The Return of Napoleon – Episode 11

I found my stolen bike guys!!
In Toronto over the past few weeks, 3300 bikes were found in different locations around the city – all hoarded by a man named Igor Kenk. A man who deliberately steal bikes, dismembers them, and then ask theft victims if they could identify their bikes if they inquire.

He had bikes that he or others had stolen more than 8 years ago.
Yesterday, I went down to 30 Ordinance Rd to search through the bike rubble, frames, miscellaneous parts to find my Blue Raleigh Serengeti – the bike I had shipped out from Calgary that I had no proof for – no receipt, no serial number, nothing. The only thing I brought down to convince TO police was my laptop – opened to my video blog.

Much to my surprise the bike was there and the TO police happily gave it back to me. My bike is pretty much intact, its missing it’s pedals and it’s bell – but I’m pretty sure the brakes are new – so i’m not too disappointed. Amazing!

I’m going to register my bike now and hopefully after 6 months when Igor gets out of prison he wont steal it again.

Thanks for everyone’s support, It means a lot. I probably would have lost faith a while ago.

music: Lizz Wright – Strange

Hamilton Schmamilton – Episode 10

Let’s all go to Hamilton and ride the trails that remind me of the highly treed and salty air of Vancouver (minus the water and too many lululemon stores).

It was a great day, super hot and humid but the shaded bush where no one existed but Joey and I set the stage for a fun filled afternoon.

Joey wanted to kill himself going off jumps in the terrain park but instead just got some bruises and a slightly scarred ego. Sorry Joey.

Check out the new episode and go bike Hamilton already!

music: Beck – Gamma Ray

Slightly Battered and Brusied – Ep. 9

I’m back..

I have such an amazing family. My aunt Margaret heard that my lovely blue Raleigh was taken from me last week, and she graciously gave me her bike. It’s amazing, it’s not flashy or embellished with unnecessary components, it’s not full of itself or cocky, it’s real.

I’m going to enjoy and love this bike, I’m going to take this bike behind a middle school and get it pregnant (30 Rock quote).

Welcome into my world new bike – Free Spirit.. just like me – I think we’ll make a great team.

Music: Telepopmusik – Breathe

Devastation..

Well.. my bike was stolen today..

I’m beyond sad, angry and devastated..

My bike was my metal, rubber and chain pain reliever. Always there to get me through frustrating, often debilitating circumstances. I bet the douchbag who stole my bike didn’t know that.

I guess until I get a new bike there will be a hiatus on videos.