| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 12 Oct 2009 05:21 PM PDT The first pic in that post is my favourite.. her shoes match the table base she's wearing - how stylish. I have a milk crate sitting out in the balcony that I was going to use once I got a rack but di... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2009 04:54 PM PDT You're welcome. I used to ride the boy version of your bike :P ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 12 Oct 2009 11:42 AM PDT Very cool. How did you guys score these bikes from Specialized Canada? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2009 11:23 AM PDT It may be cool to do up an "urban cycling" routes of passage for people (male and female) who bike to work, or do utilitarian (running errands, visiting friends) cycling. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 12 Oct 2009 11:12 AM PDT On Saturday I purchased a decent-sized basket for my rear rack from Kensington Market ($35) and a Bell collapsible trailer from Craigslist ($100). The only time I drive my car currently is to go to my... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2009 09:41 AM PDT Here's my Globe bike, like Duncan I get to trial one: I'm still need to get some bungy cords to make the front carrier functional, but I'm sure there's lots of solutions. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 12 Oct 2009 08:45 AM PDT Bob Mionske weighs in on licensing cyclists at Bicycling Magazine: License to Ride By Bob Mionske The transition from summer to autumn has been a tough time for Toronto cyclists this year. On August 3... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2009 08:38 AM PDT Nice bike! Thanks for sharing. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2009 08:37 AM PDT Joe, your addition is great. Even when I walk in dripping wet, helmet still on, I get asked, "Did you ride your bike all the way here?" A friend of mine read this list and wanted me to point out that ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 12 Oct 2009 08:29 AM PDT For just a few dollars I've been able to increase the cargo moving capacity of my loan bike from Globe. Bungee cords and a wooden crate are as close to a trunk as I'll get on a bicycle: ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 08 Oct 2009 01:47 PM PDT From Duncan's City Ride: I can still remember the day I rode a bicycle without training wheels. My family lived in Saskatchewan, in a town with more cows than people. I'd been hounding my mother to ta... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| queen and peter red light ticket trap! Posted: 08 Oct 2009 01:13 PM PDT I guess I'm lucky that there are only about a half dozen cyclists on my commute. I have had a few people push from behind to run a red light on their bike, and just can't bring myself to yell, "Hey, w... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| queen and peter red light ticket trap! Posted: 08 Oct 2009 12:50 PM PDT I stop at red lights to enforce my habit and because pedestrians are unpredictable. Not a big deal, it gives me a break and I grab a drink. I also feel like a sucker when I'm stopped at a red light an... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| queen and peter red light ticket trap! Posted: 08 Oct 2009 11:40 AM PDT failure to stop, but i had stopped, even put my foot down, and when the pedestrians had crossed I continued even though the light was still red but as I was crossing the top of a "T" I didn't see the ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| 5 Ways to get You and Your Bike Ready for Winter Posted: 08 Oct 2009 09:50 AM PDT Oh, I totally agree, but I figure we should start talking about it now to help people get prepared. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Oct 2009 08:09 AM PDT Yah, and they'll sell them to you cheap! Because by the next day they will already be mass producing them under a different trade name and shipping them off to other markets on the other side of the w... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike stolen out of my locked vehicle Posted: 08 Oct 2009 07:54 AM PDT My road bike was stolen out of a locked SUV Oct 8, 2009 - also screwed up the passenger door lock in the process. Leader 780R Frame - dark blue frame Easton EA50 handlebars Thomson 4 bolt aluminum ste... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicyclists on the road treated no better than deer Posted: 08 Oct 2009 07:09 AM PDT In Ontario the rules of the road simply state that a safe passing distance be observed by motorists. Here's one very good reason why a specific distance needs to be established and enforced everywhere... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| 5 Ways to get You and Your Bike Ready for Winter Posted: 08 Oct 2009 07:03 AM PDT Great advice, although I'm hoping I won't need any of it for at least a few more months! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Oct 2009 07:00 AM PDT lOCk, that was probably one of the most informative posts I've read in ages. Thanks! I used to work in the inline skate industry. Some of the smaller companies couldn't afford to create a whole new sk... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Oct 2009 06:40 AM PDT HAHA! I know all about these... They are "30-day Wonders"... It's wonderful if something doesn't break before the 30 day warranty is up. These scoots are assembled in the city of Yongkang in Zhejiang ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| 5 Ways to get You and Your Bike Ready for Winter Posted: 08 Oct 2009 06:33 AM PDT Winter cycling may sound hard and/or crazy... but here in Toronto it's surprisingly easy and enjoyable... helped by the fact that we have milder winters than most of Canada. Here are some tips to get ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Oct 2009 05:51 AM PDT Speaking of scooters... here's one on King West with a little seat apparently Google Street View Scooter on King West ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| "Scramble" Pedestrian Crossing at Yonge & Bloor this Friday! Posted: 08 Oct 2009 04:16 AM PDT More articles about the new Scramble Crossing going in tomorrow at Yonge & Bloor: Post: Yonge-Bloor enters age of diagonal Star: Scramble eases pedestrian pressure Globe: Walkers get more green, d... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| queen and peter red light ticket trap! Posted: 08 Oct 2009 12:50 AM PDT What was the ticket for? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| queen and peter red light ticket trap! Posted: 07 Oct 2009 11:44 PM PDT i was traveling west along the unbroken sidewalk and not very fast either, i had stopped to let the pedestrians cross. bikes need secondary signage in these silly situations where what makes sense for... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 05 Oct 2009 02:55 PM PDT Sorry for the cynicism, but I think this may be representative of the problem with how the city handles cycling infrastructure. Sometimes I think doing it in a half-assed way does more damage than not... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 05 Oct 2009 08:52 AM PDT From the Toronto Star... a column about the challenges that have confronted (and have yet to confront) Toronto's first Bike Station: Bumpy road for bike station It is the kind of facility planners an... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 05 Oct 2009 08:25 AM PDT The celebrity gossip rags apparently cover everything... and they seem to love that Rachel McAdams loves biking Toronto. This "GossipGander" story came through some twitter feeds I follow: A solo Ra... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 05 Oct 2009 07:19 AM PDT Maybe they should do a bicycle blitz for motorists, were they stop car traffic to hand out Pamphlettes on how to respect cyclists and then have a day where they ticket the motorists for doing things l... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 05 Oct 2009 04:08 AM PDT I know what you mean Todd. I'd LOVE to see an article that where a reporter sits at an intersection and counts the cars who don't come to a "full and complete stop". It's the Sun, so I don't really ex... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Myth and Reality of Cycling and Safety Posted: 03 Oct 2009 02:40 PM PDT Great article from RaiseTheHammer.org: Myth and Reality of Cycling and Safety Too much of the car-vs-bicycle debate is overrun by myths and rank misinformation. Myth: Cyclists don't pay for the roads... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Yonge St. Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting - Tues, Sept 29th @ 11:30am Posted: 03 Oct 2009 09:38 AM PDT Oooh, that is not good news about cars parked in the bikelane. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2009 09:34 AM PDT The BikingToronto Forum runs advertising. This is to cover the costs of running and hosting the site. A portion of all revenue received via advertising goes to the BikingToronto Fund, which gives mon... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Yonge St. Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting - Tues, Sept 29th @ 11:30am Posted: 03 Oct 2009 07:46 AM PDT I biked this the day after the opening. It was full of cars from the hotel parked in it. Apparently the hotel driveway wasn't enough. We can paint lines on the road, but we need better enforcement to ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cycling's Enemy is not the Car Posted: 03 Oct 2009 06:58 AM PDT @lock - I agree but I think perhaps my (or rather the original author's) choice of the word 'idiot' is the problem. I think for the majority it isn't a problem of intelligence but of a willingness to ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Wheels of love turn slow but true Posted: 03 Oct 2009 06:26 AM PDT Cute piece in The Star. Note that the writer's name is almost "lonely": Wheels of love turn slow but true Oct 03, 2009 04:30 AM Sydney Loney Special to the Star When Barry Fraser met Karen Robock fo... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Cycling's Enemy is not the Car Posted: 02 Oct 2009 03:02 PM PDT Truth is, the average human intelligence `ain't that bright... and half the world is less than average intelligence. A light weight two/three-wheeled and slow speed vehicle operates much closer to the... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 02:57 PM PDT Hey Duncan... I just noticed that I posted the very same Torontoist article as you. Ha. Great minds think alike... or fools seldom differ? :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 01:05 PM PDT This city has to have every street sign in the same boring blue format. But they already have 4 official sharrow stencil designs... ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 12:56 PM PDT I'm pretty sure they can go at the same speed of traffic (downtown, anyways)... 10 - 30 km/h. :) True... if you swallow the hype. 32kmh max... under perfect conditions. Life ain't like that. Truth? Y... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto to Niagara Falls - Anyone biked it? Posted: 02 Oct 2009 10:43 AM PDT It's certainly a big ride. Something I want to try soon enough. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:52 AM PDT That's awesome. :) Good to know I was wrong. I'm sure some news people lurk on biking sites... and we'll see this in the press soon. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:46 AM PDT Just heard back from Dan Egan: I'm not surprised {that we're all debating about who did it}... but it does make me laugh. They were installed by the City. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:44 AM PDT Oh yes... our street has "speed humps" too. They are pretty old so they are worn down, though. A section of our street is one-way only too, to prevent people from using it as an alternative to major r... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:42 AM PDT And, you know... anything like this would go through Public Works and Council meetings first and we probably would've seen some "War on the Car" articles referencing it. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:41 AM PDT I'm betting that they aren't official. That pic from Torontoist has one of the wheels in the stencil looking all wonky, and official stencils are usually wonk-free. haha. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:34 AM PDT I was noticing the same thing in our new neighbourhood on the west end. Lots of the residential neighbourhoods not only have 30 km/h speed limits, many of them have speed bumps as well. Definitely a d... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:31 AM PDT I never really noticed it before because I drive so rarely, and generally try to go slower than usual on residential streets, but a section of my street (near Danforth and Woodbine) has a 30 kph poste... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto to Niagara Falls - Anyone biked it? Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:31 AM PDT Just got a bit of feedback elsewhere. Sounds like a pretty long ride down so I'm leaning towards taking the GO train down on Sunday and then biking as far as I can home from there when I return unless... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:29 AM PDT OK, just sent Dan Egan (Toronto Manager of Cyclist and Pedestrian Infrastructure) an email asking him if the city installed them. In the past he's been pretty good about responding. My money's on the ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:24 AM PDT I'm pretty sure they can go at the same speed of traffic (downtown, anyways)... 10 - 30 km/h. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:22 AM PDT Ah... Duncan beat me to it on the Wellesley stencil. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:19 AM PDT Here's a photo of the recent upgraded sharrows on Dundas over the Don River: And here's a pic from Duncan's blog of the sharrows on Wellesley: ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:17 AM PDT This is a sharrow on Wellesley east of Yonge. The stencils are just heavy paper, so whatever company put these down (should they be contracted by the city) may just have newer, different stencils. Or... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:14 AM PDT In my post above, the sharrow pictured has the same look as the bike lane stencils along the roads of York University. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:12 AM PDT This sounds a lot like the previous restrictions on electric cars that kept them off the road as well. Not the same of course. Now, I'm not saying that these bikes shouldn't be on the road. And, drawi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 09:11 AM PDT Torontoist just posted about this: Though they only last for three hundred metres so far, this is no small victory for cyclists. Bloor Street East, between just west of Yonge and just east of Church... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:59 AM PDT Torontoist has another photo: Though they only last for three hundred metres so far, this is no small victory for cyclists. Bloor Street East, between just west of Yonge and just east of Church, has ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:56 AM PDT Joe... They *can't* abide by those laws. They have been crippled by a 500W power limit. They're not fast enough to meld with the motorized carriages. Lots of folks on pedal bikes can travel faster tha... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:50 AM PDT Yeah, Lock makes a good point... most "e-bikes" are more akin to electric scooters than bicycles with a motor-assist. They really should have to abide by the same rules as scooters / mopeds. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto to Niagara Falls - Anyone biked it? Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:43 AM PDT So I have a client between Niagara Falls and Buffalo. I'm almost surely bringing my bike this time (it'll be the first time to this client) but am weighing my options as to how to get there in part ba... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:39 AM PDT Duncan... ebikes are pretty new to Toronto... much of Canada. So far we have been seeing Canadians being "sold" the scooter-style ebikes. Most of the rest of the ebike world (eg EU and USA) don't ride... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:06 AM PDT Woah. impressive that he can ride it then. I'm 6'2". ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:02 AM PDT My brother is 6'1" ... just sayin'... haha. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 08:02 AM PDT While I don't agree that these should be in bike lanes, I certainly think this is a step in the right direction... although I still expect to see them on sidewalks North of Sheppard (I see a few a wee... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ward 29 Bikes Meeting - Tues, Oct. 6 Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:57 AM PDT Ward 29 Bikes of the Toronto Cyclists Union would like to invite you to an open meeting on cycling advocacy on Tuesday October 6. This an opportunity to sit down informally and discuss priorities and ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Joyride Bicycle Film Festival - Fri, Oct. 16 Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:52 AM PDT From Duncan's City Ride: Via Bike Pirates: Join Bike Pirates for a special documentary film night on Friday Oct 16th at 8pm. Showcasing small independent docs directed by Toronto cyclists riding the ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:49 AM PDT Just noticed that Duncan posted this on his blog a few days ago. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Star: City slow to install bike lane network Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:45 AM PDT It's something every cyclist in the city knows already... but articles like this helps get the issue out to non-cyclists. :) It's also good to see a mention of how the outer city needs some co-ordinat... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| E-Bikes now fully legal on Ontario roads Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:40 AM PDT A couple more articles about it: CBC: Ontario expands e-bike rules Star: Ontario unveils e-bike rules ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 02 Oct 2009 06:37 AM PDT I can't pedal a BMX... legs are too long. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Yonge St. Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting - Tues, Sept 29th @ 11:30am Posted: 30 Sep 2009 07:43 PM PDT ya seems a bit of a piddly token. they can do better. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Yonge St. Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting - Tues, Sept 29th @ 11:30am Posted: 30 Sep 2009 07:01 PM PDT I got excited, right before the bit where this is only between Front and QQ. I know, I know: I'm just being cynical and pessimistic... as high as Bloor by, say, 2025? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 30 Sep 2009 06:53 PM PDT As a daily driver in the city I find that it would be quite nice to actually share the road with cyclists in the city. I see 99% of cyclists every day riding dangerously and without any regard for man... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| TCAT Complete Streets Meeting - Mon, Sept. 28 Posted: 30 Sep 2009 11:38 AM PDT Awesome Duncan, and Val, if you are reading... great job! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| TCAT Complete Streets Meeting - Mon, Sept. 28 Posted: 30 Sep 2009 11:27 AM PDT On the heels of this meeting, Val Dodge writes about complete streets over on Torontoist: Complete Streets No one—not even cyclist or pedestrian advocates—ever questions whether we should include spac... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Big cars, Red Pumps and an 80s Commute in Toronto Posted: 30 Sep 2009 09:43 AM PDT From ibiketo.ca: Dusted off from the archives, WolfRuck brings us some vintage footage of first-person cycling through Toronto's 80s streets. The biggest difference: no bike lanes. The same: the red ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 30 Sep 2009 09:19 AM PDT Yeah... it's a hard call on whether Corcoran is completely serious. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 30 Sep 2009 09:13 AM PDT I think this is just really, really, really poor satire. Kuitenbrouwer rebuts: Tax cyclists? Yes, and pedestrians, too Terence Corcoran, in today's post, calls for a $100 tax on cyclists, to help pay... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 30 Sep 2009 09:08 AM PDT I can't tell - is he serious? It's just out there enough to be tongue in cheek, and yet still something I could believe would come from that side of the fence. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 30 Sep 2009 08:28 AM PDT Terence Corcoran in the Post, though apparently conservative and opposed to big government, apparently wants all the bureaucracy involved in taxing cyclists... because apparently we don't "pay our fai... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Sep 2009 07:29 AM PDT Although reserved for special events in Toronto, public safety services such as Police and Paramedics are found on two wheels here. Paramedics on wheels This past weekend, the 50,000 or so competitor... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike Parking Empty at Ryerson - Costs as much as a good lock Posted: 30 Sep 2009 07:07 AM PDT Looks like it is just for students, faculty and staff: Bicycle Room The Bicycle Room offers students, faculty and staff an indoor facility to park their bicycles. It is located at the back of 110 Bond... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike Parking Empty at Ryerson - Costs as much as a good lock Posted: 30 Sep 2009 06:37 AM PDT Hmmm... I wonder if it's open to non-students? Lots of people work in that area and having secure bike parking for that rate would be popular. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cycling's Enemy is not the Car Posted: 30 Sep 2009 06:30 AM PDT Sometimes I think if we all just gave ourselves a little more time to get places (cyclists and motorists alike) and just chilled out a bit the roads would be a lot safer and smoother for us all. I've ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike Parking Empty at Ryerson - Costs as much as a good lock Posted: 30 Sep 2009 05:59 AM PDT Via The Eye Opener Stolen rides, empty bike room Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Written by Tanya Bahnesli As bike thefts continue to plaguecampus, Ryerson's Bicycle Room goes underused. Out... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What Happened to the Harbord and Bathurst Bike Box? Posted: 30 Sep 2009 05:51 AM PDT Ah, good to know. The Toronto Bike Plan does include these, now when we'll see them is another mystery altogether. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What Happened to the Harbord and Bathurst Bike Box? Posted: 30 Sep 2009 05:41 AM PDT Well, apparently it wasn't an official bike-box, but one done by URS (Urban Repair Squad). Thanks for the reminder, I'll update the post. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What Happened to the Harbord and Bathurst Bike Box? Posted: 30 Sep 2009 05:31 AM PDT In 2008 Joe wrote about a bike box at Harbord and Bathurst in Toronto. What happened? Not sure what a bike box is? Here's a video that explains: http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/portland-green-bi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cycling's Enemy is not the Car Posted: 30 Sep 2009 04:51 AM PDT While I don't like to go around labeling people "idiots" it seems like we had a case of just this sort of thing happening yesterday in Toronto: No charges after fight between cyclist, motorist "He cal... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 30 Sep 2009 04:41 AM PDT Here's a case where no left turns on a streetcar route could help. I'm no city planner, but as J.J. Leeming told us many decades ago, by making way for more cars, you increase traffic congestion, not ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How to Be Prepared for a Flat Tire Posted: 30 Sep 2009 03:38 AM PDT I googled Presta valves because I am no valve expert, and this is what I found, so I thought I'd share. :) The Presta valve (also called Sclaverand valve[1] or French valve) is a valve commonly foun... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 29 Sep 2009 06:04 PM PDT One of the more recent Bike Snob NYC entries was good on its own merit (and if you haven't already discovered him, you might want to check him out. Quite funny in a bit of a snarky way, IMO.) That sai... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How to Be Prepared for a Flat Tire Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:11 PM PDT I'm terribly unprepared, really. But sometimes I remember the small pump (that is still packed somewhere - just a Cdn Tire special - works great, though). The folding bike makes *sure* I have a pump a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How to Be Prepared for a Flat Tire Posted: 29 Sep 2009 12:32 PM PDT Usually, when I'm posting in the "How-To" section it is with some advice. Today though, I'm looking for advice. For the second time in as many weeks I've been caught unprepared for a flat. The first t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike stolen at Ossington and Dupont - Gary Fisher Cruiser Posted: 29 Sep 2009 12:15 PM PDT Eek! That's my area! Was your bike stolen from in front of your house? We've had a couple of waves of people smashing windshields in the past (a few years ago), if there's going to be a wave of bike t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike stolen at Ossington and Dupont - Gary Fisher Cruiser Posted: 29 Sep 2009 10:34 AM PDT The one thing closer to my heart other than my cat is my bike. It was stolen from me on September 28 at Ossington and Dupont. it is a chocolate brown Gary Fisher cruiser with a brown basket and brown ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 29 Sep 2009 08:47 AM PDT Jim Bradley, Ontario's Transportation Minister agrees with us... education, not legislation is the way to make things safer: Cyclists and motorists must learn to share the road: transportation minist... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Request City Services by dialing "311" in Toronto Posted: 29 Sep 2009 08:29 AM PDT I asked them (via twitter) to confirm about requesting post-and-rings as well as getting bikelanes snowplowed... and it's a yes to both! Yes! Call 311 for both (post-and-rings & getting bikelanes ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Request City Services by dialing "311" in Toronto Posted: 29 Sep 2009 07:51 AM PDT Awesome new service by the City of Toronto (well, let's hope it turns out to be awesome...) to make it easier for residents to find out and request non-emergency services, just by dialing "311": 311 ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 29 Sep 2009 05:27 AM PDT Speaking of a big casual ride, this past Sunday (Sept. 27) I joined a couple hundred cyclists for the Tour de Greenbelt ride in Ajax. The mayor of Ajax is a "lycra lizard" and gave a fairly motivation... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 05:19 AM PDT I've found the best breakfast for my mornings has been some hemp granola from Noah's (I forget the brand) and yogurt. Then, when I get in to the office I'll have a banana and some raw almonds. And, yo... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 05:15 AM PDT I keep meaning to try my mp3 player on my route. I don't have noise-canceling headphones, and I have cycled long distances with people who still carry on a conversation while their music is on. So, as... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 04:15 AM PDT Yeah, I don't agree with the mp3/podcast thing either. But, I don't know what the writer's commute is like. It may be down country lanes or separated bikelanes... BUT he does mention getting lost in t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 04:10 AM PDT Haha. Don't admire me too much... I sleep as long as I can in the mornings and then ride in... so I won't be late... but I start pretty early (sometimes 8 am, sometimes 7:30), so my hunger instincts d... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:59 AM PDT Oh, and I might also add that I find that though I'm very fond of it, coffee is one of the worst things I can have before riding. Not only does it knock my blood sugar down fairly soon after I drink i... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:57 AM PDT I like and use them all except for the mp3 player thing. That is really stupid, IMO. Might be fun to have a stereo on a trailer like I often see at Critical Mass but not worth that effort. I actually ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:54 AM PDT Other great sources of quick protein is yogurt or a handful of almonds. Most mornings I'm usually on my bike to work soon after I wake up, so I usually don't have breakfast until I'm downtown and at w... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Beating the Biking to Work Blues Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:51 AM PDT Just as the "what to eat before leaving for work" topic came up, this one wound up in my feed: I did the maths. Approximately 252 working days a year (minus holidays), multiplied by 14 miles each day,... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:47 AM PDT Yeah... but we don't even have to do the one-way street thing... just make left turns illegal on streetcar lines. It's not to big of an inconvenience to loop around a block, and it would speed up stre... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:35 AM PDT I agree with crazycga - eggs are good (though I can't abide by hard boiled). My usual for its speed was a bagel (high on carbs) and peanut butter (high on protein) and then possibly a piece of fruit. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 29 Sep 2009 03:32 AM PDT Ah yes, but really, it was only a matter of time. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 28 Sep 2009 07:53 PM PDT I personally find that two hard boiled eggs are good. Protein = good thing. And you can make them the night before. Which reminds me, I forgot to make mine! >:( ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| what to eat before a morning ride? Posted: 28 Sep 2009 06:35 PM PDT I'm trying to figure out what are good things to eat in the morning when your time between waking and biking is limited. I figure some protein is good but the key is carbs? Some peanut butter and toas... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 06:30 PM PDT Thanks Todd! You realize we've now revealed ourselves as complete nerds? :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 04:40 PM PDT Love the idea, sandlynx. I'm not really a very fast rider so the donut ride's out for me but a few hours on a weekend morning would be nice on occasion at a more leisurely pace. I swear that's half th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 12:48 PM PDT I had great ride on Sunday. I'm starting a local bicycle club for casual cyclists, those who are not interested in being 'lycra lizards', but just want to ride in a group around town. They get left ou... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT Why not? Make left turns illegal but have alternating one-way streets so that every other block or so you could make a right 3 times to get to where you're going. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Yonge St. Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting - Tues, Sept 29th @ 11:30am Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:04 AM PDT Thanks to the Bike Union for the heads-up! Date: Tuesday, September 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Northwest corner of Yonge Street and Harbour Street Who: All welcome Media are invited to join Counci... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:04 AM PDT Not sure... have been trying to figure that out myself. A way to get stuff italicized is to hit the "i" button, and then the "li" and "ul" buttons to get stuff in a box, like when we quote newspaper a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Life looks at Bicycle Style Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:02 AM PDT Pretty nice little feature on Toronto Life: With a new DIY attitude came one crucial summer accessory: the bicycle. Cheaper than driving and more individual than a new pair of jeans, it seemed like e... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:57 AM PDT Why doesn't the "quote" code ever work for me???? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:57 AM PDT but it may depend on the family Good point. I took my kids to see The Frantics a few years ago when they played at The Bad Dog (they test out material there before going on tour - great way to see the... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:44 AM PDT I think left turns should be illegal anywhere on streetcar lines already. I'm constantly flabbergasted that this wasn't done, oh, decades ago! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:29 AM PDT We could have it on most arterial roads that don't have streetcars if we eliminated all left turns by cars. That's something streetcars could use as well to eliminate delays. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:57 AM PDT Um... no. Not family friendly, but it may depend on the family... haha. just kidding. There were a lot of f-bombs from one cast member, but the other cast members called her on it as part of the show.... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes Right Down The Middle in NYC Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:49 AM PDT Thanks, Joe - works for me! Richmond and Adelaide also come to mind. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:04 PM PDT Agreed - I don't see how the school has the right to dictate how someone gets there. Sure, on their property they can set the rules, but outside? Absolutely not. That's a slippery slope. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 04:59 PM PDT Sounds like fun - just passed that one on to my partner, Sage, who really enjoys the productions at the Bad Dog. And now that we live way closer to the subway it's much easier to get there. I had a pr... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 04:50 PM PDT From Facebook: To recognize Car Free Day, the City of Toronto and Sierra Club Ontario will be hosting a celebration in Yonge Dundas Square between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event will be hosted by Candic... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| World Car-Free Day Critical Mass Posted: 21 Sep 2009 04:46 PM PDT From Facebook: September 22nd is International Car-Free Day! Let's get together and celebrate car-free culture on our sexy bikes! Departure at 6:30pm, ride around to Trinity Bellwoods Park and join th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 02:46 PM PDT do not to. sorry. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 02:46 PM PDT i hear what you are saying guys. but regarding the get off and walk approach at crosswalks, this is just shamefully poor urban planning. i mean to car drivers ever have to get out and push to avoid br... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:56 AM PDT Awesome cast, including Kerry Griffin (Canadian Comedy Award winner), Lisa Merchant (Train 48), Aurora Browne (Comedy Inc.), etc., and brilliant director (I'm a bit biased there). We're early in the s... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:21 AM PDT Good for that family. I rode my bicycle to elementary school in warmer months, and walked all winter. We didn't live very far, but do you know how they kept kids safe? They enforced a reduced speed li... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:12 AM PDT Great idea. Saturday around noon I went for a mountain bike ride in the Don Valley Crothers Woods. Ran in to members of TORBA and IMBA working on a new trail work-around and making improvements to exi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:08 AM PDT Cool... is Hot Oil Barons good? I am sure it is. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:05 AM PDT Family defies no-bike policy at Maple Avenue Middle School[b] (Sept. 14, 2009) snippet: SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first day of school, already a happy and trying event for any student, saw a little addit... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:04 AM PDT Attended episode 2 of Hot Oil Barons in Love. :) Had my first African drumming class. Fingers bruised *ouch*! Me and five little kids, it's hillarious if somewhat embarassing. I plan on bringing my dr... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:48 AM PDT I worked on our porch for a lot of the weekend (I'm re-building it), but went to Grimsby for a wedding... and found lots of good BikeTrain info. Planning a big group trip next summer. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:46 AM PDT Hi everyone, There's enough of us posting regularly now that a "how was your weekend" thread may be appropriate. What did you do this past weekend? Bike anywhere? Take photos? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fighting for a safer ride of way Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:45 AM PDT Thanks for posting this Duncan... saw the Star article, but have been swamped so far today. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Tour de Greenbelt promises to be educational Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:30 AM PDT This coming Sunday, September 27, 2009 I'll be heading out on the Durham Region Tour de Greenbelt. My mother, brother, girlfriend and I will be tackling the 43 km ride and are really looking forward t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fighting for a safer ride of way Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:45 AM PDT Cycling summit part of personal crusade for Burlington woman The 47-year-old Burlington woman has made great strides in that direction by founding the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, which is holdi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fighting for a safer ride of way Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:40 AM PDT Fighting for a safer ride of way Cycling activist calls for provincial policy on ways to share roads Tess Kalinowski Transportation Reporter The debate between cyclists and motorists over who owns t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 07:05 AM PDT There needs to be more clarity with right turning cars. I love the way the bike lane on Sherbourne moves to the left of the right turn lane, it would work very well if the *&^&^%$ cars changin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 06:23 AM PDT Annie, That's an interesting way of handling red lights. Do you pull completely off the road? Lately, whether I'm first in line or behind a few cars I find myself filling the lane at red lights. While... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:45 AM PDT Where there isn't much traffic or where there's an advanced green for left turns, I will make the lane change and turn left from the left lane. Otherwise, if the light is green, I continue to the next... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:11 AM PDT Jeff, These laws feel like they were written from a car-centric stance, because they were. There's one street where I use what I call a "wide left" or crosswalk left turn because drivers there are too... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why Some Cyclists in Toronto Break the Rules Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:48 PM PDT i hear that cyclists are not supposed to cross at crosswalks when turning left, rather change lanes into the center and turn from there. On some Toronto streets this is crazy.I argue that this is one ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Mandatory Helmets and Bike Licenses Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:13 PM PDT do we really need more insulting nanny state legislation infantalizing us all. I mean where does it end. whatever happened to personal responsibility and thinking for yourself. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 04:00 PM PDT I'm taking an economics course this semester. It made a point about seat belts. People started driving faster and getting into more crashes, because of this we added seat belts to help the problem of ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Breaking the Cycle: What Toronto Needs to Make Streets Safe Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:38 PM PDT |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:20 PM PDT |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:05 PM PDT |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 03:01 PM PDT |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 10:35 AM PDT I like the carrot and stick approach, give incentives to those who don't drive and penalize those who do. A carbon tax would be the simplest method, this could be used to fund massive infrastructure f... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:51 AM PDT @sandlynx In your above post you mention that your bicycle is registered/licensed and I also understand from other posts that you're not living in Toronto or Ontario. Could you explain what registerin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:44 AM PDT John Lorinc in Spacing makes some good points: Knocking Heads The cycling community knows it's got the ear of council — for now. But that status could change after next year's municipal election, so... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:27 AM PDT It would be nice if people on either side of this debate argued their point by using studies and statistics instead of meaningless anecdotes. Yes, mandatory helmets will mean less people cycling - why... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:25 AM PDT Article in the Star today: Nothing settled in bicycle wars Cyclists oppose proposals for mandatory helmets and licences Yvonne Bambrick, of the 800-member Toronto Cyclists Union, vocally opposed bot... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 09:03 AM PDT Gut reaction to this: "two resolutions by Councillor Michael Walker to regulate and control cyclists: one to force them to wear helmets (an idea that is laughable in the cycling-friendly countries of ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 08:44 AM PDT We're not just less hazardous when colliding with pedestrians, but with everyone. Fatalities on the streets almost always involve automobiles. If they stopped wasting money on fruitless debates over ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 07:38 AM PDT Joe, I like that idea. In New York they just passed a bill requiring employers to allow cyclists to bring their bikes in to offices if there is elevator access. If rather than having a law there were ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 07:21 AM PDT It's a good idea. Maybe have an employer program that encourages workplaces to compensate people for biking to work. Enough provide free parking and sometimes metropasses already... ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Give cyclists $5 a day - Kuitenbrouwer Posted: 15 Sep 2009 05:25 AM PDT I'd have to adjust my commute, but I like this idea! Give cyclists $5 a day The television sets of reporters in the City Hall Press Gallery yesterday were all tuned to a grim spectacle going on in Co... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 15 Sep 2009 05:10 AM PDT Without the alarm I'd be all for a small locking device like this. It's sort of like "The Club" for bikes. However, I can just imagine the rage an alarm like that would provoke in passersby. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| New bicycles help build great neighbourhood Posted: 15 Sep 2009 05:07 AM PDT New bicycles help build great neighbourhood August 14, 2009 Children in Swansea Mews will benefit from donation of bicycles and helmets Thirty-three children living in the West-end community of Swans... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Blue & White Gary Fisher Big Sur (Yonge & Lawrence) 1999 Gary Fisher Big Sur Blue / White / Grey Stolen from apartment storage Yonge and Lawrence between August 16 and September 1, 2009. Photo of exact make, model, and paint: |
| Should you bike if you've been drinking? Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:28 PM PDT Should you bike if you've been drinking? Yup. It's pretty fun... But you have to imagine nights w/full moons in a deserted Toronto park closed to cars etc... ;-> tks lLok ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 11 Sep 2009 06:44 PM PDT With respect to the Sun article, if drivers were speeding in less than 1% of collisions and none of them were fatal than drivers were not speeding in all of the fatal collisions, which if anything len... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 11 Sep 2009 03:56 PM PDT nice work joe! let's keep the discussion within reason and the law and some semblance of fair play, even though it is indeed hard not to be upset about what happened that night. you know, there are ti... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What We Wear When Cycling in Toronto Posted: 11 Sep 2009 02:59 PM PDT Oooh, I want one of those polar bear suits for the winter. As an added bonus, maybe the drivers will slow down to rubber neck. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT @ivanvector You're absolutely correct in that you shouldn't have to stop for a cyclist once you've signaled and started your turn. I'm sure we've all seen cyclists trying to sneak by here, and this is... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 11:08 AM PDT From the snippets of the HTA posted here - especially 147(2)(a) and 148(5), it seems that cyclists (and all vehicles) are directed to pass another vehicle moving in the same direction to the left, and... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cyclists entitled to whole lane, bicycle cop says Posted: 11 Sep 2009 09:43 AM PDT If somebody comes up ... they've almost stopped, they've checked, they've looked, and they go through, that's not the type of cyclist that we're giving failing-to-stop tickets to; we're giving them to... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 11 Sep 2009 09:20 AM PDT Canada.com: Alberta funeral Friday for cyclist killed after Toronto altercation Toronto police allege Sheppard, a bike courier, was on his way home from his girlfriend's house on Aug. 31 when a "minor... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 08:01 AM PDT A "3 feet to pass" law is designed to give cyclists more rights in the instance that a collision occurs. Right now, if a driver fails to give you enough room when passing, and subsequently mows you do... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Test Your Knowledge of Road Rules Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:51 AM PDT Driving.ca has an interesting test of road rules. It includes some international rules as well as winter condition driving. Unfortunately, most of the questions don't seem to be very relevant to day-t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:47 AM PDT "I remember someone saying that Ottawa had a 1 metre passing bylaw but I can't seem to find it. The thing is, passing distance is relative. Three feet is great at slower speeds but if someone's going ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:47 AM PDT While reducing speed limits may not be the solution, it is certainly a start. Adding reduced speed limits to a zero-tolerance enforcement of the soon to be instated distracted driving laws and you're ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:14 AM PDT The Toronto Sun says that statistics say that speeding doesn't cause collisions with pedestrians: Drivers were speeding in less than 1% of collisions involving pedestrians, according to the most rece... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Chicago Police Say It Loud: Bikes Belong Posted: 11 Sep 2009 06:51 AM PDT Sent a link to Adrian Heaps and David Miller last night. We really need people in authority getting this message out. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Breaking the Cycle: What Toronto Needs to Make Streets Safe Posted: 11 Sep 2009 06:08 AM PDT Breaking the Cycle The City of Toronto is not doing enough to make the streets safe for cyclists, says law grad Kristen Courtney Kristen Courtney is a lawyer and a founding member of Bells on Bloor.... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Chicago Police Say It Loud: Bikes Belong Posted: 11 Sep 2009 05:31 AM PDT [via Streetsblog] http://vimeo.com/5660360 This amazing video, via Chicago Bicycle Advocate, was produced for the Chicago Police Department to educate drivers, cyclists and officers on traffic laws p... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 05:00 AM PDT Added a few U.S. links this morning. :) New Links: Bike Pittsburgh Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia San Francisco Bicycle Coalition ClevelandBikes St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation Kansas... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 04:51 AM PDT Added a few links today... need to work on adding more. New links: Walk & Bike for Life British Columbia Cycling Coalition Capital Bike and Walk Society Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 04:45 AM PDT Good point - I'm pretty sure you're right there as well. I *hate* that passing method, btw. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 04:43 AM PDT Bicycles overtaken (6) Every person on a bicycle or motor assisted bicycle who is overtaken by a vehicle or equestrian travelling at a greater speed shall turn out to the right and allow the vehicle o... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cycling in Canadian cities: a study in contrasts - CTV.ca Posted: 11 Sep 2009 03:32 AM PDT I keep saying it and hopefully somehow we figure out a way to address this but it isn't just about infrastructure. Driver attitudes are equally important. I've cycled in and around Quebec City, Toront... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 02:46 AM PDT Nope, they're pretty vague at the moment. Section 148 says: Vehicles meeting bicycles (4) Every person in charge of a vehicle on a highway meeting a person travelling on a bicycle shall allow the cycl... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 06:36 PM PDT That first lady could have been in Fargo :) I am curious about the Chicago municipal bylaws protecting cyclists - particularly requiring motorists to yield to cyclists on right turns and allotting 3 f... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 06:07 PM PDT "In ChiKAgo, we share the road" Great video, it looks like they got their everyday cyclist interviews from some public event. I was at the CNE where our Armed Forces were showing off tanks and guns an... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 05:44 PM PDT I might suggest that police education is important as well (though I can't say one way or another whether our police are well educated relative to cycling). Regardless, it looks like Chicago also thin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 04:28 PM PDT lOCk... well, the testing to get your driver's license is supposed to evaluate your road intelligence... unfortunately it seems that many rules are forgotten or dismissed after testing is done. Adding... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Chris Chopik Spreads His Message By Strida Posted: 10 Sep 2009 04:24 PM PDT Via Globe and Mail: Talk about the medium being the message. Chris Chopik, the quixotic Green Party candidate running in next week's Ontario by-election to replace Michael Bryant, gets around the St... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 04:02 PM PDT A drivers license is NOT an intelligence test... HELLO???? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 02:02 PM PDT I would say that I hear, "Get off the road!" at least 3 times a week. That, or I'll get a honk from behind and see someone frantically waving their arms for me to move over... I'm guessing on top of t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 01:43 PM PDT Classic example: While it has never happened to me I've heard many friends being told by drivers to "Get on the sidewalk!" which is illegal. People of similar mindset to those yelling often post "and ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2009 01:14 PM PDT The Varsity has an article about the lack of educational information leading to accidents between cyclists and drivers: Government to blame for bumpy ride Lack of safety information is the main reaso... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 10 Sep 2009 08:32 AM PDT My gut tells me that cars traveling at slower speeds would be able to better respond to and avoid collisions and in turn, cause less death. It's nice to see statistics to back up common sense. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 10 Sep 2009 08:26 AM PDT Great idea to lower the speed limits - at least in the downtown core. Much of the time it will be meaningless anyway given the speed at which traffic is able to move, but still a nice gesture. In this... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City Council to discuss lowering speed limits to 30 km/h Posted: 10 Sep 2009 07:58 AM PDT Bill Saundercook (co-chair of the Pedestrian Committee) is proposing lowering limits to 30 km/h to make things safer for pedestrians, as well as having a pilot project in front of Union Station with t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Searching for a Compromise between Bikes and Cars Posted: 10 Sep 2009 07:50 AM PDT Bike war or class war? I've lost friends as "colÂlateral damage" in a war that badly needs peace The car is quintessentially top-down: it's about status, speed, steel, ego, privacy, convenience, the ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Searching for a Compromise between Bikes and Cars Posted: 10 Sep 2009 07:49 AM PDT Cycle of conflict It's a safe bet that every cyclist's mind flew to an encounter of his or her own on learning of courier's death I don't know if, as some say, Sheppard died because he was a cyclist.... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Winnipeg starts its own Ciclovia Posted: 10 Sep 2009 05:05 AM PDT Winnipeg becomes the first canadian city to adopt Ciclovia! It's time to take to the streets Winnipeg! On Sunday, September 13 from 8am until 6pm, the entire north side of Broadway will be closed t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What We Wear When Cycling in Toronto Posted: 10 Sep 2009 05:01 AM PDT Fantastic post Duncan! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Darcy Allan Sheppard Memorial Fund Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:38 PM PDT Thank you for helping us get the word out about our efforts. Here is updated information, it will not change again. Darcy Allan Sheppard memorial Fundraiser Saturday, September 26th 2009 at Sneaky Dee... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 03:30 PM PDT Wow, I keep *meaning* to go on the Suburban Critical Mass rides and something always comes up. If I'm not too tied up with packing this weekend (we move next Tuesday) I may give it a go. I met Jacob a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 08 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT Can you get fined for not having a light in the daytime? Mine is easy to take off and put on again, I leave it at home or have it in my pocket if it isn't dark. I'm all for cracking down on red light ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) Posted: 08 Sep 2009 03:09 PM PDT The Toronto Police also inform us where they are taking other traffic initiatives. Do people just not listen to the news? I don't even drive and yet I know where traffic cops are... Has anyone been ha... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 02:58 PM PDT @Angus Thanks for the information, here's the blog for Suburban Critical Mass And here's a photo post from UrbanToronto While it may not look like a lot of cyclists, considering where they are riding,... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 02:46 PM PDT Jacob Louy has organized several Suburban Critical Masses which follows a manners style ride. He's a friendly guy to meet. It's on the second Saturday of every month at 3pm, NW corner of Yonge/Eglinto... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Igor Kenk's story to become graphic novel and documentary Posted: 08 Sep 2009 02:39 PM PDT He's an interesting guy, I'd like to know more about what makes him tick. I wonder if he's self aware, if he knows the root of his compulsion and if he's getting help with it. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 08 Sep 2009 11:58 AM PDT |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 08 Sep 2009 10:49 AM PDT I like how Michael Bryant's PR people characterize everything that doesn't support them as one sided. I guess the PR firm is going to be open, fair and objective. I like the assertion that he stopped ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 08 Sep 2009 10:16 AM PDT Story is expanding internationally: NPR: In Toronto, Bike-Car Road Rage Escalates (audio file available) On Spadina Avenue in Toronto's Chinatown district, the bike lanes are only a couple of feet wid... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 08 Sep 2009 10:10 AM PDT I'm really amazed at the difference a trailer has made. Until I got one I used my panniers for my trips (1-5 km depending on store). A big trip might have me bringing home 60 lbs in panniers. It works... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Momentum Toronto Magazine Launch Party -Tues, Sept. 8 Posted: 08 Sep 2009 10:05 AM PDT Another cycling magazine in Toronto? Yup! Momentum Magazine is coming to Toronto this September to celebrate the launch of Momentum's Toronto Edition. Come meet Momentum staff, contributors and frien... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 08 Sep 2009 09:26 AM PDT Great to hear from people using trailers. Right now, I just use a MEC pannier, which mostly suits my needs. I live within a few hundred feet of where I get groceries, so I have yet to carry them home ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:45 AM PDT Interesting. I think they'd get more credibility, though, if they did more than deny but actually cite sources. Between that and their rather poorly constructed site I suspect that Bryant's so-called ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:33 AM PDT AnnieD wrote: Member Posted 2 days ago # "We're getting rid of our car this fall, so I bought a dog Croozer for groceries." Me too, Annie, and looks just like the one in the photo above. I use it dua... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Mountain Bike Trails in the Don Valley Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:07 AM PDT From Duncan's City Ride: When you think of mountain biking, Toronto is rarely one of the major destinations that comes to mind. I mean, really, mountains in Toronto? While we may not have mountains h... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 08 Sep 2009 07:52 AM PDT Interesting... just noticed @bryantfacts on twitter. "This account is maintained by Michael Bryant's team. The purpose of this account is to quickly correct inaccuracies as they appear with factual re... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:43 AM PDT this magazine has an interview with Jennifer Watkiss who organized Critical Manners in Vancouver: This: What made you want to start Critical Manners in Vancouver? Jennifer Watkiss: The idea came abo... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Igor Kenk's story to become graphic novel and documentary Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:41 AM PDT I think I'm going to hold off on buying those and wait for the Broadway musical. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:26 AM PDT I posted the question on twitter and got one response: @toddtyrtle I rode in #criticalmanners, the first vancvr one It got spread out, but no more dngrous than evryday riding. It's on YouTube http://w... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:11 AM PDT I wonder if anyone has tried to arrange a Critical Manners Ride in Toronto? There are enough cyclists who don't want to be associated with Critical Mass that it could be very successful. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bryant / Sheppard Incident has Nothing to do with Bikelanes Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:09 AM PDT Hey Michael, without respecting due process and the rule of law we'd have a society led by mob rule. I'm sure no one wants that, despite some extreme cycling advocates calling for Bryant's lynching. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:06 AM PDT And I spoke too soon. The keys were waiting for me in the zipcar. Next time I go to the bike room I'm taking the monster lock off and replacing it with another lock I have that has a duplicate key. I'... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How We Carry Stuff on Our Bicycles in Toronto Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:04 AM PDT Good to hear Annie. Is it like this one? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 06:01 AM PDT MTB - just to let you know, I've edited your post above where you call Kenzie a d***. As Todd mentioned, The Forum is a place for civil discussion, and no matter your personal opinions of Kenzie as a ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Darcy Allan Sheppard Memorial Fund Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:56 AM PDT Thanks for all your work with this, TOBMA. :) I've linked the below Paypal graphic to the donation page, if anyone would like to donate. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:53 AM PDT It may come to that. Think it'll cut through something like this? I figure cutting through the U-lock portion is the way to go. Have to remember to talk to security here to make sure they know I'm doi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Should you bike if you've been drinking? Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:53 AM PDT Of course biking shouldn't be done after drinking... but I've done it. Having said that, I've only done it when I'm out for the night and have had a couple... not sloshed or anything, but I know my in... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:50 AM PDT Yeah, I don't know how much locksmiths charge, but a good boltcutter will run about $40 at Home Depot. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Igor Kenk's story to become graphic novel and documentary Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:31 AM PDT News about the Documentary: Confessions of a bicycle hoarder Documentary set to air on CBC provides a glimpse into the daily life of Toronto's most notorious bike repairman and alleged thief When I... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:24 AM PDT Metro: Peace pipe celebrates dead cyclist's spirit "My son probably wanted the money I gave him to feed his demon of the moment, but he was still willing to share it with someone whose need was grea... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:22 AM PDT The Star covered a memorial at the Native Canadian Centre: Cyclist's troubled life recalled Allan Sheppard Sr., right, spoke of the courage and initiative of his son, Darcy Allan, who died Aug. 31, ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| ARC Memorial For Allan Sheppard Monday Sept. 7 Posted: 08 Sep 2009 05:20 AM PDT The Toronto Sun covered it: Darcy Allan Sheppard would be "mad" if he saw a memorial honouring a cyclist who died the way he did, one of his friend said. More than 50 cyclists remembered Sheppard in ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:18 PM PDT Re: STOLEN TREK 750: It was in the Cabbagetown area. Stolen on Sept 8 2009. |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2009 08:15 PM PDT My Trek 750 was stolen in my courtyard - out the front of my door! It is a men's mountain bike, silver with red and black detailing. It has a 17.5" frame, in good condition. The front tire won't match the back one - they stole the tire from a bike next to mine. The rear-brake lever is slightly bent from an accident I had a couple of years ago. if anyone sees a bike matching this description, please respond or call me at 416-856-0072. Thanks! |
| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 06:04 PM PDT Yeah, I'm probably going to end up cutting it if I can't track down the key. Probably cost just as much for the locksmith as the lock. Thanks. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 05:46 PM PDT Get the bolt cutters and cut the lock, probably cheaper then locksmith. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 03:13 PM PDT OK, so I did something really stupid. I have a bike locked up in the bike room of our apartment with a hardened steel chain lock. Today I lost my keys and apparently either the spare key is packed or ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Should you bike if you've been drinking? Posted: 07 Sep 2009 09:33 AM PDT Easy answer, no. This is off the subject, but you wrote: " You can get in trouble for not having a working bell on your bike,..." We're still in the barbaric age, south of you, where warning anyone th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 07 Sep 2009 08:48 AM PDT There's another annotated video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufM7zvX3-tM ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 07 Sep 2009 08:09 AM PDT Those bike-mounted digital video cameras are sounding pretty good these days. Maybe one on the handlebars and another on the rear rack. Or maybe the handlebar one should go on the helmet. The tech is ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:35 AM PDT Scarr said : "I better get mirrors." Big convex ones....and a rear bumper (see my analysis 3 comments above as to why). ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:31 AM PDT "He has so much to contribute. He will be a presence in this city and in Canadian politics for a long time to come." I better get mirrors. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Just What Do They Do With All That Tax Money? Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:26 AM PDT I was doing some digging around on another subject and stumbled upon this article from the CBC, dated Friday, June 6, 2008. Ontario's smog causes 9,500 deaths per year, medical association says snippe... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| ARC Memorial For Allan Sheppard Monday Sept. 7 Posted: 07 Sep 2009 03:39 AM PDT Originally I believe this was scheduled for 2PM. According to Bike Lane Diary it looks like it's been moved to 7PM. Meeting place will be Bloor & Spadina. From what I understand this will be when ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:01 PM PDT hahah, hohoh... i love this from one of the items: "Sorry no sirens included ...so don't keep asking me!" I so wanted a siren! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| On Passing - What Are the Rules? Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:57 PM PDT Just read the blog post. I loved the reference from the handbook (relative to our other thread as well) and it exactly illustrates your point about educating motorists as well as cyclists. I can't say... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:37 PM PDT @duncan Your right, the education needs to go both ways. In aviation licensing, current holders are sent constant updates to the rules etc. Maybe something like that needs to be implemented for "road ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bryant / Sheppard Incident has Nothing to do with Bikelanes Posted: 03 Sep 2009 02:25 PM PDT I don't understand why there has to be a separation between these two issues! Remember the former Attorney General had counter-spin doctors working immediately to besmirch the character of the victim... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Collisions between cars and bicycles down, cops say Posted: 03 Sep 2009 12:33 PM PDT Wow, 3 crashes a day? That's still *crazy*. All in all it's kind of like the weather man saying proudly: "Temperatures have dropped! While it was 45°C last week, it'll be only 40 this week!" Infrastru... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 03 Sep 2009 12:21 PM PDT Scarr said: To the drivers who gave me plenty of room, allowed me to pass when they were pulling out on to the street, and who did not give me a hard time when I entered traffic to get around an obsta... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 03 Sep 2009 11:08 AM PDT Ha! Actually I've got a big one I've been working on all summer. To the drivers who gave me plenty of room, allowed me to pass when they were pulling out on to the street, and who did not give me a h... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 03 Sep 2009 09:30 AM PDT If a license means that drivers will pass me safely and not try to cut me off to get in the right turning lane, I'll get one. If a license means that I won't be honked at and will be given the full la... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:38 AM PDT I have often though licensing bicycles would be a good idea. Not because you want to make it hard for people to ride them but because they share the road with other vehicles and a lot of bicyclists do... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:23 AM PDT A few incidents that I wish I could have spoken up about at the time, but the time was lost. Maybe those people will be reading this forum. To the cyclist I gave hell to for running a stop sign when y... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Helmets to be Mandatory Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:21 AM PDT Do you think this is part of why drivers are *so* adamant about this? They know they're driving a projectile and it freaks them out to know that they could easily kill someone and want every assurance... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bryant / Sheppard Incident has Nothing to do with Bikelanes Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:14 AM PDT I tend to agree, Sandlynx. I've seen some careless folks, but arrogant? Haven't seen that yet. Maybe you're right about taking the lane. More than anything else the attitude that everyone on two wheel... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Collisions between cars and bicycles down, cops say Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:11 AM PDT Even with all this hubbub, the roads are getting more civilized? Less collisions, but more media coverage? Collisions between cars and bicycles down, cops say Collisions between bikes and cars are d... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:06 AM PDT The National Post published some photos too: ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:04 AM PDT Cyclist may have grabbed Bryant, wheel: police Toronto police are investigating whether a cyclist killed in an altercation with a car driven by former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant grabbed... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bryant / Sheppard Incident has Nothing to do with Bikelanes Posted: 03 Sep 2009 08:01 AM PDT NOW Magazine has an article saying the same thing - Bikelanes and Road Rage are two separate issues: In my novice cyclists' opinion, Toronto needs many more bike lanes, and fast. It's too dangerous ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Forum Newsletter - September 2009 Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:42 AM PDT Hi everyone, Welcome to the first monthly newsletter of the BikingToronto Forum. The purpose of this newsletter is to let you, a person who cares enough about cycling in Toronto to register on the For... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:14 AM PDT That's what I had thought also when I arrived. It played out totally differently. There must've been other rides happening as there was a Critical Mass-sized group at the corner of Bay/Bloor that just... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:08 AM PDT I'm conflicted on this one. It'd be crazy to argue against the teaching of the rules of the road. On the other hand, what is the purpose of licensing users? Enforcement happens regardless of a license... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:07 AM PDT Good points Todd. :) I thought the ride was going from Bay/Bloor to Avenue/Bloor, and that's it. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 03 Sep 2009 07:02 AM PDT Weird that Citynews claims the road was blocked "for hours" - there was a ride that left Bay/Bloor at about 5, and got back to Avenue/Bloor at 6. By about 6:30 everyone had moved over to one eastbound... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 03 Sep 2009 06:56 AM PDT I think the core problem is education of both cyclists (when they're starting school) and motorists. Then, after that, enforcing the laws equally. If you educate children in elementary school, whether... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 03 Sep 2009 06:39 AM PDT I just posted Photos and Video from last night's Memorial over in the Memorial topic. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 03 Sep 2009 06:28 AM PDT It might be Bryant's people digging up dirt, but then again it doesn't seem like Sheppard was living under the radar so I can't imagine it's a hard job. In any case I don't really care how much dirt t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Portland: Ice cream for bike lane builders Posted: 03 Sep 2009 06:09 AM PDT Cool story (no pun intended) out of Portland - their Bicycle Business League (a group of bike-related businesses) gave Portland Bureau of Transportation workers ice cream while they were installing bi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bryant / Sheppard Incident has Nothing to do with Bikelanes Posted: 03 Sep 2009 06:03 AM PDT I keep hearing this about the "cavalier attitude of bike couriers", and around my town, the "arrogance of cyclists" and wonder, "Is this true?" I haven't met a cyclist around here yet that I can call ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Helmets to be Mandatory Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:48 AM PDT Why is it that many drivers show no respect for cyclists not wearing a helmet? And then, when we do wear helmets, they pass too closely because of this magical plastic bucket that is not capable of re... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:17 AM PDT Video from last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgG7gEHImb4 ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Walker wants Helmets to be Mandatory Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:10 AM PDT This is to be discussed next wednesday at City Council: City committee set to discuss cycling policy changes City politicians may not have felt easy talking about the specifics of Toronto's latest cy... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:09 AM PDT This is to be discussed next wednesday at City Council: City committee set to discuss cycling policy changes City politicians may not have felt easy talking about the specifics of Toronto's latest cy... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bryant / Sheppard Incident has Nothing to do with Bikelanes Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:04 AM PDT I tend to agree with this... there is absolutely nothing a bikelane would've done to prevent a cyclist/motorist incident akin to what happened Monday, and part of me thinks it's a little tacky of cycl... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Posted: 03 Sep 2009 04:59 AM PDT Some photos of last night's memorial ride, from Martin Reis: ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 03 Sep 2009 04:57 AM PDT Re: Sheppard's Past Looks like Bryant's PR people are doing a good job digging up dirt... or maybe reporters are just eager for scandal here. One thing really coming out during this tragedy is that pe... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 03 Sep 2009 04:49 AM PDT Police looking at videos for clues to what really happened: Police probe videos to see if cyclist grabbed Bryant Police confirmed Wednesday night that they are sifting through video surveillance foot... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 03 Sep 2009 04:47 AM PDT News outlets are continuing to pursue Sheppard's past: Dead cyclist a fraud suspect She was the waitress. He was the disc jockey. Sheppard went to Schlender's place for pizza "and he never left," 3... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Searching for a Detente between Bikes and Cars Posted: 02 Sep 2009 04:28 PM PDT We should not allow this tragedy result in a cars vs bikes argument. Both need to peacefully and safely co-exist. As a driver, I try to move over to the left when passing cyclists to give extra room ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 02:41 PM PDT I didn't know either man but from what I've read it seems that Sheppard was a drunk, aggressive loser who was out looking for a fight after a spat with his girlfriend and a visit from police. He was a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 02:02 PM PDT ^^ Of course, Michael Bryant was never your stereotypical Attorney-General. the Globe profile from last May quotes him explaining his love of boxing as: "I loved it from the start. It didn't matter ho... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 12:10 PM PDT I'm sorry, I realize I'm acting partly on conjecture here because I wasn't there but really it seems obvious to me. Nobody gets charged with "Negligent operation of a handgun resulting in death" when ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Searching for a Detente between Bikes and Cars Posted: 02 Sep 2009 12:02 PM PDT That was the best one so far, in my opinion. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Tomorrow Posted: 02 Sep 2009 12:02 PM PDT I'll be going. It's hard to say what will happen. With a large turnout there just may not be the space for them on the sidewalks. And as far as I'm concerned, if the observance really is 5 minutes, I ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Three cyclists hurt in crashes Posted: 02 Sep 2009 11:53 AM PDT Ride safely, folks... ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT So the courier had been drinking! And was aggressive. And shouldn't have reached for the driver or grabbed hold of a car. But unless Bryant is an obstainer, and it's a rare animal in political life wh... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Three cyclists hurt in crashes Posted: 02 Sep 2009 11:10 AM PDT Unfortunately, 3 more cyclists have recently been injured on the roads: Three cyclists were in hospital after three separate bicycle-vehicle collisions yesterday. A 20-year-old woman was cycling north... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:59 AM PDT From a legal perspective: Lawyers abuzz over Michael Bryant case Jonathan Rosenthal, who has extensive experience in motor vehicle cases, said he would look for evidence his client feared for his saf... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Memorial For Darcy Allen Sheppard Tomorrow Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:56 AM PDT And... unfortunately a rush-hour memorial blocking traffic is not going to go over well in the hearts and minds of "regular" Torontonians, who don't have the best opinion of bike couriers to begin wit... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Searching for a Detente between Bikes and Cars Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:49 AM PDT In the aftermath of the Bryant / Sheppard tragedy, we are seeing great articles about the need for respect from all parties on the roads, including this piece in the Globe: Searching for a detente H... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:45 AM PDT Pretty good piece about the memorial: Flowers, notes mark Toronto memorial for cyclist Bruce Wayne, a 40-year old part-time bike messenger, appeared distraught as he stopped to attach a message to t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:38 AM PDT Wow. The Top 10 viewed Toronto articles on the Globe and Mail's site ALL have to do with this: 1. Bryant resigns as head of Invest Toronto 2. Bryant's story shocking, sobering – far too common 3. Bike... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:21 AM PDT The Treehugger article coupled with this Christie Blatchford article that the Treehugger article links to seems to sum up the best opinion I've read. Not just because I agree, but because it expands o... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 10:01 AM PDT CP24 is reporting that Bryant says he's innocent: The former Ontario cabinet minister criminally charged in the death of a bicycle courier says he's innocent of the accusations against him. Michael Br... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 09:22 AM PDT Great follow-up coverage by TreeHugger: Friends describe Sheppard as at "total sweetheart." Outraged cyclists are holding protest rallies. But this is Ontario, and the establishment sticks together to... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 08:48 AM PDT I'm sorry the man died, but i think it's motorists turn now. tomorrow, motorists should shut down highways for a cyclist causing his own death with an automobile ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| On Passing - What Are the Rules? Posted: 02 Sep 2009 08:25 AM PDT On Passing - What Are the Rules? While there are times when cyclists are able to overtake motorists, my concern is with vehicles passing me. What are the rules? Here's my blog post on the topic... Wh... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| More cyclist blood shed on Bloor St. Posted: 02 Sep 2009 08:20 AM PDT Picked this up on Twitter. I am so sorry the courier was killed. Another cyclist injury in East Lansing, MI. http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=11033339&nav=menu25_2 Car Hits Bicyclist Posted:... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association Provincial Summit - Sep 25-27 Posted: 02 Sep 2009 08:09 AM PDT Hot on the heels of the Ontario Bike Summit and right next door in Kitchener, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (Canada) will host the first-ever Ontario Mountain Bike Summit. Mountain ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Tour de University Heights - Sep 19 Posted: 02 Sep 2009 08:04 AM PDT The 3rd annual Tour de University Heights bike race is happening on Saturday September 19th at Driftwood Community Centre (4401 Jane St.) from 9am to 5pm (setup at 8am). Previous races in 2007 & ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ontario Bike Summit: Sept. 21-22 Posted: 02 Sep 2009 08:03 AM PDT They've released the agenda for the Ontario Bike Summit. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| TCAT Looking for a Active Transportation Researcher Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:59 AM PDT TCAT is looking for a researcher on a short-term contract to assist in a review and update of TCAT's platform. The work includes undergoing a review of progress made during the current term of Toronto... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| BikeTrain now between Toronto and Montreal Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:58 AM PDT There's a dedicated website for this too! BikeOnTheTrain.com ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How Cyclists and Bikelanes benefit Businesses Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:52 AM PDT TCAT has just released a printable brochure (PDF) of much of the information from their recent report "Bikelanes, On-Street Parking and Business". Lots of good info. Link to PDF. Cross-posted to the I... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bikelanes good for Business Brochure Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:50 AM PDT TCAT has just released a printable brochure (PDF) of much of the information from their recent report "Bikelanes, On-Street Parking and Business". Lots of good info. Link to PDF. Cross-posted to the B... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:23 AM PDT The Globe has some back-story on Sheppard: Courier had history with police Although admired by his co-workers for his charisma and adored by his friends and family for his comedy, Darcy Allan Shepp... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:20 AM PDT Great discussions here. Scarr sums it up pretty well that unfortunately this is a case of two people letting road rage get the better of them. It sounds like Sheppard wasn't in the best frame of mind ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:15 AM PDT The story has hit the New York Times: Canadian Politician Charged in Death As the high-profile attorney general for Ontario, Michael Bryant had championed severe and controversial traffic safety laws... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 07:05 AM PDT One more update here. http://www.thestar.com/article/689771 I'm really having trouble feeling immediately sympathetic for either Darcy Allan Sheppard or Michael Bryant, given what's being reported. I ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Star Editorial: We need to share the city's roads Posted: 02 Sep 2009 06:45 AM PDT The Star has a nice sensible editorial about sharing the roads in the wake of Monday nights tragedy: The latest altercation between a car and a bicycle on Toronto's streets has left cyclist Darcy Alla... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Torontoist: The Cyclist Who Drew Toronto Posted: 02 Sep 2009 06:20 AM PDT Wow... this video is going viral. It was posted on Fandome.com, and now is a popular post on Digg. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| More cyclist blood shed on Bloor St. Posted: 02 Sep 2009 05:33 AM PDT Oh no... another cyclist has been injured after being hit by a truck near Bloor and Walmer Road (just west of Spadina). As our reporter headed this afternoon to Bloor Street in Yorkville, scene of las... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ex-Ontario Attorny-General Michael Bryant arrested after death of cyclist Posted: 02 Sep 2009 05:21 AM PDT I just posted some photos from yesterday's bike courier protest/sit-in over in the memorial thread. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Bike-shop owner back in court on assault charges More info from the Star on the attempt to seize Kenk's property: Behind the boarded up façade of Igor Kenk's now-defunct Bicycle Clinic, which police allege was the nexus of a monumental bike theft an... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) In New York City, they commission a helmet to be given out at special events. In Nanaimo, BC, the RCMP gives out free bicycle bells to encourage their use. In Toronto, we blitz on cyclists! Sure, a lo... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Reminder... this is tonight! :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Richmond & Adelaide: Two-Way or Bikeway? Dave Meslin makes the case for making Richmond and Adelaide streets into one-way streets with "bikeways" instead of converting them back into two-way streets. The reason that Richmond and Adelaide cou... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle blitz slated for 54 Division (O'Connor and Danforth) From InsideToronto: Police from East York's 54 Division will target Danforth Avenue and O'Connor Drive during a three-week bicycle blitz that begins early September. As part of the initiative, police ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Safe Cycling: Cyclists Cause Less Than 10% of Accidents Here's another follow-up: Bike Intelligencer - Ride and Prejudice, Part II: When an error goes viral The point — and the reason I originally linked to the Toronto account (incorporating the reference ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| How Do I Lower Handlebar Stem? I figured it out, thanks. There's a hex bolt in the top of the stem, and you loosen it with an allen key so you can wiggle the stem up and down. I unscrewed the large nut that's at the top of the head... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How Do I Lower Handlebar Stem? I have a quill stem, like this photo In fact, that looks almost exactly like my own bike with a different colour scheme. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City of Toronto Tackling "Knuckleheads" Now if they can take care of the ones behind the wheel we'll *really* be getting somewhere. ;-) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| City of Toronto Tackling "Knuckleheads" I call these ridges "Death Valley"... but no matter what you call them they are a danger. Glad to see The Star's Fixer address these... too bad it's just one out on Victoria Park. Next up would be the... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Wouldn't that be amazing? On the way back from the last Critical Mass I ran into a guy on Dundas who helped get that bike lane approved. Apparently that angle: 24/7 on-street parking was what won ever... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I Want To Ride My ($1,400, Dutch-Style) Bicycle I'm guessing not too hard if you can get your hands on one of these. I keep meaning to track one down for myself. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| How Do I Lower Handlebar Stem? The big nut at the bottom of this photo on wikipedia is what you should adjust to move your stem up and down. Check this page for what kind of stem you have. Let us know what your stem is like and we... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I Want To Ride My ($1,400, Dutch-Style) Bicycle I'd love to try one out. I wonder if it's hard to retro-fit a hybrid bike with an enclosed chain guard? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle Commuter Superhighways in Copenhagen Yes... I think stories like this (cyclists going the wrong way, drivers causing an accident and then blaming a cyclist) are universal, no matter where you go. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| London & Boston using Bixi system for their own bikeshare systems This post from the Montreal Tourism website is a pretty good intro to Bixi and how it works, with video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3mZlztEIzY&feature=player_embedded ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| London & Boston using Bixi system for their own bikeshare systems I think we need some montreal people. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Awesome. I'd love to see this done on Bloor and Danforth - make parking 24/7 to help businesses, and have one lane of car traffic each way. It would make the streets much more pedestrian friendly too.... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Troubled Neighbourhood Salvation on Two Wheels Yesterday I posted about the BMX park near Dupont and Dufferin. The Toronto Sun has an article about a BMX park up in Rexdale: It is an unlikely setting for a summer camp -- but in a cordoned-off sec... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| VEER documentary tonight at CineCycle Torontist has a nice little preview of the VEER documentary showing tonight at CineCycle: Tonight at CineCycle, the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation presents a screening of VEER, a critic... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike-shop owner back in court on assault charges Igor Kenk is on bail on still-unresolved counts related to a large number of stolen bicycles, from the Globe & Mail and the Toronto Star: Igor Kenk, the alleged thief whose massive stash of old bi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Stolen Bike Recovered through covert 'Bike Strike' Duncan has updated us on this story on his Duncan's City Rides Blog. :) Having your bicycle stolen is an emotional roller-coaster. Anger, disbelief, regret, denial... you're going to experience it all... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I just found this video of the Grand Street bike lane in NYC via Newamsterdamize and really would love to see some like this in Toronto. First candidate, IMO, is redoing College street like this. Remo... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| London & Boston using Bixi system for their own bikeshare systems Has anyone had the chance to use the system and ride a Bixi? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Students invent way to mix cycling and beer pickup The Star has a cool article about a new bike trailer that can hold two cases of beer, but can also collapse and fold up to fit on a bikes rear rack when not in use: "Anyone who has tried to carry a ca... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| London & Boston using Bixi system for their own bikeshare systems Here are stories about Boston using Bixi as well: Montreal Gazette: Boston, London want our Bixi bikes The city of Montreal has reached agreements with Boston and London, England, to implement a vers... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| London & Boston using Bixi system for their own bikeshare systems The Guardian is reporting that London will be starting a bikesharing system "inspired" by Montreal's Bixi: TfL now says the scheme will launch next summer - it had previously spoken of next spring - a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Hotels offer bikes as a green way to see the sights Great article in the Star about the recent trend of hotels providing bikes for their visitors to use. The article includes info on the Drake Hotel offering bikes via SetMeFree, and the Royal York (and... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle Commuter Superhighways in Copenhagen I dream about this happening in Lansing, MI (same weather zone as Toronto) Lansing just adopted "Complete Streets", so we cyclists have a leg up, finally, at getting the streets here made more usable ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I Want To Ride My ($1,400, Dutch-Style) Bicycle I could use one of these for winter riding in Michigan. All it needs is a set of spiked tires. Covet? Oh, yeah. One more for my stable. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| BMX park a labour of love for 60-year-old Have you seen the BMX park at Wallace Emerson Community Centre at Dupont and Dufferin? The Star has a great article on how the park was built (and mostly paid for) by retired geography teacher Mike He... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| RCMP to distribute bicycle bells in Nanaimo, B.C. In an attempt to increase public safety as well as increase exposure to the city's trail system, the RCMP in Nanaimo will be handing out 500 bicycle bells: The idea behind the bells is for cyclists to... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle Commuter Superhighways in Copenhagen Looks like Copenhagenize did a follow-up with some video of their infrastructure. My thought? Looks a lot like what the Don Trail *could* be - if pedestrians were given a separate path and if getting ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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Black KHS Alite - Stolen - Lauder Ave My Black KHS bike was stolen from my BACK PORCH last nite - August 22, 2009, Lauder Ave (near Dufferin and St Clair) |
| Black Marin Hamilton Hybrid (High Park/Junction) New Black Marin Hamilton Hybrid stolen from backyard in High Park/Junction area at Humberside and Indian Rd. Customized: coaster brakes and one rim brake, internal hub gears, 3 speed. |
| Toronto Sun: Inquest needed into bike death I think more laws will be followed by cyclists when the infrastructure is more friendly to cyclists. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Lower Simcoe Street Opens Up to Walkers, Cyclists and Drivers ohhh I was hoping for a safe route to and from the lake :'( ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Sun: Inquest needed into bike death If the inquest recommends that a bike lane should be on all busy arterial roads, I'd support it. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Lower Simcoe Street Opens Up to Walkers, Cyclists and Drivers I took this today, it's a nice connection. Too bad the bike lane is only for a short distance, it should go the full length of Simcoe. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Sun: Inquest needed into bike death Just as cyclists need protection from reckless motorists, so pedestrians need protection from reckless cyclists. I just generally think everyone is a threat to everyone, including pedestrians being a ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Sun: Inquest needed into bike death I'm all for an inquest but I want it framed differently. Let's look in to how we can effectively enforce all laws. This attitude that drivers obey all the laws and cyclist pick and choose has got to e... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Safe Cycling: Cyclists Cause Less Than 10% of Accidents U of T Research has an interview with Dr. Chris Cavacuiti (who also writes for Dandyhorse) about cycling issues, including the results of a study that found that less than 10% of bike-car accidents ar... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Lower Simcoe Street Opens Up to Walkers, Cyclists and Drivers The Lower Simcoe underpass (under the railyards) is pretty well complete: The $44-million tunnel has created a new link between the core and the waterfront for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. It o... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Sun: Inquest needed into bike death Wow. I mean, I know the Toronto Sun is pretty out there.. but calling for a coroner's inquest because someone cycling on a sidewalk hits a pedestrian (who later died)? And, saying that it's necessary ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle Film Festival - Toronto BlogTO has added the Bicycle Film Festival to their Event Listings as well. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Freakonomics on Bicycle Prices Freakonomics on Bicycle Prices In Toronto, when I was first looking at used bikes on Craigslist in 2007, the price was around $100 for a 20+ year old beater bike 10-speed. In 2008 I didn't notice much... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cyclonomics: The Economic Benefits of Cycling via the Streetsblog Network: Cyclonomics: The Economic Benefits of Cycling Since the impact of bike lanes on businesses has emerged as a peripheral issue in the New York City mayoral race, as well a... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Over at Amsterdamize we hear about a "problem" that their cyclist's union came across. If only we had such problems! A few weeks ago I read that the Fietsersbond (Cyclists Union) had been busy this su... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Stolen: Blue Giant ATX 840 from John and Richmond Some jerk took my husband's bike tonight as we were at a movie with our kid. We were at the Scotiabank theater at John and Richmond. It's old, no seat, no pedals. Shouldn't be worth much to someone e... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| "So it is not a war on cars, it is a war on stupid design!" agreed @Duncan Yeah, just with the weaving in and out, dodging of people, the bumpy transitions from path to road and road to path, avoidin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| By Bike or Bus: My North Toronto Commute I thought I'd compare taking the bus to taking my bicycle on my daily commute. My trip from Yonge and Davisville to Vaughan takes about the same amount of time... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Toronto Star: Do cyclists need to stop at a stop sign? The Star explores the idea of implementing an Idaho Stop type law for cyclists and stop signs (cyclists slow down and only proceed if the way is clear). Do cyclists need to stop at a stop sign? The... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| BikeTrain now between Toronto and Montreal Awesome news... the excellent BikeTrain service is announcing a new route from Toronto to Montreal! Bike Train service between Montreal and Toronto We are excited to announce a new pilot project that ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Graph of the Day: Bike Ridership and Casualties From the always great TreeHugger.com, a comparison of falling accident numbers coinciding with a rise in cyclist numbers in New York City: We have noted before that when it comes to bicyles, there is... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| These intersections are bad for cars too! It is important to stress that these three intersections are badly designed from a car driver's viewpoint as well. The trail crossings being right next to Lak... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| From Dandyhorse.com: Dandyhorse No. 3 is ready to pop! Join us at the launch party on August 31. Celebrate summertime with our full-colour 48-page homage to the most beautiful machine in the world: t... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bicycle Film Festival - Toronto The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to Toronto once again! BFF Toronto August 19 - 22 Tickets available online. Toronto Festival Pass Wednesday 19 August BIKES ROCK Buy Tickets 9.00PM Polish Combatan... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Portland's first bike convenience store now open for business Cool story from BikePortland.org: Portland's first bike convenience store now open for business When 30-year-old Edwin Skaug realized convenience stores aren't exactly convenient for people who ride b... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What Would Get Americans Biking to Work? Wow, I couldn't agree less. Parking at my client's sites has hardly been a problem. If nothing else there's always a stop sign to lock to and many clients let me carry the bike right in. Two things in... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| One of the Yahoo Purple Camera Bikes (PurplePedals) is being loaned out to families in Toronto (via Bunch Family): In downtown Toronto, which is where my company, Bunch Family, is based and where I'... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| What Would Get Americans Biking to Work? Very interesting article from Slate about bicycle parking and how having lots of it would help encourage americans to bike to work. Thanks to @MarkCluett for the heads-up! What Would Get Americans Bi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Stolen: Blue Giant ATX 840 from John and Richmond Some jerk took my husband's bike tonight as we were at a movie with our kid. We were at the Scotiabank theater at John and Richmond. It's old, no seat, no pedals. Shouldn't be worth much to someone else but this bike has sentimental value and was used every day for commuting. If you have any info please contact. |
| Stolen: 2009 blue Devinci Milano hybrid * Make: DEVINCI * Model: MILANO * Colour: BLUE * General Description: This was a brand new bike - only my 4th time using it. It had a Kryptonite KryptoFlex lock attached to the frame with a bracket, a silver bell, a rear rack with a blue bungie cord and NO kickstand. * Date of Theft: FRIDAY, AUG 14TH BTW 8PM-10PM * Location of Theft: 127 PORTLAND ST. BTW RICHMOND & ADELAIDE Here is a link to a photo of this type of bike: http://www.boutiquevelozone.ca/articlesIMG/article_191.jpg I didn't even have enough time with it to get a kickstand put on or take a picture. The bike is registered with the police and has been reported stolen. |
| Bike store opens in First Canadian Place Posted: 30 Jul 2009 01:30 PM PDT A brand new bike store has opened up in the bottom of one of the big bank towers downtown: It's not every day that you find a bike store in one of North America's largest bank buildings. In the concou... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Plenty of excuses for not wearing bike helmets: Stouffville survey Posted: 30 Jul 2009 01:22 PM PDT YorkRegion.com reports on a study out of Stouffville on helmet use amongst adults and kids: For seven weeks in May and June, volunteers patrolled bike paths and city streets in search of helmet-wearin... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Biking Vacations on the ancient Silk Road of Asia Posted: 30 Jul 2009 01:11 PM PDT Cool idea for a cycling vacation! Cycling enthusiasts with a true sense of adventure can ride the Silk Road throughout Asia. These trips allow travelers to bike along the same ancient routes covered b... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 11:55 AM PDT No problem. Beat you to it! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| NYC: City Council Passes Bicycle Access Bill Posted: 30 Jul 2009 10:41 AM PDT Great news out of the Big Apple: Cubicles around the city may be getting a little rounder now that the City Council has approved a bill requiring commercial building owners and managers to provide ac... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Fluorescent green and yellow mountain bike stolen July 29 Lakeshore & Islington Posted: 30 Jul 2009 10:22 AM PDT I had just put on a 'half seat' so I'm hoping the guy who stole my bike came crashing down on the cross bar - hope his ears are still ringing. If anyone sees my brightly coloured green and yellow bike... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 06:36 AM PDT Just added a couple bike shops. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 06:24 AM PDT Businesses who like bikes in Cabbagetown (roughly bounded by Wellesley, the Don Valley, Gerrard and Sherbourne) (Please add more stores that you know of.) Jet Fuel Coffee Shop - 519 Parliament St. Cyc... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 06:17 AM PDT The Community Bicycle Network has 8 courses going on in August: Tues, Aug. 4: Urban Cycling Skills Wed, Aug. 5: Bike Repair - Brakes and Gears Tues, Aug. 11: Flat Fix/Intro to Bike Repair Wed, Aug. 12... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why do you wear a helmet, or do you even? Posted: 30 Jul 2009 05:55 AM PDT No matter how safe I try to be as a cyclist, I can't control the actions of the people around me. Annie, you make a great point there. There's a mindset that many people have, including myself at one... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 05:49 AM PDT I thought I'd add this section so everyone can share upcoming events. I try to list all bike-related stuff I can find on the Events page of the blog, but it's inevitable that I miss some stuff... so n... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why do you wear a helmet, or do you even? Posted: 30 Jul 2009 05:33 AM PDT About 20 years ago, I had a mild concussion after being cut off by a truck at a T-intersection. The car was going straight through into a parking lot and I guess didn't realize how fast I was going (o... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Review of Jet Fuel Coffee Shop Posted: 30 Jul 2009 05:09 AM PDT Some excerpts of comments that show the range of opinion. You're right Todd... seems to be a place that is either loved (by regulars) or hated (by outsiders)... although the BlogTO reviewer seemed to ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 04:59 AM PDT Thanks Todd. :) Good catch. If it's okay with you, I'll eventually delete your first post and make the "business list" post the first one in this thread. Thanks for starting a High Park section. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 30 Jul 2009 04:58 AM PDT Businesses who like bikes in the High Park area. (boundaries to be decided) (Please add more stores that you know of.) Alternative Grounds - 333 Roncesvalles Ave. Offering free coffee delivery by bike... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why do you wear a helmet, or do you even? Posted: 30 Jul 2009 04:53 AM PDT I wear... mostly because it's like a seatbelt in that I know that for the vast majority of my cycling it will be totally unnecessary... but there may be an instance where it saves my life. It's happe... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Seems like Alternative Grounds is pretty bike-friendly. I know they used to support Bike Friday anyway. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Review of Jet Fuel Coffee Shop Wow - and such varied comments too - they either adore the place or despise it. Lately I've been partial to Broadview Espresso. It's on a route I use a lot and they make a mean americano. Still my fav... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Stolen Specialized 2008 Globe Centrum Sport. Matte black finish, fixed gear, Broadway Cycles stickers on the sides, 19 sticker, black bell, white Mountain Equipment Co-op light on handlebars. Stolen ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why do you wear a helmet, or do you even? I wear. I had a relative who hit his (helmeted) head in a bike crash. His injuries would have been much worse had he not been wearing it, I think (he flipped over his handlebars, and struck the ground... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Review of Jet Fuel Coffee Shop Jet Fuel is pretty renowned as a cyclist hang-out (particularly for couriers), and BlogTO has a fairly in-depth review of it: Jet Fuel Coffee is pretty rock n' roll, you know. Not folky or indie or ga... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why do you wear a helmet, or do you even? I do. For a few reasons: - First off, I know there are a number of studies that say it isn't particularly effective and it definitely wouldn't be for major torso/internal injuries for sure. That said,... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Why do you wear a helmet, or do you even? The results from the "Helmet Patrol Program" in Stouffville are in and it seems that many people are full of excuses when it comes to why they aren't wearing a helmet: What's Your Excuse? It wasn't un... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| NYC: Video: Bicyclist Attacks Man With Lock [Via Gothamist, via Animal] Recently a Starbucks customer witnessed a scuffle outside the store between an older gentleman and a bike messenger. The witness described the incident, on the the corner o... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Biting the Bike Snob: on Toronto Cyclists @Singerb I'd say the majority of cyclists don't blow through stop signs so much as roll through them Idaho-stop style. And if 2.5 hours of observation at Bellevue and Nassau means anything I would say... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Biting the Bike Snob: on Toronto Cyclists Here's Bike Snob's post on Bike Salmon. Pretty humourous! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Just added some GTA links. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Biting the Bike Snob: on Toronto Cyclists None of those people really bother me as much as "bike salmon." (Side note: ever since I learned this term on Bike Snob I've been using it daily, my friends are not impressed) This is especially bothe... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Took a screenshot of the west-end part of the map for you. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Good news for Parkdale... at the June 3rd Public Works Committee Meeting, they approved a whole bunch of new bikelanes, including a lot of contra-flow lanes... many of which are in the west end: Cont... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Now that I look even closer, there's one on Knox between Queen Street East and Eastern Ave... I guess they are springing up faster than I thought. Parkdale could use a lot of these lanes. Although, sp... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Stolen Specialized Bike (Queen and Bathurst) Stolen Specialized 2008 Globe Centrum Sport. Stolen on July 29th 2009 on Gore Vale Ave, across from Trinity Bellwoods (near Queen and Bathurst). If spotted, please respond asap! |
| Biting the Bike Snob: on Toronto Cyclists Yeah there are scofflaws in every walk of life, but I see cyclists flagrantly scoffing at the law more often than motorists. I see it every day on my commute. Do cars drive recklessly? Sometimes, yes.... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Learning from Toronto: Bicyclists Get Derailed by Streetcar Tracks Nice article in Streetsblog:SF about how cyclists deal with streetcar tracks... Toronto is mentioned as we have some railway tracks with firm rubber flanges (that contract under the weight of a train,... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Is the Toronto Civil Strike affecting your cycling? Nice. I was impressed how some neighbourhoods got together and started maintaining things themselves. My local community association organized a "Lawnmower Party" for East Lynn Park near Woodbine and... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Biting the Bike Snob: on Toronto Cyclists Most of those don't bother me directly (well, #1 is pretty damned annoying, and #3 as well) but really what bugs me is what some of that behaviour does for driver perceptions and attitudes regarding w... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ontario Bike Summit: Sept. 21-22 It's a shame it's on Monday/Tuesday. It'd be cool to be able to, for example, ride out there on a Friday night, stay through the weekend and ride back Sunday afternoon. I don't think I'd be able to ma... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Is the Toronto Civil Strike affecting your cycling? Looks like some are getting a head start. They just mowed the park next door to us a few hours ago. Good sign. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Great idea. I think more places should be doing this. There are so many conferences (and lately *un*conferences such as Podcamp Toronto) - it'd be great to offer people coming from out of town another... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Very encouraging. I wish we had one of these for every ward. (Maybe we do and I'm not aware of it?) It'd be a good tool for house/apartment hunting :-) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Wow, I didn't know about the one on Logan - I might actually use that one. Thanks! ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? I think you're right adclN416 (how do you pronounce that? haha)... there's one on Logan south of Dundas where it turns into a one-way street. Between Dundas and Gerrard it's a 2-way street with 2-way ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Isn't there one on Logan too? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| The results are in from Peter Milczyn's Bikelane Survey. Click here for the PDF of the responses. Some interesting numbers from it: - 73% of respondents commute by bike - 61% of respondents use bikela... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Ontario Bike Summit: Sept. 21-22 Nice article in the Guelph Mercury about the upcoming Ontario Bike Summit: The founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition is a tireless advocate in promoting the rights of cyclists on the streets... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| From the NY Times: Work out and sightsee simultaneously, with Park Hyatt's new Bicycle Valet program. Guests who stay at participating Park Hyatt properties in Moscow, Paris, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Du... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? Don't forget the one at Chester Hill Road and Broadview. That one's a great time-saver allowing southbound cyclists to get to the Bloor Viaduct without dealing with the traffic at Broadview and Danfor... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Montrose Ave - Could we use more contra-flow bike lanes? While looking over the Toronto Cycling Map I noticed a brief description of contra-flow bike lanes. I had no idea Toronto had any of these... turns out there are two. So I paid a short visit to one ju... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| BIXI: Montreal's Bicycle Sharing System Very nice post on The Urban Country about Montreal's new Bixi system, from the point of view of a tourist from Toronto: The $15 million BIXI program – the largest of its kind in North America - consis... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Biting the Bike Snob: on Toronto Cyclists Interesting blog post by Denise Balkissoon on being snarky about Toronto cyclists: Yesterday, the New York Times ran a piece about the Bike Snob, who has gained notoriety and made celebrity friends th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| North Carolina Firefighter Shoots Bicyclist ooh, I had forgotten about that stoplight incident... but I found the blog post about it: Yes, the driver in the road rage incident yesterday (the one in which a driver lost his bananas on a cyclist ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| North Carolina Firefighter Shoots Bicyclist I'm reminded of the off-duty police officer who beat that guy in Toronto for stopping at a yellow light downtown. What *is* it with these guys? Or the cop in this case, for that matter? Seems like the... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| North Carolina Firefighter Shoots Bicyclist This is a crazy story... an Asheville N.C. firefighter shoots a cyclist in the head because he is biking with a child on a busy roadway. Thankfully the cyclists helmet stops the bullet. Officers said ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| The South Junction Triangle website has some new photos of the Railpath bridges being painted: Dupont Bridge gets painted with Railpath lettering Railpath, northbound crossing at Dupont St. Railpat... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Is the Toronto Civil Strike affecting your cycling? Looks like the strike is effectively over (depending on ratification). Check out Spacing Toronto's excellent headline coverage here. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Councillor Michael Walker wants a Bicycle Licensing Scheme Hahahaha. The streamers are cool. We should all have more streamers. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| The Best (or Worst!) Hills for Cyclists in Toronto That hill could get better in the near future. Apparently the city is talking about putting a bike lane on the uphill side. I don't mind hills but I don't like hills with busy traffic up my behind... ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| The Best (or Worst!) Hills for Cyclists in Toronto Truth be told I love that hill on pottery road. Sadly not many people know that as they're going down that hill, it's a very sharp curve, so they eventually end up crashing at slow speeds. (Since they... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| National Post: Toronto eyes self-serve bike-rental operation similar to Montreal The National Post had an article yesterday on Toronto pursuing a bike rental system: "Toronto is looking to spend $11-million to buy 3,000 bicycles, stands and software from the Public Bike System, ak... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Vancouver Cyclists Welcome Burrard Bridge Bikelanes The great U.S. urban planning blog Streetsblog has picked up this story. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Bike Union Survey: Licensing, Helmets, Insurance & updates to Driver's Handbook In case you haven't seen it yet, the Toronto Cyclists Union has a short survey asking for your opinion on things like bike licensing and mandatory bicycle helmet by-laws in the City of Toronto. Ward 3... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Black Norco Bushpilot (Islington & Lakeshore) Posted: 23 Jul 2009 09:15 AM PDT Someone ripped the lock off my garage on the night of July 13/14th and made away with my Norco Bushpilot. It's fairly distinct - large mudguards over the front and rear tires, Duke's Cycle sticker in the bottom corner on the down tube of the frame (queen of hearts), street tires rather than mountain. When stolen it also had a cable lock attached to the seatpost, and a bell fitted upside-down next to the shifter on the right side of the handlebar. See my actual bike first, product shot second in different colors.
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| Posted: 23 Jul 2009 01:31 PM PDT Businesses who like bikes in North Toronto (roughly bounded by St. Clair, Yonge, Lawrence and Mt. Pleasant) (Please add more stores that you know of.) Dufflet Pastries - 2638 Yonge Street ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 23 Jul 2009 01:26 PM PDT Businesses who like bikes in Downtown Toronto. (Please add more stores that you know of.) Mountain Equipment Co-op - 400 King Street West (just east of Spadina) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 23 Jul 2009 01:19 PM PDT Businesses who like bikes in the Beach(es). (Queen East from roughly Coxwell to Victoria Park) (Please add more stores that you know of.) Cycle Solutions - Beach - 615 Kingston Road (at Southwood) Duf... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 23 Jul 2009 01:09 PM PDT Businesses who like bikes on Danforth East. (from roughly Donlands to Victoria Park) (Please add more stores that you know of.) Cyclepath Danforth - 1510 Danforth Avenue ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Black Norco Bushpilot (Islington & Lakeshore) Posted: 23 Jul 2009 09:15 AM PDT Someone ripped the lock off my garage on the night of July 13/14th and made away with my Norco Bushpilot. It's fairly distinct - large mudguards over the front and rear tires, Duke's Cycle sticker in ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 23 Jul 2009 07:03 AM PDT The Woman's Day Magazine website has a nice article of 10 picturesque settings for bike races around the world: The sport of cycling claims the most awe-inspiring backdrops. Athletes who earn spots i... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Recovered!!! Black & Silver Kuota Kharma Posted: 23 Jul 2009 06:10 AM PDT Great news everyone! George (the owner of the above bike) contacted me and sent me a story of how, with the help of a good neighbour, a digital camera, and the police, he recovered his bike: The Stole... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Posted: 23 Jul 2009 05:16 AM PDT Thanks Todd. I've added Bike Snob, and also a couple of Akron, OH links in the top post of this thread. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cops some of the worse drivers Posted: 23 Jul 2009 04:24 AM PDT Personally, I find police to be quite courteous and responsible when I'm on a street with a cruiser. I'm not saying they are *all* great, but it may be unfair to paint them all with the same brush. I ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Our next ride is on August 8th. Second Saturday of every month at 3:00pm, Yonge and Eglinton Northwest corner, right in front of the "Yonge & Eglinton Centre" Sign. Suburban Critical Mass is a fu... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Cops some of the worse drivers In the last few years of cycling. I have nearly been hit my cops in cruisers numerous times. Everytime, they have gotten out of their vehicle and attempted to blame me. Cops believe they own the road ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| The donut is only as long and as difficult as you make it. Donut is Saturday, Sunday and holidays starting Eglinton and Laird at 9am. Has been going on since 1974, a dvd was produced which is sold onl... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I'd heard about it (info here but while I like social rides, I'm not sure I'm quite in the shape to keep up with this one. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| National Post: One year after Kenk's Arrest, no sign of Trial for Bike Thief One year after Kenk's arrest, no sign of trial for alleged bike thief A year after Igor Kenk's notorious West Queen West bicycle repair shop was raided, there is no sign of a trial for the alleged bi... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| The Star: Annette St. bike lane not a parking spot Annette St. bike lane not a parking spot Cyclists love the new bike lanes on Annette St., except for a spot where it's filled with parked vehicles. Our Saturday column targeted a Toronto police trail... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| NYC: Carmaggeddon Averted as Broadway Comes to Life When New York City opened up new pedestrian zones in the heart of Midtown this summer, naysayers predicted a traffic nightmare. Nearly two months later, we're still waiting for the much-feared Carmagg... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Australia: Cyclists fuming over biker lane-share push Cyclists fuming over biker lane-share push Cyclists and bikers have clashed over a call for motorcyclists to trial using bicycle lanes. Motorcycling Australia has called for the trial as an attempt to... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I've heard of Donut rides in other cities... don't know much about the Toronto one. Can you share info about Toronto's? ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Just wondering who on the site rides the Donut ride? If you dont know what it is then your not really a cyclist in the know in Toronto. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
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| Burgundy Raleigh (Church & Charles) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:15 PM PDT Hi, I recently had a bike stolen on Friday July 17 at Church and Charles Street. Description: Brand new 26 inch burgundy (dark red) raliegh matterhorn. 21 gear. The seat was black and grey. If there is any information on the weareabouts of this bike please contact me. |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:13 PM PDT Stolen from Toronto City Hall on Thursday July 10: Red Opus Fidelio bike. $$$ Reward for any information leading to its return.
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| Steel Blue Marin San Rafael (Bloor & Bathurst) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:12 PM PDT My bike was stolen from my backyard. It's a steel blue Marin San Rafael - top bar with a ton of paint rubbed off from locking it up. The gear shifter on the right handle is missing the top cover. If you see it, PLEASE contact me. I'm offering a reward for the return of my bike - no questions asked. |
| Red and Black Cannondale F8 (King & Niagara) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:11 PM PDT I had my one month old red and black Cannondale F8 bike stolen from me one week ago by King and Niagara, it was locked to the fence outside my house and some a$$hole cut trough the lock, willing to pay finders fee if someone is able to locate it for me.
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| Grey Marin Bear Valley MTB (Downtown) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:08 PM PDT My bike was stolen downtown on Thurs. If you come across a dark grey cromoly steel men's MARIN 20" mountain bike, model Bear Valley, with Manitou forks with dual water bottle holders, Panaracer tires, and bull horn handles, it is mine. 100$ reward if anyone does find it. thanks. |
| Black and Silver Carbon Fibre Kuota Kharma Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:07 PM PDT Black and Silver Carbon Fibre Kuota Kharma with Chorus Compact Campy Sirrocco Wheels Vittoria Tires Carbon fibre bottle cages. Stolen by black male 5' 8" wearing blue baggy jeans and carrying red binder. Can be identified by witness in house opposite. Willing to pay reward if found.
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| Grey Giant Prodigy Hybrid (Broadview & Danforth) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:03 PM PDT My lovely Giant Prodigy Hybred with Soft-Ride Suspension Stem, Cateye Computer, Black Burn Rack, Bag and lock was stolen yesterday morning from my garage. If you see this bicycle being offered for sale, could you please notify me. This is like losing a good friend. $100 reward. Many thanks, John
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| Teal McKinnley (Stephanie & John Streets) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:01 PM PDT 12 speed McKinnley, teal, Italian seat (embroidered lettering) stolen Stephanie St & John Street. |
| Beige K2B BMX (Dundas & Burnhamthorpe) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 03:00 PM PDT My girlfriends 90's K2B BMX was stolen last night at 11:00 pm on Dundas near Burnhamthrope right in front of the Hasty Market. The thick cable was cut in a matter of minutes. I know this is wishful thinking but if anyone sees it up for sale or around the area please let me know. Distinguishing features, front pegs removed, red valve cap on front tire, blue star on frame and is in average condition. This is being posted mostly as a cautionary, so before parking your bicycle in the Islington Village be forewarned, as I have heard many people who have had their bike stolen here while heading into the shops along that stretch. |
| Blue Panasonic Tourist (St. Clair West) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:56 PM PDT Sometime between 5pm Sunday (July 12) night and 7:30am Monday morning my beloved bike went missing... The bike looks like the one in the picture but not as shiny and has a big black basket on it. If it happens to catch anyone's eye who sees this ad it would be great if you could let me know. I know there's next to zero chance of ever seeing it again but figure it can't hurt to try.
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| Cream Opus Cervin (Yonge & St. Clair) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:54 PM PDT My Opus Cervin cream colored 19 inch bike was stolen on Monday July 13th at Yonge and St. Clair. Just putting it out there in case anyone has any information in the community. If you do, please e-mail lpounds@ryerson.ca Thanks a lot! |
| Red KHS CX200 Cyclocross (Yonge & Charles) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:51 PM PDT Stolen Monday July 13 KHS CX200 cyclocross bike - Red with white lettering - Shimano groupo - front red tire - rear black tire - carbon fork
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| Green Gary Fisher Wahoo (West Queen West) Posted: 21 Jul 2009 08:08 AM PDT Make: Gary Fisher The bastards broke my u-lock off with a board. Help! |
| Reds... Should not be run. In very rare cases I will.. I assume that the practice of going into the crosswalk is a halfass attempt at doing a right turn, then a U-Turn, then another right turn. That... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... Also, another quote that seems appropriate to share given the current push for cyclist licensing in Toronto: "It should be possible for the police to prevent novices learning to ride in the public tho... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... I came across a link to an article in an 1896 edition of The Lancet on "The Dangers of Cycling". It's an interesting read. While there are some things that have changed (I only rarely have to share th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... Speaking of NYC, I'm pretty fond of Bike Snob NYC for a little bit of snarky humour. ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Great question and I don't have an answer either. I saw that in Quebec City some even when the light was green. Whatever the answer is, I think the logic might be similar to what the folks who veer in... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Hi everyone, Just added a text formatting bar to the post entry form. :) Highlighting any text in your post and clicking a button at the top of the text entry area will put special mark-up on your tes... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Just added some NYC links. :) Will be adding more U.S. links... no worries. Have some that you find useful? Share them below. :) ... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Stolen Bike Recovered through covert 'Bike Strike' Awesome and insane bike recovery story from Spacing Toronto: Stolen Bike Recovered through covert 'Bike Strike' Heather's story is not one many Toronto cyclists may be used to hearing. Although it be... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| Good question singer. :) I too am interested in hearing what cyclists who do this would have to say. While I can agree with the practice of coasting through stop signs provided the way is clear and th... Click to read more in the Forum >>>... |
| I'm curious for some feedback on something I've noticed Toronto cyclists doing. Not sure if it's unique to the city, but I moved here two years ago and haven't seen it elsewhere, so I have to ask: Run.
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