| Posted: 29 Sep 2009 06:04 PM PDT One of the more recent Bike Snob NYC entries was good on its own merit (and if you haven't already discovered him, you might want to check him out. Quite funny in a bit of a snarky way, IMO.) That sai... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How to Be Prepared for a Flat Tire Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:11 PM PDT I'm terribly unprepared, really. But sometimes I remember the small pump (that is still packed somewhere - just a Cdn Tire special - works great, though). The folding bike makes *sure* I have a pump a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How to Be Prepared for a Flat Tire Posted: 29 Sep 2009 12:32 PM PDT Usually, when I'm posting in the "How-To" section it is with some advice. Today though, I'm looking for advice. For the second time in as many weeks I've been caught unprepared for a flat. The first t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike stolen at Ossington and Dupont - Gary Fisher Cruiser Posted: 29 Sep 2009 12:15 PM PDT Eek! That's my area! Was your bike stolen from in front of your house? We've had a couple of waves of people smashing windshields in the past (a few years ago), if there's going to be a wave of bike t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike stolen at Ossington and Dupont - Gary Fisher Cruiser Posted: 29 Sep 2009 10:34 AM PDT The one thing closer to my heart other than my cat is my bike. It was stolen from me on September 28 at Ossington and Dupont. it is a chocolate brown Gary Fisher cruiser with a brown basket and brown ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 29 Sep 2009 08:47 AM PDT Jim Bradley, Ontario's Transportation Minister agrees with us... education, not legislation is the way to make things safer: Cyclists and motorists must learn to share the road: transportation minist... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Request City Services by dialing "311" in Toronto Posted: 29 Sep 2009 08:29 AM PDT I asked them (via twitter) to confirm about requesting post-and-rings as well as getting bikelanes snowplowed... and it's a yes to both! Yes! Call 311 for both (post-and-rings & getting bikelanes ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Request City Services by dialing "311" in Toronto Posted: 29 Sep 2009 07:51 AM PDT Awesome new service by the City of Toronto (well, let's hope it turns out to be awesome...) to make it easier for residents to find out and request non-emergency services, just by dialing "311": 311 ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 29 Sep 2009 05:27 AM PDT Speaking of a big casual ride, this past Sunday (Sept. 27) I joined a couple hundred cyclists for the Tour de Greenbelt ride in Ajax. The mayor of Ajax is a "lycra lizard" and gave a fairly motivation... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 05:19 AM PDT I've found the best breakfast for my mornings has been some hemp granola from Noah's (I forget the brand) and yogurt. Then, when I get in to the office I'll have a banana and some raw almonds. And, yo... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 05:15 AM PDT I keep meaning to try my mp3 player on my route. I don't have noise-canceling headphones, and I have cycled long distances with people who still carry on a conversation while their music is on. So, as... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 04:15 AM PDT Yeah, I don't agree with the mp3/podcast thing either. But, I don't know what the writer's commute is like. It may be down country lanes or separated bikelanes... BUT he does mention getting lost in t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 04:10 AM PDT Haha. Don't admire me too much... I sleep as long as I can in the mornings and then ride in... so I won't be late... but I start pretty early (sometimes 8 am, sometimes 7:30), so my hunger instincts d... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:59 AM PDT Oh, and I might also add that I find that though I'm very fond of it, coffee is one of the worst things I can have before riding. Not only does it knock my blood sugar down fairly soon after I drink i... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:57 AM PDT I like and use them all except for the mp3 player thing. That is really stupid, IMO. Might be fun to have a stereo on a trailer like I often see at Critical Mass but not worth that effort. I actually ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:54 AM PDT Other great sources of quick protein is yogurt or a handful of almonds. Most mornings I'm usually on my bike to work soon after I wake up, so I usually don't have breakfast until I'm downtown and at w... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:51 AM PDT Just as the "what to eat before leaving for work" topic came up, this one wound up in my feed: I did the maths. Approximately 252 working days a year (minus holidays), multiplied by 14 miles each day,... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:47 AM PDT Yeah... but we don't even have to do the one-way street thing... just make left turns illegal on streetcar lines. It's not to big of an inconvenience to loop around a block, and it would speed up stre... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:35 AM PDT I agree with crazycga - eggs are good (though I can't abide by hard boiled). My usual for its speed was a bagel (high on carbs) and peanut butter (high on protein) and then possibly a piece of fruit. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:32 AM PDT Ah yes, but really, it was only a matter of time. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 28 Sep 2009 07:53 PM PDT I personally find that two hard boiled eggs are good. Protein = good thing. And you can make them the night before. Which reminds me, I forgot to make mine! >:( ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 28 Sep 2009 06:35 PM PDT I'm trying to figure out what are good things to eat in the morning when your time between waking and biking is limited. I figure some protein is good but the key is carbs? Some peanut butter and toas... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 06:30 PM PDT Thanks Todd! You realize we've now revealed ourselves as complete nerds? :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 04:40 PM PDT Love the idea, sandlynx. I'm not really a very fast rider so the donut ride's out for me but a few hours on a weekend morning would be nice on occasion at a more leisurely pace. I swear that's half th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 12:48 PM PDT I had great ride on Sunday. I'm starting a local bicycle club for casual cyclists, those who are not interested in being 'lycra lizards', but just want to ride in a group around town. They get left ou... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT Why not? Make left turns illegal but have alternating one-way streets so that every other block or so you could make a right 3 times to get to where you're going. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Yonge St. Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting - Tues, Sept 29th @ 11:30am Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:04 AM PDT Thanks to the Bike Union for the heads-up! Date: Tuesday, September 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Northwest corner of Yonge Street and Harbour Street Who: All welcome Media are invited to join Counci... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:04 AM PDT Not sure... have been trying to figure that out myself. A way to get stuff italicized is to hit the "i" button, and then the "li" and "ul" buttons to get stuff in a box, like when we quote newspaper a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Life looks at Bicycle Style Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:02 AM PDT Pretty nice little feature on Toronto Life: With a new DIY attitude came one crucial summer accessory: the bicycle. Cheaper than driving and more individual than a new pair of jeans, it seemed like e... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:57 AM PDT Why doesn't the "quote" code ever work for me???? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:57 AM PDT but it may depend on the family Good point. I took my kids to see The Frantics a few years ago when they played at The Bad Dog (they test out material there before going on tour - great way to see the... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:44 AM PDT I think left turns should be illegal anywhere on streetcar lines already. I'm constantly flabbergasted that this wasn't done, oh, decades ago! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:29 AM PDT We could have it on most arterial roads that don't have streetcars if we eliminated all left turns by cars. That's something streetcars could use as well to eliminate delays. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:57 AM PDT Um... no. Not family friendly, but it may depend on the family... haha. just kidding. There were a lot of f-bombs from one cast member, but the other cast members called her on it as part of the show.... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:49 AM PDT Thanks, Joe - works for me! Richmond and Adelaide also come to mind. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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Awesome video and post from Streetsblog of bikelanes down the middle of Sands Street in NYC... where they replaced some unused road space with lanes!
Chalk up more bikeway innovation to the folks at the NYC Department of Transportation. Nearly complete, the Sands Street approach to the Manhattan Bridge is now safer and more enjoyable thanks to a New York City first: a center-median, two-way protected bike path. The facility is a perfect solution to counter the dangers posed by a tangle of roads and highway on-ramps that burden the area. Dramatic before-and-afters tell the delicious story.
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Happy Friday everyone. Here's all the news from the past week.
Fighting for a safer ride of way
Eleanor McMahon, founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, organized the first Ontario Bike Summit, running through tomorrow in Waterloo, to talk about how the province can make cycling safer and more accessible.
Looking ‘broken,’ Igor Kenk faces trial
Police recovered 2,865 bikes and $70,000 of marijuana and cocaine. At the time of his first bail hearing, the messianic ramblings of this tall, athletic man, coupled with his goatee and shoulder-length hair, gave him a Christ-like aura. Later he appeared cleanshaven, with a crewcut. But today he looked more like Moses, or perhaps Charles Manson; his beard curls down to his chest and his mane of brown hair is starting to form into dreadlocks. His face is lined and worn.
Ontarians afraid to ride bikes, survey says
“Sixty per cent of those surveyed said they don’t cycle, because they are too frightened to do so,” said Eleanor McMahon, founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, which is holding its first Ontario Bike Summit at the Waterloo Inn this week.
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| Royal York Road (Bloor St to Dundas St. West) Posted: 22 Sep 2009 04:52 PM PDT This is one of my favourite bike lanes, it's rare to have such a long stretch on an semi-arterial road given over to bikes. The problem with speeding cars is the same on every major street, no differe... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| TCAT Complete Streets Meeting - Mon, Sept. 28 Posted: 22 Sep 2009 04:44 PM PDT The grumpy driver who can't find a space to park has already abandoned the core and is shopping at a store with acres of "free" parking which is hidden in the price of products cyclists also pay for. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 22 Sep 2009 01:53 PM PDT Ironically, I am out of town in a place where I need a car to get to work. So sadly, this is one of the days where I'm actually renting a car instead of cycling/taking transit. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| TCAT Complete Streets Meeting - Mon, Sept. 28 Posted: 22 Sep 2009 01:51 PM PDT Hey, that's me! I didn't know that was out there. Complete Streets is one of the more exciting ideas I've seen in the past several years and if we could just get over the anti-cyclist bias I think it ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What Would It Take To Get You Out Of Your Car? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:18 AM PDT It's a shame everyone still thinks of their commute in terms of time and not of "quality." My commute by TTC takes FOREVER (OK, just under 2 hours) but in that time I get to read, listen to music and ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Royal York Road (Bloor St to Dundas St. West) Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:16 AM PDT My mistake, anything West of High Park is suburbia to me. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| GO unveils rush-hour bike parking Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:11 AM PDT Chris Ariens at RaisetheHammer.org offers up a rebuttal with the cost of creating free parking for cars. The Star's Bias Against Cyclists I certainly encourage the Star and other news media to provid... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Royal York Road (Bloor St to Dundas St. West) Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:07 AM PDT Yes. The street is a 50KM zone. I've raised the issue with Councillor Milczyn and the traffic folk on several occasions but nothing ever happens. BTW, I take umbrageto Royal York betweem Dundas and Bl... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Royal York Road (Bloor St to Dundas St. West) Posted: 22 Sep 2009 09:32 AM PDT That is certainly an issue with suburban arterial roads. Bike lanes need to be separated where motor vehicles can (and do) reach speeds that far exceed anyone on a bicycle. What is the speed limit on... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| TCAT Complete Streets Meeting - Mon, Sept. 28 Posted: 22 Sep 2009 09:08 AM PDT From TCAT: The next meeting to plan TCAT's Complete Streets Campaign is on Monday, September 28th at 7pm, Metro Hall, 55 John St., Rm 316. There has been a lot of work done since we first met. Todd T... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| CBC DocZone: Pedal Power - Thurs, Sept. 24 Posted: 22 Sep 2009 09:02 AM PDT CBC DocZone is showing "Pedal Power" later this week: Thursday September 24, 2009 at 8 pm on CBC-TV Repeating: Friday September 25, 2009 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld From bicycle-mad Paris to rush... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 22 Sep 2009 08:56 AM PDT Today is Car-Free Day... what are you doing to be less auto dependent? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Royal York Road (Bloor St to Dundas St. West) Posted: 22 Sep 2009 08:52 AM PDT It was great to see the City add bike lanes to Royal York Road during the redesign of the road back in 2007. Unfortunately, the street lacks any speed related signage which means that most drivers (T... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 08:51 AM PDT Sussex and the Easternmost part of Lennox, between Bathurst and Spadina, could use contraflow lanes. It's one of those streets where one block is a 1-way in one direction and the next block is a 1-way... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 22 Sep 2009 08:38 AM PDT It's not the end of September yet, but I thought I'd mention that today the forum passed the 1000 posts mark! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 08:13 AM PDT Since writing this article I've used this bike lane a dozen or so times. The entire trip from Dundas up to Bloor is fairly enjoyable and kinda scenic too. Passing through residential streets with much... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Is it Really Safe for Cyclists on the New Simcoe Street Underpass? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 08:01 AM PDT Apparently there was a ribbon cutting ceremony today (Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Car-Free Day) for an extension of the bike lane south of Bremney. I'll take photos this weekend when I'm in the area..... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| GO unveils rush-hour bike parking Posted: 22 Sep 2009 04:59 AM PDT And TheStar weighs in today with a whole lot of numbers that mean nothing. I appreciate that the GO rep who spoke to this reporter calls them on their terrible and pointless math. While I understand t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:04 PM PDT Agreed - I don't see how the school has the right to dictate how someone gets there. Sure, on their property they can set the rules, but outside? Absolutely not. That's a slippery slope. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 04:59 PM PDT Sounds like fun - just passed that one on to my partner, Sage, who really enjoys the productions at the Bad Dog. And now that we live way closer to the subway it's much easier to get there. I had a pr... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 04:50 PM PDT From Facebook: To recognize Car Free Day, the City of Toronto and Sierra Club Ontario will be hosting a celebration in Yonge Dundas Square between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event will be hosted by Candic... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| World Car-Free Day Critical Mass Posted: 21 Sep 2009 04:46 PM PDT From Facebook: September 22nd is International Car-Free Day! Let's get together and celebrate car-free culture on our sexy bikes! Departure at 6:30pm, ride around to Trinity Bellwoods Park and join th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 02:46 PM PDT do not to. sorry. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 02:46 PM PDT i hear what you are saying guys. but regarding the get off and walk approach at crosswalks, this is just shamefully poor urban planning. i mean to car drivers ever have to get out and push to avoid br... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:56 AM PDT Awesome cast, including Kerry Griffin (Canadian Comedy Award winner), Lisa Merchant (Train 48), Aurora Browne (Comedy Inc.), etc., and brilliant director (I'm a bit biased there). We're early in the s... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:21 AM PDT Good for that family. I rode my bicycle to elementary school in warmer months, and walked all winter. We didn't live very far, but do you know how they kept kids safe? They enforced a reduced speed li... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:12 AM PDT Great idea. Saturday around noon I went for a mountain bike ride in the Don Valley Crothers Woods. Ran in to members of TORBA and IMBA working on a new trail work-around and making improvements to exi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:08 AM PDT Cool... is Hot Oil Barons good? I am sure it is. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:05 AM PDT Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School[b] (Sept. 14, 2009) snippet: SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first day of school, already a happy and trying event for any student, saw a little addit... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:04 AM PDT Attended episode 2 of Hot Oil Barons in Love. :) Had my first African drumming class. Fingers bruised *ouch*! Me and five little kids, it's hillarious if somewhat embarassing. I plan on bringing my dr... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:48 AM PDT I worked on our porch for a lot of the weekend (I'm re-building it), but went to Grimsby for a wedding... and found lots of good BikeTrain info. Planning a big group trip next summer. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:46 AM PDT Hi everyone, There's enough of us posting regularly now that a "how was your weekend" thread may be appropriate. What did you do this past weekend? Bike anywhere? Take photos? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fighting for a safer ride of way Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:45 AM PDT Thanks for posting this Duncan... saw the Star article, but have been swamped so far today. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Tour de Greenbelt promises to be educational Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:30 AM PDT This coming Sunday, September 27, 2009 I'll be heading out on the Durham Region Tour de Greenbelt. My mother, brother, girlfriend and I will be tackling the 43 km ride and are really looking forward t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fighting for a safer ride of way Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:45 AM PDT Cycling summit part of personal crusade for Burlington woman The 47-year-old Burlington woman has made great strides in that direction by founding the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, which is holdi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fighting for a safer ride of way Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:40 AM PDT Fighting for a safer ride of way Cycling activist calls for provincial policy on ways to share roads Tess Kalinowski Transportation Reporter The debate between cyclists and motorists over who owns t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:05 AM PDT There needs to be more clarity with right turning cars. I love the way the bike lane on Sherbourne moves to the left of the right turn lane, it would work very well if the *&^&^%$ cars changin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 06:23 AM PDT Annie, That's an interesting way of handling red lights. Do you pull completely off the road? Lately, whether I'm first in line or behind a few cars I find myself filling the lane at red lights. While... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:45 AM PDT Where there isn't much traffic or where there's an advanced green for left turns, I will make the lane change and turn left from the left lane. Otherwise, if the light is green, I continue to the next... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:11 AM PDT Jeff, These laws feel like they were written from a car-centric stance, because they were. There's one street where I use what I call a "wide left" or crosswalk left turn because drivers there are too... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:48 PM PDT i hear that cyclists are not supposed to cross at crosswalks when turning left, rather change lanes into the center and turn from there. On some Toronto streets this is crazy.I argue that this is one ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:13 PM PDT do we really need more insulting nanny state legislation infantalizing us all. I mean where does it end. whatever happened to personal responsibility and thinking for yourself. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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Wed, Sep 23 10am TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week. |
Thurs, Sep 24 5pm-7pm Toronto Cyclists Union "Cinq à Sept" This monthly event is intended to provide a space where bike union board, executive, management team, ward captains, volunteers, and members can come together and converse over a refreshing beverage. This event is not formal and is not a meeting. Rather, it is a space where the union can meet for the sake of meeting. |
Sat, Sep 26 10am-4pm Tour de Greenbelt - Newmarket & Simcoe Series of four bikes tours over two weekends throughout the Greenbelt. Lengths of 25, 50 and 100 km per ride, $40 per day includes goody backs, snack and BBQ lunch. For more information contact: Phone: 416-960-0001 Address: Niagara-on-the-Lake (September 12) Burlington (September 13) Newmarket & Simcoe (September 26) Rouge Park & Durham (September 27) |
Sun, Sep 27 Wheels for Wellness 4th Annual Wheels for Wellness in support of Humber River Regional Hospital. Ride through the gorgeous terrain of Caledon. |
Sun, Sep 27 10am-4pm Tour de Greenbelt - Rouge Park & Durham Series of four bikes tours over two weekends throughout the Greenbelt. Lengths of 25, 50 and 100 km per ride, $40 per day includes goody backs, snack and BBQ lunch. For more information contact: Phone: 416-960-0001 Address: Niagara-on-the-Lake (September 12) Burlington (September 13) Newmarket & Simcoe (September 26) Rouge Park & Durham (September 27) |
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| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 04:00 PM PDT I'm taking an economics course this semester. It made a point about seat belts. People started driving faster and getting into more crashes, because of this we added seat belts to help the problem of ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Breaking the Cycle: What Toronto Needs to Make Streets Safe Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:38 PM PDT |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:20 PM PDT |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:05 PM PDT |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:01 PM PDT |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 10:35 AM PDT I like the carrot and stick approach, give incentives to those who don't drive and penalize those who do. A carbon tax would be the simplest method, this could be used to fund massive infrastructure f... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:51 AM PDT @sandlynx In your above post you mention that your bicycle is registered/licensed and I also understand from other posts that you're not living in Toronto or Ontario. Could you explain what registerin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:44 AM PDT John Lorinc in Spacing makes some good points: Knocking Heads The cycling community knows it's got the ear of council — for now. But that status could change after next year's municipal election, so... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:27 AM PDT It would be nice if people on either side of this debate argued their point by using studies and statistics instead of meaningless anecdotes. Yes, mandatory helmets will mean less people cycling - why... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:25 AM PDT Article in the Star today: Nothing settled in bicycle wars Cyclists oppose proposals for mandatory helmets and licences Yvonne Bambrick, of the 800-member Toronto Cyclists Union, vocally opposed bot... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:03 AM PDT Gut reaction to this: "two resolutions by Councillor Michael Walker to regulate and control cyclists: one to force them to wear helmets (an idea that is laughable in the cycling-friendly countries of ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 08:44 AM PDT We're not just less hazardous when colliding with pedestrians, but with everyone. Fatalities on the streets almost always involve automobiles. If they stopped wasting money on fruitless debates over ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 07:38 AM PDT Joe, I like that idea. In New York they just passed a bill requiring employers to allow cyclists to bring their bikes in to offices if there is elevator access. If rather than having a law there were ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 07:21 AM PDT It's a good idea. Maybe have an employer program that encourages workplaces to compensate people for biking to work. Enough provide free parking and sometimes metropasses already... ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 05:25 AM PDT I'd have to adjust my commute, but I like this idea! Give cyclists $5 a day The television sets of reporters in the City Hall Press Gallery yesterday were all tuned to a grim spectacle going on in Co... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 15 Sep 2009 05:10 AM PDT Without the alarm I'd be all for a small locking device like this. It's sort of like "The Club" for bikes. However, I can just imagine the rage an alarm like that would provoke in passersby. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| New bicycles help build great neighbourhood Posted: 15 Sep 2009 05:07 AM PDT New bicycles help build great neighbourhood August 14, 2009 Children in Swansea Mews will benefit from donation of bicycles and helmets Thirty-three children living in the West-end community of Swans... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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