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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT BIKING IN OTTAWA WHAT WOULD IT BE: Replace parked cars with bike lanes.

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING:

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.

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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.

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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.

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