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Two decades was a long time for cycling advocates in the province to wait for an overhaul of the Ontario Cycling Strategy, and the draft report released August 30 has left many underwhelmed. The report from transportation minister – and avid cyclist – Glen Murray (who represents the urban riding […]
When it comes to high-speed rail in Canada, there is only one statistic that matters: Canada is currently the only G8 country to not have a high-speed rail network. For a dominion founded on a transcontinental railway (an incredible feat of engineering) and featuring a famous passenger train on the […]
When the opportunity came up for A\J to join the Otesha Project (Swahili for planting the seeds of a dream) on their Pedal to Plate Tour, I was encouraged by my editors to tune up my bike and hit the road, given my noted enthusiasm for cycling. I had reported […]
Trudy Sohl got to try out one of Kitchener’s new community access bicycles for the women’s bike ride last week. Because she doesn’t have a bike, she was particularly enthusiastic that she and her daughter were able to take the new cruiser-style bicycles for a spin downtown. And the best […]
Three organizations have begun a unique program for female cyclists (though supporters of women are also invited) in Kitchener, Ontario this August. Each Wednesday at 7pm, a group meets at Kitchener City Hall for a recreational ride through downtown Kitchener, led by volunteers from CLIPPED Outdoors and BikeKitchener.
If you’ve rediscovered the thrill of cycling during Bike Month, or if you’re already committed to your bike, you may find yourself wondering how to promote cycling in your city. Like most countercultures, bike culture is deeply linked to activism. The easiest (and most fun) way to promote cycling is […]
We’re partnering with the City of Kitchener for Bike Month to bring you the experiences of the city’s Bike2Work Challenge participants as they learn the ins and outs of cycling to work. Here’s a sampling of what they’ve shared so far.
Many studies have linked cycling to improved physical and mental health – it’s no wonder that cyclists are the happiest commuters. Biking to work can help minimize your carbon footprint, reduce stress, provide a form of low impact cardio and save you money. If you’ve thought about commuting by bike, […]
The lights change but nothing moves. The truck blocking the intersection is also blocking the crosswalk, so I thread my way around bumpers and continue up Yonge. It’s the afternoon rush in Toronto. At this time of day, the sound of the city isn’t the rush of air from passing […]
Being a non-courteous cyclist is not only unsafe, it taints the overall perception of cyclists and compromises their acceptance on the roadways. “The willingness of drivers to share the road is often impeded by the erratic behaviour of cyclists that are still learning the ropes with limited resources,” explains Toronto […]
