By Steve

This past weekend I went for a bike ride. No big surprise there… but it got me thinking, what would I do without my bike. I ride almost everyday, whether it’s commuting to work, training or just a fun MTB ride, I’m riding. If I wasn’t, I’m sure I’d be doing other things; rock climbing, playing on a soccer team, watching more movies. All good things, but would they enrich my life the way cycling has…? I’m not sure, but I thought I would share some pictures that show why I ride.

Ok, not the greatest picture, (it was taken with a sweaty Blackberry), but I like it because it was a cyclocross ride where I didn’t touch pavement for more than 50 feet. Didn’t drive to a trail head, didn’t get past by any cars, just got on my bike and had a quality ride with Paul, Bill and Pete.

Another questionable picture, but you try sprinting ahead of these guys and snapping a pic while still riding up a bumpy road. This was the start of Comfortably Numb in Whistler. It’s one of those trails you should try and ride at least once. Annually is better if you can.

I didn’t race the Westside classic this year, but I took the opportunity to hang out with some friends and take some pictures. Here’s Laura of the Local Ride/Dr. Vie team railing the corner into the finishing stretch.

Bikes are also a great excuse to travel and see the Country we live in. Here’s a picture of Ryan “shredding the nar” in Naramata. Plus when you get tired (you can’t ride all the time) the Okanagan wine country has plenty of other things to do…

Check out the gallery below or go to Local Ride’s photo page