Cycling Moments

Let me say it once more, we're so blessed when we go riding our bikes, not just from the exercise and workout point of view but also from the soul food point of view.

Just look at some of the photos Tito Pilo took during our ride through the Ice Bridge.

Willow Creek Arts Conference

Here's where I'll be staying until Thursday morning.
We'll drive back to Cobourg, ON Thursday morning, and I'll be heading back to Montreal Friday morning- Lord willing.
The rest of the group left already on board the hotel shuttle bus (neat eh) to take them to Willow Creek Community Church, about 5 minutes away by car.
I'll catch up with them 11am local time (12noon Montreal time). My session starts at 1pm.

Attending the Willow Arts Conference

arrived in Barrington, Illinois, suburb of Chicago, Ill, around 4 PM CST, checked-in our hotel, the Hampton Inn & Suites, freshened up, went out for dinner at the Chili's restaurant, Barrington road, in Hoffman Estate

will be attending the Willow Creek Arts Conference

Ps. Dave, Rice Lake, Gores Landing, Ontario

Photos taken at Rice Lake, Gores Landing, Ontario with Dave

Inspirational of the Day, be blessed!

June 12, 2005

No Problem Is Permanent

By Dr. Robert Schuller

Every mountain has a peak. Every valley has its low point. Life has its ups and downs, its peaks and its valleys. No one is up all the time, nor are they down all the time. Problems do end. They do go away. They are all resolved in time.

This principle is evident when you look carefully at history, for the history of humanity is a study in peaks and valleys. Humanity peaks at times when societies rise from decadence to a highly sophisticated state of civilization. Eventually, however, most cultures allow decay to set in. Rather than rooting out the negative influences, the human institutions adjust to the downward movement. The decline continues and accelerates until it reaches a low ebb, at which point it begins the long, slow ascent once more.

History teaches us that every problem has a life span. No problem is permanent. Do you have problems? They will pass; they will not last. Your problem will not live forever, but you will! Storms always give way to the sun. Winter always thaws into springtime. Your storm will pass. Your winter will thaw. Your problem will be resolved.

Lord, when I face a mountain, do not let me quit!

Give me the strength to keep on striving until I climb over, find a pass through, or tunnel underneath.

And if my best efforts fail, give me the patience to stay and the perception to see the possibilities of turning my mountain into a gold mine with your help.

Amen.

Two Ferries Ride

Uncle Pilo and I, for the first time this season, took the 'two ferries ride', from Pierrefonds to Ile Bizard, crossed the Riviere de Prairies (first ferry) to the Laval side, Laval to Deux Montagnes (Two Mountains), then on to Oka, crossed the Lac Deux Montagnes (I could be wrong with the name of this body of water) from Oka to the Hudson side, from Hudson to Dorion (passing through Vaudreuil), to Pincourt, then on to Ile Perrot, cross the bridge over to the St. Anne de Bellevue side, to Senneville, and finally back to Pierrefonds - whewww! :-)

PTL, it was a good, fun, and safe ride. Logged over 75kms (Pilo rode from their home in Lasalle, +25km for him). PTL for the strength, the health, and the beautiful sceneries along the way. His creation calls indeed!

We missed the company, as always, of the Manotick Gang and Tito Edmund. Lord willing, we will have many more opportunities to enjoy a bike ride together.

I'll post pictures and video clips when I return from my trip to Chicago. I will be attending a conference / workshop at Willowcreek Community Church in Barrington, Illinois.

Tour De L'Ile of Montreal 2005 Moments - Quicktime clips

AVI format, Quicktime movie clips - high
speed, cable, broadband connection highly recommended

Tito Pilo's Canon Digital camera followed us around on our 5th Tour De L'ILe of Montreal (give and take whatever)

Great Day for a bike ride clip

We get to the Old Port, Aubrey's bike needs repair, one of her wheel spokes is broken, and we're behind schedule, in the end everything worked out just fine - I say a little prayer for you at the Old Port, duet of Tito Lits and Tito Pilo

While weaving through traffic Tito Pilo starts to film a clip of Tito Lits riding along side himself, Pilo says that Tito Lits is the star of the clip, Tito Lits counters that he does not have a leading lady

Paul passes the Music bike

Quicktime download

Recovery Ride- to recover that love to ride feeling maybe? :-)

Recovery Ride- to recover that love to ride feeling maybe? :-)

Riders: Tito Lits, Pilo, and Edmund

Meeting place, various points along the Lachine Canal path.

Destination- Ice Bridge, possibly the 22km round trip stretch of Recre-O-Parc (the strip at the end of the Ice Bridge, towards the towns of Chateauguay and St. Catherine's, QC).

Highlight - 46km ride + upgrade

Tito Lits upgrade courtesy of Cycles Robert in Lasalle. A new pair of Shimano Road cycling shoes and a matching pair of Ultegra SPD-R pedals. Very pleased with service; Pierre, the owner of the store, meticulously fitted / adjusted the shoes to the cleats & pedals. Cycles Robert is highly recommended.

Other upgrade within the last couple of weeks - a new / old Mavic Zsyrium Equipe wheel set. New to me, passed down from Uncle Pilo who upgraded to a pair of brand new Mavic Zsyrium Elite wheel set.

Webshots Community - espinosacrew13's Photo Home Page

Webshots Community - espinosacrew13's Photo Home Page

Cycling photos, sights, sceneries along the way

Work builds character, encourages thriftiness and builds confidence

Summer should not be a 3 month vacation

Summer is here and it's the perfect time for your kids to hold down a part-time job – even middle schoolers. Talk to some neighbors, local businesses, or perhaps there’s something at your job they can help you with. Work builds character, encourages thriftiness and builds confidence.

Tour De L'Ile of Montreal 2005 Moments, more photos

More Tour De L'Ile 2005 Photos

Photos from Uncle Pilo's Digital Camera

More photos here

1) Len 2) Group Oldies 3) Kiddies
4) Edmund and Tito Lits 5) Edmund 6) Trish
7) Tito Lits showing Bib 8) Group heading back to Lasalle 9) Trish, Atwater Ave. along the Lachine Canal bike path

One Liner of the Day

Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

Tour De L'Ile Montreal Moments - 2005

Tour De L'Ile Montreal Moments - 2005

Photos courtesy of Kuya Edmund (just like a real Pro)





Fantastic!!

Tour De L'Ile Montreal 2005

Tour De L'Ile Montreal 2005.

Our group this year was composed of: Pilo, Tito Lits, Paul, Trish, Marv, Lenny, Timmy, Aubrey, Anderson, and Edmund.

Started our ride from Lasalle.
Parked on the street by Wena and Mike's place which was a just few pedals away from the Lasalle bike path.
We logged a little over 90kms (48kms the TDI itself).
L-R: Tim, Lenny, Aubrey, Anderson, Marv, Paul, Trish, Tito Lits.
Uncle Pilo took and stitched the picture.

Cycling Photos from our May 2005 Rides

Overall, it's been a good month for riding our bikes. It was sort of a weird spring weather, cooler, wetter, windier, but, we are all very grateful, I'm sure everyone will agree, that we've been blessed with the opportunity to do what we love to do (one of those things) during our spare time - LOVE TO RIDE OUR BIKES.

Here are some photos from our photo album hosted by Webshots. You can get a free Webshots account or a paid subscription (without banners).

Tour De L'Ile, Version 2005

Tour De L'Ile, Version 2005

Polish your reflectors, adjust your bicycle seat and oil your chain: the Montréal Bike Fest is back! This year, this impressive, highly colourful and very exciting “happening” will take place between May 29 and June 5.
And as usual, it will include a broad range of activities celebrating cycling and urban life, including Un Tour la Nuit, the Metropolitan Challenge, Operation Bike-to-Work and above all the Tour de l'Île, one of the world’s largest gathering of cyclists.

See you there!

Yahoo! Photos - Dave, at the Old Port of Montreal

Yes, finally, Dave can proudly say, I made it to the Old Port on my bicycle.

We're proud of you Dave.