New data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows that over the last 10 years, the rate of cycling injuries has remained level, while head injuries have decreased. The data shows that every day of the summer, 45 Canadians are hospitalized due to injuries sustained while participating in wheel or water related recreational …
Last weekend was the annual Rona MS Bike Tour -the largest such tour in Canada at 150 km. This year was the 21st anniversay of the event, which had nearly 2,000 participants. The Windsor Star had an article this morning about Windsorites Janice & Arthur Handelman, who have been the top Canadian fundraisers for the …
Windsor Police have announced that they will be conducting an enforcement blitz this week, targeting law-breaking cyclists as well as motorists that fail to share the road. Windsor police are receiving complaints, from cyclists, motorists and pedestrians and have noticed an increase in collisions involving cyclists. Examples of infractions they will be looking for include …
In the 2010 municipal elections, Bike Friendly Windsor launched the “Vote Bike” program. For the upcoming 2011 provincial elections, Bike Friendly Windsor is asking candidates and cyclists to take the Active Communities Pledge. The Active Communities Pledge was launched by the Share The Road Cycling Coalition at the recent Ontario Bike Summit. The pledge asks …
SB Contemporary Art and Canada South Eco Tours are not only hosting bike tours of local gallerys, they are also hosting a new exhibition is celebration of Bike Culture and the Via Italia Race. The exhibition, “I like to ride my bicycle” will run from August 13 to September 11, with an opening reception on …
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Wine Trail Ride, July 16th, Essex County Wineries WindsorEats.com hosts monthly Wine Trail Rides. Participants meet and ride together out into the county, and visit three wineries for tastings and lunch. This ride will visit Mastronardi Estate Winery, Pelee Island Winery and Black Bear Farms and Winery. ARTourist Ride, July 23 Canada South Eco Tours …
We received a message in our inbox from Tom and Sue Omstead of the Share the Road – Essex County campaign. They’re encouraging cyclists to provide feedback on the county’s proposed County Wide Active Transportation Study, which has been in the public review stage for a couple of months now. After July 8th, the planners …
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Bike Friendly Windsor regretfully announces that it will be unable to host the annual Bike To The Fireworks “valet bike parking” program this year at the Target fireworks, due to issues with liability. Bike Friendly Windsor hopes that windsorites will continue to cycle to the fireworks, and is hoping to bring back the valet program …
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Last Saturday, June 11th, a cyclist was injured and hospitalized after colliding with a car at the intersection of Granada and Cabana Road West. The cyclist was reportedly not wearing a helmet, and suffered contusions to his knees. He was treated at Windsor Regional Hospital for minor injuries and released later that day.
