The second in a series of how-to videos from Jason Turpin of One Good Earth Cycles is a two-parter about changing a flat. Something we’ve all had to deal with, I’m sure! Jason is also going to be sharing some tips at his bike maintenance days, scheduled for April 3rd, 10th and 17th at the …
I heard about this story a couple of weeks ago, but couldn’t find the article when I wanted to post about it on here! A story ran in the Windsor Star today about Lori Buchanan, a psychology professor at the university, and her twin Nancy, who will ride from Richmond B.C. to Dartmouth N.S. starting …
April 9th marks the grand opening of Canada South Eco Tours, a cycling tour company running out of the new SB Contemporary Art Gallery at 1017 Church Street in downtown Windsor (which is also celebrating their grand opening on April 9th). From the opening’s Facebook event page: Canada South Eco Tours is a cycling tour …
The folks over at windsoreats.com, creators of the region’s Wine Trail Rides, have posted a list of the top ten excuses you should go on one of their guided tours out in the county. I’ll list two reasons here, and let you read the rest on their blog… WindsorEats’ Wine Trail Rides won the Ontario …
Ten Excuses to Go on a Wine Trail Ride this Summer! Read More »
Rhea posted over on our “Stolen Bike?” page yesterday. The bike was similar to the image above – a grey 2006 Specialized Sirrus Sport Touring. It had a black MEC pouch on front handles and a red and black tool pouch on the seat post. Other identifiable features include a U-lock mounting bracket, and water …
As part of the Popular Education Centre initiative of community based education, starting on April 3rd, you are invited to a free series on how to repair and maintain your own bicycle. The workshops will be hands-on – that means you will be doing the work! Highly trained volunteers will display and guide you through …
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Courtesy Bicycles in Sandwich will be holding an open house, this coming Monday (March 21) from 4pm-8pm. They will be showcasing their new brands in Stock – Cervelo, Giant, Norco, and Ridley – and will be having special “Open House” pricing, as well as Raffle Prizes (no purchase necessary).
Streetfilms has released a new video on cycling, the second in their “Moving Beyond the Automobile” series. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/19807526] Definitely worth watching!
Bike Friendly Windsor (BFW) is seeking volunteers for its board of directors. We are incorporating as a not-for-profit organization, in order to apply for government funding. Part of the incorporation process is forming a board of directors. Board positions to be filled include: vice-chair, recruitment director, event planning director, fundraising director, and two general director …
Bike Friendly Windsor is Looking for Board Members! Read More »
Guelph is pulling ahead with new ideas. They are adding segregated bike lanes, sharrows and a bike box to their cycling infrastructure. They are also adding Ontario’s first raised cycle track. This paved and raised track is separate from but parallel to both the road and the sidewalk – giving cyclists a dedicated place to …
