Toronto has started to install these signs: After riding today, I think that Windsor could use some of these signs, but not just downtown. I saw 3 cyclists riding on the sidewalks today, and only one on the road. 2 of the cyclists on the sidewalks...
The U.S. is making a significant policy revision that will cater more towards walkers and cyclists. "Transportation agencies are urged to take action on a number of fronts, including the creation of pathways for bike riders and pedestrians on bridges, and providing...
There was a nice blog post by Doug Schmidt on the Windsor Star site today talking about getting around the construction gridlock by cycling instead. "This city, filled with relatively compact neighborhoods, is flatter than Holland, boasts wider, straighter streets and enjoys balmier, more pleasant weather....
I quickly threw together this bike shop map for Windsor-Essex County. You can see how there is a distinct lack of bike shops in the downtown area! I'm going to try to figure out how to integrate this map into the main layout of the...
http://www.windsorstar.com/Take+time+know+bike+laws/2710523/story.html ...
Here are the notes I jotted down at the last Windsor Bicycling Committee meeting...
I grew up out in Victoria, the "cycling capital of Canada". I just read about a new bike shop that has opened in their downtown - Capital City Cycles. There was an article in Momentum magazine about the shop. They have a blog here, which...
I have been using MyCyclingLog to keep track of my riding this month. I have just broken the 350km mark, and put on 126km this week. That is pretty much all utilitarian riding too, I haven't been able to just go out for a cruise...
The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals has launched a web-based survey to determine which factors motivate women to ride. It has been shown that women are less likely to engage in risky behaviour as men. "Men of all ages are more willing to risk...
Still catching up on old news, but its new to me so I thought I'd share. Windsor's version of the television show "Dragon's Den", which was attended by TV judge Arlene Dickinson, attracted 250 people. The winning concept was a "carrier that is pulled behind a bike...