100_4911 Lana the Bike in Grandforks, BC

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Originally uploaded by Sam Vekemans

Here's Lana the Bike in Grandforks, BC ... Lets see how this works.
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Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Day 181 Clifden, Ireland (walking) 29 Oct 07 - a photoset on Flickr

Day 181 Clifden, Ireland (walking) 29 Oct 07 - a photoset on Flickr

Hi everyone, here's my latest photo set i uploaded onto flickr.
It was from a couple days ago just walking around Clifden.
Cheers,
Sam

New Website - A Virtual Bike Ride For WWF Canada

Hi all, this is the 1st post for the new blog website. .. Soon many things will be done. .. But 1st this post. 

In short, virtualbikeride.blogspot.com will be the new site where many posts can be added to. ..
One of the reasons this came up us because of the need todo many things at once.

The 1st goal is to raise funds for WWF Canada. .. The Goal for November is to raise $1,000cdn. .. All donations go directly through the WWF Canada website.  I have make my own group fundraising site, were people can donate to WWF Canada, this is were my progress will be shown and published.

 

The 2nd goal is to create a blog site where everyone can post their comments and findings related to the Climate change issue. .. Overtime, through the posts, will see what kinds of issues get notes more frequently. ... Mainly about Gas Price, pollution, Use of Technology, ... and what others have seen while on the trails. So i'll be posting things i find about current events, and different ideas and things i can share.

 

The 3rd goal is to have a place were the work in progress is stored for creating an actually GPS XD Data Card, where someone can get th data card, and go online and download the latest version update. .. Or download it directly to a new data card. ... and it will hold the Entire Hybred Mountain bike route Across anada.  (Another Data Card/Downlaodable file for Ireland).   Showing the most recommended route that every other cyclist has done before hand, and posted their route online. .. along with showing photos and videos and weblinks, (for those devices which can handle it).. and the Google Earth Version. .. Showing all the Tourist offices and Tourist information places (posted map signs), all the area information signs. ... Posting all the pysical trail marker signs. .. and showing where all the Campsites, Motels, B&B's, Hotels and rest areas are. .. and Most Importantly showing where all the Bike Shops and Outdoor supply stores, and food stores are.

 .... That might seem like alot, however, because it's all already posted on Google Maps, and Google Earth, and on many community website (eg. hostels.com) it makes it easy to keep updated. .. and because it's digital, there is no paper map of this route (as once its printed, it becomes out of date)

 

So essentially, the goal is to make this site, a source for those who want to do a great bike ride across canada, and around ireland. .. and have it as a resource. .. as well as a source for those who have already gone across country, or did a section of the route, and a way to corrct and modify the information on the map.

 

I look forward to seeing this site mold and develope.  .. Like everything, this is a work in progress.

Enjoy,

Cheers,

Sam Vekemans

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