MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions
12pm-1pm
Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops.
Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch!
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Critical Mass after crossing over the Viaduct, heading east onto the Danforth.
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2006
CBN Poster Auction Review
2007
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BikeFriday, Every Friday
2008
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E-bikes, or "power assisted bicycles" are relatively new additions to the streetscape. So much so, that the City of Toronto by-laws do not specifically ban them from riding on sidewalks (as regular bikes are).
The City is looking into changing this... and will be discussing it at the June 3 meeting (PDF link) of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
The General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, be requested to report on the necessary amendments to City By-laws to prohibit the use of “power-assisted bicycles” on City sidewalks, and that the report include alternative ways to enforce the proposed by-law.They'll also be discussing updating the by-laws to address adults riding bikes with small wheels (folding and BMX bikes, I'm assuming) riding on sidewalks.
The General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, be requested to report on potential amendments to City By-laws to address the challenge of adult cyclists riding bicycles with a wheel diameter of less than 61 centimetres on City sidewalks.View more on page 24 of the Agenda of the June 3rd meeting (PDF file).
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TBN Ride - Secrets of Scarborough 10am-2pm Join TBN for a 32 km tour at a very leisurely pace revealing some hidden treasures in this suburban area. Helmets mandatory. |
Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike! 10am-12pm The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Toronto started the “Go Green Go Dutch Go Bike!” initiative in 2007. The object of the event is to promote the use of bikes for recreational purposes, but also as a daily mode of transportation to and from the workplace. Good for the environment and good for your health. |
CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1 10am-1pm A bicycle course for first-time riders. Learn to balance, start, stop and turn. |
Bells on Bloor Group Ride 12pm-2pm Cycling protects our environment. So let’s protect cyclists with more bike lanes. Fighting climate change has never been so fun. Come with bells on, ring a bell along the route, or get a free bike bell. Ring out for bike lanes on Bloor! |
Bike Polo TO - Monthly Tournament 1pm Monthly Bike Polo tournament to coincide with Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington - last Sunday of the month from May to October at Scadding Court. |
CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 2pm-5pm Improve bike-handling skills, including balancing, turning, and changing gears with confidence. |
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Side by side on the Danforth.
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2006
The BikeWeek Group Commute, With Photos
2007
Photo of the Day - Wed, May 30th
Biking the Danforth, Part I
2008
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- Inside Toronto: Bike for Africa aims to bring bikes to community health workers
- Bicycle Trade Association of Canada applauds Toronto's bold new bike move
- Torontoist: This Bicycle is Leaving the Station
- CTV : New bicycle station opens at Union Station
- Toronto Sun: Bike racers set to hit the Market
- Toronto Star: Planning how to share the road
- Globe and Mail: Peddling for Votes
- Globe and Mail: A place to park your bike, and lose your excuses
| Inside Toronto: Bike for Africa aims to bring bikes to community health workers In 2004 Mike Brcic, the founder and executive director of Bikes Without Borders, was in northern Nicaragua when he met the 10-year-old girl whose story has inspired a movement that's taking over Toronto Island this weekend. "She told me she walked to school everyday for two hours and home again for two hours," Brcic said. "That was kind of the moment that really impacted my life. "She was just so earnest about getting her education...she spent half her day walking," he said. "So I sort of vowed to do something about it." |
| Bicycle Trade Association of Canada applauds Toronto's bold new bike move 'We're thrilled with the decision [to install bikelanes on Jarvis],' said Janet O'Connell, Executive Director of the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC). 'We need to be looking at ways to facilitate cycling as a mode of transportation - it's ecologically friendly, economical and healthy. Other cities around the world are becoming more bike-friendly, because it make sense. Toronto needs to do the same and this is a step in the right direction.' |
| Torontoist: This Bicycle is Leaving the Station Toronto is getting the first of what are planned to be several new bicycle stations this morning, aimed at making cycling a more comfortable option for commuters. Nestled into the pedestrian underpass on York Street right by Union Station, the station provides secure, monitored storage for bicycles, as well as changing facilities, a repair stand, and a few other thoughtful amenities, like a vending machine that dispenses tubes and lights. |
| CTV : New bicycle station opens at Union Station Downtown cyclists will soon be able to park their bikes in a newly opened facility at Union Station, the City of Toronto announced Tuesday. Mayor David Miller officially opened the secure, indoor bicycle station on Tuesday, which he said "builds on the City's commitment to ensure a sustainable transportation system in Toronto." |
| Toronto Sun: Bike racers set to hit the Market "It's terrific to have bike racing right in the heart of the city," said Councillor Adrian Heaps, chairman of the city's cycling committee. "These races are absolutely thrilling to watch. People who see the action will never forget it." |
| Toronto Star: Planning how to share the road If you are a cyclist, you deserve better than a terrifying squeeze into a leftover lane of traffic. If you ride transit, you deserve the speed and reliability of a subway, says the partner in CORE Architects. He focuses on sustainable planning. |
| Globe and Mail: Peddling for Votes The recent decision by the pro-David Miller majority on Toronto City Council to file an application for an environmental assessment on reducing the number of car lanes on Jarvis in order to provide dedicated lanes for bikes is a fascinating example of political mathematics. |
| Globe and Mail: A place to park your bike, and lose your excuses Tucked inside the enclosed pedestrian walkway on the west side of York Street, the new bicycle station will be used as a template for smaller versions across the city. |
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Brilliant and hilarious video from the always fantastic Streetfilms site in NYC:
This line cracked me up:
"Bikers think that they own the road, they dodge in front and they dart, and you know... I feel unsafe!"
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The Toronto Star is reporting on a cyclist-car collision from last night:
The 53-year-old man was heading west on Rogers Rd. in the bike lane shortly after 7 p.m. At Silverthorn Ave., the van turned right and he hit the side.
The force of the crash threw him to the ground, where he hit his head. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police are still investigating and haven't laid any charges so far.
"Both drivers could have had opportunities to avoid this, by being a little more aware and a little more alert," said Sgt. Tim Burrows, adding that the cyclist could have slowed down and waited for the van to turn, while the van driver could have paid closer attention and seen the cyclist coming up from behind.
I think it's a little pre-mature to blame one or both of the drivers... the van may not have signalled the intention to turn right... leading the cyclist to believe that the van would head straight through the intersection.
On the other hand, the van may have signalled, with the cyclist opting to pass the van in the bikelane.
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Amsterdam Brewery has a new beer... Big Wheel Amber Ale (it's very tasty... I tried a lot of it at the Dandyhorse Party a few weeks ago), and they're starting up a bike club too! Tomorrow is the launch of the club:
Big Wheel Bike Club Launch Party The Amsterdam Brewery
21 Bathurst St Toronto, ON
May 30th 11am-4pm
- Complimentary Sampling and BBQ from Amsterdam, Broil King, the Perfect steak
- Demo Bikes from Jamis.
- DJ FATHOM playing a mixed bag of Jazz, soul & 90's hip hop
- The club is free to join, come down and see what we are all about.
- valid government issued identification.
- Members must be 19 years or older.
View the Facebook Event Page for more info.
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"Bike for Africa" by Virgin Mobile and Bikes Without Borders Join us for a 2-hour bike/walk across the island as you step into the shoes of a Malawian Community Healthcare Worker, followed by the giant Virgin Mobile picnic and an afternoon party with some of Toronto's hottest bands at Hanlan's Point. |
Elizabeth Street Bike Lane Extension Ride 10am-11am A group ride to promote the extension of the existing Elizabeth Street bike lanes from Gerrard Street West southerly to City Hall and from College Street northerly to Queen's Park. Big Wheel Bike Club Launch Party 11am Big Wheel Bike Club is a downtown cycling club that meets every Saturday at 11am at the Amsterdam Brewery. The club is free to join, Just show up on any Saturday with valid government issued ID. |
Bikechain: Group Ride to Leslie Spit 1pm-4pm We’ll be riding out to Tommy Thompson Park, otherwise known as the Leslie Spit on Saturday, May 30th, 2009. This event is hosted by Bikechain. Come out to meet other fellow cyclists. See what's happening every day of BikeMonth in our BikeMonth Section! |
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Come out to support cycling, and safer bike lanes (or, well, just MORE lanes period)!Bells on Bloor, Toronto's largest ever pedal-powered parade, is this Sunday, May 31! Leaves from High Park, Bloor Street Entrance, at 12:00 noon and rides to Queen's Park.
BellsOnBloor
Facebook Event Page
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Website
http://www.bellsonbloor.ca
Petition for bike lanes on Bloor
http://www.thepetitionsite
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Happy Friday!
I hope the first 5 days of BikeMonth has treated you well. Here's all the news from the past week (and there's been a ton of it!) :)
News Posts
- The 2009 BikeSummit is Tomorrow
(crossposted to I Bike T.O.) Tomorrow is the 2009 BikeSummit, hosted by the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation and the Clean Air Partnership.
I'll be there, and there will be some new I Bike T.O. shirts there as well. They'll be available for purchase (for just $20), and all profits go to cycling-related charities in Toronto via the brand new BikingToronto Fund. :)
- Metrolinx Changes Plans for Strachan Avenue
Wow. After just a few weeks, Metrolinx has bowed to public pressure and changed its plans for Strachan Avenue. It had originally planned a "Super-Bridge" on Strachan to span the rail corridor, but is now opting to lower the rail corridor and build...
- City Council Votes in Bikelanes for Jarvis
City Council has voted in favour of installing bikelanes on Jarvis when the reversible 5th lane is removed! What do you think of the decision? Were you at City Council yesterday to show your support? BikingToronto was... and we'll have photos up soon. :) Does Jarvis need bikelanes?
Headlines:
Between the start of BikeMonth and the Jarvis Bikelane Debate, bikes have been in the news a ton! :)
Bicycle Trade Association of Canada applauds Toronto's bold new bike move
CTV: Council votes in favour of bike lanes on Jarvis
Inside Toronto: Bike for Africa aims to bring bikes to community health workers
Events:
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2006
Beat The Strike - Ride Your Bike
2007
Proposed Changes to the Toronto Cycling Committee
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2008
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Critical Mass Toronto
6pm-8pm
Join hundreds of cyclists for a group ride around downtown Toronto.
Bloor & Spadina - meet at 6 pm, ride at 6:30
TBN Scarborough Bluffs RideBloor & Spadina - meet at 6 pm, ride at 6:30
6:30pm
Join TBN for a quiet ride through Scarborough's parks and nieghbourhoods end up at the Scarborough Bluffs for sunset. Cancelled if Raining. Brings Locks. Helmet and lights are mandatory.
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(crossposted to I Bike T.O.)
Today, BikingToronto and I Bike T.O. are at the 2009 BikeSummit, hosted by the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation and the Clean Air Partnership.
I Bike T.O. is a sponsor of the BikeSummit and is selling some new I Bike T.O. shirts there as well. They'll be available for purchase (for just $20), and all profits go to cycling-related charities in Toronto via the brand new BikingToronto Fund. :)
Here's some pretty photos of all the shirts we'll have up for sale at the BikeSummit - in black, blue, red and forest green colours. You can also buy the shirts online - in mens, womens, and even buttons!
My beautiful wife Tracy modeling the forest green shirt.
Piles of shirts! All profits to charity. :)
You can also buy the shirts online - in mens, womens, and even buttons!
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"Um, these were rather interesting cyclists on Queen St. West in Toronto."
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2006
Cyclists Unite in the Toronto Star
Group Commutes Tomorrow Morning
2007
10% Discount at Grassroots for Cyclists
A Very Cool BikeWeek Event
The Danforth BikeWeek BikePool
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2008
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(crossposted to I Bike T.O.)Tomorrow is the 2009 BikeSummit, hosted by the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation and the Clean Air Partnership.
Registration is full... but if you are going... you're most likely in for a good time, judging by the very interesting program.
I'll be there, and there will be some new I Bike T.O. shirts there as well. They'll be available for purchase (for just $20), and all profits go to cycling-related charities in Toronto via the brand new BikingToronto Fund. :)
I dropped off some of the shirts with TCAT earlier this week. Here is Nancy Smith Lea, TCAT's Program Director with one of the shirts. :)
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City Council approved bikelanes for Jarvis on Monday. I was there along with a lot of other cyclists to show support for this. I took photos for you. :)
Before Council.
Lots of cyclists in attendance.
The mayor introduces the item, and then has a "spirited discussion" with Denzil Minnan-Wong about it.
I was there all morning (they didn't end up approving it until around 6:00 pm), and it was both interesting and boring. I think the most entertaining part was watching Councillor Doug Holyday throwing tantrums because he thought no one was answering his questions. I just think he wasn't listening carefully, because his questions were answered well, both by the mayor and transportation staff.
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I joined up with the group commute at Woodbine and Danforth on Monday morning to go down to City Hall... here are the photos I took.
Lots of cyclists gathered at Woodbine and Danforth - about twice as many as in past years, by my guess.
Some group shots near Danforth and Carlaw.
Some more group shots as everyone gathered on Yonge south of Bloor.
Bikes locked up at City Hall.
Clay and Paper Theatre perform "Bicycle Revolution" on the square, and then on stage.
Dutch Ambassador to Canada got interviewed a lot. Love the shirt!
Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike!
Mayor and City Councillors on stage to welcome everyone.
Lots of exhibitor tents.
EcoCabs!
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