The Vancouver Bicycle Meetup Group

A wonderful ride to Tsawwassen today with a wonderful group of cyclists.

Donna lead this group of 9 VBMG cyclists in and around the Nanaimo area.

If you are ever in the market for top notch rain pants or booties, Taiga makes the best I've found so far. They also have a great selection of other rain gear, warm gear, etc. Of course the weather has finally turned but I'm posting this just in case winter comes back!!!

FYI, items made locally in Vancouver. If the bottom of your booties wear out, they can easily fix them up for you in no time flat. No need to buy another set, just repair the bottom.

PART 2 of Advanced Cycle Shells. How to put up with the vagaries of Spring's capricious nature?

For those who would like to access Metrotown Skytrain with your bike, the renovations are complete and you can now use the mid-station elevators. Your tax dollars at work!

Spring is in the air...sort of!!! Time to change your tires??? Have a read of the attached article to see if your tires need replacing. Start your cycling year off with good safe tires.

When should you change your tyres? How to tell when it's time for fresh rubber

A wee bit of advice whether locking your bike in Surrey, England or Surrey, BC...or any other place:)

Beginner's guide to bike security—how to stop bike thieves and protect your bike How to make sure your bike stays safe wherever it's parked

Wouldn't it be nice if Amtrak had a system like this...travelling from Vancouver to Portland would be even nicer.

Video: New train in Japan has space for 99 cyclists AND their bikes Not coming soon to a UK rail operator near you

Finally, I cyclists in Surrey get some police attention and driver's education on how to pass us safely...

Surrey Police make video showing drivers how to overtake cyclists safely Officers also clarify cyclists' rights on Twitter to dispel misconceptions held by some drivers about the law

We are not alone...crazy close calls from the UK. My take = ride like you are invisible and expendable!!! Many drivers just don't care and will do whatever crazy and unsafe act to pass you! Ride safe folks.

Cycle commuting close pass compilation Compilation of bicycle commuting close passes and other things I've seen on my travels. UK 2016-2017.

Would you have let the boy crash and learn a lesson or did as Dad done...grab him and save the truck...I mean the boy???!!!

Dad hero moment Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet.

If you think we have cry baby hills to contend with around the Lower Mainland, check out this video of Stage 17 of the Tour de France to be used in July 2018. Incredible scenery. Maybe good for a VBMG weekend ride, ha ha ha!!!

Video: "Crazy" - Mike Cotty previews next year's short but brutal Tour de France stage in the Pyrenees Stage 17 will cover just 65 kilometres - but there a three cols to get up, including the finish on the Portet