Skiing on City Streets (Toronto) cjhoyle 2022-01-17 | This video shows my Monday, January 17th, 2022 lunch-time cross country (nordic) skiing adventure around the Annex Neighbourhood of Toronto. Starting at Jean Sibelius Square Park, I headed south along Kendal Ave, then turned right onto Walmer Rd which I took all the way to Bloor St.Skiing at Cedarvale Park: youtu.be/_5EYCJ-qZjQSkiing at High Park: youtu.be/0E79TwCuDkcSkiing the Beltline Trail: youtu.be/qBxrIeZ9T1QSkiing at Don Valley Golf Course: youtu.be/6jCyo6OBFK8I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/6538852953I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Dogsledding in Iqaluit, Nunavut - Tour of Frobisher Bay cjhoyle 2024-03-04 | This video shares my Thursday June 1, 2023 dogsledding experience in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. While visiting this city on business, I extended my trip by a few days to explore everything that Iqaluit had to offer. I made arrangements with a local tour company to go on an evening of dogsledding. During the late spring, there isn't enough snow for this activity on land, so instead they use the ice on Frobisher Bay. So I met up with the group at the Causeway Dock, across from Iqaluit, and from there we headed out and did a loop around Mair Island. Our total distance was about 18km and the dogs averaged a speed of 11.2km/hr.In this video I have done my best to share the video highlights from the excursion, while presenting the information I've learned from the experience.I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera and Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Upcoming Video and Collaboration cjhoyle 2024-02-26 | In this video I give a few quick updates.cjhoyle w/ Max Domi & Ryan Reaves: youtu.be/FAbLqm-szrIDogsledding in Iqaluit: youtu.be/6CtEvXV_NUgI hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe! Thanks for watching.
Vision R40 Recumbent Bike - Overview cjhoyle 2023-10-23 | This video is a detailed review of my Vision R40 Recumbent Bicycle which was manufactured in approximately 2002 or 2003. After detailing the basic specs of the bike, I give a brief history of this model and the company that made it. There are some parts of the bike that I go into more detail about, such as the seat, the steering and the length adjustment. I wrap thing up with a quick explanation about how to ride the bike and a summary of what I love / don't love about the bike.I bought this bike in late November 2022 and I filmed this video approximately 11 months later. During this period I rode the bike nearly 2,000 km, almost exclusively within Toronto, ON, Canada.The Vision R40 was manufactured in Seattle, WA by Advanced Transportation Products Inc (ATP). This model was produced from 1993 until 2003, and its unique selling feature was the ability to convert between Short Wheel Base (SWB) and Long Wheel Base (LWB), and also between Under-seat Steering (USS) and Over-seat Steering (OSS). Additional parts/kits are needed to do these conversions.To learn more about the history of ATP/Vision, there's a website with a lot of great resources.http://visionrecumbentinfo.comI hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe! Thanks for watching.
Biking in Iqaluit, Nunavut - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2023-06-12 | This video shows my Friday June 2nd, 2023 cycling tour through Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. The video begins at the Iqaluit Airport (YFB) towards the northwest end of town. From there I followed Ungalliqpaat and joined Federal Rd heading Southeast. After a quick detour past the Nunavut Legislative Assembly, I briefly rode along Mivvik St before joining Queen Elizabeth to continue through the centre of town. After passing Northmart, I turned onto Sinaa to ride along next to the frozen water of Frobisher Bay before turning north onto Qajaq, and returning Northwest along Nipisa St and Palaugaa. After making a left turn onto Niaqunngusiariaq I ended the video just east of Federal Rd.Some of the points of interest that I passed along the ride include: a view of the newer houses built on the Plateau, the baseball field, the Aqsarniit Hotel (the new hotel), the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, the Black Heart Café, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) building, the Qimugjuk Building, the Nunavut Legislative Assembly, RBC Financial Group, the Iqaluit Canada Post office, a dental clinic, CIBC bank, Tim Hortons, Northmart, Nakasuk School (elementary school), the Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre, the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, the Iqaluit Harbour pier, the KFC / Pizza Hut / Quick Stop, the Snack restaurant, the Frobisher Inn, St. Jude's Anglican Cathedral and the Iqaluit Aquatic Centre.In this video I was riding a CCM Inception bicycle which I borrowed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a modified dreamGEAR gaming headset, plugged into an old smartphone. Unfortunately I had forgotten to bring the equipment that I normally use for recording audio with me on this trip, so I had to make do with what I could find in the stores in town.Strava link for this day of riding: strava.com/activities/9219961127I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Where in the world is cjhoyle?!? cjhoyle 2023-06-05 | Can you guess which city cjhoyle is bike riding in? Please leave a guess in the comment section below. The answer will be revealed in my next video.
Canoeing from Bolton to Toronto - Humber River Weekend Trip cjhoyle 2023-05-23 | This video summarizes our two-day canoe trip down the Humber River, starting from the village of Bolton and ending at the mouth of the Humber in the Lake Ontario in the west end of Toronto.Wilderness Canoe Association: wildernesscanoe.caWCA on YouTube: youtube.com/@wildernesscanoeassociationThe Terra Incognita (Erik): youtube.com/@The.Terra.Incognitaterapr0 (Lachlan): youtube.com/@terapr0Canoepoler (Stephen): youtube.com/@canoepolerKayaking the Humber River (Summer 2021): youtu.be/vdDBs0jAwJsStrava for Day 1: strava.com/activities/8825892730Strava for Day 2: strava.com/activities/8825928354During the majority of the year, most of this river is too shallow to paddle, so we completed this trip in the early spring, on the weekend of April 1-2, 2023 when the water level was essentially at its peak. In between Day 1 and Day 2 we spent the night camping near the river. Throughout the two days, there were a total of 10 man-made obstacles (mostly weir dams) that we portaged around.We passed many landmarks along the way including: the Nashville Conversation Reserve, the Kleinburg Film Studios, the Kleinburg Water Resource Recovery Facility, The Country Club (former golf course), the Humber Valley Golf Course, the Weston Golf & Country Club, Scarlett Woods Golf Course, and the Lambton Golf & Country Club. We also passed several communities and neighbourhoods including: Nashville, Kleinburg, Elder Mills, Vaughan Mills, Woodbridge, Humber Summit, Mount Olive, Thistletown, Humbermede, Pelmo Park - Humberlea, Weston, Humber Heights, Westmount, Roselands, Scarlett Mills, Lambton Mills, Warren Park, Baby Point, The Kingsway, Old Mill, Swansea, and Humber Bay Shores. All these locations are within the municipalities of Caledon (Peel Region), King Township (York Region), Vaughan (York Region) and Toronto. We paddled under more than 60 bridges, including: Hickman St, Highway 50 / Queen St N, Humber Lea Rd, King St E, the Historic Sneath Rd bridge, Caledon King Townline S, Huntington Rd, the historic McEwen Bridge (Kirby Rd), Nashville Rd, Highway 27, Major MacKenzie Dr W, an Elder Mills trail bridge, Rutherford Rd, Vaughan Mills Rd, 6 bridges for the Country Club (formerly Board of Trade) golf course, Clarence St, Woodbridge Ave, Highway 7, Canadian Pacific Rail's MacTier Subdivision, Highway 407, Canadian National Rail's Halton Subdivision, Steeles Ave W, 9 bridges for the Humber River Trail, Finch Ave W / Islington Ave, Albion Rd, Highway 401, GO Transit's Weston Subdivision (Kitchener Line), St Phillips Rd, Lawrence Ave W, Eglinton Ave, Scarlett Rd, Canadian Pacific Rail's Galt Subdivision (GO Transit's Milton Line), Dundas St W, Old Mill Rd, TTC's Line 2 - Bloor Danforth Subway, Bloor St W, The Queensway, GO Transit's Oakville Subdivision (Lakeshore West), Lake Shore Blvd W, Gardiner Expressway, and the Humber Bay Arch Bridge.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Moore Beltline Trail (Toronto) - Urban Cross-Country Skiing cjhoyle 2023-03-06 | This video shows my Saturday March 4th, 2024 morning cross country (nordic) skiing adventure of the Moore Park Ravine and Vale of Avoca Ravine in downtown Toronto. The video begins at the trail's entrance on Moore Ave just south of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and ends on Avoca Ave, just north of David Balfour Park above the Rosehill Reservoir. These two ravines carry the Mud Creek and the Yellow Creek respectively, which are both tributaries of the Don River.Biking the Moore Beltline Trail: youtu.be/n_XU1GkqYkYSkating in Peterborough: youtu.be/FE7B71_VgswSkiing in Tommy Thompson Park: youtu.be/6kZVwElDJSgSkiing in the Annex: youtu.be/OCTCtqhI-QsSkiing at the Rosedale Golf Club: youtu.be/NK7_MyTay98Skiing at Cedarvale Park: youtu.be/_5EYCJ-qZjQSkiing at High Park: youtu.be/0E79TwCuDkcSkiing the Beltline Trail: youtu.be/qBxrIeZ9T1QSkiing at Don Valley Golf Course: youtu.be/6jCyo6OBFK8Urban Cross Country Skiing: youtube.com/watch?v=_5EYCJ-qZjQ&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GuGxRoW0fGCrJdgQnzR9UKEI filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/8659048595I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe! Thanks for watching.
Skating on the Trent-Severn Waterway - Peterborough cjhoyle 2023-02-06 | This video shows a segment of my Sunday February 5th, 2023 skating adventure on the Trent Severn Waterway in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Completed in 1920, the Trent-Severn Waterway spans a total distance of 386km, connecting Lake Ontario with Lake Huron through a series of 44 locks. In this video I skated approximately 800 metres from the top of Ashburnham Lock #20 to the bottom of the Peterborough Lift Lock #21 (not #19 as I accidentally called it in the video). I passed under the Maria Rd swing bridge and another swing bridge for Canadian Pacific Railway's Havelock Subdivision.Trent-Severn Waterway Solo Canoe 2020: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1I filmed this using my Galaxy S22 smartphone, held in my hand while skating.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/8511098498I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking in Guelph - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-11-07 | This video shows my Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 cycling tour through Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The video begins at the intersection of East Ring Rd and Arboretum Rd within the University of Guelph Campus. From there I followed Reynolds Walk to Gordon St, where I turned right and headed northwest. I rode into the historic downtown Guelph and continues along Norfolk St until I reached Woolwich St.Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Biking in London: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs7DPJEy9u0htiYkTd7pOhELinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/8059334965I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-09-26 | This video shows my Saturday September 24th, 2022 cycling tour of the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's east end. This is a man-made peninsula beginning from the foot of Leslie St and stretching approximately 5km out into Lake Ontario. The spit is home to Tommy Thompson Park. Beginning from the Leslie St entrance, I biked all the way to the lighthouse at the end of the peninsula.The Nature of Things - Tommy Thompson Park: youtu.be/IiZFZYqbxCkSkiing Tommy Thompson Park: youtu.be/6kZVwElDJSgGrand River Canoe Trip 2022: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwLinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/7861157917I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking from Toronto to Whitby cjhoyle 2022-08-16 | All of the clips in the video were filmed on Friday July 22nd, 2022. This video documents my 62km bike ride from downtown Toronto to my parent's house in the suburban town of Whitby. After spending a portion of my weekend with family I returned to Toronto on the GO Train.Ride Map: strava.com/activities/7553655174Highland Creek to Rouge River: youtu.be/tbvDzZIhMHEPickering Waterfront Trail: youtu.be/uXPK4rIJjE0Ajax Waterfront Trail: youtu.be/zstb2zmWZDYWhitby Waterfront Trail (West): youtu.be/_o91RVvDM4AWhitby Waterfront Trail (East): youtu.be/ZUXo0KoO9GILinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Dunnville to Port Maitland - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 8 cjhoyle 2022-07-18 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Saturday June 11th, 2022. This video summarizes the eighth and final day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 8: strava.com/activities/7299888333Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from the Sulphur Spring Campground at Byng Island Conservation Area and paddle downstream to the Port Maitland lighthouse on Lake Erie. My total paddling distance was 11.7 km. The only bridge I paddled under today was Rainham Rd. I before reaching the mouth of the river, I took a short detour to visit the old Port Maitland Lock. I spent the entire day in the single-tier municipality of Haldimand County.Visiting Port Maitland in 2019: youtu.be/z047t_29SiIVisiting Rock Point Provincial Park in 2018: youtu.be/r-4DxQ8rZK0Trent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Cayuga to Dunnville - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 7 cjhoyle 2022-07-11 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Friday June 10th, 2022. This video summarizes the seventh day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 7: strava.com/activities/7299878042Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from to Sun Retreats Cayuga and paddle downstream to Byng Island Conservation Area. My total paddling distance was 27.3 km. I paddled under 2 bridges including the Canada Air Line Railway Bridge (now used for the Cayuga Grand Vista Trail), and Talbot Rd in Cayuga. I also portaged around Byng Island Weir 4 and went for a walk to visit Dunnville for dinner in the evening. I spent the entire day in the single-tier municipality of Haldimand County.Visiting Cayuga and Dunnville in 2019: youtu.be/z047t_29SiIVisiting Dunnville in 2018: youtu.be/qFvZLGgX0xMTrent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Six Nations to Cayuga - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 6 cjhoyle 2022-07-07 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Thursday June 9th, 2022. This video summarizes the sixth day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 6: strava.com/activities/7299875887Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from Chiefswood Park at Six Nations of the Grand River and paddled to Sun Retreats Cayuga. My total paddling distance was 29.2 km. I paddled under 5 bridges including Highway 6 (Caledonia Bypass), CN Hagersville Subdivision, the historic Argyle St Bridge, Haldimand Rd 9 in York, and the Canada Southern Railway bridge. I also portaged around the Caledonia Dam and went for a walk in Caledonia to stop at their Food Basics grocery store. At lunchtime I stopped in York and visited the General Store. The municipalities I paddled through include Six Nations of the Grand River, Brant County, and Haldimand County.Visiting Cayuga in 2019: youtu.be/z047t_29SiITrent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Brantford to Six Nations - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 5 cjhoyle 2022-07-04 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Wednesday June 8th, 2022. This video summarizes the fifth day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 5: strava.com/activities/7299873530Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from Brant Conservation Area and paddle to Chiefswood Park, located within the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nations reserve. My total paddling distance was 41.7km, which is the furthest I've ever solo canoed in a single day. I paddled under 7 bridges including the Lorne Bridge (Colborne St W), the Brant's Crossing railroad bridge (formerly the Brantford, Norfolk, & Port Burwell Railway, now used by the Dike trail), the TH & B Railway Bridge (now used by the Dike Trail), Veterans Memorial Parkway, the Cockshutt Bridge (Erie Ave), Phelps Rd, and Chiefswood Rd. This portion of the river also include a 14km Oxbow! As I paddled through the heart of Brantford I pulled the canoe over to the side of the river so I could get a sneak peak at Brantford and stop at Tim Hortons. The municipalities I paddled through include the City of Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River.Trent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Raccoon VS Plastic Food Barrel cjhoyle 2022-07-02 | On the 4th night of my Grand River solo canoe trip I had a problem with a racoon who figured out how to open my plastic food barrel. In this video I share my raw footage from this encounter, but also demonstrate a simple measure which can be taken to stop racoons from getting inside.Grand River - Day 4: youtu.be/HJVPIRYbJVQGrand River Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwI hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe! Thanks for watching.
Cambridge to Brantford - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 4 cjhoyle 2022-06-30 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Tuesday June 7th, 2022. This video summarizes the fourth day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 4: strava.com/activities/7299871349Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from a small island just south of Cambridge and paddle south to the Brant Conservation Area. My total paddling distance was 35.5km. I paddled under 7 bridges including Footbridge Rd, Glen Morris Rd, the CN Dundas Subdivision railway bridge, William St, Dundas St W, Highway 403, and the Oak Hill Trail bridge. Another point of interest I passed was the Murray Overlook where there are old stone pillars in the river from the ruins of a Great Western Railway bridge. I portaged around two dams: The Penmans Dam in Paris and the Wilkes Dam in Brantford. After completing the first portage I went for a walk around the streets of Paris, stopped to buy sunglasses from Home Hardware and ate lunch at a restaurant called edit. The municipalities I paddled through include the the Township of North Dumfries in the Waterloo Region, Brant County and the City of Brantford.Biking through Glen Morris: youtu.be/2VG9Hkn-CH4Trent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Kitchener to Cambridge - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 3 cjhoyle 2022-06-27 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Monday June 6th, 2022. This video summarizes the third day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 3: strava.com/activities/7299869188Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from my campsite at Bingeman's Resort in Kitchener and paddle to a small island just south of Cambridge. My total paddling distance was 34.1km. I paddled under 14 bridges including Victoria St N, the CN Guelph Subdivision bridge, Fairway Rd N, the CP Waterloo Subdivision Bridge, the Freeport Bridge (King St E), Highway 8, the Walter Bean Grand River Trail bridge, Highway 401, Fountain St S, the CP Galt Subdivision Bridge, Park Hill Rd W, the Cambridge Main St Bridge, the Craig's Crossing pedestrian bridge, and Cedar St. I also portaged around two dams: The Mannheim Weir in Kitchener and the Park Hill Dam in Cambridge. After completing the second portage I went for a walk around the streets of downtown Galt and stopped to pick-up some dinner. The municipalities I paddled through include the City of Kitchener, the City of Cambridge and the Township of North Dumfries, which are all part of Waterloo Region.GO Train to London: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Camping on Guelph Lake (July 2018): youtu.be/FfhFxhay-HYTrent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
West Montrose to Kitchener - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 2 cjhoyle 2022-06-23 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Sunday June 5th, 2022. This video summarizes the second day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 2: strava.com/activities/7299867710Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I begin from my campsite at West Montrose Family Camp and paddle south to Bingeman's Resort in Kitchener. My total paddling distance was 26.5km. I paddled under 7 bridges including the West Montrose Covered Bridge, the Buggy Lane Bridge, the Winterbourne Bridge, 2 Conestoga Golf Course bridges, Sawmill Rd bridge, and the Bridgeport Bridge. The municipalities I paddled through include Woolwich Township, the City of Waterloo, and the City of Kitchener which are all part of Waterloo Region. I made a quick stop for lunch at the Twice the Deal pizza restaurant in Bridgeport. After arriving at Bingeman's, I explored the park by foot and ate dinner at Boston Pizza.Camping at Conestoga Lake (July 2018): youtu.be/FfhFxhay-HYBiking in Kitchener-Waterloo: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Guj9wBpupUiTkCDunWFUAMyTrent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mine SE. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Elora Gorge to West Montrose - Grand River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 1 cjhoyle 2022-06-20 | All the clips in this video were filmed on Saturday June 4th, 2022. This video summarizes the first day of my Grand River solo canoeing adventure.Strava for Day 1: strava.com/activities/7299865294Grand River Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=0vb7xYHu4bM&list=PL0a5DXVTM1GurHH7bYSye8QLpedIOG9uwPaddling the Grand River Book: amzn.to/3Np7FUqcjhoyle's Grand River Paddling Route map: google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=17bymiCTd3VvUtkGzWauIqSQwt3IyLecIn this episode, I was dropped off at the low level bridge in the Elora Gorge Conservation Area where I paddling south to the West Montrose Family Camp (campground). My total paddling distance was 14.8km. I paddled under 3 bridges including the Eighth Line W Bridge, Middlebrook Place Bridge (Chambers Bridge), and the Line 86 bridge. I also paddled past the ruins of an old bridge for the Guelph & Goderich Railway (G&GR). The municipalities I paddled through include Centre Wellington (part of Wellington County) and Woolwich Township (part of Waterloo Region). After arriving at my destination, in the evening I walked to visit the West Montrose Covered Bridge and the Lost Acre Variety store.Ontario Bike Tour #2 - Day 9: youtu.be/FfhFxhay-HYSave the Middlebrook Bridge: facebook.com/groups/355885149172210Trent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXCampsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sThe canoe is an Old Town Penobscot 16', made of Royalex, which I rented from Element Canoes in Hamilton: elementcanoes.com I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
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Lavender & Black Creek Trails (Toronto) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-06-09 | This video shows my Saturday May 7th, 2022 cycling tour of the Lavender Creek Trail, Rockcliffe Blvd Bikeway, Black Creek Park West, and Smythe Park. All of this territory is part of the former City of York. The video begins in the Stock Yards Village shopping mall and ends at the Scarlett Rd entrance into Smythe Park.Biking on Scarlett Rd: youtu.be/IBu8SsEMH2ALinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/7104435871I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to the new IKEA Store (Toronto) - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-06-02 | This video shows my Monday May 30, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the new IKEA store in downtown Toronto. The video begins in the school yard of Huron Street Junior Public School, and ends near the intersection of Yonge St & Gerrard St E.Campsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sBiking to No Frills (Dufferin Mall): youtu.be/-xv52cCHx3cBiking to No Frills (St Clair Ave W): youtu.be/rRvciS5_PBIBiking to FreshCo: youtu.be/GZEz5GXt_PEBiking to Fiesta Farms: youtu.be/ckNDq95aLmcBiking to Home Depot: youtu.be/GPoVqpKa0EYBiking to Canadian Tire: youtu.be/X1zTd8Z2B6wLinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.No Strava link for this ride.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Scarlett Rd (Toronto) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-05-26 | This video shows my Saturday May 7th, 2022 cycling tour of southern portion of Scarlett Rd. For a portion of this ride I also made use of the Humber River Recreational Trail which runs parallel to Scarlett Rd. The video begins at the intersection of Scarlett Rd & Dundas St W, and ends just north of Scarlett Rd & Chapman Rd.Kayaking the Humber River: youtu.be/vdDBs0jAwJsLinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/7104435871I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Swift Rapids to Port Severn - Severn River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 2 cjhoyle 2022-05-19 | All of the clips in the video were filmed on Sunday July 11th, 2021. This video summarizes the second day of my 2 day weekend canoe trip from Washago to Port Severn on the Trent-Severn Waterway.There has been a 10 month delay between when I filmed these videos and when I am posting it. On similar videos I've posted in the past, I've received comments from viewers who felt inspired to try a similar trip of their own. I decided to save this mini-series to post at the very beginning of the paddling season so that anyone who's interested to trying this section of the Trent-Severn can start planning their trip right away.Strava for Day 2: strava.com/activities/5637983015In this episode, I awoke in my tent at the bottom of the Swift Rapids Lockstation and paddled west along the Severn River to the Swift Rapids Lockstation. I took the canoe through 2 locks: Lock 44 - Big Chute Marine Railway and Lock 45 - Port Severn. I paddled under a total of 3 bridges including the CP Rail Bridge, the Port Severn Swing Bridge and Highway 400. After going through the final lock, I paddled out into Georgian Bay before turning around and going back up the lock to get picked up at the boat launch on Kelly's Rd.Campsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sTrent-Severn Waterway Trip (2020): youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip (2021): youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXThe canoe is a Bluewater Peterborough 16', made of Kevlar and manufactured in Guelph, ON in the early 1990's. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30. I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. While I normally film with this device in 4K, I mistakenly had the camera set to a lower resolution for the duration of this day. I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Washago to Swift Rapids - Severn River Solo Canoe Trip - Day 1 cjhoyle 2022-05-12 | All of the clips in the video were filmed on Saturday July 10th, 2021. This video summarizes the first day of my 2 day weekend canoe trip from Washago to Port Severn on the Trent-Severn Waterway.There has been a 10 month delay between when I filmed this video and when I am posting it. On similar videos I've posted in the past, I've received comments from viewers who felt inspired to try a similar trip of their own. I decided to save this mini-series to post at the very beginning of the paddling season so that anyone who's interested to trying this section of the Trent-Severn can start planning their trip right away.Strava for Day 1: strava.com/activities/5637976725In this episode, I was dropped off at the boat launch next to Centennial Park in Washago where I paddling northwest to the Swift Rapids Lockstation. I took the canoe through 2 locks: Lock 42 - Couchiching and Lock 43 - Swift Rapids. I paddled through the Severn Canal, the Severn River, and Sparrow Lake. I paddled under a total of 5 bridges including the Highway 11, the Severn Canal CN Railway Swing Bridge, Canal Rd, Hamlet Bridge 57 (Canning Rd), and the Hydro Glen CN Railway Bridge. After arriving at my destination, I spent the night camping on the bottom side of the Swift Rapids locks.Campsite Overnight Oats: youtu.be/jNoMXeY4y8sTrent-Severn Waterway Trip (2020): youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip (2021): youtube.com/watch?v=6D4_tWHhQh0&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXThe canoe is a Bluewater Peterborough 16', made of Kevlar and manufactured in Guelph, ON in the early 1990's. The GPS I used for the trip is a Garmin eTrex 30. I filmed this video using a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. While I normally film with this device in 4K, I mistakenly had the camera set to a lower resolution for the duration of this day. I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Don River Trail (Toronto) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-05-05 | This video shows my Thursday May 4th, 2022 cycling tour of portions of the the West Don Trail and the Lower Don River Trail in Toronto. The video begins on Leslie St just north of Eglinton Ave and ends just beyond the trail's crossing of Pottery Rd. Lower Don Trail (2021): youtu.be/B4Ns58Zcu7YDon Valley Trail (2015): youtu.be/m5QOCzXExfYKayaking down the Humber River: youtu.be/vdDBs0jAwJsKayaking up the Don River: youtu.be/Cto3mRCCoTwLinear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for this ride: strava.com/activities/7089621126I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
A New Tire for an Old Linear Recumbent cjhoyle 2022-04-21 | In this video I replaced the rear tire on my 1992 Iowa built Linear Recumbent Bike. The new tire I installed is a Continental Ride Tour:CAN: amzn.to/3k1mmR2USA: amzn.to/38fDjow2017 Overview of this Bike: youtu.be/tVexIrNmdX02019 Update on this Bike: youtu.be/PyM_XlTT8LsBrake Upgrade on this Bike: youtu.be/XWwDNSw_KhMI hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Washing my Bike at a Car Wash - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-04-14 | This video shows my Friday April 8th, 2022 trip to a local carwash to wash away all the road salt from my bike. The video begins in Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park in the Toronto's Annex neighbourhood near the intersection of Dalton Rd and Bloor St, and ends at the Bathurst Carwash, located on Bathurst St just north of Dupont St.Biking to Fiesta Farms: youtu.be/ckNDq95aLmcBiking to No Frills (Dufferin Mall): youtu.be/-xv52cCHx3cBiking to No Frills (St Clair Ave W): youtu.be/rRvciS5_PBIBiking to FreshCo: youtu.be/GZEz5GXt_PEBiking to Home Depot: youtu.be/GPoVqpKa0EYBiking to Canadian Tire: youtu.be/X1zTd8Z2B6wGreen Machine: strava.com/activities/6951386387The bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Campus Folding Bike - Overview cjhoyle 2022-04-07 | This video is an overview of my Campus brand folding bike. I purchased this bike in October 2021 to take with me on the GO Train to London, Ontario. I wanted to spend a few days in London biking around and since the trains to/from London leave/arrive Toronto during rush-hour, the only type of bike allowed on board is a folding bike.Accessories shown:Smartphone Holder: amzn.to/3r46lxFMirrycle Mirror: amzn.to/3NMNyRiToronto to London GO Train: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Biking in London: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs7DPJEy9u0htiYkTd7pOhEBiking in Kitchener/Waterloo: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Guj9wBpupUiTkCDunWFUAMyNext Compact Folding Bike: youtu.be/E5gK0Rxaal0Green Machine 2: youtu.be/nU9VsUMrIoI1992 Iowa Linear: youtu.be/PyM_XlTT8LsSmartphone Holder: youtu.be/JKJC5R1nF68Mirrycle Mirror: amzn.to/3u6Im2YMilk Crate with String: youtu.be/JRR83gxIdn0Milk Crate with Zip-ties: youtu.be/rWaAgG_BmukMilk Crate removable: youtu.be/MvBx_74FzUkI hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe! Thanks for watching.
Biking to Fiesta Farms (Toronto) - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-03-31 | This video shows my Thursday March 17, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the Fiesta Farms grocery store. The video begins in Taddle Creek Park near the intersection of Bedford Rd & Lowther Ave, and ends at the store located on Christie St at Essex St.Biking to No Frills (Dufferin Mall): youtu.be/-xv52cCHx3cBiking to No Frills (St Clair Ave W): youtu.be/rRvciS5_PBIBiking to FreshCo: youtu.be/GZEz5GXt_PEBiking to Home Depot: youtu.be/GPoVqpKa0EYBiking to Canadian Tire: youtu.be/X1zTd8Z2B6wGreen Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6840383136I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Midtown Yonge Bikeway - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-03-25 | UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who submitted emails of support! Thanks to your help. the item was approved at committee and council. The pilot will continue through the rest of 2022. More details: cycleto.ca/news/first-batch-2022-bikeways-and-yonge-street-pilot-gets-extended-until-2023 Read the staff report: toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-222944.pdfThis video shows my Thursday March 24th, 2022 cycling tour of the #ActiveTO Complete Street pilot in Midtown Toronto. The video begins at Yonge St & Millwood Rd in the Midtown Yonge neighbourhood, and at Yonge St & Bloor St.Yonge St after Bike Lanes (July 2021): youtu.be/qwsP0nm3sDgYonge St before Bike Lanes (Mar 2021): youtu.be/R2zG7TrSmbAYonge St before Bike Lanes (Dec 2020): youtu.be/k6dKlIVvr-kYonge St before Bike Lanes (Apr 2015): youtu.be/x8jCTfeQmg Linear Limo Recumbent: youtu.be/r9tRAEzPuQsThe bike I was riding is a non-folding Linear Limo Recumbent Bike. More info about this bike in the link above. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to the main frame tube of the bike at the front with a custom 3D printed plastic bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6877516970I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
ThruNite T2 - a very bright portable rechargeable LED flashlight cjhoyle 2022-03-17 | ThruNite T2: amzn.to/36tcRH6ThruNite Amazon CA store: amazon.ca/stores/ThruNite/page/2C3E9682-F7E4-4AC3-9D05-C77D2C4D3D0A?ref_=ast_bln ThruNite Website: thrunite.comThruNite on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCpC1vFSR-KSdJXTcE1Ne62Q Night Cemetery Ride: youtu.be/qTrHwHLzXnIThis product was sent to me free of charge with the agreement that I would feature it in a YouTube video.I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to No Frills on St Clair Ave W (Toronto) - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-03-08 | This video shows my Sunday March 6th, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the No Frills grocery store on St Clair Ave W in the Regal Heights Village. The video begins in Jean Sibelius Square near the intersection of Brunswick Ave & Bernard Ave, and ends at the store located on Alberta Ave, just north of St Clair Ave W.Biking to No Frills (Dufferin Mall): youtu.be/-xv52cCHx3cBiking to FreshCo: youtu.be/GZEz5GXt_PEBiking to Home Depot: youtu.be/GPoVqpKa0EYBiking to Canadian Tire: youtu.be/X1zTd8Z2B6wGreen Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6784586745I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to Canadian Tire (Toronto) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-02-28 | This video shows my Saturday February 26th, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the Canadian Tire store near Yorkville. The video begins in Jean Sibelius Square near the intersection of Bernard Ave & Kendal Ave, and ends at the store, located on the east side of Yonge St just north of Davenport Rd & Church St.Green Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6742365276I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to Union Station (Toronto) - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-02-22 | This video shows my Saturday February 13th, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to Union Station. The video begins at the Huron Street Playground near the intersection of Huron St & Lowther Ave and at Toronto's main railway station, located on Front St between York St and Bay St.After my bike ride, I boarded the 9:35am Lakeshore East train which I rode as far as Whitby.Green Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6671573368I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Tommy Thompson Park (Toronto) - Urban Cross-Country Skiing cjhoyle 2022-02-14 | This video shows my Sunday February 6th, 2022 morning cross country (nordic) skiing adventure on the Leslie Street Spit in Toronto's east end. This is a man-made peninsula beginning from the foot of Leslie St and stretching approximately 5km out into Lake Ontario. The spit is home to Tommy Thompson Park, and this was my first time visiting the park with cross country skis. Beginning from the Leslie St entrance, I skied all the way to the lighthouse at the end of the peninsula.A hidden natural world in the unlikeliest of places — Canada’s largest city | The Nature of Thingsyoutu.be/IiZFZYqbxCkSkiing in the Annex: youtu.be/OCTCtqhI-QsSkiing at the Rosedale Golf Club: youtu.be/NK7_MyTay98Skiing at Cedarvale Park: youtu.be/_5EYCJ-qZjQSkiing at High Park: youtu.be/0E79TwCuDkcSkiing the Beltline Trail: youtu.be/qBxrIeZ9T1QSkiing at Don Valley Golf Course: youtu.be/6jCyo6OBFK8I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/6641602485I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Rosedale Golf Club (Toronto) - Urban Cross-Country Skiing cjhoyle 2022-02-07 | This video shows my Saturday February 5th, 2022 morning cross country (nordic) skiing adventure in the Rosedale Golf Club. This is a private golf course located east of Yonge St between Lawrence Ave and York Mills Rd which is only open to the general public during the winter when it has snow coverage. This was my first time ever visiting and I tried to see as much of it as possible.Skiing in the Annex: youtu.be/OCTCtqhI-QsSkiing at Cedarvale Park: youtu.be/_5EYCJ-qZjQSkiing at High Park: youtu.be/0E79TwCuDkcSkiing the Beltline Trail: youtu.be/qBxrIeZ9T1QSkiing at Don Valley Golf Course: youtu.be/6jCyo6OBFK8I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.As mentioned in the video, since I had forgotten to turn on the Strava App when I began skiing, I was hoping that I'd be able to extract the GPS data from my action camera. While I was able to do this, unfortunately the data was not usable because the camera hadn't successfully resolved my location before I started filming. Because I was interested in seeing what my route looks like on the map, I decided to approximate it by drawing a line on Google Earth while reviewing the video footage. Using a few tricks, I was able to import this line into Strava, but it's obviously missing the speed data.Strava link for this adventure: strava.com/activities/6643233904I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to No Frills at Dufferin Mall (Toronto) - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-01-31 | This video shows my Sunday January 30th, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the No Frills grocery store at the Dufferin Mall. The video begins in Gwendolyn MacEwen Park near the intersection of Walmer Rd & Lowther Ave and ends at the grocery store, located on the west side of Dufferin St approximately halfway between College St and Bloor St.Skiing in the Annex: youtu.be/OCTCtqhI-QsBiking to FreshCo: youtu.be/GZEz5GXt_PEBiking to Home Depot: youtu.be/GPoVqpKa0EYGreen Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6607054679I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to Home Depot in -18°C (Toronto) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-01-17 | This video shows my Saturday January 15th, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the Home Depot hardware store in the Stockyards. The video begins in Jean Sibelius Square near the intersection of Wells St & Brunswick Ave and ends at the Home Depot at 2121 St Clair Ave W near the intersection of Keele St & West Toronto St.Yarmouth Elephant: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elephant_HouseClothing for Biking in Cold Weather: youtu.be/SPdyA_f1hM8Green Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. Using the GPS data collected by the GoPro, I wrote a script which generated the text overlay of my estimated speed. As you may have noticed, the GPS got confused about the location several times. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6528803551I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to FreshCo (Toronto) - Narrated Ride cjhoyle 2022-01-10 | This video shows my Saturday January 8th, 2022 bicycle ride from Toronto's Annex neighbourhood to the FreshCo grocery store on Bathurst St. The video begins in Gwendolyn MacEwen Park near the intersection of Walmer Rd & Lowther Ave and ends at the grocery store, located on the west side of Bathurst St located approximately halfway between College St and Dundas St.GO Train to London: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Biking in London 2021: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXBiking in Kitchener-Waterloo 2021: youtube.com/watch?v=g2X1SmXEQBY&list=PL0a5DXVTM1Guj9wBpupUiTkCDunWFUAMyGreen Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=nU9VsUMrIoIThe bike I was riding is a mountain bike from the 1990's which I call my "Green Machine". It has studded tires, but on this particular day the studs weren't actually needed. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted ahead of the frame tube using a custom wooden bracket. Using the GPS data collected by the GoPro, I wrote a script which generated the text overlay of my estimated speed. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6018567087I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
The Great Trail - Waterloo to Kitcheners Victoria Park - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2022-01-03 | This video shows my Thursday November 11th, 2021 cycling tour of a portion of The Great Trail (Trans-Canada Trail) through Waterloo and Kitchener Ontario. The video begins at the intersection of Bearinger Road & Parkside Drive / Wes Graham Way and ends in downtown Kitchener's Victoria Park. I began by heading south along the Laurel Trail through the University of Waterloo's David Johnson Research and Technology Park. This trail runs parallel to GRT's Ion LRT route. After crossing Columbia St, I then passed through the University of Waterloo campus and Waterloo Park. In Uptown Waterloo the trail follows a multi-use path along Caroline Street South which connects to the Iron Horse Trail which took me into Kitchener. When I reached Victoria Park, I exited the trail and did a loop around the lake.Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Kitchener to Waterloo: youtu.be/3xVIwZhIBtoUptown Waterloo to UW: youtu.be/Z08ErLkug_IBiking in London: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs7DPJEy9u0htiYkTd7pOhEIn this video I was riding a Campus brand folding bike. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. Using the GPS data collected by the GoPro, I wrote a script which generated the text overlay of my estimated speed. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone. Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6244554537I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Uptown Waterloo to University of Waterloo - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2021-12-28 | This video shows my Thursday November 11th, 2021 cycling tour of the City of Waterloo including Uptown Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University, and the University of Waterloo. The video begins at the intersection of King St & William St and ends in front of the Math building at the University of Waterloo. Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Kitchener to Waterloo: youtu.be/3xVIwZhIBtoBiking in London: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs7DPJEy9u0htiYkTd7pOhEIn this video I was riding a Campus brand folding bike. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6244554537I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Downtown Kitchener to Uptown Waterloo - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2021-12-20 | This video shows my Thursday November 11th, 2021 cycling tour of Downtown Kitchener, Ontario and my ride along the Spur Line Trail to Uptown Waterloo. The video begins at the Kitchener Market LRT station at the intersection of Charles St E & Cedar St S and ends on King St S just across from Waterloo Public Square.Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8Biking in London: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs7DPJEy9u0htiYkTd7pOhEIn this video I was riding a Campus brand folding bike. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6244554537I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Where is cjhoyle now?!? cjhoyle 2021-12-16 | Can you guess which city cjhoyle is bike riding in? Please leave a guess in the comment section below. The answer will be revealed in my next video.
Thames Valley Parkway - South Branch (London) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2021-12-13 | This video shows my Wednesday November 10th, 2021 cycling tour of the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP) multi-use trail's South Branch in London, Ontario, Canada. The video begins at the north entrance of Kiwanis Park, near the intersection of First St & Dundas St, and ends at the Forks of the Thames in downtown London in Ivey Park.Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8London TVP - West Branch: youtu.be/tQ4aj8jaULQLondon TVP - North Branch: youtu.be/X8UPBzF8fIwDowntown London: youtu.be/kfWSHZJ2GhYIn this video I was riding a Campus brand folding bike. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.My apologies for the unfortunate smudges on the camera lens. With this particular camera mounting setup, I discovered that the sweat from my forehead drips directly down onto the camera. Even on this cold day in November, I sweat quite a bit while riding. After reviewing the footage from this video, I have been much more careful about checking and cleaning the lens!Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6240867331I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
Biking to Western University & Beyond (London) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2021-12-06 | This video shows my Wednesday November 10th, 2021 cycling tour of the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP) multi-use trail's North Branch in London, Ontario, Canada. The video begins in Ivey Park in downtown London, and ends at the eastern terminus of the trail near Cedar Hollow Public School. Along the way when I reached University Dr., I briefly left the trail to do a short loop through the University of Western Ontario before rejoining the trail.Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8London TVP - West Branch: youtu.be/tQ4aj8jaULQDowntown London: youtu.be/kfWSHZJ2GhYIn this video I was riding a Campus brand folding bike. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6240867331I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
What Do I Pack for a Canoe Trip on a Canal System? cjhoyle 2021-12-02 | This is a detailed behind-the-scenes video which shows all of the items that I brought with me (and why) on my solo canoe trip on the Rideau Canal in August/September 2021. One year earlier I did a very similar trip on the Trent-Severn Waterway where I brought most of the same gear. On both of these trips I primarily camped along the way on the grounds of the lockstations. This type of trip is quite different from a backcountry canoe or kayak trip because each night there is clean drinking water, bathroom facilities, and electricity. There is also access to stores and restaurants along the way. Another aspect which makes these trips unique is that if you purchase a Lock Pass for your canoe/kayak, you won't need to do any portages.I decided to make this video because it was a subject that I received a lot of questions about when I posted videos from my Trent-Severn Waterway trip. I filmed this in the afternoon of Day 8 of my Rideau Canal trip. This video is by no means a comprehensive guide to packing for a canoe trip. but a good reference point for someone considering this type of trip.Trent-Severn Waterway Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gs-FWa0wpSY8s9lBuPhAfZ1Rideau Canal Trip: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0a5DXVTM1Gug_91_B5JgJqV47gww7SvXBike Tour Packing: youtu.be/KM8qnEXr9EYChapters:0:00 Introduction0:38 Inside the Canoe6:29 Price for using the Locks7:38 Inside the Canoe cont.10:41 Loose Items15:28 Inside Backpack21:08 Electronics26:48 Water Supply29:55 Clothing and Bedding36:44 Tent39:34 FoodI hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe! Thanks for watching.
Downtown London (Ontario) - Narrated Bike Ride cjhoyle 2021-11-30 | This video shows my Tuesday November 9th, 2021 cycling tour of downtown London, Ontario, Canada.. The video begins at the intersection of Richmond St & Oxford St and ends just north of Colborne St & Pall Mall St. I began by heading south along Richmond St until I reached Horton St E where I turned west and rode over to Talbot St to head north. I next turned left onto Bathurst St which took me to Ridout St where I could continue further north. After crossing over the CN Rail tracks, I turned right onto York St which I followed until I reached Talbot St, where I could head north again. At Dundas St I turned right and headed west along the Dundas St Bikeway to Colborne St where there's a protected intersection. From there I rode north along the Colborne to my end point.Along my ride I saw many points of interested including Victoria Park, St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, St Paul's Cathedral, the London VIA Rail train station, the Labatt Brewery, Covent Garden Market, Budweiser Gardens (formerly the John Labatt Centre), and the London Armoury (now the Delta Marriott London Armouries).Toronto to London GO Train Experience: youtu.be/umT6cU_c2z8London TVP - West Branch: youtube.com/watch?v=tQ4aj8jaULQIn this video I was riding a Campus brand folding bike. I filmed this using my GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera mounted to a chest strap. I recorded the audio with a Panasonic voice recorder and earpiece microphone.Strava link for the ride: strava.com/activities/6236195222I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!Thanks for watching.
