Despite success of competitive cyclists on international scene, surge in cycling to work fails to materialize in UK. Blame is placed on a lack of infrastructure. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/mar/26/commuter-cycling-fails-census-data-uk
Yearly Archives: 2014
Montreal’s workshop on cycling
Vélo-Québec will present Bike Lab Montreal, a two-day workshop on cycling for aficionados who want to spread and formalize bike-riding far and wide. Seminars will feature transportation planners, engineers, architects, designers and decision-makers. The workshop takes place on June 2-3,…
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The Running of the Bikes
Montreal’s Tour de l’Ile hits 30 The Tour de l’Ile, the feature event of the 30th Running of The Bikes (Feria du vélo), will be held in Montreal on Sunday, June 1, and is expected to attract tens of thousands…
More Security at Everest Base Camp
Nepal plans to increase security at Everest Base Camp to regulate disputes among climbers and guides. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/10653549/Nepal-tightens-controls-of-climbers-after-Everest-brawl.html
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Ski Marathon Plans New Route
The Canadian Ski Marathon is planning a change to its course in two years on its the 50th anniversary. The CSM wants the Mont-Tremblant-Montebello trail pioneered by Herman Jackrabbit Johanssen to replace the Gatineau-Montebello leg. Johanssen cut many trails in…
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Good Conditions for Canadian Ski Marathon
Conditions are expected to be excellent for the 48th Canadian Ski Marathon on February 8 and 9. The marathon, which runs 160 kilometres through the rolling hills of the Quebec side of the Ottawa River Valley, usually draws about 2,000…
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Buffalo Chicken Wings and Drumsticks
Winning Combo for Super Bowl Buffalo chicken wings have been routine chez nous for many years for a big football game. You have to call their number during the Super Bowl and the Grey Cup game. But I had to…
Tagged with: blue cheese dressing, chicken wings, drumsticks, raw vegetables
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Maple Salmon: Tried and True
Maple salmon I have made this recipe many times on the barbecue and in the oven. It is tried and true. I made it at the Auberge St. Simon while on the Crustacean Cruise, a cycling trip along the St.…
Gaspé Lobster Cakes or Lobster Balls? Anatomy of a Recipe Title
Quest for Crab Ended with Lobster I started making crab cakes because my wife Stephanie loves them. She orders them regularly when we visit our local bistro, Le Gourmand, in Pointe Claire, a suburb of Montreal, and, of course, in…
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