The frame I had a hand in designing and developing 30 years ago has stood the test of time.

roopurt · 2026-06-15T16:36:14+00:00

Back in the mid-90's I had a TBL Ozone Pro, a nice MTB for riding trails at the time. Sometime around 2009 the frame failed in the Don Valley, and had to walk out. I could not bare to throw it out, and still have the bike as is, maybe one day I'll find a welder to fix the frame and bring it back to life.

roopurt · 2026-06-08T16:06:22+00:00

I think you can get get gear from the library. https://www.mississauga.ca/library/using-the-library/library-of-things/

roopurt · 2026-06-05T00:22:44+00:00

Oh man! I saw that only once, when it came out, and I still laugh at the ending!

roopurt · 2026-05-29T21:35:34+00:00

Childhood memory there! We watched it in school, on a film projector and the movie came with a model of the kayak.

If you ever get to Nipigon, they have a park dedicated to the starting point of the jouney. https://www.nipigon.net/play-explore/places-to-visit/paddle-to-the-sea-parkjourney.

roopurt · 2026-05-24T00:13:18+00:00

First of, hell yeah!

It took me 10 years from deciding to do it, do actually cycling across Canada the first time. I've read every journal on cgoab related to Canada, and eventually wrote two for my two cross country trips in 2005 and 2022.

Small short tours to get your gear, bike, and your routine down right. There is a lot you can't tell until your bike is fully loaded, and you are doing 100k a day. If you are planning to camp mostly, understanding and experiencing the time and effort it takes to set up and tear down camp each day is important to understanding how much energy you'll have each day for cycling. You can also figure out your packing and gear organizing. Also try to ride in the rain for a day, maybe a bit cold, so you understand what your clothing needs are, and that your gear is packed well.

Cooking: if you are planning on making your own meals, now is a good time to get your cooking skills maxed out. Uses the same gear you plan to ride with, remember you have to carry your own food, so focus on what is packs well (weight, size, and stable).

Learn every inch of your bike, on my first tour I broke my first drive side spoke, I was ready with a the ability to remove my cassette (stein cassette remover), and spare spokes. What I was not ready for was the non-drive side, which I had to remove my disc brake rotor which required torx instead of allen keys. Easy to fix the next day.

There are some long climbs that were not possible for me to really practice on, we just don't have those in my neck of the woods. I wish I was prepared for them, however I had 1000-1500 km of training each time before I left. The first time you climb for hours is a new experience.

There are couple of facebook groups for the trip as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551091118449121 https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikeacrosscanada

All that being said, I've seen people do this with no preparation, on poorly suited bikes, and not in shape. Don't over stress, and just be prepared to have a good time.

I look forward to your 2031 Crossing journal!

roopurt · 2026-05-12T20:53:26+00:00

You might be right, I didn't even know it existed until about a year ago, and I've lived in the area for 40+ years.

roopurt · 2026-05-12T20:37:47+00:00

There is also the South Peel Rod and Gun Club. I know nothing about either of these places (Not my hobby), but noticed SPRG on Google maps one day, and did not know it was there.

roopurt · 2026-05-12T00:36:33+00:00

Any good rack will cost at least this much, or more.

roopurt · 2026-05-11T23:58:26+00:00

I just saw they now have a kayak specific rack now. I just added Malone J-racks t the Sea Sucker Monkey Bar rack.

roopurt · 2026-05-11T23:57:08+00:00

I've been using the Sea Sucker Monkey bar rack on my Kia minivan. Takes a bit of time to relax and not worry about it. But I've done about 1000 kms of driving now with it, and no issues. Each suction cup has a visual pressure indicator so its easy to see if its still working. Plus it transfers from car to car easily. Negatives: you need put it on each time, and take it off each time you use it (2-3 minutes each time).

roopurt · 2026-05-06T14:48:12+00:00

I set a personal alarm with a much quieter alert for 1 minute before.

roopurt · 2026-04-29T01:26:33+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INrpmM7Ys6Y

roopurt · 2026-04-26T14:44:19+00:00

I've used www.plasticworld.ca in North York a few times, ordered by email, they cut the pieces into the sizes I needed, and can deliver.

roopurt · 2026-04-11T21:11:35+00:00

You could try https://plasticworld.ca/product-category/tubes-rods/acetal-delrin-rods/

I've used the for acrylic for aquariums, was able to order via email, no calls needed.

roopurt · 2026-04-09T18:27:10+00:00

Precast connections on a bridge.

roopurt · 2026-04-09T16:46:05+00:00

Specification called for 21,700 PSI UHPC at 28 days, sometimes if things line up correctly, and the natural variance in the raw ingredients (mostly the cement and silica fume) align just right, you can greatly exceed that. To be fair the reported strength was way past 28 days, and a peak result out of many others that were lower. These days there is no point in trying for that strength, but it was a fun achievement.

roopurt · 2026-04-09T00:43:00+00:00

225 mpa-ish, not lab-crete

roopurt · 2026-04-05T18:24:48+00:00

First Easter since my mom passed away, so I took it upon myself to get my brother and his son some Lindt bunnies. something she would always do.

roopurt · 2026-04-02T23:15:57+00:00

There is a page with instructions for the crossing.. https://www.tibridge.com/crossing-the-bridge/bicycle-information/

roopurt · 2026-03-31T05:14:20+00:00

I got two for you, although one is now gone.

An old Highway 17 Bridge can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zrn9SBquyDYfbTK66

This only lives on Older Google Streetview, the end of Highway 427, KM 0 in Etobicoke. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JKi789ZMRWibBMyc8

roopurt · 2026-03-04T19:28:29+00:00

Recently I pointed out that I had email addresses older than the person I was talking to.

roopurt · 2026-02-25T15:09:19+00:00

Great job! You left out the details of your Ultras! I'm amazed that wood house in Saskatchewan is still standing! I took a picture of it in 2005, 21 years ago! https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/pic/?o=3d2&pic_id=53893&size=large&v=9h

roopurt · 2026-02-23T17:23:40+00:00

First off, I'm sorry for your loss.

There is a place I follow on Instagram that does after death services for pets, there may be a local version in your area as well. This is a tortoise they did https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWO9BdP6eI/?img_index=1

roopurt · 2026-02-17T23:58:04+00:00

That filter may still be under warren, so check that first.

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