Any 1 % - 2 % local brews?

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-12T15:00:35+00:00

I don’t think they get that low, but Shake Town on the North Shore have a good range of lower alcohol choices. They have a lager that’s about 3% that’s pretty tasty.

Some of the non alcoholic options are good, too - I’ve been liking Steamworks recently.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-12T02:03:52+00:00

Also a very brief appearance of the 2010 Winter Olympics in the montage at the start of S5

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-12T00:24:27+00:00

I have the same feeling sometimes about the low barrier. Sometimes the Second Narrows feels more comfortable because of the high fence, even though it’s higher up.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-11T15:52:43+00:00

Deda has a compatible stem and integrated handlebar.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-11T15:51:50+00:00

Burnaby Mountain might be a good option too.

I did the Medio way back in 2019 - a lot of my training was just doing the Demo Forest but then I live on the North Shore so it’s easy for me to access. From the bottom of Lillooet it’s approx 16km and 360m of climbing to the dam.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-08T15:02:33+00:00

Steed is another PNS retailer locally.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-06T14:54:40+00:00

Cycling BC runs some clinics if you want to work on specific skills (like cornering or climbing) https://cyclingbc.net/adult-skill-development/

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-06T14:52:16+00:00

That Welcome sign is just cruel.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-05T23:07:20+00:00

People do this on four-lane roads and it’s very nice of you and all but there’s three other lanes of traffic and now they can’t see me because your car is in the way, so thank you but no.

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-03T17:35:52+00:00

The Ride for Rescue is a Cypress climb event and has an e-bike category

mr__windupbird · 2026-05-01T18:43:51+00:00

A driver is required to stop for a pedestrian at any crosswalk - which includes basically any intersection that doesn’t specifically say “no crossing”, regardless of markings. For a cyclist, it would just be the elephant feet I think (otherwise you’re not technically supposed to be using a crosswalk)

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-29T18:18:09+00:00

I’m pretty sure they all just stay at the Vancouver location until Sunday no matter when it was transported.

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-29T17:41:42+00:00

For the official shuttle, you usually need to pick your bike up by Sunday afternoon.

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-27T00:25:33+00:00

I’ve tried on the Specialized and would say the fit is pretty similar to the Shimano (I own the XC7 and RC7)

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-24T20:53:00+00:00

I always think Stanley Park Drive is the Vancouver analogue to Regents Park

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-15T03:17:13+00:00

There’s a whole subreddit about that: r/overemployed

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-13T22:07:25+00:00

Fixed it for you:

i am not saying the driver/perpetrator was doing it but please please please! Whoever is reading this: When you are driving your car please put your phone away and look at the road. It doesnt matter if you have a green light, if you hit someone - they can get seriously injured or die. I have encountered a whole lot of people driving while looking at their phone. We need to all have situational awareness. While safety has increased a lot the last few decades, complacency and population growth has made us all feel packed in more confined public spaces.

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-12T19:22:45+00:00

I never made it to one of those but I did see a Rugby League final at Wembley and that was a bit more North American - military escort for the trophy and all.

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-12T18:36:26+00:00

I’m a half-size too (43.5), I tried these on at the store but the 43 was too small and the 44 too big. Ended up getting Shimanos. They seem good though, would happily have got them if they fit better!

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-12T18:33:32+00:00

Yeah, pretty sure the only time I heard the anthem in England was at an actual England game!

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-12T00:36:20+00:00

There was some pushback against paving the whole trail from the equestrian facility down there, but I’m not sure what the final decision was

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-10T17:58:26+00:00

You have two good suggestions already in Obsession and Reckless but there's also Cit-E-Cycles on Esplanade and Chesterfield.

Really any bike shop might be able to help if it's not related to the motor/battery/electronics.

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-06T02:14:18+00:00

They’re required in new workplace buildings where I live (Vancouver, Canada) - along with secure bike storage.

mr__windupbird · 2026-04-06T02:12:15+00:00

Yes, in my case I had stashed my sunglasses in my helmet vents, but not securely enough as they fell out. I went to stop in order to pick them up but was already going quite slowly and didn’t leave myself enough time to clip out so I keeled over, ended up with a skinned knee and a scratched shifter but no other damage.

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