General Discussion - The British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer

ghoughton · ghoughton

Hey everyone looking for some people to start riding with now that the days are gettin a little nicer. If you live on the northshore or in west van let me know by sending me a message on the forums or post here and we can get together and ride

Aimee · Aimee

Hi Guys, I'm participating in the scrap it program in order to get a new bike for this ride - I am at a loss though. I went to the local bike shop and the guy showed me two bikes and expected me to make a decision. I would like some more advice if possible! My backgroud: I'm very novice but would like to be able...

Paul19 · Paul19

I am planning a training ride this saturday morning leaving from 4th and yew at 1030 am. We will head to Steveston via UBC and SW Marine Drive. The route back will either be by UBC again or by the Cypress Bike route depending on how everyone is feeling. Any more question feel free to email at ppedersen19@h...

DaniellaB · DaniellaB

PUB NIGHT-Coquitlam When: Sunday, April 19th, 2009 starts at 7pm Where: Woody's Pub (Coquitlam) Why: Increases your good Karma How Much: $20/ticket includes a drink-beer or wine(red/white), hamburger or a veggie burger. Over $500 in prizes to be won...spa utopia, starbucks, bottles of wine and...

NurseJenn · NurseJenn

Hi Everyone! Im planning to do a ride out to Steveston tomorrow, starting at 4th and Yew at 1:45, hitting the road by 2pm at the latest. Will be a fairly casual pace (average 20km/hr), with a coffee/snack break in Steveston. Just show up! Hope to see you there, Jenn

Ricks · Ricks

Anybody up for circling Stanley Park? I'm a beginner level looking to do 30+ km (4 times around the ring road) Around 10.30am meet up in the car park near painters circle (1st car park as you enter the park from downtown).

RTJMartin · RTJMartin

Hi, I will be going for a training ride tomorrow (Friday). I have faith it won't be raining :) If anyone wants to join me, let me know. I was thinking of doing a "bridges loop", over Lion's Gate ride to 2nd Narrows and back or visa versa. I am open to suggestions if anyone's interested. Che...

The Survivor Team. Lenora Cairns of Hot Graphics

Join 'The Survivor Team'- For cancer survivors and all friends of cancer survivors! Let us ride together! Vancouver and/or Metro rides. Local rides long or short. Call or email me. Let us do it together! Cheers, Lenora

Ryan Thompson · Ryan Thompson

Hey fellow Nanaimo riderz...lets get together. I ride everyday of the week from longdistance road to twisty trails. Email ma orion_invest@live.ca

tchilds · tchilds

Hello my name is Thomas, I am looking for anyone that lives close that might like to ride together. I had a friend that was planing to do the ride with me but he can not make it now. so it would be nice to know other people before the ride starts. Send me a message or call me at 360-220-1105 I am not very fast arou...

kelly · kelly

My name is Kelly Graham, I am participating in the Conquer Cancer ride. I am a Registered Massage Therapist on the North Shore. I know how hard everyone is training and that this event means so much to all of us for our own reasons. I am offering all riders in this event a 10% discount on One Hour treatment...

dkehoe · dkehoe

Okay, I'm a blogger, I admit it. I'm sure there are lots of you out there who also maintain a personal blog outside of what is offered through this charity site. If you happen to use Blogger, it's pretty easy to add a linkable photo to your personal donation page. First, google for an appropriate image. I...

samarakoon · samarakoon

Hello. I have a fairly old road bicycle and I am interested in getting a newer one for the Ride in June. Does anyone know of anyone trying to sell a used bike or anyone who would be interested in donating one to me? Please email me at sam_rakoon@yahoo.com. Thank you, Sam

j ewing · j ewing

cuz i sure am. and on that note, has the course been finalized yet and if so can i hook up an elevation map so i can plan my gearing around it? J

NurseJenn · NurseJenn

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to send out an invite to a fundraising event THIS WEEKEND. My team "From Scrubs to Spandex" (yup we are all nurses!) is hosting 'The GREAT Skate!' Skating party at Kitsilano Arena (2690 Larch St). It will be on Sunday March 15th from 12:45-2:45. We are running o...

Stu · Stu

I just want to pass on what I think is the best training route for a long ride. I used to race and I don't think there is a better place to ride locally than the Fraser Valley. Start in Brookswood ( 200th street and 41st Ave ). Brookswood has a Starbucks and a Japanese restaurant - a good place to start and end...

Ricks · Ricks

Anybody know if the snow has cleared off the road into Seymour Demonstration Forest?

Paul19 · Paul19

Well with all this great weather it is getting harder and harder to get out on the road. Looking at the Forecast I am planning one training ride Thursday evening (start time will depend on what works best for everyone), and also a training ride on Sunday starting at 1030am. Both rides will start from the...

ericlflau · ericlflau

Hi all, I am riding alone at the moment, but I wish to join a team. I live near Boundary road and Grandview Hwy, and I have been commuting by bike for the last year or so. I have done some 60+ km rides, but I am by no means an expert or skilled in riding. Please reply if you are interested.

LMB123 · LMB123

I'm just wondering what kind of training schedule everyone has.... I've been riding (indoors) one day on, one day off. I'm up to 15km one ride, 25km the next. How much is everyone else doing? What other "cross training" activities are people doing? I want to make sure I'm keeping up and doin...

ncardoni · ncardoni

Hi there, I'm a rider in this event. I am also the lead singer for a Classic Rock cover band. The band has been playing together for about 10 years and we perform mostly at charity functions and large civic events. I am looking for someone to acquitre a venue and organize a fundraising event and I'll suppl...

khoolhandz · khoolhandz

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Vancouver-to-Seattle-One-Day

lbaldwin · lbaldwin

Is there any way that we can have access to the list of OTHER registered riders? It would be a great help for finding "Ride Buddies" if we could find out who is registered, and access their profiles. Currently it seems the only access is through the Forums, and that is not very efficient....

kmcgregor · kmcgregor

Hello Aside from a 45 min bike ride last week, I haven't done any riding in a good long time. I registered yesterday and if the cause doesn't get me pumped I don't know what will. I am determined to start training and stick with it. With stanley park just around the corner and ubc not too far off, I really...

Gollum · Gollum

Hello everyone! I registered for this event on January 21st and I've been quite impressed with the quality of the organization of this event. That said, there is one issue which I believe needs serious attention. That is the delay between when one's mailed in donation is received at the BC Cancer Fou...

dkehoe · dkehoe

Is this something we have to figure out on our own, or is there something organized to return us to Vancouver post-ride? I won't be riding back, that's for sure!

NurseJenn · NurseJenn

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to send out an invite to a fundraising event. My team "From Scrubs to Spandex" (yup we are all nurses!) is hosting 'The GREAT Skate!' Skating party at Kitsilano Arena (2690 Larch St). It will be on Sunday March 15th from 12:45-2:45. We are running our own conces...

ghoughton · ghoughton

I live just past dunderave in west van and I'm struggling to find people to donate. I don't so much mind riding on my own but riding with others would be nice. I am 20 years old so most of the people I network with aren't too interested in donating any ideas?

martinh · martinh

I live in Gibsons and would like to ride with someone in the area. Give me a call at 604-886-1550 Cheers, Martin

Paul19 · Paul19

I am planning a training ride this Sunday. The forecast is for sunny weather. I am planning a 30 - 40 km ride trying to average between 17km/hour to 20km/hour depending on the route. I will be leaving from the cofffee shop at 4th and Yew in Vancouver at 1030 am. Any questions you can email me at ppedersen19...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	looking for people to train with (North Shore/West Van) (Preview) Hey everyone looking for some people to start riding with now that the days are gettin a little nicer. If you live on the northshore or in west van let me know by sending me a message on the forums or post here and we can get together and ride	ghoughton	1	492	Mar 26, 2009 by RTJMartin
	Buying a Bike - help!! (Preview) Hi Guys, I'm participating in the scrap it program in order to get a new bike for this ride - I am at a loss though. I went to the local bike shop and the guy showed me two bikes and expected me to make a decision. I would like some more advice if possible! My backgroud: I'm very novice but would like to be able...	Aimee	5	591	Mar 22, 2009 by Aimee
	Training ride to Steveston on Saturday March 21 (Preview) I am planning a training ride this saturday morning leaving from 4th and yew at 1030 am. We will head to Steveston via UBC and SW Marine Drive. The route back will either be by UBC again or by the Cypress Bike route depending on how everyone is feeling. Any more question feel free to email at ppedersen19@h...	Paul19	1	455	Mar 22, 2009 by Bodie
	PUB NIGHT (Preview) PUB NIGHT-Coquitlam When: Sunday, April 19th, 2009 starts at 7pm Where: Woody's Pub (Coquitlam) Why: Increases your good Karma How Much: $20/ticket includes a drink-beer or wine(red/white), hamburger or a veggie burger. Over $500 in prizes to be won...spa utopia, starbucks, bottles of wine and...	DaniellaB	0	411	Mar 22, 2009 by DaniellaB
	Sunday March 22 Afternoon ride to Steveston (Preview) Hi Everyone! Im planning to do a ride out to Steveston tomorrow, starting at 4th and Yew at 1:45, hitting the road by 2pm at the latest. Will be a fairly casual pace (average 20km/hr), with a coffee/snack break in Steveston. Just show up! Hope to see you there, Jenn	NurseJenn	0	413	Mar 21, 2009 by NurseJenn
	Sunday Morning Rides - Around Stanley Park (Preview) Anybody up for circling Stanley Park? I'm a beginner level looking to do 30+ km (4 times around the ring road) Around 10.30am meet up in the car park near painters circle (1st car park as you enter the park from downtown).	Ricks	7	585	Mar 21, 2009 by Ricks
	Friday March 20 Ride (Preview) Hi, I will be going for a training ride tomorrow (Friday). I have faith it won't be raining :) If anyone wants to join me, let me know. I was thinking of doing a "bridges loop", over Lion's Gate ride to 2nd Narrows and back or visa versa. I am open to suggestions if anyone's interested. Che...	RTJMartin	0	424	Mar 19, 2009 by RTJMartin
	Join 'The Survivor Team'- For cancer survivors and friends! Lets ride together! 'The Survivor Team' (Preview) Join 'The Survivor Team'- For cancer survivors and all friends of cancer survivors! Let us ride together! Vancouver and/or Metro rides. Local rides long or short. Call or email me. Let us do it together! Cheers, Lenora	The Survivor Team. Lenora Cairns of Hot Graphics	0	421	Mar 19, 2009 by The Survivor Team. Lenora Cairns of Hot Graphics
	Training Rides In Nanaimo, B.C. (Preview) Hey fellow Nanaimo riderz...lets get together. I ride everyday of the week from longdistance road to twisty trails. Email ma orion_invest@live.ca	Ryan Thompson	0	438	Mar 19, 2009 by Ryan Thompson
	Looking for people in Bellingham WA that are doing the ride (Preview) Hello my name is Thomas, I am looking for anyone that lives close that might like to ride together. I had a friend that was planing to do the ride with me but he can not make it now. so it would be nice to know other people before the ride starts. Send me a message or call me at 360-220-1105 I am not very fast arou...	tchilds	0	377	Mar 16, 2009 by tchilds
	Massage Therapy Discounts for Riders (Preview) My name is Kelly Graham, I am participating in the Conquer Cancer ride. I am a Registered Massage Therapist on the North Shore. I know how hard everyone is training and that this event means so much to all of us for our own reasons. I am offering all riders in this event a 10% discount on One Hour treatment...	kelly	0	472	Mar 15, 2009 by kelly
	How to update an external blog with a clickable link (blogger) (Preview) Okay, I'm a blogger, I admit it. I'm sure there are lots of you out there who also maintain a personal blog outside of what is offered through this charity site. If you happen to use Blogger, it's pretty easy to add a linkable photo to your personal donation page. First, google for an appropriate image. I...	dkehoe	2	873	Mar 14, 2009 by dkehoe
	Road Bicycle Needed (Preview) Hello. I have a fairly old road bicycle and I am interested in getting a newer one for the Ride in June. Does anyone know of anyone trying to sell a used bike or anyone who would be interested in donating one to me? Please email me at sam_rakoon@yahoo.com. Thank you, Sam	samarakoon	3	556	Mar 14, 2009 by Amy007
	anyone else doing it fixed? (Preview) cuz i sure am. and on that note, has the course been finalized yet and if so can i hook up an elevation map so i can plan my gearing around it? J	j ewing	2	564	Mar 14, 2009 by Keely
	Skating and baking fundaiser THIS SUNDAY! (Preview) Hi Everyone! I just wanted to send out an invite to a fundraising event THIS WEEKEND. My team "From Scrubs to Spandex" (yup we are all nurses!) is hosting 'The GREAT Skate!' Skating party at Kitsilano Arena (2690 Larch St). It will be on Sunday March 15th from 12:45-2:45. We are running o...	NurseJenn	0	429	Mar 12, 2009 by NurseJenn
	Best long ride training route (Preview) I just want to pass on what I think is the best training route for a long ride. I used to race and I don't think there is a better place to ride locally than the Fraser Valley. Start in Brookswood ( 200th street and 41st Ave ). Brookswood has a Starbucks and a Japanese restaurant - a good place to start and end...	Stu	1	572	Mar 11, 2009 by elmarquez
	Seymour Demonstartion Forest Road? (Preview) Anybody know if the snow has cleared off the road into Seymour Demonstration Forest?	Ricks	2	454	Mar 11, 2009 by Ricks
	TRAINING RIDES (Preview) Well with all this great weather it is getting harder and harder to get out on the road. Looking at the Forecast I am planning one training ride Thursday evening (start time will depend on what works best for everyone), and also a training ride on Sunday starting at 1030am. Both rides will start from the...	Paul19	2	484	Mar 9, 2009 by RTJMartin
	Looking to join a team in Burnaby / Vancouver East area (Preview) Hi all, I am riding alone at the moment, but I wish to join a team. I live near Boundary road and Grandview Hwy, and I have been commuting by bike for the last year or so. I have done some 60+ km rides, but I am by no means an expert or skilled in riding. Please reply if you are interested.	ericlflau	4	479	Mar 9, 2009 by RTJMartin
	Training (Preview) I'm just wondering what kind of training schedule everyone has.... I've been riding (indoors) one day on, one day off. I'm up to 15km one ride, 25km the next. How much is everyone else doing? What other "cross training" activities are people doing? I want to make sure I'm keeping up and doin...	LMB123	2	492	Mar 8, 2009 by rmckee
	I supply the band, you organize the venue, we split fundraising! (Preview) Hi there, I'm a rider in this event. I am also the lead singer for a Classic Rock cover band. The band has been playing together for about 10 years and we perform mostly at charity functions and large civic events. I am looking for someone to acquitre a venue and organize a fundraising event and I'll suppl...	ncardoni	0	473	Mar 6, 2009 by ncardoni
	BC Ride to Conquer Route (Preview) http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Vancouver-to-Seattle-One-Day	khoolhandz	0	508	Mar 3, 2009 by khoolhandz
	List of Registered Riders?? (Preview) Is there any way that we can have access to the list of OTHER registered riders? It would be a great help for finding "Ride Buddies" if we could find out who is registered, and access their profiles. Currently it seems the only access is through the Forums, and that is not very efficient....	lbaldwin	0	580	Mar 2, 2009 by lbaldwin
	Rookie Rider looking for some training buddies (Preview) Hello Aside from a 45 min bike ride last week, I haven't done any riding in a good long time. I registered yesterday and if the cause doesn't get me pumped I don't know what will. I am determined to start training and stick with it. With stanley park just around the corner and ubc not too far off, I really...	kmcgregor	15	826	Feb 27, 2009 by dkehoe
	Well Organized Event..........................But ? (Preview) Hello everyone! I registered for this event on January 21st and I've been quite impressed with the quality of the organization of this event. That said, there is one issue which I believe needs serious attention. That is the delay between when one's mailed in donation is received at the BC Cancer Fou...	Gollum	2	558	Feb 26, 2009 by bphsu
	How do we get home after the ride? (Preview) Is this something we have to figure out on our own, or is there something organized to return us to Vancouver post-ride? I won't be riding back, that's for sure!	dkehoe	1	486	Feb 25, 2009 by ShawnC
	Fundraising Skating Party March 15th (Preview) Hi Everyone! I just wanted to send out an invite to a fundraising event. My team "From Scrubs to Spandex" (yup we are all nurses!) is hosting 'The GREAT Skate!' Skating party at Kitsilano Arena (2690 Larch St). It will be on Sunday March 15th from 12:45-2:45. We are running our own conces...	NurseJenn	0	513	Feb 23, 2009 by NurseJenn
	Looking for some riding/fundraising buddies on the north shore (Preview) I live just past dunderave in west van and I'm struggling to find people to donate. I don't so much mind riding on my own but riding with others would be nice. I am 20 years old so most of the people I network with aren't too interested in donating any ideas?	ghoughton	4	562	Feb 23, 2009 by NurseJenn
	looking for sunshine coast riders (Preview) I live in Gibsons and would like to ride with someone in the area. Give me a call at 604-886-1550 Cheers, Martin	martinh	1	477	Feb 18, 2009 by wab1234
	TRAINING RIDE THIS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15 (Preview) I am planning a training ride this Sunday. The forecast is for sunny weather. I am planning a 30 - 40 km ride trying to average between 17km/hour to 20km/hour depending on the route. I will be leaving from the cofffee shop at 4th and Yew in Vancouver at 1030 am. Any questions you can email me at ppedersen19...	Paul19	1	637	Feb 18, 2009 by Paul19
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