Here are some Picasa Albums with pictures taken on and around Vancouver Island.
These are a little dated but we are currently working on a couple new routes and some reviews and wanted to give everyone a few how nice it is here.
I hope you enjoy them.
Mackenzie Bite Dive
2010 Fleet Review
Friendly Cove (Pacific Side)
Prince Rupert
Morning Pictures
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
UV Protection
While we are out and about we have to always remember to maintain sun protection. Now while driving or riding this can mainly takes the form of sun glasses.
And especially while moving quickly the value of good sun glasses is not to be underestimated. Good sunglasses have anti-glare coatings that let you see past the reflection of light on water or other surfaces.
This of course has two benefits while on the road instead of being blinded you are also able to read or see past the surface that would normally blind you.
Also higher end sun glasses are more reliable as to the UV protection rating which can easily be skewed and has often be cast in doubt by consumer protection groups.
Remember sunglasses are not protecting your eyes with shade but with a specific coating that is made to reduce the harmful UV rays that damage our eyes. In eyes the UV rays cause cataracts which can in their most severe form cause blindness. So wearing sunglasses when in high brightness settings such as skiing, sailing, or any outdoor summer activity should prompt you to wear sunglasses.
Now the cheap sunglasses will reduce UV rays as well but they wont do so as reliably as the more expensive ones. As always in those cases you do get what you pay for. So if you are unwilling to buy the better sunglasses you will get less protection but it is still better then no protection at all.
Beware of scratches though, there is very little in terms of wear and tear information on sunglasses however they are made UV shielding by a anti-UV coating so if they get scratched I would suspect that the UV protection has to eventually suffer from that.
We use Ray Bands and Maui Jims both make excellent sunglasses and there are many other good companies out there. But if there is one thing not cheap out on its health. After all you only got one body.
And especially while moving quickly the value of good sun glasses is not to be underestimated. Good sunglasses have anti-glare coatings that let you see past the reflection of light on water or other surfaces.
This of course has two benefits while on the road instead of being blinded you are also able to read or see past the surface that would normally blind you.
Also higher end sun glasses are more reliable as to the UV protection rating which can easily be skewed and has often be cast in doubt by consumer protection groups.
Remember sunglasses are not protecting your eyes with shade but with a specific coating that is made to reduce the harmful UV rays that damage our eyes. In eyes the UV rays cause cataracts which can in their most severe form cause blindness. So wearing sunglasses when in high brightness settings such as skiing, sailing, or any outdoor summer activity should prompt you to wear sunglasses.
Now the cheap sunglasses will reduce UV rays as well but they wont do so as reliably as the more expensive ones. As always in those cases you do get what you pay for. So if you are unwilling to buy the better sunglasses you will get less protection but it is still better then no protection at all.
Beware of scratches though, there is very little in terms of wear and tear information on sunglasses however they are made UV shielding by a anti-UV coating so if they get scratched I would suspect that the UV protection has to eventually suffer from that.
We use Ray Bands and Maui Jims both make excellent sunglasses and there are many other good companies out there. But if there is one thing not cheap out on its health. After all you only got one body.
Don't forget to wear your SPF 30 or higher when the UV rating is above 6 as well as your sunglasses.
Please follow the UVI advisement which was established by the WHO.
All weather services do report your local UV rating which you should use as guide.
Pocket Tire Plug, Tubeless Tire Repair Kit
They are easily stowed with a mini-foot pump or other small tire inflation equipment under your bikes seat and wont get in your way that way.
We extremely enjoy this set overall, however it does not come with anything to cut the excess length of the plug off once inserted.
For that you will need to carry a knife or a side cutter that can trim back the plug. If you want to make it especially smooth before taking of again a little piece of sandpaper to even off the stump would come in handy. But don't do that until you have inflated the tire enough to hold the plug in place.
What we like about this is that it gives us the confidence that we can patch a tubeless tire on the road and get to the next shop for a new tire instead of having to call a tow which may take a while depending on where you are on the road.
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| The Plastic baggy contain the plugs. |
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| Here you see it with the pouch for the tools and plugs. |
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