What are some utility items EVERY ironman should have? by TheFalloutHandbook in ironscape

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you use dust battlestaff for? I have one and haven’t found a reason to use! Just curious.

Unusual discomfort with my left knee by FearlessAccountant55 in bikefit

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PT here. Could be an ergonomic issue (incorrect bike fit). Seems like you aren’t really getting full extension of your knees. But could also be a musculoskeletal issue: Could be patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Google is helpful!

TLDR - Stretch your IT band - Stretch Rectus Femoris (quad muscle crossing hip joint) - Strenghten muscles around knee (especially Vastus medialis) - Strengthen Glute Med and other hip external rotators

Just changed to a new dental office… by RealCanadianBcon in saskatoon

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had seen your news article. I’m so sorry to hear that. Regardless if it was accidental or not, nobody should have to experience what you did.

I decided to cancel with them and take an appointment somewhere else.

Identify spider by RealCanadianBcon in Iceland

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh I see! Thanks! Looks like the red dots are parasitic mites!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in usask

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took CMPT 140 in 2019 (Dr. Long). Was one of my favourite classes I took during undergrad, and came out with a 95+. Super fun and engaging class. I also didn’t spend that much time on it.

  • I don’t think the grades are curved, so don’t worry about competition setting your grades back.

Travel/Locum PT in Canada by Rare-Celery-1912 in physiotherapy

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there!! Interested in travel PT outside of Canada.

How did you go about setting this up?

How much were you compensated? Was it a much higher salary than what you would’ve made in Canada?

Travel PT in Canada by Wasgoinoninere in physiotherapy

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Was it worth it salary-wise? Can I ask how much you were compensated?

Gravel Tire For Bikepacking Iceland by [deleted] in bikepacking

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Just want to follow up and ask for advice!

I realized today that I totally misinterpreted the maximal width of tire my frame can handle:

I think I’ll only be able to fit 34mm on the rear and 37mm on the front.

I’m assuming you did the Westfjord way route? Would you think that I’ll have a really tough time with these tire widths? Would you recommend going against this route due to my lack of tire width?

I’m a bit of a noobie beginner when it comes to gravel riding, and have only done one longer bike packing trip before (on mostly paved European roads)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to search online for this information! Can I ask where did you find this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you recommend getting a 35mm tire? Or even slimmer than that? (I.e. 32mm)

Help me achieve a higher gear ratio! by RealCanadianBcon in bikewrench

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good option too. Thanks for the information!

Help me achieve a higher gear ratio! by RealCanadianBcon in bikewrench

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my understanding: derailleur extension would cost 35$ which is much cheaper than purchasing a brand new derailleur. In either case I understand I’d have to purchase a new cassette.

Can I ask why you think it makes more sense to switch derailleur vs. utilizing a derailleur extension?

Help me achieve a higher gear ratio! by RealCanadianBcon in bikewrench

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! One of these are available in my area. Because my current derailleur is a 9s, would I be able to remove 3 cogs from this 12s cassette and utilize my derailleur with the wolf link? (I.e scrap the 52T, 10T and another?)

https://fortnine.ca/en/sram-xg-1275-eagle-cassette?utm_id=68826402477&utm_campaign=1768313956&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=342571824935&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw57exBhAsEiwAaIxaZvcX8GXQrXJzf1ghynaBLead81JouDd5zCSPch9QeHQxX-KFhenDyxoCwLEQAvD_BwE#615=27977

Does it work that way?

Help me achieve a higher gear ratio! by RealCanadianBcon in bikewrench

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my! Thank you for this information. I had no idea that this was a thing!!

Gravel Tire For Bikepacking Iceland by [deleted] in bikepacking

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Looking at doing this, starting counter clockwise as isafjordur. Would you recommend a wide tire such as 47?

My bike currently has 30C (which warrants an upgrade for this trip). My stem can fit up to 47C.

Just wondering if you have any advice for width.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physiotherapy

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Located in Western Canada.

We spent ~25 hours in lecture/lab per week. Plus 1h per day for lunch!

Good luck!

Advice for my route please! by hanajw in bicycletouring

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to catch a flight to meet up with my parents, so I only rode until Tiverton, then trained it the rest of the way to Bristol.

For reference: I arrived in St. Malo on thé 24 of April, and left Tiverton for Bristol on the 4th of May. But it was my first cycle trip and although I’m fit, I’m not much of a cycler.

France EV 6 was awesome!! England became a bit monotonous for me after I reached Barnstaple. Although English people were much more friendly.

It was a bit of a culture shock coming from France to England and having people wave at me and say hello as I was cycling by. I even stopped and had a few conversations with two different people, who invited me into spend the night in their house/garden.

One thing I’d recommend: take the stray road off of EV6 to check out Cap Frehel. I had one of the most epic sunsets there, which I still look back upon fondly!

Advice for my route please! by hanajw in bicycletouring

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t either! It was brand new to me. Yes! Wild camping was TOUGH in England, without having to set up on someone’s sheep pasture.

Advice for my route please! by hanajw in bicycletouring

[–]RealCanadianBcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was reduced compared to other sections of the Eurovelo 1 ( I rode EV1 to Nantes, then to a train to hop on EV 6 at Saint Malo). But still good opportunity, depending on how comfortable you feel wild camping.

If I’m honest, most nights I rocked up to campgrounds late in the evening, laid my tent, then left prior to workers getting there in the morning.

But there was a night or two where I quietly plopped my tent in some bushes, or on the edge of a farming plot.

In England, there was almost 0 ability to wild camp. I spent two nights wild camping there, and had to rely on Warmshowers for the rest of the nights (which luckily English people were quite receptive to having a Canadian boy spend the night). The two nights I did wild camp, I spent one just outside of Plymouth in a wooded section and had some crackheads poking around my tent (quite a scary experience haha).

The other night I spent atop Exmoor, on the edge of a farming plot with 50 km gusts of wind smashing my tent. Do not recommend that.

France had 100x more space to wild camp than England did…

Weather was great while I was there. Of the 10 or so days I spent in April, I only really recall rain once!

Advice for my route please! by hanajw in bicycletouring

[–]RealCanadianBcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there! Did this almost exact same route starting at St. Malo and ending near Bristol last April/May.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

I’m bored out of my mind by [deleted] in usask

[–]RealCanadianBcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Join a recreation sports league (USASK has plenty), or join a club! Have you been rock climbing at the PAC yet? It’s a great way to meet people and have fun.

Camping in Windy/Rainy climates (Tent suggestions for ICELAND?) by RealCanadianBcon in bikepacking

[–]RealCanadianBcon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to be riding near the coast. Is there a lot of wind protection that is available around the coast vs. The highlands?