If you’ve landed on this site, it is because, like me, you enjoy the beauty and adventures to be had on two wheels. In June of this year (2022), I had the privilege of doing a “think week” with Jamie Anderson, Bernard Moerman and Bernard’s wife, Ann at the Flandrien Hotel in the heart of Flanders, arguably, … Continue reading A Think Week on a Bicycle in Flanders
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Welcome to Flanders
I first met Jamie Anderson, the cofounder of the Flandrien Hotel via LinkedIn back in 2017 when I lived in Paris. We are of the same vintage, born in the early 1970s, grew up with a passion for cycling, and we each focused on our respective business careers until we both got back into cycling … Continue reading Welcome to Flanders
#OttBike Cleans The Capital
Cyclists! Please register and help us clean the capital! On a bike ride in early April 2021, I noticed the Old Carp Road was littered with trash along the ravines on each side. I collected a few cans, stuffed them into my handlebar bag, took a photo, and posted it on social media encouraging other … Continue reading #OttBike Cleans The Capital
Bikepacking 101
The Ottawa Bicycle Club kindly asked me to lead a virtual session on bikepacking the evening of March 9, 2022. Over 35 people attended. It was a pleasure to facilitate the conversation and presentation on cycling, bike touring, bikepacking, and more. I added one additional slide after the presentation to address questions about budget. Here … Continue reading Bikepacking 101
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