# Lounge/Off Topic **URL:** https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/c/lounge-off-topic/31.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [WCC gear order](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/wcc-gear-order/8208)
**Author:** [@kaischofield](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/kaischofield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2025 18:51 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/wcc-gear-order/8208 "2025-04-25T18:51:32Z")
Sorry if I missed this elsewhere … is there an ETA for the WCC clothing order? Thanks! --- ## [Hybrids and hitch installs](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/hybrids-and-hitch-installs/8210)
**Author:** [@lwellyburger](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/lwellyburger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2025 14:03 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/hybrids-and-hitch-installs/8210 "2025-04-22T14:03:42Z")
(UPDATED: all good, I bought the system). Hi all! Any words of wisdom/advice on the install of a hitch for a hybrid? I have the recommendations from Rack Attack for the size of hitch and a lockable rack to go for, etc (… --- ## [Tires with tubes on tubeless ready wheels (road)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/tires-with-tubes-on-tubeless-ready-wheels-road/8199)
**Author:** [@JohnnyG](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JohnnyG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2025 13:38 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/tires-with-tubes-on-tubeless-ready-wheels-road/8199 "2025-04-22T13:38:27Z")
Looking for recommendations on tubed tires that can be easily mounted on tubeless ready rims. I’m currently using Conti GP4/5000 (25mm) and they are very difficult to mount, especially on the side of the road. Are ther… --- ## [Breakaway Femmes](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/breakaway-femmes/8109)
**Author:** [@TommyB](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/TommyB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2025 16:01 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/breakaway-femmes/8109 "2025-04-08T16:01:22Z")
A documentary has been made detailing the women’s Tour de France Féminin that took place for 6 years back in the 1980’s. This article has more info. It will be shown at select theatres across Canada on A… --- ## [Glasgow Bridge](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/glasgow-bridge/8152)
**Author:** [@CWilson](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/CWilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2025 12:36 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/glasgow-bridge/8152 "2025-04-04T12:36:41Z")
The Glasgow bridge is completely closed due to flooding. --- ## [Petit Train du Nord - Fall 2024](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/petit-train-du-nord-fall-2024/8154)
**Author:** [@Petee](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Petee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 April 2025 23:10 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/petit-train-du-nord-fall-2024/8154 "2025-04-03T23:10:33Z")
I made a video of Julie and my trip to Petit Train du Nord… newbie at video editting, - learning Adobe Premiere Pro. - working on Picture in Picture and audio levels. --- ## [Black Bibs](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/black-bibs/8084)
**Author:** [@Zack\_Maloney](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Zack_Maloney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 19:29 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/black-bibs/8084 "2025-03-13T19:29:12Z")
Has anyone tried bibs from The Black Bibs? Price is appealing and good reviews but hoping to hear if someone has tried before pulling the trigger! --- ## [C2C Training Spring Classes for SUSTAINABILITY (with Kelly Ellis)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/c2c-training-spring-classes-for-sustainability-with-kelly-ellis/8073)
**Author:** [@kaellis](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/kaellis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2025 15:46 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/c2c-training-spring-classes-for-sustainability-with-kelly-ellis/8073 "2025-03-08T15:46:01Z")
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent Van Gogh said it and our C2C “blue zone” classes embrace it. The consistency of our sustainable training routine means that little by little, … --- ## [Maltodextrin](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/maltodextrin/8003)
**Author:** [@JDCB](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JDCB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2025 00:54 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/maltodextrin/8003 "2025-02-09T00:54:46Z")
Has anyone recently bought bulk maltodextrin? Ideally somewhere locally. I’ve found a few ubrew online options with various levels of credibility. --- ## [Ride with GPS basic versus premium](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/ride-with-gps-basic-versus-premium/7984)
**Author:** [@PattiDennison](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/PattiDennison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2025 18:26 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/ride-with-gps-basic-versus-premium/7984 "2025-01-29T18:26:10Z")
It looks like I have ride with gps BASIC. Did this become active since I renewed my membership with WCC? It is worth while to upgrade to premium? I was hoping there was a nominal upgrade cost from basic to premi… --- ## [Help with a brake bleed!](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/help-with-a-brake-bleed/6919)
**Author:** [@Jpilot17](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Jpilot17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2025 18:25 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/help-with-a-brake-bleed/6919 "2025-01-28T18:25:00Z")
Hey, I just got back from a trip with my mtb and had a rear brake failure. I tried bleeding the brakes but it didn’t help so I bought a new lever. I installed it and bled it and while it does make some pressure, it’s st… --- ## [New Mobile Repair service](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/new-mobile-repair-service/7980)
**Author:** [@Matteo](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Matteo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2025 18:23 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/new-mobile-repair-service/7980 "2025-01-28T18:23:26Z")
Hey y’all! Friendly FYI There’s a new Pedal Powered mobile bicycle repair service in Kitchener/Waterloo! Google mobile bike repair and “Matteo’s Mobile Bicycle Repair” appears beside Velofix Serviced Toronto for the p… --- ## [Looking to Sign up for some Bike Events 2025](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/looking-to-sign-up-for-some-bike-events-2025/7977)
**Author:** [@GTusername](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/GTusername)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2025 02:14 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/looking-to-sign-up-for-some-bike-events-2025/7977 "2025-01-28T02:14:11Z")
Hey, new member here as of last month. Looking to dive into cycling more and was looking into bike races that are more for the road. (I don’t have a CX bike…). I’m curious what are people signing up for in 2025? So far… --- ## [Stuck post ideas](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/stuck-post-ideas/7955)
**Author:** [@CraigM](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/CraigM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2025 18:29 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/stuck-post-ideas/7955 "2025-01-23T18:29:28Z")
Hey, I’m hoping someone can provide some insight for me. I’ve googled the heck outta it, and tried many options. My cross/gravel bike (carbon) has a Thompson Elite post (aluminum) and it’s stuck. Real stuck. We’ve tri… --- ## [Cycling trip to Italy September 2025](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cycling-trip-to-italy-september-2025/7916)
**Author:** [@ReneH](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/ReneH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2025 17:59 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cycling-trip-to-italy-september-2025/7916 "2025-01-06T17:59:47Z")
I’m posting this message on behalf of Paola Rowe. We are making a return visit to the Hotel Fedora, one of the premiere bike hotels in Riccione, located on the Adriatic coast 160 km south of Venice. Riccione is a haven … --- ## [Great Deals (Including at the Best Local Bike Shop) Available Until Sunday – Auction to Support Local Racer](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/great-deals-including-at-the-best-local-bike-shop-available-until-sunday-auction-to-support-local-racer/7859)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Shein](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Sam_Shein)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2024 22:04 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/great-deals-including-at-the-best-local-bike-shop-available-until-sunday-auction-to-support-local-racer/7859 "2024-12-12T22:04:51Z")
--- ## [Canadian MTB article on the Hydrocut](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/canadian-mtb-article-on-the-hydrocut/7834)
**Author:** [@TonyF](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/TonyF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2024 13:20 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/canadian-mtb-article-on-the-hydrocut/7834 "2024-12-02T13:20:36Z")
From rogue to rad: Waterloo’s Hydrocut Nice article on the role WCC played in the development of the hydocut, with @Brent sharing the story. Lots of stuff I never knew – and very impressive! --- ## [Auction to Support a Local Racer (Dec 1-15)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/auction-to-support-a-local-racer-dec-1-15/7832)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Shein](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Sam_Shein)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2024 11:27 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/auction-to-support-a-local-racer-dec-1-15/7832 "2024-12-01T11:27:17Z")
Need some holiday gifts? Interested in supporting my 2025 racing season? Check out my auction! For those who don’t know me, I’m Sam Shein, a Canadian gravel cyclist and full-time Urban Planning student at the University… --- ## [Cycling goals/plans for 2025 - what's yours?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cycling-goals-plans-for-2025-whats-yours/7826)
**Author:** [@Petee](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Petee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 November 2024 19:14 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cycling-goals-plans-for-2025-whats-yours/7826 "2024-11-29T19:14:38Z")
I’d like to do another pseudo ‘bike packing’ trip in 2025. Julie and I were lucky enough to get away for 3 days of cycling along the Petit Train du Nord trail from St Jerome to Nominique in Quebec during the height of t… --- ## [Studded vs regular winter gravel tires](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/studded-vs-regular-winter-gravel-tires/7752)
**Author:** [@Owen\_NW](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Owen_NW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2024 17:03 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/studded-vs-regular-winter-gravel-tires/7752 "2024-11-11T17:03:53Z")
Anyone tried both in the area and have an opinion? Last year I just ran my summer terra speeds. I had a couple slams on icy stuff, but overall it was not too bad, I am just curious about trying studs. Thanks for respons… --- ## [Hydrocut Halloween Ride - Friday Oct 25](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/hydrocut-halloween-ride-friday-oct-25/7694)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2024 04:15 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/hydrocut-halloween-ride-friday-oct-25/7694 "2024-10-19T04:15:42Z")
GET YOUR COSTUME READY!!! King Street Cycles presents The Hydrocut Halloween Ride on Friday, October 25th! Charge up your lights and ride the haunted trails from 7-9:30 pm👻 Be prepared to get spooked by the scary decor… --- ## [Locksmith recommendations](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/locksmith-recommendations/2301)
**Author:** [@jeremyhaak](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/jeremyhaak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2022 14:38 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/locksmith-recommendations/2301 "2022-05-09T14:38:27Z")
I would like to re-key the hitch lock and the chain lock for my bike rack to use the same key. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good locksmith in Kitchener? --- ## [Garmin 530 spontaneous reset](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/garmin-530-spontaneous-reset/7618)
**Author:** [@JohnnyG](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JohnnyG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2024 23:54 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/garmin-530-spontaneous-reset/7618 "2024-09-29T23:54:35Z")
Has anyone had an experience with their Garmin doing a spontaneous reset mid-ride? Over the course of this summer, it has happened to me about 4 times. It beeps, and when I look down, it’s doing a reset. When the rese… --- ## [Ghost Bike Ride—Saturday, 28 SEP 2024, In Memory of Susan Bard](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/ghost-bike-ride-saturday-28-sep-2024-in-memory-of-susan-bard/7597)
**Author:** [@jnet](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/jnet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2024 17:36 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/ghost-bike-ride-saturday-28-sep-2024-in-memory-of-susan-bard/7597 "2024-09-24T17:36:03Z")
Hi everyone, The Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation(GCAT) has organized a ghost bike ride for Susan Bard, the lady cyclist who tragically lost her life following a collision with a vehicle (hit and run) on Victo… --- ## [Recomendations: Good Online Bike Parts Stores?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/recomendations-good-online-bike-parts-stores/7482)
**Author:** [@TonyF](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/TonyF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2024 08:45 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/recomendations-good-online-bike-parts-stores/7482 "2024-09-10T08:45:01Z")
So, I need to order some bike parts. I was a fan of Chain Reaction for their prices, selection and ease of shipping, but they are no longer. Any suggestions for good price, selection and deliver times? Depending on the … --- ## [Bridge proposes in the G2G gap in Wallenstein](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bridge-proposes-in-the-g2g-gap-in-wallenstein/7475)
**Author:** [@TonyF](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/TonyF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2024 14:26 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bridge-proposes-in-the-g2g-gap-in-wallenstein/7475 "2024-09-07T14:26:26Z")
See: Pedestrian bridge proposed over Conestogo River near Wallenstein I would be great to see this gap addressed and kudos to the G2G volunteers who are working on getting it done!! From the article: A report going to… --- ## [Bike Donations](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bike-donations/1551)
**Author:** [@Gwyneth\_Mitchell](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Gwyneth_Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2024 16:18 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bike-donations/1551 "2024-09-06T16:18:04Z")
Hi folks! I’m a part of an organization called Red Raccoon Bike Rescue. We started as a response to the pandemic with free bike repairs in Victoria Park on Saturdays. We’ve done some growing and will continue our effor… --- ## [Obituary: Rob Samide](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/obituary-rob-samide/7303)
**Author:** [@Scott](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Scott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2024 14:54 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/obituary-rob-samide/7303 "2024-08-24T14:54:01Z")
Just in case some missed it, here’s Rob Samide’s obituary. Rob passed away suddenly back in early July. He was a longtime member of WCC, until he moved to London a few years back. Rob was the guy with the big personality… --- ## [And the award goes to…](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/and-the-award-goes-to/7372)
**Author:** [@Scott](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Scott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2024 01:58 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/and-the-award-goes-to/7372 "2024-08-20T01:58:22Z")
Congratulations to @bdoberst for his recent award from the Canadian Association of Geographers… well done Brent! --- ## [Gravel, road and MTB cycling tours in Colombia](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/gravel-road-and-mtb-cycling-tours-in-colombia/7369)
**Author:** [@valentinacastilloc](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/valentinacastilloc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2024 16:31 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/gravel-road-and-mtb-cycling-tours-in-colombia/7369 "2024-08-19T16:31:05Z")
Hey everyone! I wanted to pass along this information from Arriba Travel. They are a cycling touring company offering gravel, road and MTB tours in Colombia. The tours are fully supported and all inclusive (accommodati… [Previous page](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/c/lounge-off-topic/31.md) [Next page](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/c/lounge-off-topic/31.md?page=2)