There are two things I’m passionate about- Windsor’s heritage and cycling. And the latest post over on Elaine Weeks’ blog, entitled Windsor Then Windsor Now, combines the two in a fantastic story relayed by Walkerville mainstay Charlie Fox. In the story, Mr. Fox talks about his dad riding the annual Walkerville Bicycle Club’s 10 mile …
It’s just been brought to our attention that we included the wrong day on the first batch of posters we’ve been distributing for this event! Ack! The correct day is WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 2011.
This is the third in a series of how-to videos by local bike repairman Jason Turpin, of One Good Earth Cycles. This video shows you how to install a front wheel on your bike, both quick release and traditional nutted connection. Jason is also giving free bike maintenance advice at the Windsor Workers’ Action Centre …
Kari posted last week about a new innovation coming out of Windsor, the Roundtail which was created by local entrepeneur Lou Tortola. The bike aims to reduce stress and increase comfort by replacing the rear triangle of the bicycle with two shock absorbing rings. Tortola is an avid cyclist, and rode over 5000k last year …
I just learned about the unveiling of a new innovation in bike design, from Windsorite Lou Tortola. It’s called the Round Tail, and it’s unique design reduces stress and fatigue to the rider’s spine. Be sure to check out the website to see lots of pics of the bike in action! http://roundtail.ca/ The unveiling takes …
This is a fascinating series of blog entries written by Elly Blue, a cycling advocate in Oregon, and the managing editor for bikeportland.org. She’s also the publisher of a cycling zine for women called “Taking The Lane”. Here are links to the blog posts. Each are full of facts and figures that make a case …
As the Windsor Star reported, Bike Friendly Windsor and the Windsor Bicycle Committee recently went before city council to recommend an increase in funding for bike lanes to $1 million per year. In May of 2001, the City of Windsor adopted their Bicycle Use Master Plan (BUMP). This plan calls for spending $19,400,000 over 20 …
I started compiling a list of all the cycling events coming up this season in Windsor, and was blown away by the length of it (that’s what she said, heh heh)! From the Ride of Silence (which we announced yesterday) to regular monthly Wine Trail Rides and special tours around Windsor, Essex County and Detroit, …
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Bike Friendly Windsor & The Downtown Mission of Windsor will be hosting a “Ride of Silence” on May 18th. Cyclists across the globe will take to the streets in a silent procession at 7pm, to honour those injured or killed while cycling. Registration for the event will be at the Downtown Mission (664 Victoria) at …
Just a quick note to let you know the dates have changed slightly for the bike clinics. Instead of this Sunday, April 10th, the next clinic will take place on Sunday, April 17th. Mark your calendars! April 17th: 11am Replace a tire and tube April 24th: 11am Brake cable replacement and adjustment The Windsor Workers’ …
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