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
Photo of the Day - Thurs. May 31st
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
Photo of the Day - Tues, May 29th
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
Photo of the Day - Mon, May 28th
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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Toronto Cyclists Union "Cinq à Sept" 5pm-7pm 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. |
Night Rider Workshop (and how to make a LED!) 7pm-10pm To ride is an instinct. To survive is a necessity. Don't get stuck inside when the sun goes down, get on your bikes and ride! See how simple it is to build your own quality LED lights and tips for survival while riding at night. |
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| White Raleigh (Dundas St W & Palmerston Ave) * Make - Raleigh * Model - An old 10-speed frame, unsure of model, but the frame was large (i'm 6'4) * Colour - Painted matte white - frame has scratches from wear and tear along it * General Description (especially any unique characteristics) - As said above, its a large frame, and would have been difficult for anyone under 6 foot to ride. Its a fixed gear bike, and the toe clip had just fallen off the right pedal, so one pedal is bare, one has a plastic toeclip on it. The bars are regular drop bars, with no tape, and only one brake handle on the right side of the bars. * Date of Theft - Tuesday May 26th - 1:15PM * Location of Theft (intersection or specific address) - Dundas St W & Palmerston Ave Unfortunatly I don't have a picture of the bike on me right now, but I did see the guy, chased him for a while but it was to no avail. Description of theif: White male, mid 30's, probably around 6foot - 6'2", 180-190 lbs, knows how to ride a fixed gear pretty fast (evaded two cars chasing him down sidestreets), he wore a hat, a black jacket with reflective stripes and had bolt snips that fit in his bag. |
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Just in case you missed one of the extremely popular Photos of the Day, here's a re-cap from last week.
The newly renovated Martin Goodman Trail through Marilyn Bell Park, just west of Ontario Place.
Photo by jcaterer
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Bikes are hitting the news in a huge way this week. From people weighing in for and against the approved bikelanes on Jarvis, to how businesses benefit from bikelanes and a safer pedestrian environment...
Photo by ysuchislife
FreeWheelin' On The CBC
2007
Photo of the Day - Sun, May 27th
2008
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(rendering of the new proposal)
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 a smaller bridge that respects the local community... and they're going to include bikelanes.
Here's the news from Councillor Joe Pantalone's office:
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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, or are the nearby bikelanes on Sherbourne sufficient?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Photo by ysuchislife
BikeWeek is NOW!
2007
Photo of the Day - Sat, May 26th
2008
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See what's happening every day of BikeMonth in our BikeMonth Section!
What's on this week:
View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.... or look at our new BikeMonth section: day-by-day listing of events from May 25 - June 25.
Since it's BikeMonth now... there are a ton of events going on this week. In the interests of space, we're going to just have links to all the events each day. Check out the BikeMonth pages for more detail on each event. :)
Critical Mass Toronto
6pm-8pm
TBN Scarborough Bluffs Ride
6:30pm
You can keep track of everything happening each day on our new BikeMonth section! :)
If you know of some events we've missed coming up this week, please let BikingToronto readers know in the comments below. Thanks!
Photo by mikescarboroughtoronto
Critical Mass Makes Me Drool
2007
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
Photo of the Day - Fri, May 25th
2008
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Spotted at the University of Toronto.
Photo by Papini at the Pianacci
Biking To The Sunrise
The Environment, Today On CNN.com
2007
Tomorrow is BikeFriday!
Photo of the Day - Thurs, May 24th
Meet me at Danforth & Woodbine, 8 AM, Friday
2008
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Before a Critical Mass ride in 2008.
Photo by tanjatiziana
Women & Cycling Poster Auction
2007
What "Bike Friendliness" Looks Like
Photo of the Day - Wed, May 23rd
2008
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Hello fellow cyclists!
Your presence is strongly recommended, and politely requested, for the Jarvis St. bike lane vote at,
Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday May 25th - 9:30am
HELMETS ON!!
(we need to stand out since the pro-car folks are wearing yellow t-shirts...)
**No signs please. Respectful silence. Positive energy & attitude.
Here we go folks - our chance to show City Council that Torontonians want bike lanes is happening first thing Monday morning!!
The Jarvis St. redesign, including full bike lanes, is scheduled as the first order of business at this precedent setting city council meeting.
Right after the Bike Month kick-off Pancake Breakfast in Nathan Phillips Square, we ask that you proceed to Council Chambers at 9:30am. (What a way to kick off bike month eh...)
We want to have as many of our city's cyclists bring in and amplify the positive energy of the start of Bike Month when the topic is being discussed, because I can guarantee that there will be many yellow T-shirted car drivers there to oppose these bike lanes and any redesign that might slow 'their' inner city highway to Rosedale, Moore Park, etc...!!
Hope to see you there with your helmet on ;) Strength in Numbers!!
Here's the article from their website. I'm not sure how long it will be online. He got a photo of me laughing at something he said. Ha. :)
Headlines: Concerns about a Bloor-Danforth Bikelane I'm pleased to announce the launch of BikingToronto's new BikeMonth section. The BikeMonth Section lists all the bike events (that we know of, as of May 15) happening between May 25 - June 25th in the City of Toronto and surrounding area. Most (but not all) of these events…(click for more)
Headlines: Fixing Worn Out BikeLane Paint 
Cyclists feel the pinch as drivers cross the line Toronto Star: Cyclists on Beverley St. are being squeezed into traffic by drivers who aren't sure about the location of bicycle lanes and parking spots. The lanes are marked with white paint to provide a buffer between vehicles and cyclists…(click for more)
TCAT News Bulletin: May 19BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT: The Toronto Coalition for Active Transport just released their latest e-bulletin. It's now on their website, so here's what it covers - you can decide for yourself if you want to read more: - Bike Summit 2009...Last Chance to Register…(click for more)
Toronto's First BikeStation Getting Ready to Open
The City of Toronto has been working a while on preparing the city's first BikeStation at Union Station - a secure bike parking facility aimed at the hundreds of thousands of people who come in to downtown Toronto via train to work each day. Most of these people hop on…(click for more)
Headlines: Spacing Toronto explores Copenhagen's Cycling Infrastructure 
SpacingToronto: Copenhagen - A city of two wheels I've decided to publish postcard-like entries of examples of infrastructure, planning and urban design elements that caught my attention. Today I'll start with cycling, because everything Copenhagen seems to do all comes back to the soft traffic of two…(click for more)
Heading west on Queens Quay, approaching Dan Leckie Way.
Photo by jcaterer
Understanding Oil
2007
Photo of the Day - Tues. May 22nd
2008
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I recently stumbled across WIPT (Wear it Proud Toronto) Clothing... a business all about bicycle friendly and fixed gear culture inspired apparel. Then, I read a little feature on them in the Spring issue of Dandyhorse. I got in touch with owner Steffan Kraiker and asked him to describe himself and WIPT, because it's one that Toronto cyclists should know about.
Wear It Proud Toronto
- Website/Blog
- Facebook Group
- Phone: 647 501 2253
In November of 2008, 36 year old cyclist Chris Kasztelewicz lost one of his legs in a vicious road rage incident in downtown Toronto.
Please join fellow cyclists for a fundraiser in his honour.
When: Saturday, May 23rd from 8pm to 1am
Where: Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor St. West @ Landsdowne
$10 or PWYC at the door - all funds raised go to Chris
Featuring...
Read more about Chris' story
- Cyclist Tells of Freedom Lost after Leg Amputated [BikeRadar]
- Bike / Taxi Collision, Cyclist Leg Amputated [BikingToronto]
- Cyclist who lost Leg in apparent Road Rage incident speaks out [BikingToronto]
Proudly Sponsored by:
Amsterdam Brewery, Cervelo, Janet Bike Girl, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Toronto Cyclists Union, Toronto Free Gallery, The Bike Joint, GoldSprints, La Palette, Steel Wool Bicycles, Bike Leather Co., Duke's Cycle, Urbane Cyclist, and Push the Envelope.
The media is beginning to make the Bloor-Danforth bikelane issue into a "war" topic... when we should all be focusing on how to create alliances and partnerships to make this a reality.
The newly renovated Martin Goodman Trail through Marilyn Bell Park, just west of Ontario Place.
Photo by jcaterer
Get Used To More Cyclists
2007
Photo of the Day - Mon. May 21st
2008
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I'm pleased to announce the launch of BikingToronto's new BikeMonth section.
The BikeMonth Section lists all the bike events (that we know of, as of May 15) happening between May 25 - June 25th in the City of Toronto and surrounding area. Most (but not all) of these events can be found in a textual calendar run by the City's cycling staff.
As a cyclist in Toronto, I loved the city's calendar, but found it hard to follow and figure out what was happening every day - so I took the events from that calendar and combined them with events on the BikingToronto Events Page, and came up with the BikeMonth section - what I think is the most comprehensive guide to BikeMonth events. :)
Click on over, and you'll see that you can click on any day of BikeMonth and you'll be taken to a page showing everything happening on that day.
As well, here on the main BikingToronto page, every day around lunch, we'll post about all the BikeMonth events happening the next day. It can help you make plans about what you want to do.
The Star's Fixer column takes on bikelanes that are wearing away and making things confusing for cyclists and drivers alike.
DATE: May 20, 2009
TIME: 7:00 pm
WHERE: South-east corner of Bloor & Spadina
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
* To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
* To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
More info at rideofsilence.org
Critical Mass passing Dundas Square.
Photo by Andrew Bissett
My 50 Kilometre Toronto Valley And Ravine Tour
2007
Photo of the Day - Sun. May 20th
2008
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More on the TCAT site.
Photo of the Day: Trumpet ManPhoto of the Day: Black and White ChromePhoto of the Day: University BikePhoto of the Day: Blue FendersPhoto of the Day: Three BikesPhoto of the Day: Verdun License
Photo of the Day: The Approach
Biking the SkatePark
The City of Toronto has been working a while on preparing the city's first BikeStation at Union Station - a secure bike parking facility aimed at the hundreds of thousands of people who come in to downtown Toronto via train to work each day.
Most of these people hop on the TTC for a short trip to somewhere in the downtown core, so the city is hoping to entice some of these workers to bike to work from Union station by providing economical and secure bike parking with the BikeStation.
Membership benefits
The benefits of an individual membership include:
* 24-hour secure bicycle parking (card entry)
* Access to showers and lockers at a location nearby (5 day complimentary pass to Goodlife Fitness)
* Use of the shared bike program (see terms)
* 10% off bicycle parts and accessories (at participating local bike shops)
* Bicycle Station t-shirt
Fees
One-time registration fee: $25
Parking plans:
1 month $20
4 months $60
Pay and Park: $2
The BikeStation is located in the York Street Teamway (click on map above for a larger version), and opens Tuesday, May 26 at 8 a.m.
View the city's BikeStation webpage for much more information.
View the Spacing post for some great comments about it.
Critical Mass on Queen
Photo by Andrew Bisset
The New Road Tires and Bike Business
BikeWeek 2006!
2007
Photo of the Day - Sat. May 19th
2008
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What's on this week:
View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.
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Also, BikeMonth starts next week - you can keep track of everything happening each day on our new BikeMonth section! :)
If you know of some events we've missed coming up this week, please let BikingToronto readers know in the comments below. Thanks!
Critical Mass cyclists at Dundas Square.
Photo by Andrew Bissett
It Was A Wet Ride of Silence
It's Not Easy Being Yellow
That Tire Blew Up Real Good
2007
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
The Star: Montreal eyes downtown tolls
One Week Until BikeFriday
Photo of the Day - Fri, May 18th
2008
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This guy is usually in Toronto's Critical Mass.
Photo by Andrew Bisset
Car Culture Update
Ride of Silence Reminder
More To Harp About
2007
Bike 2 York Events Coming Up...
Photo of the Day - Thurs, May 17th
2008
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Awesome photo of some handlebars.
Photo by Jason Tavares
Love My Bike Exhibition
2007
Cyclists' Ride of Silence takes place tonight
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
2008
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Awesome post by Matt Blackett of Spacing. Copenhagen is the world's inspiration for how to do cycling infrastructure right. Not that it happened overnight... Copenhagen's bike utopia has been 40 years in the making.
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BikeMonth is coming up too... launching on Mon, May 25 with the City's Group Commute (facebook event page link) and running until June 25. You can expect a very handy link in next week's Wrap-Up that'll help you keep track and take part in BikeMonth events. That's all I'll say for now. :)
News on BikingToronto over the past week:
Video: Sharing the Road on the Agenda
For those of you who missed it on Thursday (or those of you who want to see it again), below I've embedded the video from TVO's the Agenda when they discussed transportation planning and sharing the road amongst different users... (click here for more)
Headlines: Rough Ride Towards A Green Toronto 
Toronto Star: Cyclist in east-end crash was listening to iPod The man was riding in the curb lane on Coxwell a few blocks south of the Danforth around 11 p.m. when he made a left turn into the path of a van that was coming up behind him... (click here for more)
Some of the Event Posts on BikingToronto over the past week:
Osgoode Hall and City Hall in the background.
Photo by Alfred Ng
Toronto Cycling Committee - Meeting Tonight
CBN 2006 Annual General Meeting
Biking Toronto's Ravines
2007
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
2008
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Those thousands (about 20,000 - at least in 2006) are always there, spread out, commuting all over the city... but on Monday the 25th - much larger groups will be moving around.
Find out more at the City's Group Commute webpage, or check out the Event Page for it on Facebook.
If you've been on the fence about attending BikeSummit 2009, you may enjoy these audio clips from Nancy Smith Lea, Program Director for the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation.
I'll be attending, and BikingToronto's brand new charitable arm, I Bike T.O., will have a presence there as well.
Chewie2008~ is awesome at making wet bikes look amazing.
Photo by Chewie2008~
Ride Of Silence This Wednesday
2007
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
MyBikelane Toronto Hits 100 Violations
2008
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There's a discussion on the post about a cyclist being hit on Coxwell, after he (reportedly) turned in front of a truck while wearing headphones.
Do you wear headphones while cycling?
Did you used to wear headphones while cycling, but decided not to?
Do you say anything to others who wear headphones while cycling?
Royson James does a great job explaining that truly health, vibrant and world-class cities are the ones that recognize that the private car is the least efficient way of moving people around... yet Toronto is hindered by protests at any action that doesn't give the private automobile total priority in urban planning.
(read more at the Toronto Star)
1. Two New Electric Bike Stores in Town
2. Metrolinx Ignoring City, Wants a Strachan Ave Super-Bridge
3. OCAD Gateway Bike Stand Competition Winners Announced
5. Rachel McAdams: Another Celebrity Who Loves Biking Toronto
6. Update: Air Canada and Folding Bikes
7. Weekly News Wrap-Up: A Smorgasboard of Toronto Bike News
8. Elsewhere: Bike Polo Hits New York City
9. Have Your Say: Roncesvalles Streetcar Stops and Cyclists
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How do you pick up two bikes for your kids? By bike!
Photo by Miguel Navarrete
Toronto Road Closures
2006 Fresh Air Fair
2007
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
2008
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Photo of the Day: Night RiderPhoto of the Day: Taylor Creek ParkPhoto of the Day: TwilightPhoto of the Day: Bridging the DawnPhoto of the Day: Queen and Yonge StreakPhoto of the Day: Vermillion NightPhoto of the Day: Rain Dogs
- Toronto Star: Transit moving to help cyclists
- Toronto Star: Bike Polo - Carnage and poetry
- CTV: Council votes in favour of bike lanes on Jarvis
- CBC: Building bike lanes good for business: report
- Toronto Sun: Bike lanes benefit city
- Toronto Star: Cycling Campaign woos newcomers
- Toronto Star: Mandatory bicycle licensing seen as fair
- Toronto Star Video: Safe Cycling in the City
- Toronto Star: MD on the case for safe cycling
- Toronto Star: Can cyclists and motorists get along?
- Toronto Star: Toronto's mean streets
- Toronto Star: Bikes win in Jarvis overhaul
| Toronto Star: Transit moving to help cyclists A long-awaited bike station opens on the southwest side of Union Station today with secure parking for 180 bikes. Occasional users will be able to use the facility for about $2 a day and there will be monthly and six-month rates. |
| Toronto Star: Bike Polo - Carnage and poetry Sport loses pretensions, gains some street cred when the horses are swapped for wheels. |
| CTV: Council votes in favour of bike lanes on Jarvis Toronto councillors have voted 28 to 16 in favour of narrowing traffic lanes on Jarvis Street in order to make room for bike lanes. The debate lasted all day Monday -- the same day cycling enthusiasts geared up to celebrate bike month. Council voted on the issue just after 6 p.m. |
| CBC: Building bike lanes good for business: report A controversial plan to build an east-west bicycle lane along Toronto's Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue from Etobicoke to Scarborough is picking up speed. |
| Toronto Sun: Bike lanes benefit city There's no need for a war on cars in this town. But Toronto will be a way better city for everybody if we improve things for cycling, and a dedicated bike lane on Bloor would be a fantastic place to start. |
| Toronto Star: Cycling Campaign woos newcomers The Toronto Cyclists Union has joined with CultureLink to develop a poster in 15 languages touting the message: "From back home, to our new home. Cycling is affordable, healthy and convenient." A cycling handbook is also under development, thanks to a grant from the city and the Toronto Community Foundation. |
| Toronto Star: Mandatory bicycle licensing seen as fair Drivers cover the cost of roads by paying licence fees, store owners must have a business licence to operate, so why not make cyclists pay for their use of the streets? |
| Toronto Star Video: Safe Cycling in the City Riding a bike in the big city can sometimes be a little dangerous. Yvonne Bambrick of the Toronto Cyclists Union offers some tips to help reduce the risk. |
| Toronto Star: MD on the case for safe cycling Unable to work for several months after his accident, he started reviewing research on cycling and health. Cavacuiti has since become an advocate for the rights of cyclists, and writes a regular column in Dandyhorse magazine. |
| Toronto Star: Can cyclists and motorists get along? City plan for $70 million in cycling infrastructure needs to be cohesive to work, commuters say. |
| Toronto Star: Toronto's mean streets As more cyclists share our crowded streets, collisions become inevitable. And when two wheels meet four, simple physics favours the car – often with life-changing consequences for the cyclist |
| Toronto Star: Bikes win in Jarvis overhaul City council has approved a plan to remove the "reversible" centre commuter traffic lane from Jarvis St. and add new bike lanes to the road. |
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2006
FreeWheelin' On The CBC
2007
Photo of the Day - Sun, May 27th
2008
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(rendering of the new proposal)
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 a smaller bridge that respects the local community... and they're going to include bikelanes.
Here's the news from Councillor Joe Pantalone's office:
It is with the greatest pleasure that I am writing to let you know that Metrolinx has listened to the residents, businesses and other organizations that sent hundreds and hundreds of messages and letters regarding the rail grade separation at Strachan Avenue.
You will recall that all of us have been arguing for an urban friendly solution and against a solution that would have severely damaged our neighbourhood and our city. On all our behalf, I met with Mr. Rob Prichard, the new President and CEO of Metrolinx, last Monday morning.
The result of this, and countless other discussion, is a win-win outcome for our neighbourhood and Metrolinx. Here are some of the details of what Metrolinx will now propose and I support:
1) The super-bridge that cuts off Strachan Avenue from Douro Street and Wellington Street West is gone;
2) The rail corridor will be lowered at the Wellington Street West/Douro Street intersection will be 1.1 metres higher (approximately one foot higher than what the City proposed) * (see attached rendering).
The intersection will not significantly be affected with all traffic/pedestrian/cyclingturns as they are at the present time; and
3) To further reduce the height of the new bridge, Metrolinx has thinned the brick deck. To also address the issue of creating a cycling and pedestrian friendly corridor to our Waterfront and to our neighbourhoods, cycling lanes and pedestrian sidewalks now are included in the proposal.
While the details are not fully worked out, I am confident that this new proposal meets what we all have strived to achieve over the past year: to keep Strachan Avenue an urban friendly street. While there will be some construction disruption as this increased GO Transit and Union Station service to Pearson Airport are built, these now become matters of detail that can be solved.
Metrolinx will hold its second Open House on June 16th, 2009 at Historic Fort York between 3:00 and 8:00 pm. At that time, this acceptable solution will be formally presented to the community.
I want to conclude by thanking our MPP Rosario Marchese and our MP Olivia Chow for working closely with us. I want to thank Mr. Prichard and those at MetroLinx who listened to us, City of Toronto staff who worked hard behind the scenes, and I want to thank you for getting involved and, by doing so, making our Toronto an even better place to live, work and play as we expand our much needed public transit system in Toronto and the GTA.
Sincerely,
Joe Pantalone
Deputy Mayor
City of Toronto
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TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am 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. Toronto Bikeway Network Media Event 1pm Celebrate the City of Toronto's Bikeway Network achievements from 2008 and find out what's in store for 2009. City staff and councillors will be on hand for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Wellesley bike lane. Free. |
CBN Free Flat-Fix and Bike Repair Workshop 7pm-10pm Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair Workshops The flat-fix classes consist of: *there will be a demonstration of tube repair and installation. A brief discussion of: * Bike fit * General safety issues (loose parts, damage, etc) * Lubrication |
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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, or are the nearby bikelanes on Sherbourne sufficient?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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| Debating the Imaginary "War on Cars" A link from the weekend... it's not a war on cars, ... the media and certain politicians like to paint it as such, because it appeals to a certain demographic. It's not a war, it's pursuing intermodal equality, or the Complete Streets philosophy ... that every street should be useful to every road user, whether in a car, on transit, on a bike, or walking Torontoist:The Sun and Denzil Minnan-Wong might complain that city policy is anti-car, but if you want less congestion—and presumably we all do—then you need less traffic. There are two basic ways to get less traffic: fewer cars and more roads. The Minnan-Wongs of the world complain that we've abandoned "more roads," but let's be realistic for a second here: without major city reconstruction, we can't fit any more roads into Toronto or even widen the major arteries we've already got. (more at Torontoist) |
| Showdown over Jarvis lane change I'm happy to report that City Council voted yesterday to reduce Jarvis from 5 lanes to 4, to include bikelanes in the beautification of the once stately street. Globe and Mail: "Members of council who have aspirations for the next election are turning it into the 'war on cars,' " he said with disgust. "What I am doing on Jarvis is asking drivers to share that road with pedestrians, cyclists and transit." (more at the Globe and Mail) |
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BikeWeek is NOW!
2007
Photo of the Day - Sat, May 26th
2008
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TBN Cedervale Prospecting 10:30am-1pm Join TBN for a 19km ride at leasure wheeler pace. See Cedervale Park and the Beltline extension. Helmets mandatory. Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience. |
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What's on this week:
View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.... or look at our new BikeMonth section: day-by-day listing of events from May 25 - June 25.
Since it's BikeMonth now... there are a ton of events going on this week. In the interests of space, we're going to just have links to all the events each day. Check out the BikeMonth pages for more detail on each event. :)
Critical Mass Toronto6pm-8pm
TBN Scarborough Bluffs Ride
6:30pm
You can keep track of everything happening each day on our new BikeMonth section! :)
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2006
Critical Mass Makes Me Drool
2007
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
Photo of the Day - Fri, May 25th
2008
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SmartCommute Bike to Work Day Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area commuters are invited to join Smart Commute members and partners participating in Smart Commute Bike to Work Day. |
Bikes without Borders Concert For more information contact Phone: 647 999 7955 |
D'Ornellas Bike Breakfast Join D'Ornellas Bike Shop for a bike to work breakfast in the 'burbs. D'Ornellas Bike Shop 1894 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, ON M1R 2Y5 (416) 752-3838 |
City of Toronto BikeMonth Group Commute Commuters from around the city meet to ride together from four start points and converge at Yonge and Bloor for 7:30 a.m. These rides are staffed with ride co-ordinators, Emergency Medical Services workers, and a Police escort. All riders will receive a free Bike Month t-shirt for their participation, as well as complimentary breakfast upon their arrival at City Hall. City Council Votes on Jarvis Bikelanes The Jarvis St. redesign, including full bike lanes, is scheduled as the first order of business at this precedent setting city council meeting. Right after the Bike Month kick-off Pancake Breakfast in Nathan Phillips Square, we ask that you proceed to Council Chambers at 9:30am. (What a way to kick off bike month eh...) |
Guaranteed Bike Lane A team of ARC Cyclist Safety Ambassadors will be on hand to place safety markers around motor vehicles parked within painted bike lanes, to assist cyclists to safely navigate around the hazard. Address: College Street West, somewhere between McCaul and Huron. |
Green City Bike Tours Kick-off TREC is launching the second year of “Green City Bike Tours” with a kick-off event following the Toronto Group Commute at the Launch of Bike Month. |
Janet Bike Girl: Open Studio Show & Sale Come and visit my studio! There is something for the whole family, from infant organic cotton onesies, infant and children's organic t-shirts, women's and men's organic t-shirts, all hand stenciled with various bike images. There will also be framed bike artwork for sale and a variety of my stencils will be on display. See what's happening every day of BikeMonth on our BikeMonth Section! |
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Spotted at the University of Toronto.
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2006
Biking To The Sunrise
The Environment, Today On CNN.com
2007
Tomorrow is BikeFriday!
Photo of the Day - Thurs, May 24th
Meet me at Danforth & Woodbine, 8 AM, Friday
2008
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Before a Critical Mass ride in 2008.
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2006
Women & Cycling Poster Auction
2007
What "Bike Friendliness" Looks Like
Photo of the Day - Wed, May 23rd
2008
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From the Toronto Cyclists Union:
Hello fellow cyclists!
Your presence is strongly recommended, and politely requested, for the Jarvis St. bike lane vote at,
Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday May 25th - 9:30am
HELMETS ON!!
(we need to stand out since the pro-car folks are wearing yellow t-shirts...)
**No signs please. Respectful silence. Positive energy & attitude.
Here we go folks - our chance to show City Council that Torontonians want bike lanes is happening first thing Monday morning!!
The Jarvis St. redesign, including full bike lanes, is scheduled as the first order of business at this precedent setting city council meeting.
Right after the Bike Month kick-off Pancake Breakfast in Nathan Phillips Square, we ask that you proceed to Council Chambers at 9:30am. (What a way to kick off bike month eh...)
We want to have as many of our city's cyclists bring in and amplify the positive energy of the start of Bike Month when the topic is being discussed, because I can guarantee that there will be many yellow T-shirted car drivers there to oppose these bike lanes and any redesign that might slow 'their' inner city highway to Rosedale, Moore Park, etc...!!
Hope to see you there with your helmet on ;) Strength in Numbers!!
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| With news briefs illustrating local issues, a feature on "door prizes" (MP Olivia Chow has "won" two!) and a profile on Mariposa cycle designer Michael Barry whose wares were commemorated by late Canadian painter Greg Curnoe, the latest Dandyhorse is an engaging read. (read more) |
| Globe and Mail: Danforth businesses divided over bike lane The study has yet to be finalized, but city councillor Adrian Heaps, chairman of the city's cycling committee, said the bike lane could be installed without sacrificing parking spots and that the eastern stretch, from Victoria Park to Sherbourne Street, could go ahead as early as this year if council approves it. (read more) |
| Toronto Star: Shoppers on bikes good for business Patrons arriving by bicycle and on foot spend more money than those coming by car. (read more) |
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Last week I met up with a photographer from the local independent paper in my neighbourhood (the east end), the Beach Metro News. They contacted me after I made sure local community groups knew about the Group Commute on Mon, May 25th, and the startpoints of Woodbine & Danforth and Dundas East & Kingston Road. More info and startpoints from the group commute can be found here.
Here's the article from their website. I'm not sure how long it will be online. He got a photo of me laughing at something he said. Ha. :)
Joe Travers, Danforth East resident and creator of the popularbikingtoronto.com website, will be one of many cyclists helping kick off Toronto's annual Bike Month. Bike Month runs from May 25 to June 25, and the morning of May 25 will start with Ride Your Bike To Work Day's group commute. For Beachers heading downtown, rides will start from two spots in the East End, including the northwest corner of Danforth and Woodbine, with the ride starting at 7 a.m., and another group leaving from Kingston Road and Dundas at 7:30 a.m.
The Woodbine and Danforth group will meet up with other groups at Yonge and Bloor around 7:30, then head to Nathan Phillips Square for a massive group breakfast set for 8 a.m.
Travers has been taking part in the annual group commute for four years, and said the feeling of picking up more and more cyclists along the Danforth makes a great experience.
“It's a lot of fun, there's an insane amount of cyclists all biking together,” he said.
The Danforth ride will be accompanied by a police escort, and all riders will get breakfast, a T-shirt and other giveaways at City Hall. For more information on Bike Month, visit www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikemonth/, and for more on cycling in Toronto, visit www.bikingtoronto.com.
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Monday is the start of BikeMonth, and with the warmer weather making awesome cycling to work weather... I'm sure you've noticed more bikes on the roads. There's been more bikes in the news too.
Headlines: Concerns about a Bloor-Danforth Bikelane
War of the wheels looms with cross-city bike lane plan Globe and Mail: In a move certain to be seized on by critics who claim the city is waging a war on cars, a study of an Etobicoke-to-Scarborough bike lane right across Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue will soon… (click for more)
BikeMonth on BikingTorontoI'm pleased to announce the launch of BikingToronto's new BikeMonth section. The BikeMonth Section lists all the bike events (that we know of, as of May 15) happening between May 25 - June 25th in the City of Toronto and surrounding area. Most (but not all) of these events…(click for more)Cyclists feel the pinch as drivers cross the line Toronto Star: Cyclists on Beverley St. are being squeezed into traffic by drivers who aren't sure about the location of bicycle lanes and parking spots. The lanes are marked with white paint to provide a buffer between vehicles and cyclists…(click for more)BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT: The Toronto Coalition for Active Transport just released their latest e-bulletin. It's now on their website, so here's what it covers - you can decide for yourself if you want to read more: - Bike Summit 2009...Last Chance to Register…(click for more)The City of Toronto has been working a while on preparing the city's first BikeStation at Union Station - a secure bike parking facility aimed at the hundreds of thousands of people who come in to downtown Toronto via train to work each day. Most of these people hop on…(click for more)SpacingToronto: Copenhagen - A city of two wheels I've decided to publish postcard-like entries of examples of infrastructure, planning and urban design elements that caught my attention. Today I'll start with cycling, because everything Copenhagen seems to do all comes back to the soft traffic of two…(click for more)Sign up to get this post in your email,
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Heading west on Queens Quay, approaching Dan Leckie Way.
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2006
Understanding Oil
2007
Photo of the Day - Tues. May 22nd
2008
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I recently stumbled across WIPT (Wear it Proud Toronto) Clothing... a business all about bicycle friendly and fixed gear culture inspired apparel. Then, I read a little feature on them in the Spring issue of Dandyhorse. I got in touch with owner Steffan Kraiker and asked him to describe himself and WIPT, because it's one that Toronto cyclists should know about.
My girlfriend Cristina and I are absolutely bananas about bikes. We both come from fathers that sat on the Toronto City Cycling Committee during the early 90's, my dad was chair of the commuter program, and as a result we were fortunate to be exposed to the wonderful world of bicycles at a very early age. Growing up we used bikes for fun, or to visit friends, and now as young adults our reasons for riding has grown exponentially. We are actively involved with our community, supporting a range of events from fund raisers to fun races, we are always eager to donate some gear and our time.
Wipt is a growing clothing line that embraces the fixed gear and urban cycling lifestyle with shirt's and hats that are fun to wear and relevant to the culture. We started with shirts that featured images our friends could relate too, I've begun the sewing cycling caps, and Cristina being a fashion designer is developing a line of stylish clothing designed with the intent to ride in.
We believe in environmental sustainability, we do everything our selves to minimize our footprint, and we always aim to use sweatshop free Tees for printing on. We ride to work and school in almost any weather conditions because it's the right thing to do, and we talk about it with people, trying to encourage more of the same. In the future we intend to put some of our proceeds back into charities and community funds, but for the time being we are hoping to supplement some of our tuition fees!Our goods can be purchased at the VeloSocial happening the second Thursday of every month at the Augusta House 152a Augusta Ave in Kensington Market, at Function 13 at 156 Augusta Ave, and Method Lab at 3097 Dundas St W in the Junction.
As well we try to update our blog as much as possible, and have a link to purchase on our website.
Worth mentioning is that we love custom projects, I'm currently making 20 hats for our local bike polo team, and are always happy to talk about wholesale pricing.
Wear It Proud Toronto
- Website/Blog
- Facebook Group
- Phone: 647 501 2253
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| Comment: BikeMonth on BikingToronto This is money. This took a lot of work. Now, you're not going to want to hear this, but most of the Apple/Google Calendar using hedonists need this data in an iCal format. Then we can just drop it into our calendars like advent chocolates. Is there any way that could happen, maybe not this year, but next? (view original post and comments) |
| Comment: Headlines: Fixing Worn Out BikeLane Paint Yes, I believe it's only legal for taxi's and delivery vehicles to stop in bikelanes in Toronto - and then only for the purposes of pick-ups or drop-offs. They aren't allowed to sit there and do nothing. Private autos are never allowed to. (view original post and comments) |
| Comment: Headlines: Fixing Worn Out BikeLane Paint Is parking in bike lanes illegal in Toronto? In California, parking is generally legal unless bike lane parking is specifically marked as prohibited. Hence, what's pictured above is generally legal in California. The autotweet/comment feature is pretty cool! (view original post and comments) |
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In November of 2008, 36 year old cyclist Chris Kasztelewicz lost one of his legs in a vicious road rage incident in downtown Toronto.Please join fellow cyclists for a fundraiser in his honour.
When: Saturday, May 23rd from 8pm to 1am
Where: Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor St. West @ Landsdowne
$10 or PWYC at the door - all funds raised go to Chris
Featuring...
- Local DJ's Gabor Podor & Triple X
- Cycling community
- Fundraising Raffle - Great prizes from our sponsors to be announced!
- Amazing show currently up at the gallery by celebrated printmaker and digital artist, Favianna Rodriguez
- GoldSprints (stationary bike races): $5 per Racer - Top male and female split half the pot, and the other half will go to Chris.
Read more about Chris' story- Cyclist Tells of Freedom Lost after Leg Amputated [BikeRadar]
- Bike / Taxi Collision, Cyclist Leg Amputated [BikingToronto]
- Cyclist who lost Leg in apparent Road Rage incident speaks out [BikingToronto]
Proudly Sponsored by:
Amsterdam Brewery, Cervelo, Janet Bike Girl, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Toronto Cyclists Union, Toronto Free Gallery, The Bike Joint, GoldSprints, La Palette, Steel Wool Bicycles, Bike Leather Co., Duke's Cycle, Urbane Cyclist, and Push the Envelope.
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| War of the wheels looms with cross-city bike lane plan Globe and Mail: In a move certain to be seized on by critics who claim the city is waging a war on cars, a study of an Etobicoke-to-Scarborough bike lane right across Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue will soon be unveiled by Toronto officials. The feasibility study contemplates a city-spanning bicycle lane from Victoria Park Avenue to Kipling Avenue, passing through Greektown, the Annex and Bloor West Village, among other neighbourhoods. (read more at the Globe and Mail) |
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The newly renovated Martin Goodman Trail through Marilyn Bell Park, just west of Ontario Place.
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2006
Get Used To More Cyclists
2007
Photo of the Day - Mon. May 21st
2008
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I'm pleased to announce the launch of BikingToronto's new BikeMonth section.
The BikeMonth Section lists all the bike events (that we know of, as of May 15) happening between May 25 - June 25th in the City of Toronto and surrounding area. Most (but not all) of these events can be found in a textual calendar run by the City's cycling staff.
As a cyclist in Toronto, I loved the city's calendar, but found it hard to follow and figure out what was happening every day - so I took the events from that calendar and combined them with events on the BikingToronto Events Page, and came up with the BikeMonth section - what I think is the most comprehensive guide to BikeMonth events. :)
Click on over, and you'll see that you can click on any day of BikeMonth and you'll be taken to a page showing everything happening on that day.
As well, here on the main BikingToronto page, every day around lunch, we'll post about all the BikeMonth events happening the next day. It can help you make plans about what you want to do.
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| Cyclists feel the pinch as drivers cross the line Toronto Star: Cyclists on Beverley St. are being squeezed into traffic by drivers who aren't sure about the location of bicycle lanes and parking spots. The lanes are marked with white paint to provide a buffer between vehicles and cyclists riding close to the curb. Some inner-city bike lanes have already been in place for several years, which adds up to a lot of wear and tear on the markings. Sooner or later, the faded markings are repainted, but it sometimes takes Toronto's transportation services a while to catch up with the backlog. (read more in the Star) |
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DATE: May 20, 2009TIME: 7:00 pm
WHERE: South-east corner of Bloor & Spadina
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
* To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
* To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
More info at rideofsilence.org
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Critical Mass passing Dundas Square.
Photo by Andrew Bissett
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2006
My 50 Kilometre Toronto Valley And Ravine Tour
2007
Photo of the Day - Sun. May 20th
2008
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BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT:
- - Bike Summit 2009...Last Chance to Register in Advance!
- - Bike Lanes on Bloor and University? Wow!
- - TCAT's top picks for Bike Month
More on the TCAT site.
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Just in case you missed one of the extremely popular Photos of the Day, here's a re-cap from last week.
Photo of the Day: Trumpet ManPhoto of the Day: Black and White ChromePhoto of the Day: University BikePhoto of the Day: Blue FendersPhoto of the Day: Three BikesPhoto of the Day: Verdun License
Biking the SkatePark
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The City of Toronto has been working a while on preparing the city's first BikeStation at Union Station - a secure bike parking facility aimed at the hundreds of thousands of people who come in to downtown Toronto via train to work each day. Most of these people hop on the TTC for a short trip to somewhere in the downtown core, so the city is hoping to entice some of these workers to bike to work from Union station by providing economical and secure bike parking with the BikeStation.
Membership benefitsThe benefits of an individual membership include:
* 24-hour secure bicycle parking (card entry)
* Access to showers and lockers at a location nearby (5 day complimentary pass to Goodlife Fitness)
* Use of the shared bike program (see terms)
* 10% off bicycle parts and accessories (at participating local bike shops)
* Bicycle Station t-shirt
Fees
One-time registration fee: $25
Parking plans:
1 month $20
4 months $60
Pay and Park: $2
The BikeStation is located in the York Street Teamway (click on map above for a larger version), and opens Tuesday, May 26 at 8 a.m.
View the city's BikeStation webpage for much more information.
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Matt Blackett of Spacing visited Copenhagen recently, and being impressed with both the cycling infrastructure and numbers of cyclists there, made an animation of cyclists from photos taken during one traffic light cycle:
View the Spacing post for some great comments about it.
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Critical Mass on Queen
Photo by Andrew Bisset
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2006
The New Road Tires and Bike Business
BikeWeek 2006!
2007
Photo of the Day - Sat. May 19th
2008
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What's on this week:
View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.
Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience. |
TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am 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. |
Also, BikeMonth starts next week - you can keep track of everything happening each day on our new BikeMonth section! :)
If you know of some events we've missed coming up this week, please let BikingToronto readers know in the comments below. Thanks!
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Critical Mass cyclists at Dundas Square.
Photo by Andrew Bissett
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2006
It Was A Wet Ride of Silence
It's Not Easy Being Yellow
That Tire Blew Up Real Good
2007
Toronto's Weekly Carnage
The Star: Montreal eyes downtown tolls
One Week Until BikeFriday
Photo of the Day - Fri, May 18th
2008
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This guy is usually in Toronto's Critical Mass.
Photo by Andrew Bisset
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2006
Car Culture Update
Ride of Silence Reminder
More To Harp About
2007
Bike 2 York Events Coming Up...
Photo of the Day - Thurs, May 17th
2008
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Awesome photo of some handlebars.
Photo by Jason Tavares
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2006
Love My Bike Exhibition
2007
Cyclists' Ride of Silence takes place tonight
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
2008
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| Re: BikingToronto: Have Your Say: Roncesvalles Streetcar Stops and Cyclists In my opinion, the Roncesvalles plan does not follow the pedestrians first, cars last hierarchy. Because very few parking spots will be sacrificed in the preferred design option, the plan is basically business as usual. Street redesigns are a once in a lifetime event. The design picked for Roncesvalles will probably still exist when someone born today is a senior. The plan is based on a business fear of losing customers who are driving to shop. We don't know how people will be travelling 60 - 70 years from now. I would guess that if we are still using personal vehicles to get around, they will be much smaller. I would hope that 60 years from now, people will laugh at today's car dependence. If Toronto truly wanted to promote alternate forms of transportation and reduce GHG emissions, our elected officials, including Gord Perks, would follow the lead of other cities and implement policies that discourage driving and promote walking, biking, roller blading etc. This means reducing parking spots and creating space on our streets that adequately accommodate all users. I believe that the preferred option for Roncesvalles is a wishy washy plan that seeks to make everyone happy. Framing it as innovative is a way to squash opposition. An innovative plan would truly put into place the transportation hierarchy supported by environmentalists. recognize |
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Happy Friday everyone! Time for all your weekly update on all the bikey stuff happening in Toronto. :)
BikeMonth is coming up too... launching on Mon, May 25 with the City's Group Commute (facebook event page link) and running until June 25. You can expect a very handy link in next week's Wrap-Up that'll help you keep track and take part in BikeMonth events. That's all I'll say for now. :)
News on BikingToronto over the past week:
Video: Sharing the Road on the Agenda
For those of you who missed it on Thursday (or those of you who want to see it again), below I've embedded the video from TVO's the Agenda when they discussed transportation planning and sharing the road amongst different users... (click here for more)
Headlines: Rough Ride Towards A Green Toronto
Bumpy road to a greener urban core Toronto Star: The best streets – for business, pleasure and everyday living – are ones that mesh traffic by foot, bicycle and auto, the ones that achieve balance so that each corner is a destination, not a drive-through... (click here for more)
Spacing Radio talks Bikes
The most recent episode of Spacing Radio is about bikes! Hosted by CBC's David Michael Lamb (of CBC National Radio News) We sit down with compelling and provocative civic leaders from Toronto, Montreal, and cities around the world to discuss the latest issues affecting the urban landscape... (click here for more)
TCAT News Bulletin: May 12Spacing Radio talks Bikes
The most recent episode of Spacing Radio is about bikes! Hosted by CBC's David Michael Lamb (of CBC National Radio News) We sit down with compelling and provocative civic leaders from Toronto, Montreal, and cities around the world to discuss the latest issues affecting the urban landscape... (click here for more)
BikingToronto is a TCAT supporter. Here's the latest from TCAT: The Toronto Coalition for Active Transport just released their latest e-bulletin. It's now on their website, so here's what it covers - you can decide for yourself if you want to read more: Register soon for Bike Summit 2009… (click here for more)
Headlines: Streets for Cars or People? Auto-Centric or People-Centric: Which way works for city streets? Toronto Star: In another part of town, a similar, but different, controversy is brewing over a proposal to close the reversible middle lane of Jarvis St. That would mean widening sidewalks and adding bicycle lanes. Well-heeled north-enders have proclaimed their… (click here for more)
Headlines: Cyclist Hit on CoxwellToronto Star: Cyclist in east-end crash was listening to iPod The man was riding in the curb lane on Coxwell a few blocks south of the Danforth around 11 p.m. when he made a left turn into the path of a van that was coming up behind him... (click here for more)Some of the Event Posts on BikingToronto over the past week:
City of Toronto Group Commute: Mon, May 25th
The City of Toronto Group Commute is coming up fast. It's my favourite part of BikeMonth every year, because it's the only time thousands of cyclists come together to commute to work as one.
The City of Toronto Group Commute is coming up fast. It's my favourite part of BikeMonth every year, because it's the only time thousands of cyclists come together to commute to work as one.BikeSummit 2009: Audio Introduction to the Summit
If you've been on the fence about attending BikeSummit 2009, you may enjoy these audio clips from Nancy Smith Lea, Program Director for the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation.
If you've been on the fence about attending BikeSummit 2009, you may enjoy these audio clips from Nancy Smith Lea, Program Director for the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation.Sign up to get this post in your email,
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Osgoode Hall and City Hall in the background.
Photo by Alfred Ng
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2006
Toronto Cycling Committee - Meeting Tonight
CBN 2006 Annual General Meeting
Biking Toronto's Ravines
2007
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
2008
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The City of Toronto Group Commute is coming up fast. It's my favourite part of BikeMonth every year, because it's the only time thousands of cyclists come together to commute to work as one.
Those thousands (about 20,000 - at least in 2006) are always there, spread out, commuting all over the city... but on Monday the 25th - much larger groups will be moving around.
Find out more at the City's Group Commute webpage, or check out the Event Page for it on Facebook.
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If you've been on the fence about attending BikeSummit 2009, you may enjoy these audio clips from Nancy Smith Lea, Program Director for the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation.I'll be attending, and BikingToronto's brand new charitable arm, I Bike T.O., will have a presence there as well.
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Chewie2008~ is awesome at making wet bikes look amazing.
Photo by Chewie2008~
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2006
Ride Of Silence This Wednesday
2007
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
MyBikelane Toronto Hits 100 Violations
2008
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| Comment on Headlines: Cyclist Hit on Coxwell I wear one headphone on my right ear and not loud. Music helps to pump me up to bike faster or to enjoy the ride when it's too boring. I am cautious though, looking over my shoulder all time and listening to cars and even other bike bells is very important. I think completely losing yourself in the music is very dangerous. |
There's a discussion on the post about a cyclist being hit on Coxwell, after he (reportedly) turned in front of a truck while wearing headphones.
Do you wear headphones while cycling?
Did you used to wear headphones while cycling, but decided not to?
Do you say anything to others who wear headphones while cycling?
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Here are the 10 blog posts that saw the most action in April.
1. Two New Electric Bike Stores in Town
Whether or not you've seen them, or like them, or think they have a right to use bikelanes, you're about to see a lot more of them. Electric Bike manufacturer and retailer Daymak has just opened up two new stores in Toronto (at Richmond & Jarvis and Bloor & Dundas).
2. Metrolinx Ignoring City, Wants a Strachan Ave Super-Bridge
From Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone's office, via the Bike Union, comes news that Metrolinx is planning a big "Super-Bridge" for Strachan Avenue where it passes over the CN rail corridor.
3. OCAD Gateway Bike Stand Competition Winners Announced
I cruised down to OCAD at lunch today to catch the announcement of the winners of their Gateway Bike Stand Competition, and thought I'd share the results with you.
5. Rachel McAdams: Another Celebrity Who Loves Biking Toronto
What did you do during your sabbatical?
I bought a house in Toronto. I spent time there with my family members and friends. I traveled to Europe. I started doing yoga. Actually, I really got into yoga -- Kundalini -- and love it. I also started a website with friends [greenissexy.org]...
How do you live green?
I don't own a car. In Toronto, my bike is my car.
6. Update: Air Canada and Folding Bikes
This case is now a legal one, before the Canadian Transport Agency, with Lloyd making the case that the "Additional Handling Fee" is discriminatory and unreasonable, as it requires (nor was given) any special treatment nor additional handling:
7. Weekly News Wrap-Up: A Smorgasboard of Toronto Bike News
Dust off your helmet – spring has sprung and it’s time to break out the banana seats and get ready to ride. The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is pleased to announce the second Tour de Greenbelt cycling extravaganza! An innovative and exciting opportunity for Ontarians and visitors to bicycle their way through Ontario’s Greenbelt, the Tour de Greenbelt is now open for registration.
8. Elsewhere: Bike Polo Hits New York City
Passing by the corner of Chrystie and Broome Sts., one could easily miss the hottest new sporting event in town. That’s because the arena is tucked below ground level in a funky, 7,000-square-foot asphalt pit. Here a bunch of daredevils in jeans and scruffy shirts play a lively game of polo on bicycles, as they circle and glide back and forth at a mesmerizing pace.
9. Have Your Say: Roncesvalles Streetcar Stops and Cyclists
Yvonne Bambrick of the Toronto Cyclists Union left an excellent comment yesterday in our post linking to the Globe and Mail article about Streetcar Stop "Bump-Outs" with rounded curbs to allow cyclists to ride over them planned for Roncesvalles. I've included it below... what do *you* think? Respond in the comments section below or add on to Yvonne's comment.10. Waterfront Toronto Unveils Queens Quay Plan
Waterfront Toronto has just released plans for the new "people-friendly" Queens Quay that we got a taste of back in 2006 with "Quay to the City" (photos at the end of this post). This of course includes the "connection" of the east and west portions of the Martin-Goodman Trail with a physically seperate two-way cycling path on the southern portion of the street...
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How do you pick up two bikes for your kids? By bike!
Photo by Miguel Navarrete
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2006
Toronto Road Closures
2006 Fresh Air Fair
2007
BikingToronto Photo of the Day
2008
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Just in case you missed one of the extremely popular Photos of the Day, here's a re-cap from last week.
Photo of the Day: Night RiderPhoto of the Day: Taylor Creek ParkPhoto of the Day: TwilightPhoto of the Day: Bridging the DawnPhoto of the Day: Queen and Yonge StreakPhoto of the Day: Vermillion NightPhoto of the Day: Rain Dogs
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