NAME: Jeremiah Soucie
OCCUPATION: Critical Care Flight Paramedic – Intensive care helicopter transport
WHERE YOU HEADING: We were just on a neighbourhood bike ride eventually going to the Taco lot for dinner.
WHAT ARE YOU RIDING: a Velorbis Victoria with Fat Frank balloon tires and upgraded accessories. Brooks saddle, grips and tool
WHY DO YOU RIDE: This bike? To experience the city at the street level with a somewhat euro feel. It is about the journey more than the destination.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT BIKING IN OTTAWA WHAT WOULD IT BE: To feel like I am not in constant competition with cars.
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING:
- Hat : Goorin Brothers (Fedora)
- Glasses: Ottawa based optical start up company, Bohten
- Tie : Toronto based, http://baycooper.com/
- Shirt: Northface
- Jeans: Levi’s 511 Commuter (biking) jeans
- Belt : NYC based, http://badichibelts.com/
- Socks : Striped Hugo Boss
- Shoes : Cushee’s
FAVOURITE SPOTS TO BIKE: Along the river, behind parliament, and down the canal
FAVOURITE PLACE TO STOP AFTER A RIDE: A stop at the Parkdale wading pool. Elspeth gets to splash and I cool down my feet!
NAME: Sarah Waterston
OCCUPATION: Doc
WHERE YOU HEADING: We were just on a neighbourhood bike ride eventually going to the Taco lot for dinner
WHAT ARE YOU RIDING: The Dannebrog (pronounced ’Dan-eh-broh’) by Velorbis. It is a Danish bike made to celebrate the national flag of Denmark.
WHY DO YOU RIDE: I love the feeling of riding. I love the wind rushing by me and cooling me off during the hot days of summer. I love using my own legs to get me places. I love passing cars sitting in congested traffic. I love hearing Elspeth’s commentary as she pushes on my back. I love how, sometimes, it feels like I am flying.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT BIKING IN OTTAWA WHAT WOULD IT BE: Replace parked cars with bike lanes.
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING:
- Dress: Apple & Pear Studio from Flock Boutique
- Shoes: Indigo by Clarks
- Earrings and bracelet: The Bay
FAVOURITE SPOTS TO BIKE: Along the Ottawa river. The path under the parliament buildings.
FAVOURITE PLACE TO STOP AFTER A RIDE: blumenstudio on Parkdale for out of this world flowers, coffee and company.
NAME: Elspeth Berdina (EB) Soucie
OCCUPATION: Being me. Stirring the pot.
WHERE YOU HEADING: Out.
WHAT ARE YOU RIDING: Yepp bicycle seat with a base on each of my parents’ bikes.
WHY DO YOU RIDE: As with many other things, I am not given a choice.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT BIKING IN OTTAWA WHAT WOULD IT BE: Cars giving us more space!
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING:
- Dress: Tea Collection
- Sweater: deux par deux
- Shoes: TOMS
FAVOURITE SPOTS TO BIKE: The Byron Path.
FAVOURITE PLACE TO STOP AFTER A RIDE: Any park, but especially Hintonburg park with its amazing splash pad.
