Most winter bike riders, especially those who cycle down here in balmy Southwestern Ontario, will tell you it’s a myth that winter riding is only for extreme, hard-core cyclists who don’t mind the misery of frozen numb fingers and toes. If you dress in layers, paying special attention to your extremities – hands, feet, face …
It is Possible to Ride your Bicycle Happily in Winter! Read More »
Bike theft is running rampant in the city and cyclists need to do what they can to protect themselves. Your bike will never been 100% safe unless it’s right by your side, but check out this quick video and learn to lock your bike properly. You can also join Stolen Bikes of Windsor on Facebook …
Spring is here! For those of us who stick with fair weather riding, it’s that time of year when we dig out our bike from the shed where it was hibernating all winter, pump up the air and ride. But wait! Before you hop on that bike, it’s important to do a quick spring check …
Bike Friendly’s very own Oliver Swainson was featured in the Windsor Star earlier this week, providing lots of great information on how to brave the winter and still be able to ride your bike! You can check out the video here: For the full article by Rick Dawes, head over to the link below! …
Next in Jason Turpin’s series of how-to videos, we learn the proper way to install and align a set of handlebars on a bike. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhQzCmz4dw4&w=425&h=349]
Here’s #4 in a series of how-to videos by Jason Turpin of One Good Earth Cycles. In today’s video, we learn how to make an adjustment to a V-brake. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhbxam56WTo] Be sure to check out the other videos in the series! You can get to them by clicking on the Resources link in the …
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 …
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’ …
Change of Dates for Free Bike Clinics at the WWAC Read More »
Jason Turpin of One Good Earth Cycles has created a series of how-to videos for cyclists, offering tips and tricks for maintaining your ride. The first video details an 8-point inspection that every cyclist should perform at least once a week, to ensure their bike is safe to ride. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBkh9VVKYmU&w=480&h=390] Stay tuned to the BFW …
A member of the Windsor Bicycling Committee brought this article to my attention… it’s by Globe and Mail columnist Dave McGinn, and it lays out some basic concepts to keep in mind when riding on the roads. In the article, McGinn interviews John Tolkamp from the Canadian Cycling Association. Tolkamp emphasizes three main points to …
