But, but, but… Answers to cycling excuses
This week is the Windsor Bicycling Committee’s Bike to Work Week. For those of you who still haven’t managed to hop on the bike to get to work, here are some answers to common excuses
This week is the Windsor Bicycling Committee’s Bike to Work Week. For those of you who still haven’t managed to hop on the bike to get to work, here are some answers to common excuses
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 …
A couple of weeks ago, a private member’s bill was introduced by NDP Cheri DiNovo in Ottawa detailing the need for a province wide enforcement of the “3 Foot Passing Law”. The by-law would require leaving at least three feet of space between a car and a bike while passing. We posted about it on …
The Windsor Bicycling Committee is holding five separate Bike to Work Week Breakfasts across the city, to promote cycling as a viable commuting option. The FREE breakfasts will be served up by members of the committee, as well as members of city council, from 6-10am. Bike To Work Week takes place between June 7th and …
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According to the city’s website: The Clairview section of the Ganatchio Trail from Genevieve Avenue to Riverdale Avenue is under construction for approximately six weeks, weather permitting. Cyclists and pedestrians are urged to use alternative routes while the project is underway. The updates to the off-road trail are part of the $600,000 Infrastructure Stimulus Funding …
I know these are late, but it’s better than never! _____________________________________________________ WBC Meeting, May 11, 2010 Bike To Work, June 7 – 12: handout from Jason. June 11th date added- BASF, and minor adjustment to budget- only $1750 is needed. Need two more locations- SOUTH and EAST. Maybe at Walmart. Sign will go right at …
Just wanted to let you all know that we’ve added a link below the header image to where you can report an accident or a close call you’ve had riding on Windsor streets. The link takes you to RoadGuardian, the new website Steve blogged about here.
There’s a new Facebook event page for Bike The Bridge, and this one’s strictly for those Canadians who are interested in participating. We’d like to get an estimate on how many Canucks want to bike the bridge, because if there’s enough, the bridge company will consider opening the bridge up to us to ride BOTH …
Windsorite.ca is reporting that there was a hit-and-run involving a cyclist last night. The cyclist was hit by a Lincoln Continental style vehicle in the 900 block of Janette, and the motorist drove off after the impact. Last month, one of the participants in the Randonneur’s Tour D’Essex was also hit by a Lincoln Continental, …
Last month I was in Toronto and walked by a shop called “Beater Bikes”. An interesting concept I thought – perhaps fixed-up used bikes? Then I noticed the rack of bikes on the sidewalk. The bikes are new, not used – but come with a reasonable pricetag…