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Full job posting on the Toronto Cyclists Union website.

Need a job? Love bikes? Do you have what it takes to be an Executive Director of a new organization that aims to be a unified voice for all cyclists in Toronto?

If so, you may want to contact the Toronto Cyclists Union.

The full job posting is on their website, but here are some excerpts for you:

Position Description: The Executive Director, working under the direction of the Board of Directors, is responsible for growing the membership base of the Toronto Cyclists Union. The Executive Director will develop the identity of the organization among members by advancing the mission of the union and ensuring the overall success and operation of its programs.
Key responsibilities include:

Developing processes for and managing the day-to-day operations of the organization
Developing recruitment strategies for new members and a retention program for existing members
Developing advocacy campaigns that raise the profile and advance the mission of the organization
Acting as the external spokesperson for the Toronto Cyclists Union
Acting as a central point person and resource for each of the volunteer committees in the critical program areas:
Advocacy (ward advocacy program, lobbying, campaigns)
Membership (recruitment, retention, mailouts, database, benefits)
Communications (newsletter, website/facebook content, other informational material, media)
Outreach (fundraising and community building events, new Canadians programming)
Fundraising (contracts, sponsorships, grants)
Information Technology (website, email lists, intranet, social networking)
Governance (strategic planning, organizational structure, board development)
Finance (developing business plan, overall financial management)

Working with government agencies, such as the City of Toronto and Metrolinx to develop improved bicycle policies and facilities
Promoting cycling via public information, education, and advocacy
Preparing agendas and reports for Board meetings
Responding to media queries and developing media releases
Administering grants and contracts
Hiring and supervising staff when the viability arises

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Toronto Bikesharing Report Released

The Toronto Coalition for Active Transport (TCAT), the Community Bicycle Network (CBN), and the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) have just released a report (PDF) summarizing the findings of the Bikes as a Public Good Forum held in September 2008.

Amongst the things discussed were:

User Groups & Marketing
Service Area
Technology & Infrastructure
Financing

"Discussion was initiated with two short film screenings, Bike Share in Paris by Streetfilms and Tina Hahn’s Tales of a Yellow Bike, and a series of presentations: Herb van den Dool on the Community Bicycle Network’s BikeShare program, Alain Ayotte on Stationnement de Montreal’s new Bixi program, Nate Kvamme on Humana’s Freewheelin programs and David Boyce on Veloway transportation’s approach to bicycle sharing. The audience of approximately eighty people unanimously supported the implementation of a new program.

At the stakeholder roundtable, participants concluded that a new program should allow for flexible access and registration options to accommodate low income roups, expand from the downtown core to the suburbs in a two‐phase implementation process and target a variety of user groups. They suggested that urban professionals, transit users and tourists would be the target market, that bicycle rental hubs should be integrated with existing and planned mobility hubs and transit infrastructure will be paramunt to its’ success."

The full report is available on the TCAT site (PDF).

You can also find the Presentations and the Summary Report of the Forum on the TCAT site as well.

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Today's Headlines: Rumble Strips to Protect Bikelans and a Scarborough Bikelane Wishlist

Inside Toronto: Councillor wishes for bike lanes

De Baeremaeker ticked off his bike lane plan that includes four kilometres along Middlefield Road from Steeles to McCowan; three kilometres on McCowan from Middlefield to Ellesmere; 13 kilometres on Ellesmere from Victoria Park to Kingston Road; 11 kilometres on Markham Road from Steeles to Kingston Road; 16 kilometres on Kingston from Birchmount Road to basically the Rouge River; six kilometres on Progress from Kennedy up to Sheppard; and 14 kilometres along Eglinton from Victoria Park to Kingston Road.

Toronto Star: City eyes rumble strips to protect bicyclists

The city is looking at installing rumble strips – grooves in the pavement – to separate cars from bikes along a major bike route planned for Lawrence Ave. E. Rumble strips have traditionally been used on expressways such as Highway 401, producing a staccato noise that warns drivers they're veering onto the shoulder.

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Photo of the Day: Suit with Skull Helmet

Photo by Geoff Inwood

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From The Archives: December 18

2006
Bike News from Other Cities

2007
Video: Ciclovia in Bogota, Columbia
Weekly Site Category Digest: Dec. 10-16
Weekly Site Digest: Dec. 10-16
New Cycling Trail connects Toronto and Caledon
Bicycle Specialties is closing down
Photo of the Day: Ejection Seat

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New Commenting System on BikingToronto

Hi everyone, I'm trying out a new commenting system here on the site. It's something known as a "decentralized commenting system", which means that comments are not "chained" to a particular website:

"Disqus, pronounced "discuss", is a service and tool for web comments and discussions. The Disqus comment system can be plugged into any website, blog, or application. Disqus makes commenting easier and more interactive, while connecting websites and commenters across a thriving discussion community. Web comments can be difficult for both websites and their readers. We think Disqus is the solution. Disqus makes it easier for people to comment and track their contributions on a single profile which they can display as a comment blog. After all, there is no difference between a great comment and a great published article."

Try it out by commenting on this post. I'll keep track of things and if people seem to like the new system, we'll keep it. If not, we'll go back to the old system.

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Today's Headlines: Bike Theft Suspect in Jail Again

Globe and Mail: Bike theft suspect back behind bars

Posted: 16 Dec 2008 08:11 AM CST

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in jail for Igor Kenk, accused of being a thief and erstwhile hoarder of thousands of used bicycles who landed back behind bars on the weekend. Mr. Kenk, 50, had been free on bail since he was hit with dozens of theft- and drug-related charges last July. The 58 counts related to the police seizure of more than 2,700 bicycles, a small amount of cocaine and several kilograms of marijuana from Mr. Kenk's used-bike shop, home and 10 back-alley garages that he had rented around the city's west end.

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Photo of the Day: Cyclocross Climb at Riverdale Park

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From The Archives: December 17

2007
TCAT News Bulletin: December 17th
Photo of the Day: Red Bike in Autumn
Photos of the Week: Dec. 10-16

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Today's Headlines: Suspected Bike Theft Mastermind Igor Kenk Back in Jail on Assault Charges

Eye Weekly: Bike plan: fully funded!

The days of do-it-yourself bike lanes will soon be over. For the first time ever, Toronto's capital budget will provide full funding for the city's bike plan. 2009 is poised to go down as the year of the spoke.

CityNews: Alleged Bike Theft Ringleader Arrested Again

When they confronted the 50-year-old man, he allegedly swung a metal pipe at them and drove away. Officers arrested Kenk an hour later and charged him with three counts of assault, including one with a weapon. This isn't Kenk's first brush with authorities. At the time of the incident Sunday, he was out on bail for bike theft and drug offences related to a highly-publicized case last summer.

CTV: Accused bicycle thief Kenk faces assault charges

Igor Kenk, granted bail after being charged in connection with a huge number of stolen bicycles this summer, was arrested Sunday and is facing more charges. Toronto police said they responded to a call near Dufferin Street and Wallace Avenue Sunday afternoon, where residents alleged someone swung a metal pipe at them while attempting to remove property from their home.

Toronto Sun: Alleged bike theft ringleader now charged with assault

Toronto Police say Kenk, who is out on bail for bike theft charges, turned up at a Dufferin St. and Wallace Ave. address around 2:30 p.m. and tried to remove property. When the homeowners tried to stop him, he swung a metal pipe at them, police said. Kenk then fled in a vehicle. An hour later, he was arrested.

Toronto Star: Bike theft suspect accused of assault

Bicycle shop owner Igor Kenk, awaiting trial on 58 charges for bike thefts and drugs, faces new charges after a dispute with homeowners yesterday. Police say a man looking for stored items entered the garage of a house on Dufferin St. near Wallace Ave. When the owners of the house intervened, the man is alleged to have swung a metal pipe at them before fleeing in a vehicle.

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Dec. 16: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing

Old Purple CCM Elite (College and Dufferin)

My bike was stolen last friday night in the college/dufferin area. It's an older purple CCM Elite. The bike is in great condition for its age and it is of great sentimental value. If you have seen this bike please let me know as there is a reward for its return. Thanks.

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Photo of the Day: Bloor Skirt

Photo by Gabi

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From The Archives: December 16

2007
Photo of the Day: Monkey bars, banana saddle and a sissy bar

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The Photo of the Day Email

Every single day, BikingToronto features a photo and calls it the Photo of the Day. We've created an RSS feed just for this extremely popular and long-running (since January 2007) feature of BikingToronto.

The Photo of the Day Email is the easiest way to keep up to date with the Photo of the Day. It'll get delivered right to your email inbox so you can read it when you have time.

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Master Bike Thief Igor Kenk Charged with Assault

Yet another wrinkle to the Igor Kenk Saga was added today as the man alleged to have orchestrated the theft of more than 2,500 bikes has been charged with assault with a weapon.

Reports are saying that Kenk tried to remove property from someone's home in the Dufferin and Wallace St. area. When Kenk was confronted by the owners of the property, it is alleged he swung a 3-foot metal pipe at them. It's all over the Toronto media today:

CityNews: Alleged Bike Theft Ringleader Arrested Again

CTV: Accused bicycle thief Kenk faces assault charges

Toronto Sun: Alleged bike theft ringleader now charged with assault

Toronto Star: Bike theft suspect accused of assault

Globe and Mail: Former bike-shop owner also facing assault charges

All the news about the Igor Kenk Stolen Bike Saga in the Forum.

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Dec. 15: Cycling Events This Week

What's on this week:

Tuesday, Dec. 16:

Bike Polo - Scadding Courts

Wednesday, Dec. 17:

TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride

Friday, Dec. 19:

Tales of A Yellow Bike - Film Screening

Sunday, Dec. 21:

Bike Polo - Scadding Courts

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Dec. 15: Photos of the Week

Photo of the Day: Making Tracks

Happy Monday!

Just in case you missed one of the extremely popular Photos of the Day, here's a re-cap from last week.

You can also keep up with all the Photo of the Day posts through the special RSS feed, or with a daily email subscription.

Photo of the Day: Dundas Racks

Photo by Douglas Dollars

Photo by Arden Street

Photo of the Day: First Snow Fall

Photo by Rachel de Stijl

Photo of the Day: Indonesia in Toronto

Photo by Georgie_grrl

Photo of the Day: Santa Claus Parade Cops

Photo by sniderscion

Photo of the Day: Caution: Bicycles Racing

Photo by janetliz

Photo of the Day: Centennial Park Cyclocross Start

Photo by shapelike O o

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Dec. 15: BikingToronto Community Update

Jody replied to the discussion How To Bike in the Winter [open discussion]

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Photo of the Day: Basket o' Hortons

Photo by Douglas Dollars

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From The Archives: December 15

Has anyone heard any updates on the Pearson trail?...

2006
Toronto's Weekly Carnage

2007
Photo of the Day: Spadina & Richmond

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Photo of the Day: Dundas Racks

posted by Joe on Sunday, December 14, 2008

Photo by Douglas Dollars

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From The Archives: December 14

posted by Joe on Sunday, December 14, 2008

2006
New BikingToronto Categories

2007
Weekly News Wrap-Up: Dec. 14
Photo of the Day: Corner Rides
Toronto's Weekly Carnage: Dec. 14

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Dec. 13: Latest Comments Update

posted by Joe on Saturday, December 13, 2008

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Photo of the Day: Making Tracks

posted by Joe on Saturday, December 13, 2008

Photo by Arden Street

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From The Archives: December 13

posted by Joe on Saturday, December 13, 2008

2006
Toronto Bike News - Wed, Dec. 13th

2007
Toronto Stolen Bike Listings Update: Dec. 13
Video: Copenhagen Cycling Moments with Funky Music
Video: Copenhagen Bike Rush Hour
Photo of the Day: Still Life with Bicycle

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Toronto Cyclist Fights Air Canada on Taking Folding Bikes on Planes

Folded Strida in a Bag

Over at TreeHugger.com, Toronto cyclist Lloyd Alter (himself an architect and prefab housing builder, as well as "green blogger) is having a bit of a dust-up with Air Canada.

It seems that although his Strida folding bike compacts into a bag smaller than Air Canada's maximum dimensions for luggage, they will still charge you $50 because there is a bike in the bag.

This "Excess Baggage Fee" is waived if you try to fly with hockey bags, hockey sticks, skis or snowboards (all of which is much bigger than a folding bike), but not if you have a bike.

There is a big difference between a tandem bike that is clearly oversized and requires special handling and a bike that is designed to NOT be oversized, and that falls within the maximum linear dimensions per bag as set by the airline.

Air Canada not only lets equipment for good Canadian winter sports like snowboarding, hockey and skiing on without extra charges, it WAIVES THE SIZE AND WEIGHT REGULATIONS. So for approved Canadian sports you can ship your six foot long skis or your sixty pounds of hockey gear without charge, but whiny cyclists on their foreign-sounding bikes pay through the nose, even if the bike is undersized and underweight.

Go read all about how Air Canada lost a Green Traveler on TreeHugger, and perhaps contact Air Canada about discriminating against bikes.

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Weekly News Wrap-Up: Bloor Viaduct Safe Cycling Report and BikeSharing

Happy Friday! Time for the Weekly News Wrap-Up.

Here's all the bike-related news going on in Toronto over the past week.

Today's Headlines: Eye Weekly analyzes Toronto BikeSharing Situation
Eye Weekly: Bike-sharing ad absurdum Considering that Clear Channel's and Decaux's bike-sharing programs operate at a loss, what would Astral get out of it? According to Heaps, they're "enthusiastic," but it's not yet clear "whether it's a business model or an exercise in philanthropy."

Bloor Viaduct Cycling Safety Report Released
Anyone who lives in the east end of the old City of Toronto (like me!) will tell you that the biggest hurdle they overcome when biking to and fro work is figuring out how to get across the Don Valley on the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct safely. As the only…

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Today's Headlines: Eye Weekly analyzes Toronto BikeSharing Situation

Eye Weekly: Bike-sharing ad absurdum

Considering that Clear Channel's and Decaux's bike-sharing programs operate at a loss, what would Astral get out of it? According to Heaps, they're "enthusiastic," but it's not yet clear "whether it's a business model or an exercise in philanthropy."

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Photo of the Day: First Snow Fall

Photo by Rachel de Stijl

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From The Archives: December 12

2007
The December 2007 Issue of Cyclometer is here
Cycling News from Around the World: Dec. 12
Photo of the Day: Perspective

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Dec. 11: New in the Forum

posted by Joe on Thursday, December 11, 2008

joe started a discussion called Bloor Viaduct Cycling Safety Report

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Photo of the Day: Indonesia in Toronto

posted by Joe on Thursday, December 11, 2008

Photo by Georgie_grrl

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From The Archives: December 11

posted by Joe on Thursday, December 11, 2008

2006
2.5 Million Dollars!

2007
TCAT News Bulletin: December 11th
Weekly Site Category Digest: Dec. 3-9
Weekly Site Digest: Dec. 3-9
Miller Beer Ad Promoting Car-Free Lifestyle and Winter Biking
Reminder: Folding Bike Demo today at Lunch!
Photo of the Day: Harvest Market

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Bloor Viaduct Cycling Safety Report Released

Anyone who lives in the east end of the old City of Toronto (like me!) will tell you that the biggest hurdle they overcome when biking to and fro work is figuring out how to get across the Don Valley on the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct safely.

As the only connection over the Don Valley between Gerrard Street and the Millwood Bridge linking East York and Leaside, the Viaduct is an essential link to downtown for anyone living in southern East York or along the Danforth and many parts of southern Scarborough.

Yet, for all of the importance of the Viaduct as a cycling route, it is still pretty dangerous for cyclists, due largely to road design geared towards automobiles.

Luke Siragusa, a Toronto cyclist, took it upon himself to develop a report in PDF format (since endorsed by organizations such as the Toronto Bicycling Network and the Toronto Cyclists Union) about the risks faced by cyclists using the Viaduct, but also the best ways to improve the situation.

I've put a copy of the report (PDF) here on BikingToronto. I encourage you to check it out - Luke has done a good job, including taking many photos of the road design issues in question.

Past Prince Edward Viaduct Cycling Safety Posts:
Making the Bloor Viaduct Safer for Cyclists

Photos of the Day on the Viaduct:
Photo of the Day: Bloor Viaduct Critical Mass
Photo of the Day: Prince Edward Viaduct
Photo of the Day: Viaduct Mass
Photo of the Day: Cold Morning on the Viaduct
Photo of the Day: The Prince Edward Viaduct

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Dec. 10: BikingToronto Forum Update

BikingToronto Community now has photos

joe replied to the discussion Weekly News Wrap-Up

joe replied to the discussion Today's Headlines

joe replied to the discussion Food delivery by bike?

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Photo of the Day: Santa Claus Parade Cops

Photo by sniderscion

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From The Archives: December 10

Photo of the Day: Bat Girl in Moore Park Ravine

2007
Cycling Events This Week: Dec. 10-16
Event: Community Bicycle Network Open House
Event: Community Bicycle Network Flat Fix and Tune-Up Workshop
Event: Folding Bike Demo
Event: Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting
Photo of the Day: Double Locks
Photos of the Week: Dec. 3-9

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Dec. 9: Weekly Site Daily Digest

posted by Joe on Tuesday, December 09, 2008

There is a lot of posting here on BikingToronto. Here's a weekly digest of everything posted last week, arranged by day. Check out the Daily Digest Category to see more of these posts.

Monday:

Dec. 1: Cycling Events This Week

Dec. 1: Photos of the Week

From The Archives: December 1

Tuesday:

Dec. 2: Weekly Site Daily Digest

Today's Headlines: Public Helps Catch Driver Who Hit Cyclist

Dec. 2: BikingToronto Community Update

Photo of the Day: Lucien

From The Archives: December 2

Wednesday:

Photo of the Day: Retro Road Master

From The Archives: December 3

Thursday:

Today's Headlines: Some Don't Like the New Lansdowne Sharrows

Photo of the Day: Sunset on Bloor

From The Archives: December 4

Friday:

Weekly News Wrap-Up: Lawrence Bikelanes, Lansdowne Sharrows and Driver Caught after hitting Cyclist

Today's Headlines: Council Approves Scarborough-Wide Lawrence Bikelanes

Dec. 5: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing

Dec. 5: BikingToronto Community Update

Photo of the Day: Montreal's Bixi in Toronto

From The Archives: December 5

Saturday:

Dec. 6: BikingToronto Community Update

Dec. 6: Latest Comments Update

Photo of the Day: College Bikelane at Spadina

From The Archives: December 6

Sunday:

Photo of the Day: Dutch Bike in the Toronto Summer

From The Archives: December 7

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Photo of the Day: Caution: Bicycles Racing

posted by Joe on Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Photo by janetliz

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From The Archives: December 9

posted by Joe on Tuesday, December 09, 2008

2007
Photo of the Day: On The Path

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Dec. 8: BikingToronto Community Update

Dennis replied to the discussion Food delivery by bike?

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Dec. 8: Cycling Events This Week

TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride

What's on this week:

Monday, Dec. 8

Queens Quay Revitalization EA Public Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Bike Polo - Scadding Courts

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Lower Don Lands Public Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 11

Janet Bike Girl Open Studio

Friday, Dec. 12
Janet Bike Girl Open Studio

Bike Pirates West Toronto Railpath Walk

Saturday, Dec. 13
Janet Bike Girl Open Studio

Sunday, Dec. 14

Bike Polo - Scadding Courts
Janet Bike Girl Open Studio

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Dec. 8: Photos of the Week

Photo of the Day: College Bikelane at Spadina

Photo of the Day: Montreal's Bixi in Toronto

Photo by ysuchislife

Photo of the Day: Sunset on Bloor

Photo by intrepidacious

Photo of the Day: Retro Road Master

Photo by Metrix X

Photo of the Day: Lucien

Photo by uwajedi

Photo of the Day: Bat Girl in Moore Park Ravine

Photo by Chewie2008~

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Photo of the Day: Centennial Park Cyclocross Start

Photo by shapelike O o

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From The Archives: December 8

2006
Toronto's Weekly Carnage

2007
Photo of the Day: Luigi Barber Shop

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Photo of the Day: Dutch Bike in the Toronto Summer

posted by Joe on Sunday, December 07, 2008

Toronto Car-Free News - Thurs, Dec. 7th

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From The Archives: December 7

posted by Joe on Sunday, December 07, 2008

2006

The Dangerous Roads

2007
Winter Biking in Toronto
Toronto Police intrigued by Human Powered Car
Weekly News Wrap-Up: Dec. 7
Photo of the Day: Eastern Avenue Sidewalk
Toronto's Weekly Carnage: Dec. 7

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Dec. 6: BikingToronto Community Update

Tory replied to the discussion Photo of the Day: Tracks at Queen and Spadina

Tory replied to the discussion No wonder why bikes get stolen

Tory started a discussion called No wonder why bikes get stolen

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Dec. 6: Latest Comments Update

I recently started bike commuting along Lansdowne....

I recently started bike commuting along Lansdowne. While I can't comment on the changes along this stretch, my route also takes me along a striped bike lane and through a traffic-calmed...

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Photo of the Day: College Bikelane at Spadina

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From The Archives: December 6

2007
Cavern Cycles has closed down
Toronto Stolen Bike Listing Update: Dec. 6
Bicycles with no Provincial Sales Tax, just in time for Christmas
Photo of the Day: Tree Hugger

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Weekly News Wrap-Up: Lawrence Bikelanes, Lansdowne Sharrows and Driver Caught after hitting Cyclist

Happy Friday! Time for the Weekly News Wrap-Up.

Here's all the bike-related news going on in Toronto over the past week.

Today's Headlines: Council Approves Scarborough-Wide Lawrence Bikelanes
Toronto Star: City Council Minutes - Lawrence Bikelanes Adding bike lanes on Lawrence Ave. E., between Victoria Park Ave. and Rouge Hills Dr. This brings the amount approved this year to more than 50 km, meeting the city's target. But, the final design along Lawrence, which requires consultation with…

Today's Headlines: Some Don't Like the New Lansdowne Sharrows
Also galling are the ghostly outlines of bicycles, painted on the roadway, indicating that a few inches of space near the curb constitutes, if not exactly a bike lane, then something the councillor calls a "sharrow."…

Today's Headlines: Public Helps Catch Driver Who Hit Cyclist
Toronto Star: Public credited with aiding in arrest Thanks to "good excellent citizens," police say they have caught the suspect who was allegedly driving the car that struck a cyclist as he was crossing a street in a northwest neighbourhood last week. Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, police were called…

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Today's Headlines: Council Approves Scarborough-Wide Lawrence Bikelanes

Toronto Star: City Council Minutes - Lawrence Bikelanes

Adding bike lanes on Lawrence Ave. E., between Victoria Park Ave. and Rouge Hills Dr. This brings the amount approved this year to more than 50 km, meeting the city's target. But, the final design along Lawrence, which requires consultation with the TTC, will not be added until next year.

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Dec. 5: Added Yesterday to the Stolen Bike Listing

Green Specialized Crossroads

Red 2006 Schwinn

Red 2006 Schwinn (Queens Quay & York)

2006 Schwinn RD700 Roadbike
Candy apple red frame
Red bar tape
Shimano Sora components
Bike rack on back
New tires Mitchell black tread with silver sidewalls
Shimano clipless pedals

I had the bike leaned up against a wall and was helping a friend load some stuff into his truck. The bike was not more than ten feet behind me. When I had my back turned, some scumbag must have siezed the "opportunity" and grabbed my baby.

Just goes to show, you can't be too carefull. This guy must have been watching me, because he only had a few seconds to grab it while my back was turned - In broad daylight, within ten feet of the owner and another guy, both of whom would have whipped his ass if we caught him.

I don't really expect to get it back, but now that Igor is gone, where do you go to look for your bike once it gets stolen? I'm thinking the queen st. pawn shops, anyone else have ideas?

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Green Specialized Crossroads (Harbord & Clinton)

This bike was stolen on Harbord Street on Saturday October 18th or Sunday October 19th. The bike was left unlocked and maybe someone thought it was available to take but it was not, I just forgot it there when unloading groceries.

The bike is:
• Specialized Crossroads
• dark green colour
• accessories: black bell, black wire basket in the front, two small lights (which might have been taken)

If you have seen this bike anywhere or happen to have taken it by mistake, please contact me. I won't judge you or ask any questions.

While this may be a long shot, I believe in the kindness of Torontonians. Thank you.

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Blue Ladies Giant Cypress

Blue Ladies Giant Cypress (York and Richmond)

My ladies Giant Cypress was stolen from York and Richmond on Sunday afternoon. I loved that bike and will give a reward no questions asked for it's safe return.
It is a 17 inch frame and had an air horn and blue MEC saddle bag on the back.
The bike is blue with silver.

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Dec. 5: BikingToronto Community Update

joe replied to the discussion Stolen Bike Listing

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Photo of the Day: Montreal's Bixi in Toronto

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