Archive for April, 2001

Choices

Thursday, April 26th, 2001

As seen in the Williams Lake Tribune April 26, 2001

We all have to make them. Sometimes they are clear and easy to make: do you jump from the third storey window or do you take the stairs? If you want to see tomorrow, you have a better chance by taking the stairs. Seems clear to me.

Some other choices aren’t. Take last weekend for instance: take the bike out for a ride or
do I get caught up with the spring yard work? The bike is calling my name like some siren of the trail, yet my yard, and my neighbours would really like it if I actually paid some attention to my place before August! (more…)

Bikes For Kids

Wednesday, April 18th, 2001

As seen in the Cariboo Advisor April 18, 2001

Everyone in the Williams Lake Cycling Club knows that one of life’s purest, simplest joys is to ride a bike.

Club members like riding so much they think everyone should ride. Unfortunately, many of our town’s youngsters can’t afford a bike. The Williams Lake Cycling Club finds this unacceptable. (more…)

Seasons Greetings

Thursday, April 12th, 2001

As seen in the Williams Lake Tribune April 12, 2001

Well it looks like it’s mountain biking season once again and it’s time to shake off the winter cob webs and get those jello legs back in shape. All of those Christmas goodies are finally going to get burned off…WoooHooo! This past winter wasn’t completely spent sitting on our slightly enlarged behinds, we finally got the Williams Lake Cycling Club off the ground and started on a web site too. The schedule of events, ranging from our regular Wednesday night rides, youth and rookie rides, bike maintenance seminars, Bikes for Kids drive, to the Kranked 4 a Day all day bike fest have been keeping us busy. If you want to see a calendar, please check out the website at www.puddlebike.com (or look at Red Shred’s) and while you are at it take a peek at the picture pages and the interactive forum. We’re pretty happy with it! (more…)