Durham Ride 4 the United Way!

For those of you that think that Ontario is a relatively flat, boring province with no cycling challenges, think again. This past Sunday myself and 4 friends rode the Durham Ride 4 the United Way. In 160km we climbed 5,800 ft, and with several hills topping out at 10% -13% gradient. It's not the French Alps or Pyrenees, but it'll definitely make those legs burn and change your perception of cycling in Ontario!

Road Rash

Ok, so I am no expert on road rash. But if I keep on crashing my bike I might just become one. Not that I want to be. As a result I would encourage people to use the comments section to share their experiences and advice.

My Time with Heath, At La Bicicletta

With the Tour on, the sun blazing down and my new found addiction to Real Ryder’s, I was off on another adventure and another interview with the very welcoming Heath, manager and bike guru of La Bicicletta. We talked shop, the Tour, the bike lane crisis in Toronto and the sudden increase in female ridership.

Sherpa Nad Experience: SPIN on a Real Ryder at CYKL

I love SPIN, I love the concept, the work involved, the music the whole atmosphere of it. Over the past few years when I do add it to my training regime I have also found what I don't like too. Like most things in life, the more variety and flavors you try, you figure what works for you. I can (and will admit) that SPIN over the last little while has faded a bit for me. I was previously going to an amazing instructor but, like most driven athletes he is off in the wilds of Europe preparing for the Ride Across America. (Good Luck Ian!) That being said, I have not been consistently on a bike for some time now.

Welcome Katie Lloyd! Sherpa in: Triathlons

I'm an avid Ironman Triathlete who loves to be on the go - constantly going from one workout to the next. I not only love to swim-bike-run but also incorporate weight & strength training, pilates, hot yoga and cross country skiing in the winter (when I can find the time to fit it in!). I believe a good balance in life is key and finding time to hang out with friends and relax is crucial to being successful.

Top 9′s – Hardest Endurance Races in the World

A good friend of mine and Sherpa, Ian Thomson is an Ultra Endurance Cyclist and has been preparing for the Race Across America for about a year. The race takes place on Wednesday June 9th 2010 and I am excited to see him ride. Given my unending curiosity, and watching Ian's progress I thought a good Top 9's would be the Top 9's Hardest Races in the world. Here we go!

So, who the heck is Nadia anyway?

Sherpa in: Everything, Generation Go Leader and "Exploratory Athlete". About me in four sentences: Quirky personal trainer, avid dragon boater, outdoor and adventure sport enthusiast, love to try anything new. I have two insane cats, am accident prone, and usually spill something on my desk once a day.

Welcome Ian Thomson! Sherpa In: Ultra Endurance Cycling

Adventure Racing….What is it?

How do I describe the experience. It’s a combination of intimidating, invigorating and exhausting and rewarding. I have been a long time fan of the Eco-Challenge principal and would watch them on Discovery channel when Mark Burnett was producing the show. Finally, after some consideration I decided to try one last year. Storm the Trent [...]

Go Out There: This Week’s Events…Go, Go, Go!!

Another quick post of some great events coming up this week. Lots of cycling options this time around. Don’t miss the Dragonboat Festival this weekend and be sure to enjoy the first day of summer on Sunday! Tuesday The Toronto Island Tour of Trees – Join the group this Tuesday evening for a leisurely bike [...]

Things I Crawl On: Commuting Time!

Those experienced commuters have been out on the roads for a good two months or so now, and the really hardcore have been out all winter braving huge snow banks and fish tailing cars (let alone the snow, cold and icy conditions). The rest of us are just getting back in the saddle and are [...]

Going Clipless

Now that spring is here, most of my triathlon training is moving outdoors.  I bought a shiny new red bike at the Toronto International Bicycle Show with big expectations of racing through the countryside.  I’d been using clipless pedals in my spinning classes for months so I figured I would learn quickly when I hit [...]