Married, father of six, grandfather of six, businessman. Born and raised in Montreal, QC. Lives, works and trains in Vancouver, BC. Time crunched cyclist. Trying hard to ride my bike just for fun.
About Me
Married, father of six, grandfather of six, businessman. Born and raised in Montreal, QC. Lives, works and trains in Vancouver, BC. Time crunched cyclist. Trying hard to ride my bike just for fun.
Alain
Stumbled upon your blog through LindkedIn. I didn’t know that you rode. It looks like we took up the sport at the same time. Keep up the great blog. I’ll remember to bring my bike with me next time i’m in Montreal.
Michael
Michael, what is your favorite ride – hill, sprint etc?
Let’s see… At 6’3″ and 195, I’ve never met a sprint that I didn’t like. But I have met many hills that I don’t like. How’s the new venture going?
I am enjoying your blog. We are very similar – I’m late 40’s w/a full-time job and familiy, 6’1 185lbs and try my best to stay in cycling shape in a time-crunched fashion.
Dear Sir – Stumbled across your blog…what a blessing of encouragement. 42 years old, married 12 years to a full-time RN, 4 children (2,4,6,9), owner of 2 businesses (summer camp & retreat center), teacher with church, cycle to office (15 miles one way) regularly….6’3″ / 185 lbs …still feel like I did when I was 20.
You’ve provided me with additional fuel for the challenges I absorb every day. Much thanks! – Brian (Lone Oak Retreat and Camp Kiowa)
Alain,
Just read your last post. You are bang on. My 17 year old daughter recently did a 7 day hike on The Westcoast Trail. Not many safe places out there. She grew up on that trip. I wanted to hike with her, but decided not to because I would be “Dad” wanting to help her. She needed to do this on her women with classmates.
I rode with you in Tour De Victoria. I liked how you grabbed our ragtag group, created a team and we worked together. Thanks for leading! Wish I read your blog before rode. Thanks for coming up to Victoria, pleas visit again!
Mike
Mike: thank you for the kind words. I had a great time. What a break we created!!! That was fun. Best. Alain
Nice blog. I am 53 currently 82kg down from 98kg in Jan, by cutting the carbs, increasing the fats. Almost 40 lbs in 15 weeks. I actually don’t calorie count, but find it really easy to eat less and ride up to 2 hours fasted. My power is slightly higher than my last years best and this is only April. Should be a good year. Alp Route Alp du Huez is in the works. I am currently in the 3watt/kg range and still working on reducing weight while increasing intensity.
Thank you for your blog.