I'd be interested to hear exactly what "problems" peoples body clocks have adjusting...

Apart from maybe forgetting to change your alarm clock on the day before the change, what else is required to "adjust"?

(Granted, I work office hours, in an office, so I'm not affected by shifts or having to work outside.)

So, last night! Plenty of notice, eh?

I stopped off for a quick beer in the Brewers Union (Delicious British style cask bitter!!!) last week on the way home from Downieville.

The brewery isn't exactly new though...it was there when I did another roadtrip about 8 years ago. 

I'd echo what Todd said about the MRT...it's a destination trail, something different than the hard core biking we have here in BC, but enjoyable all the same. 

And for those not swanky enough to stay in the Best Western with a hot tub, nature has provided her own hot tub in the form of Macredie Hot Springs a couple of miles up the road.

Posted by: thaaad

I think some braids also evolve from people just straight up accidentally missing the main line / turn and then it just beds in.

Another point:

Unless you rode the trail just after it was opened (and remembered every feature), once a braid has formed, it's often difficult for subsequent "first time on the trail" riders to determine which was the original line...so they may be oblivious to the original line, particularly if the braid flows better than the original...

Pinner Sender?

If so, there's a report on Trailforks about DNV blocking it...

Rode past House of Funk, Beere and North Point earlier today and all had "patios" where you could sit outside and keep an eye of your bike...

(Beere have enlarged their patio)

Just got a quote from Square One Insurance and as long as they have copies of receipts or appraisal on-file when your insurance commences, then they will cover high value bikes.

(I'm trying to cover one bike @ $6.3k and another @ $7.5k...I do have some other bikes but they are comfortably under the "normal" $3k limit).

They came in about 40% cheaper than TD so I may switch at renewal (next month) but I need to check small print and whether it's equivalent coverage.

Still searching for other options as well...

Posted by: heckler

Posted by: XXX_er

what is " bike friendly " some bike racks or events or ?

To me bike friendly means a visible & secure location to lock your ride while sitting for an hour or two.

A brewery without windows in a sketchy neighbourhood next to the skytrain and only a chainlink fence to lock to does not qualify.   A place so packed you must sit at the back by the bathrooms with a crowd between you and $2k of carbon does not qualify. 

Yes, I know.  N+1=beer bike.

Agreed...

Nothing to do with bike advocacy or events in this context though anything like that is a positive, obviously...

I tried them once - coincidentally it happened to be their opening night but COVID happened shortly afterwards and I've not been back.

They didn't have a patio when I went.

I generally drink Pale Ale and I seem to remember it being nice but will need to go back soon to confirm 😉

Posted by: heckler

Posted by: SixZeroSixOne

I also want to try Port Moody but not a fan of the Barnett Hwy. I guess there's always the SkyTrain if I drink too much...😉

Unless you are on a skinny tire bike, gravel paths can be followed all the way to Fraser Mills Fermentation co, who have confirmed they have a bike rack out front their large windows. 

From 2nd Narrows, ride the TCT trail through Montrose Park, Penzance Dr, Scenic Park, neighbourhood over to Drummonds Walk Urban trail. 

Cross Barnet at Velodrome, and find the Velodrome trail behind the drome. Trail to Mountain Air, keep going along the powerline to Suncor, then cross Barnet to the north.   From there, single track trail leads you past Reed Point Marina and comes out on Short St.  just a few blocks from the breweries!   All trail, with two lighted intersections to cross the hwy.

I wouldn't choose to ride my mountain bike out that way from the NS so I'm usually on my road bike but I also have a cross bike that I can get 32mm tyres on...so are we talking "gravel paths" or lumpy/rough/technical single track?

Ha, I'm a regular at the Black Kettle. They've now expanded the patio so even more bike friendly (in fact, last week I did a lap of Fromme and then rode straight to the Kettle and even though they were really busy, they let me park my bike at the back of the brewery - so big thumbs up from me).

Also big fan of the WildEye...great set up with bike rack and great visibility of bikes. In fact, I managed to squeeze in a few beers after this evenings ride....

Hearthstone is another one with bike friendly patio but not been there for some time and I'm not sure whether they are currently open.

Deep Cove brewery has a few spots outside, so bike friendly if you get an outside spot and don't have a lock. (There is also a proper bike rack).

Beere is another spot which is (sorta) bike friendly. Not so sure about Green Leaf...not sure I'd leave a bike outside there.

House of Funk - only been there once but not really bike friendly from memory.

Not sure about some of the newer breweries, and I've not been to the Bridge for a while (aren't they moving to Lonsdale area?).

Funnily enough, on tonight's road ride I also a scoped out Bomber and Off The Rails. Bomber is a fail for me as no patio whereas Off The Rails has a (very small) drinking area (I wouldn't call it a patio) but no seats. My compadres refused to stand up (tarts!) so that was a refusal (but a possibility). We also looked at Parallel 49 but they had a big line up and bike racks were full. Will go back sometime but needs a decent bike lock!

Anyone else - feel free to post up your thoughts on this very important topic! Northpoint? Streetcar? Anyone know?

I also want to try Port Moody but not a fan of the Barnett Hwy. I guess there's always the SkyTrain if I drink too much...😉

Whilst I'm pretty familiar with the North Shore breweries, I'm not up-to-speed on those south of the harbour.

So which breweries have a decent patio where you can roll up on your bike (and still have it within touching distance whilst having a drink or two or three...)

Food not important!

I don't have a beater bike so security critical. Looking for something North of 1st.

Thanks

(Edit: changed the thread title to be more useful)

Posted by: Vikb

....This year they dropped bike coverage to $1.5K per bike which is a joke.

Did you call them up and ask for a specific rider from the underwriters? May be worth a phone call....