How many Canadian girls do we have here??

[shootingstar]

Huh, I can't believe I haven't seen/posted in this thread yet.

I'm in Ontario right now but heading to Montreal soon. I'm kind of depressed about it since I can't bring my bike, but I'll only be there for the year. And I'm singing up for spinning!

It's nice to hear about the good places to ride in Mtl. Welcome Historikerin!

so you plan to get another bike in Montreal? You must be Torontonian? It's been a wet summer for you folks there. Do much riding in Toronto? I used to live and ride there.

[firenze11]

so you plan to get another bike in Montreal? You must be Torontonian? It's been a wet summer for you folks there. Do much riding in Toronto? I used to live and ride there.

I wish I could get another bike in Montreal but I won't have money to spend until after school is over and I enter the real world. I really wanted to take mine but I can only take what fits in our truck and I can't ask my parents to do more than one 9 hour moving drive. I'm going to sign up for spin as soon as I get there. And since I'm trying to do tris I'm going to sign up for stroke improvement, too. Hopefully that will keep me happy and not missing my Jake.

I'm not in Toronto, right now I live about 2.5-3 hours north of Toronto. Which is probably good in a way because I can ride on quiet country roads. I'm still a bit leary of riding in too much traffic. It has been crazy rainy this summer, but I love it. It doesn't bother me at all. I'd take rain over snow any day I think.

I see you're in Vancouver, how do you like it there? I've been listing the places I might move after graduation and I think I'd really like it there.

[shootingstar]

As a suggestion, if you ever return to Montreal by train, to bring your bike onboard.

Vancouver is best appreciated after living in other parts of Canada/the world. Yes, with the exception of rain during winter, it's great. Cycling is nearly year round.

Just brace yourself for accommodation costs in Vancouver, if you ever want to relocate here. Montreal is cheaper.. and so is Toronto.

[han-grrl]

eh Les Canadiennes

How is everyone doing?

[Serendipity]

Hello, everyone.
Another Canadian here - Northern Ontario - where the cycling season is way too short!

[shootingstar]

Hello, everyone.
Another Canadian here - Northern Ontario - where the cycling season is way too short!

Welcome Serendipity. How far north are you from Toronto, that money-making centre of Canada? Are there some hardy local folks who cycle alot there?

[Serendipity]

Actually, quite a ways from Toronto - I'm in Thunder Bay - around 1500 km and a world away from To.

Very active cycling group here; Club that I get out with when I can has weekly tour rides (mostly road bikes) although they do have some scheduled rides later in the season with routes more suitable for MTB. A couple other organized groups as well. Started commuting a couple of days a week and am surprised at the number of cyclists doing the same.

I'm rather envious of your more temperate climate and MUCH longer season in Vancouver - we're hoping for a long fall this year!

[shootingstar]

I've been Thunder Bay once in dead of winter for a short biz trip where I flew over snow-covered Lake Superior. Made me realize how large Ontario is.

That's great there is active cycling in your area. My partner did cycle through Thunder Bay on 1 of his cross-Canada bike trips.

[Grog]

I see you're in Vancouver, how do you like it there? I've been listing the places I might move after graduation and I think I'd really like it there.

Agreed with Shootingstar: it's a very good looking place, and the weather is not that bad if you like the rain (I LOVE the green so I can endure the rain), but it is a really expensive place to live in. Everything (not just accommodation) is more expensive. Childcare, supposedly, is one of the worst in Canada. Salaries, unfortunately, do not quite follow the cost of living. It's just a different mindset, paying about 50% of your income (or more) for rent.

[firenze11]

Hmm, sounds like Vancouver is a good place to think about after I've established myself a little bit with a career and some money in the bank. I like the rain and the beauty appeals to me, maybe I can just visit for awhile and see where life takes me. I think I'm just a bit antsy to get out and start a new chapter.

It's a good idea about taking my bike on the train. I take Via all the time so that could work out well. I will be taking my cycling shoes with me since I know I can use them for spinning now.