Gotta love the 'Shore'

Met this guy who was just raven about the view!

Last night I headed out on what was originally planned to be a short out and back run in the trails. But part the way up the Baden Powell on Black Mountain I could not help but want to keep on going up and up. Nice to be able to take advantage of the stellar conditions on an amazing clear and warm evening. Some great exercise, great views, a bit of snow play - what a backyard we are so fortunate to enjoy here on the North Shore!

Photos here

Map

Women's Okanagan Springtime Cycling Camp 2013 Story

Finally I sit down to write a few words about this year’s Okanagan Women’s Cycling Camp. My how time flies – and I don’t just mean from my time getting home to now sitting down to write this – but as I sit here now I also inevitably reflect a bit on my many past cycling trips to the Okanagan.

2013 Women's Okanagan Sunshine Camp

Camp story coming soon, though probably best not to expect it to appear whilst the weather stays so darn sunny ;-). But in the meantime please do checkout the camp slide show and photo gallery and... enjoy!

Camp Photo Gallery

Cookies n' chips

I came back to Vancouver at the end of the week to get things organized and ready for my Women's Cycling Camp in the Okanagan next week. I am looking forward to the camp and very pleased to see that the long term weather forecast is looking awesome. Last year the women at the camp impressed me throughly with their mental fortitude, barely batting a hypothermic eyelash whilst braving some unseasonable weather (2 degrees and rain on the worst day, ugh). And while its nice to pass the odd character test once in a while, I won't mind sunny warm weather for the entire camp this year.

I went to the grocery store upon my arrival home and saw they were having a Kale sale. So I picked up a couple nice bunches of the purple/green variety. I often eat Kale steamed or chopped and added to cooked or raw dishes for some extra color and nutrition, but I have never made Kale chips. I've had one Kale chip variation made locally in North Vancouver which I adore, and tried some commercially produced ones which I almost gagged on.

Anyway I googled some recipes and decided to try the most basic one for my first batch. I have to say they turned out great, very nice both in taste and texture!

Just baked...some very tasty kale chips

Some very nice news ;-) !!!

I was in Toronto yesterday for the announcement of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013 - and honored to have my name announced as one of 11 individuals to be receiving this honor this year. I have received so many wonderful messages since the announcement was made, and thank everyone for taking the time to contact me with your kind words. Super!

Velonews did a nice write up today. HERE I arrived back to Victoria from the announcement and chatted to CHEK news and the piece was shown on tonights news. Also The North Shore News, the local paper in my other hometown ran this nice piece. "Hall Calls North Shore's Sydor"

trekredtruckracing Team Camp 2013

I'm back in BC now after a trip to Santa Rosa, CA for the annual trekredtruckracing.com team training camp. This was my third year attending the camp and it never disappoints with an interesting, fun and exhaustive time always to be had. While the weather down there can offer up a mixed bag, the nice cycling roads never ever disappoint.

Team Camp photos HERE

May camps update:

Even with the ski season still in full swing, I cant help but notice the signs of spring around me. Snowdrops sprouting in Vancouver, the garden blooming already in Victoria (my apologies to the rest of Canada ;-))!