Ottawa commuters will soon have another option, with the start of a "Park & Cycle" pilot project. The project, launched by the National Capital Commission, will give cyclists free access to ten parking lots, where drivers can leave their cars and cycle the remaining distance. The...
CBC News is reporting that police in Montreal were warning cyclists that riding while wearing headphones or earbuds is illegal. Quebec is the only Canadian jurisdiction where it is illegal to ride with headphones, although cycling advocates in many areas suggest against it as it can...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Share the Road Cycling Coalition (SRCC), announced the first Bicycle Friendly Communities Awards in Canada this week. The announcement was made by League of American Bicyclings CEO Andy Clarke, and former-windsorite Eleanor McMahon of the SRCC during the 3rd Annual Ontario Bike Summit held...
Celebrate cycling as summer comes to a close this September at the Shores of Erie Wine Festival, part of welcomecyclists.ca's campaign to highlight cycling tourist destinations in Southwestern Ontario! Free bike tours, bike rentals, demonstrations and info from local cycling shops and clubs will be...
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...
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,...