Just another evening bike ride

I wish that was the case.

Pilo and I met up somewhere along the Lachine Canal bike path, the section running paralell to St. Joseph Blvd.

The sky was clear, the temperature cool, and we were riding against a head wind, but, overall, it was pretty good for what we would consider another good day for a bike ride.

We set our course towards the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, the Grand Prix Circuit, right beside the Montreal Casino. It's become a staple ride for us lately.

We stopped along the way to snap a few pictures while at the same time catching a brief rest from the steady 30+ kph speed, even against the wind.


Jacques Cartier Bridge, St. Lawrence River in the background


rest and photo opp


collage of photos courtesy of Picasa software

We went our separate ways when we got to the intersection of St. Patrick and Lasalle Blvd. We were both equipped with flashers, reflectors, and to light(not just to be seen) the way we had our Vistlite halogen headlight.

For the rest of my ride back to the car, I will quote from the email I sent my kiddies this morning.


"a roller blader plowed into me after i've tried some evasive action,
still, maybe she got confused, lost control, instead of heading back
to her lane, she drifted further into my lane and right on to me.

i must have flipped with the bike, it happened so fast, the next
instant i was getting off my back after i was laying on the grass or
bike path, not even sure now, my left leg cramping (it was cold last
night), the front wheel, the rim, was bent bent out of shape, finito.
first thing i did was make sure i could move, no broken bones, got rid
of the cramping on my left leg.

eventually both of us were able to get up and even walked to their car
parked nearby. they gave me a lift to my car which was parked a few
blocks away.

i still have pain on the left side of my upper body, probably the
point of impact when the lady crashed on to me, most likely bruising.
Lord willing it'll heal fast and the pain go away in a few days. my
tennis elbow is hurting.

i took out the old set of wheels, the ones that came originally with
the bike. I've replaced the front wheel which was bent out of shape, a
couple of spokes broken too.

with all that lighting (and they said too) it would have to be me the
they had this accident with :)

anyways, God was good, it could have been worst. i was able to get up,
walk, slept well last night.

if you would like to visit me i am at room 6-nnnnn pavillon st in pierrefonds :)

wab yous"

Thank God, it could have been worst.

Looking forward to our next bike ride, but, this time, beware of out of control bike riders, roller bladers, inline skaters, and wayward pedestrians. 

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Love To Ride

 

Have you ridden your bike lately? 

The Guru Twins Ride Again

 

Hahaha- well not really, it's Pilo's super speed that made this possible, he's at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in one instant, and, in just a blink of an eye, he's by the Lachine Canal bike path.

Pilo, you remind me of a Japanese Kamikaze pilot in one of the war movies I saw in the past. :)) He was a good looking dude by the way. Too bad he crashed his plane and he burnt to bacon bits ;))

Talking about bacon bits, best for both of us to stay away from them if we want to keep cycling in good form, particularly when we get hit by strong head winds, again. 

Fairview Alliance Church's New Senior Pastor

Pastor Fady Nouneh

Born to a Catholic father and a Greek Orthodox mother, Maronite and Baptist grand mothers, I accepted the Lord as my personal Savior at the age 17, on December 29, 1979, in the Evangelical Baptist church (Lebanon). John 3:16 was my verse: For God so loved Fady… Saved at least 3 times from death during the war in Lebanon, God prepared me to serve Him starting with my theological studies in August 1987, in the Arab Baptist theological Seminary in Cyprus.

He used me at school, at the university and at the bank where I worked for 10 years (1981-1991). Many accepted the Lord, 3 of them are now pastors, 1 missionary. After getting 2 B.A.’s, in Accounting and Marketing, in Lebanon, I finished my M.A. in Theology and Doctor of ministry by correspondence, while working and serving the Lord in Montreal, with Bethany Bible College, Dothan, Alabama (1992-2000).

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Sunday afternoon at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

One of the gates along the perimeter fence that separates the Montreal Casino from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was open and we so we took the opportunity to take this following shots with the Casino Montreal in the background without entering through the Casino ground's main entrance.


Tito Lits taking it all in, fresh cool air and the beautiful view that's all around you.


The Casino Montreal- an architectural innovative design, when one considers that this was designed and built for the World' Fair - Expo '67, Man and His World, back in the late 60s.


Uncle Pilo, Casino Montreal backdoor, literally :)


Our bikes :) 

Who's afraid of the dark?

What's Up Tito Lit's?

Are you afraid of the dark?

One of the reasons it is nice to ride at night is that you get to see the MOON!! What else? You were expecting something very profound?

Now, if you're afraid to go out and ride your bike at night then for sure you won't be able to snap a picture like this one that I took of Uncle Pilo.



Hey, isn't Uncle Pilo a beauty, eh, eh?!!? But look at the composition of this photo. I know what you're saying "these guys are pros!" Well, thank you very much, you're so so right!! :)))

C'mon, let's all ride together under the moonlit sky. Just remember to bring your flashlights.

What? You do not have a Vistalite 15W halogen lighting system? What are you waiting for, go get one dudes. 

Another September to Remember Ride - whatever

Uncle Pilo was telling me that the reason why nobody else (bike riders in our family) wants to ride with us is that "we are too fast for them". But I think the reason they do not want to ride with Uncle Pilo and I is that "we stink", plain and simple as that. :))

I had to stop, 35 kph to 0 kph, to take a phone call from a prospective customer. Hopefully that contact will lead to another satisfied customer.



What da heck are you eating Tito Lits?? Are your hands clean, did you wash them before handling that, whatever that is?

Well, this, folks, is an Access Bar from Melaleuca. It's designed to help your body, during a workout, to utilize stored fat for energy. Amazing indeed!!



Thanks to Uncle Pilo's sophisticated phone cam from Nokia; sorry folks, I forgot what model it is, but let me tell you, it's an amazing piece of technological breakthrough.

Did I tell you that he's even got a flash to go with this phone cam? Truly amazing!

Anyways, as you can see, we're at the Old Port- yeah, yeah, yeah, you say "again they're at the Old Port". Well yous guys, how many times have you ridden your bike, to the Old Port and back to wherever, this season??

Back to the photo, I wanted to point out the background to you, not that I am not worthy of your attention, but let me call your attention to the background, the beautiful full moon. This is one of the many reasons why we enjoy riding- the beautiful views and scenery that we come across along the way, so much better than seeing them second or third hand on the TV screen.



Wow, what a beauty- nope, well yeah, me included, but look at the moon in the background. Thanks Uncle Pilo for your creative mind.

Ye Olde Bike Shoppe

 

down at the Old Port of Montreal, along rue De La Commune, on our way to Beaver Tails for dessert 

Fired Up

 

Lights, Flashers, Action - Let's Ride. From yesterday's early evening ride with Uncle Pilo. 

Yellow Line

 

Cycling on the Soulange Canal bike path, returning to Pointe De Cascades. 

Hola Senorita

 

Or should I say, Hola Senora Smith. Pam modeling a sombrero for the camera-o 

Disney World- Happiest Celebration on Earth

 

Entering Disney World, Orlando, Florida. A dream come true for Tita Nil, Trish, Pam, Allen, and I. Thank You Lord!! 

Uncle Pilo is Feeling Strong

 

You too can feel strong- no, wait, not just feel strong, but really physically and mentally strong - that's how strong I feel about riding with us. :))) 

Sights to see along the way

Total kilometers ridden today, about 70 kms.



Lachine Rapids, Lasalle Blvd. bike path



gulls in flight





Champlain Bridge on the left, Ice Bridge on the right (aka L' Estacade)



Lasalle Blvd bike path, on our way to Ile Des Soeurs (Nuns Island).





at the end of the Ice Bridge or Estacade is the Recre-o-parc bike path, an 11 km stretch of paved road, water and trees line both sides of the path





where do you want to go today?



Nuns Island- rush hour traffic



bumper to bumper

[ more photos at my Picasa Google Album ]

Spotlight on our church's Walk Away the Pounds program

Small in numbers but dedicated and consistent.



looks like they are having a great time, don't they?!



Sarah leads the charge.



there's Agnes, our Walk Away the Pounds babe :))))



here's Tita Nil leading a group of drop-in guests from the neighborhood

To God be the Glory!! Praise Him, from Whom all blessings flow!!