To the older lady cyclist who wouldn’t even stop for a second after I waved at her asking for a pump, next to Atwater market on Lachine canal around 3PM:

1. You are the reason most people think cyclists are a bunch of assholes. I hope you find peace and work on whatever made you a bitter, old person.
2. Karma is a b%*tch, tomorrow it can be you who is stranded in negative temperatures with a flat tire.
3. If hell is real, it’s populated by your kind, condemned to ride the rustiest bike in the worst weather conditions.

Thank you to the nice lady at Quantum Ebikes for letting me use their pump.

Heya

I’m moving from London to Montreal soon and I had a packing question.

I’m a fairly new road cyclist but i am absolutely hooked.

I’ll be packing a container to ship all my belongings from London but that’ll take about 2.5 months to arrive; I’m therefore debating

1. putting the bike and the home trainer in my container (because that’s a lot of weight and voluminous bags to carry on top of enough clothes to get me through winter)

2. flying with the bike and putting the trainer in the container (i’ll save 1 suitcase I guess) - but then would i really be able to ride outside on 25mm tyres form Jan til end of March?

3. Or fly with both but then pay a fortune in excess baggage

and if i fly with both, i guess that’ll be my most nervous unpacking as id probably be packing the bike in a cardboard box - but that’s a different problem….

any advice would be much appreciated! i’ve been to Montreal during winter but not as a cyclist so not sure what to expect

thank you!

I put mine on last night and it was awesome ( first year with them ) but looking at the week, mostly melting and freezing but not much snow. Should I put my race kings back on you think?

I am looking for an experienced physiotherapist who could address leg asymmetry issue (power, range of motion etc..) due to broken femur (bike crash). Now when I cycle, I overuse the none injured leg (have dual sided power meters) leading to hamstring issues and less smooth pedaling. I have recently had a bike fit, but, I believe, I now need more physio. Would appreciate help finding someone or clinic that's good. Thanks...

Hi all, I was under the impression the petite voie du fleuve and the Écluses de Saint Lambert closed around mid November, but I just checked the website and it is now stating it's open until December 9th? Can anyone confirm this?

I'm on South Shore, I have a day off tomorrow when my husband is working and my kid is at school, and I am desperate to go for a scenic joy ride by myself after 3 weeks of being pretty sick. I want to tie it in with a visit to some art supplies shops in Montreal too. If it's closed though, I might go to Chambly instead.

What the website is currently stating; https://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en/south-shore-bike-link-route-verte-montreal/

Salut, je cherche un ordinateur Garmin pour vélo de route. Le Edge 130 est le plus intéressant côté prix, mais je ne suis pas certain s’il donne les infos de vitesse et distance lors des sorties?

Je regarde aussi pour le 530 ou 540.

Avez-vous des recommandations ou commentaires?

Mon vélo a rendu l'âme dans un accident et depuis peu de temps je considérais faire du vélo d'hiver mais avec un second vélo. Maintenant que mon vélo principal est brisé, je me demandais quel vélo serait idéal pour mes déplacements à Montréal pour l'année entière et surtout pour quelqu'un qui ne peut pas ranger son vélo à l'intérieur chez soi. Bien sûr, je prévois 2 ensembles de pneus Merci!

Bonjour à tous,

J'aimerais bein avoir vos recommandations pour une paire couvre chaussure. Idéalement j'aimerais quelque chose de chaud, imperméable, et durable. Ça ne me dérange pas de payer un peu plus pour quelque chose qui durerait.

C'est surtout pour l'automne et le printemps. Je n'ai pas l'intention de faire de vélo l'hiver.

Merci d'avance pour vos recommendations.

Bonne route!

https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/11/18/des-citoyens-ecoeures-des-pistes-cyclables-preparent-une-poursuite-contre-la-ville-de-montreal

Voilà la personne à contacter. Reddit, faites-moi plaisir!

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We're in the process of shopping for a home insurance and I'd like to find an insurance that covers bike theft (at home and outside). Ideally something that covers at least 2k. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Edit: to be clear, we are looking for insurance as tenants.

Is a waxed chain more beneficial than a lubed chain for a winter commuter? Or any lube + degreaser recommendations?

I'm not the most diligent person in taking care of my chain. I find degreasing & cleaning the chain cumbersome in the winter and it's usually still filthy after degreasing. I usually clean 1-2x/month (I know I have to do more), using the Parktool chain cleaner tool + Parktool degreaser + Muc-Off wet lube. I usually go through one (maybe two) chains yearly for my commuter bike.

This black Friday, I might plan on splurging a bit for a wax chain set up

A bit of cold and everyone hibernates eh? I'll admit, practically having the whole bike path to myself these past few weekends has been nice though.

It's not too cold once you start moving! Go for a ride this weekend!

Bonjour à toutes et tous,

Y’en a t-il parmis vous qui vont tenter la loterie pour cette course ?

Je tente la version XL 350 miles / 530km.

Si jamais certains sont intéressés à ce que l’on forme un groupe d’entraînement, je serai down.

Tirage au sort de la loterie le 21 novembre.

Merci ✌🏾

Update : bon bah je suis selectionné. Let’s fuckin go.

J'aime beaucoup mon tandem mais je me demandais si je pouvais trouver un vélo trois place à Montréal, la plupart des sites de ventes semblent ne pas en avoir mais peut-être qu'un vendeur local a une beauté pareil qui sait...

I’m visiting from Kansas City Missouri and I love the bike scene here in Montreal!

I’m a year round commuter and we do have some cold days but our winters are pretty mild overall. I ride with a merino base warm wick away midlayer and a windbreak layer. I swap my tires for top contact winters. My current commute is 20-25km.

What is it like winter commuting here? What sort of gear do you use? Do you prefer studded or just a good winter tire? How far is your commute? Is it mostly or protected lanes?

Thanks! I’m looking forward to another that can be a little more bike focused!

La quantité de bibittes sur la voie maritime, en particulier la section gravel, est juste incroyable, surtout pour fin octobre!

C'est moi ou elles croient que c'est le printemps?

Salut, je fais du vélo depuis plus de 10 ans et je n'ai jamais investi dans un bon selle. Je pense que l'heure est arrivée. Avez-vous des conseils d'un produit durable et confortable ?

Mon vélo est un Specialized crossroads pro, avec des guidons normaux (genre horizontal ) et je l'utilise comme moyen de transport tous les jours. Parfois des plus longues distances, mais le principal usage est celui du quotidien (environ 30km par jour)

Puis je me demandais aussi pour des pantalons... J'ai toujours des trous entre les jambes et je pense que c'est assez normal pour ceux qui ne se changent pas pour aller au travail, par exemple. Avez-vous des bons coups de pantalons de tous les jours mais peut-être plus résistants ?

Merci

I've been hearing a lot of opinions of cyclists who say that studded tyres aren't all that great if you don't consistently ride on ice and if you live in an area that plows snow and salts relatively frequently. Made me want to go for a winter specific tyre without studs. Can't really find anything other than Continental Top Contact Winters out there, everything else that is not studded but sorta suitable for winters seem to be all-season tyres (Marathon GT365, Michelin Stargrip). Was also surprised that the Conti TCWs were actually more expensive than many studded and all season tyres out there. Was wondering if the TCWs are worth it. I hear that one wipe out on ice will make you wish you had studs but at the same time, it's not like performance is all that better right? As in you still have to be very careful and barely lean at all when cornering. I'm thinking maybe the slower speeds and rougher ride could actually be worth it.

Had to be in NYC two weeks ago for work and decided to ride down there. I guess the jury is out if this counts as a single ride, since I stopped to sleep for a few hours in Albany 😂

Overall, the Empire State trail is pretty pleasant (especially the southern half) and if anyone is looking for a cool bike trip, I def recommend this one!

Hi there.

I want to get some lights to attach to my bike wheels that can glow in different colors at night. I know lights like this already exist on Amazon, but first I'd like to check out local options rather than send all my money to Jeff Bezos.

Can anyone recommend me any local stores around Montreal that sell these sorts of lights?

Bonjour,

Je cherche des témoins d'un accident arrivé jeudi le 24 octobre à 11h à l'angle des rues St-Zotique est et Drolet.

Cycliste frappé par voiture Chevrolet électrique blanche. Selon les informations dont je dispose, le conducteur ne ce serait pas arrêté après l'impact. A roulé vers l'est sur St-Zotique.

Plusieurs cyclistes et passants ce seraient arrêtés pour porter secours en attendant les premiers répondants.

Une femme aurait même courru jusqu'à la voiture pour empêcher le conducteur de quitter les lieux et pris une photo de sa plaque d'immatriculation. Nous cherchons cette femme.

Le cycliste est en vie mais a subi un traumatisme crânien. Amnésie, pertes de mémoire. Il n'a aucun souvenir des circonstances de l'accident.

I'm cycling to Quebec City and wondering how I can transport my bike back. Any bus companies that will take it? It seems like the new VIA Rail trains have bike racks, but are those even in service yet and will they let me on? Do I need to box it up?

Thank you.