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This cycle loop joining Almonte and Pakenham is a must-ride for its many stops at bakeries, ice cream stands, and cafes. There is so much to see and so much to eat! From Baker Bob’s butter tarts to a carton of 5-span spuds, this ride is sheer enjoyment. You start and finish this ride in…
There is perhaps no prettier road in the Almonte vicinity than Old Perth Road. The canopy of trees through wooded lots are enchanting. When heading east on the road, there is a magical moment when you crest a hill and look down onto farm pastures and a winding road that disappears into a field –…
Here is a terrific loop that takes you through beautiful country roads and the hamlets of Appleton and Ashton, along the TransCanada Trail into Stittsville, through scenic woods to Carp and then cycle back through farmland to Almonte. Enjoy this ride! Almonte Old Town Hall / OVRT bridge / left on Main Street to Ramsay…
The Danish Road Safety Council has produced a memorable PSA: “Helmet has always been a good idea” My thanks to good friend Susan Wright for forwarding this gem to us. To see more on cycling, pedal through the By George Journal menu. Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to…
Here a dozen of our favourite photos from the past few years on the back roads of Lanark. To see more on cycling, pedal through the By George Journal menu. Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator? 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS. And yes, Chris also would…
The accident has taken an edge off this fun. It’s just become another thing to think about. These days I carry my knee like some foreign appendage wincing and praying to myself that it doesn’t explode There’s that sharp, stabbing in my left knee that reminds me of my vulnerabilities Yet, thankfully, I can bike…
Q: What’s the hardest part of learning to ride a bike? A: The pavement. Q: What do you get if you cross a bike and a flower? A: Bicycle petals! Q: What do you call a professional cyclist who just broke up with his girlfriend? A: Homeless A cyclist lying on…
First cyclist that drove his bicycle around the world was Fred A. Birchmore. He pedaled for 25,000 miles and traveled other 15,000 miles by boat. He wore out 7 sets of tires. The fastest measured speed of riding a bicycle on a flat surface is 133.75 km/h. In 2011, Austrian racing cyclist Markus Stöckl drove…
The world manufactures about 100 million bikes each year. There are over 1 billion bicycles currently being used all around the world. China boasts more than a half billion bicycles. The UK is home to over 20 million bicycles. A total of 5% of all trips in United Kingdom are made with a bicycle. In…
In 1817, The German inventor Karl von Drais developed a horseless carriage that would help him get around faster. This two-wheeled, pedal-less device is thought to be the first bicycle. It was a wooden frame propelled by pushing your feet against the ground. It also had a padded saddle and a steerable front iron shod…
Here is an enjoyable 50 Km route that is one of my favourite loops. Begin at the Almonte Old Town Hall, take a spin down Mill Street and past the Victoria Mills Falls to proceed to Appleton Sideroad (approx. 2.6 km). Ride the Appleton Sideroad to Appleton – but pass by the Northern Lanark Museum…
One of the absolute pleasures of cycling in the northern regions of Lanark County is to enjoy the many views of the Mississippi River – from Carleton Place through to Morris Island where the river empties into the Ottawa River. Here are some photos capturing the beauty of the river… Mississippi River flows out of…
Sunday morning traction my soul skimming over the front tire nothing but a clear road and the rising sun and clarity with each breath digging into each hill warm beads of sweat drop off my forehead somewhere from above and I catch myself smiling knowing this is a start of a beautiful day Chris…
To see more on cycling, pedal through the By George Journal menu. Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator? 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS. And yes, Chris also would rather be cycling… #bikealmonte
To see more on cycling, pedal through the By George Journal menu. Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator? 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS. And yes, Chris also would rather be cycling… #bikealmonte
“Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride” – Eddy Merckx “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them” – Ernest Hemingway “You either love spinning the pedals and watching…
“You are one ride away from a good mood.” – Sarah Bentley “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike” – John F Kennedy “Cyclists see considerably more of this beautiful world than any other class of citizens. A good bicycle, well applied, will cure most ills this flesh is heir to” –…
June 1, 2019 — June is bike month in our Almonte community. Argumentatively it is the best month of the year with all its events for bicycle enthusiasts. Followers of By George will know our love of biking. In honour of the start of this special month, we feature five of our favourite photos of…
Here are a few humourous memes we have compiled under the title of the By George Journal’s #TinFoilHatBrigade. This collection and more will be shared on By George social media platforms through this up-coming week. (For a sideways glance and background on this matter, click: On Conspiracy Theories and Tin Foil Hats.) Chris George is an…
A conspiracy theory is an explanation for an event or situation that has been realized by sinister and powerful groups, often political in motivation. A conspiracy theory is not simply a conspiracy; instead, it refers to a hypothesized result that is opposed to the mainstream consensus among those people (such as scientists, historians, politicians, etc.)…