Windsor Biking
Canadian Cycling Magazine checks out the Roundtail
We posted earlier about the roundtail here & here – now Canadian Cycling Magazine has picked up the story. Below is a video of Lou Tortola showing them the Roundtail, and a full review of the bike will be in the next edition of the magazine. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnH6S3BbHsU&feature=player_embedded]
Walkerville’s Bike Racing History
There are two things I’m passionate about- Windsor’s heritage and cycling. And the latest post over on Elaine Weeks’ blog, entitled Windsor Then Windsor Now, combines the two in a fantastic story relayed by Walkerville mainstay Charlie Fox. In the story, Mr. Fox talks about his dad riding the annual Walkerville Bicycle Club’s 10 mile …
Bike Innovation Out Of Windsor!
I just learned about the unveiling of a new innovation in bike design, from Windsorite Lou Tortola. It’s called the Round Tail, and it’s unique design reduces stress and fatigue to the rider’s spine. Be sure to check out the website to see lots of pics of the bike in action! http://roundtail.ca/ The unveiling takes …
Open House @ Courtesy Bicycles
Courtesy Bicycles in Sandwich will be holding an open house, this coming Monday (March 21) from 4pm-8pm. They will be showcasing their new brands in Stock – Cervelo, Giant, Norco, and Ridley – and will be having special “Open House” pricing, as well as Raffle Prizes (no purchase necessary).
Thursday Night Races
Thinking about racing? Whether you like the road or the dirt, there is racing action for you once the weather improves. The Ciociaro Cycling Club, which was formed last year, will be holding Thursday night races at the recently repaired track at the Ciaociaro Club. They will be holding a 10 race series, with dates …
Wine Trail Rides
WindsorEats has announced the dates for this years Wine Trail Rides. The first ride will be May 21, 2011. The Wine Trail rides have won the 2009 Culinary Tourism Experience Award as well as a National Award for Tourism Excellence in 2010, and are a great way to explore the Windsor-Essex region. Each Wine Trail …
Cross Canada Conquest
Windsor Firefighter Jim Maxim will be riding across Canada this summer to raise money for the Heart Defects Society of Windsor-Essex County and the Windsor Spitfires Foundation. Jim has been riding for approximately 4 years, and often logs 100km rides. His support crew – his golden retriever Cooper and his daughter Jamie – will be …
Today’s Groupon is for Windsor’s Cyclists!
Be sure to grab this great deal from Groupon today… it’s for Ambassador Bikes, over half off their bike tune up services! http://www.groupon.com/deals/ambassador-cycles
Tour di Via Italia won by Windsorsite
Congratulations to Daniele DeFranceschi, who won the 52nd Tour di Via Italia on Sunday. He completed the 80km race in 1 hour, 33 minutes and 4 seconds, making this his second win of the pro event. He is the only local cyclist to have won the event twice, having won in 2006 as well. There …