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Of bikes and generations and pyjamas

Post author By megan
Post date 7.5.2011
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Once upon a time there was a cycling club in London. My grandparents were in it.

Also in it was Brendan’s grandfather. So as we skip a generation, here we are with me and my brother, and Brendan and his grandfather.

And then Brendan and I, when he came to visit my family, Once Upon a Time (yes, we were both terribly cute, but I think his pyjamas probably trump my socks and sandals)

And then at the end of our 2009 cycle tour, we stayed with Brendan in London. A few months later he came to visit Canmore, and then to live here for a Winter. For some reason we did a triathlon together, that involved cycling on snow.

He and the Moosling hung out together.

And now he’s headed south, to go mountain biking in the US, away from the snow that still haunts us in these parts. He’ll be down there for many months, so no doubt we’ll be having far fewer games of Settlers of Catan (note, this is an artists interpretation of his cycling trip, he may or may not actually go mountain biking on the Statue of Liberty, I couldn’t say for sure).

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Look at that, it’s a bike that’s not on snow

Post author By megan
Post date 4.5.2011
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We’ve ridden out along the bike path towards the Three Sisters a few times in the last couple of weeks. Finally, it’s nearly clear of snow, and the Chariot is only getting a little muddy when we venture out.

Rumour has it that the Legacy Trail between Banff and Canmore has now been cleared and swept too, so once there comes a day without rain or snow in the forecast, I might get out there with the Chariot for a ride.

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Spring skiing at Lake Louise

Post author By megan
Post date 3.5.2011
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We spent Monday enjoying the free snow at Lake Louise. They’ve stayed open an extra week because the snow is so good – and it really is! There’s still snow all the way to the lodge, even if it does get a bit mucky towards the end. And thanks to their (as Brendan put it) either random generosity or attempt to deviously poach pass holders from other resorts, we got to ski for free (thanks to having passes to Sunshine Village).

The extra week of skiing lasts until this Sunday, but was gorgeous on a warm and sunny weekday. No crowds, and lots of slush all to ourselves! And very nice slush it was too. I even forgot my gloves, and didn’t get cold hands – ahhh, Spring skiing.

We wandered up to Lake Louise afterwards, which is looking less than inspiring at the moment. Still covered in snow and ice, with hoards of tourists tromping back and forth across it. It will be a while before all the lakes have melted properly, and we have the hiking trails back again. I’m beginning to wonder if I should buy some snowshoes, or just invest in a little more patience.