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
Wendigo 100KM Race Report
The temperature gauge in my car said -27C. It was 5h20am on Saturday, Feb 26 and my car wasn’t happy. Luckily the engine started but it felt like the brakes didn’t work for the first ten minutes of the drive. Most people over 50 wake up late on a Saturday morning, go to a café, … Continue reading Wendigo 100KM Race Report
Gene Villeneuve 