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Tips for Preventing Bike Theft
Having a bike stolen is like a rite of passage. Talk to anyone who rides in Toronto, there’s a good chance it’s happened to them but it doesn’t make the experience any less heart-breaking. It’s my opinion that nothing will ever truly stop someone from stealing my bike if they truly want to do so… Read more
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We’re in the 2023 Toronto Bike Directory
It was exciting to open up our inbox to see that we’re in the 2023 Directory of the Toronto Bicycle Industry. The directory is put together by the City of Toronto, covering everything that has to do with Toronto’s bike industry, including bike repair, rentals, vendors, hubs, organizations, and more. It’s great to see that… Read more
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Spring Tune Up
Written by Francis Jeanson We’re getting close to the end of winter! Are you seeing the light at the end of the snow tunnel? Well for some, winter doesn’t phase them. My wife for example is a winter bike trooper decked out with her mountain bike, studded tires, and layers of clothing all throughout winter… Read more
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Keeping your bike safe
Should we be able to leave our bicycles unattached and unattended and expect to see it the next day? Yes, that would be nice. But in our growing cities and with our opportunistic tendencies, not locking your bike is much too risky… Read more
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Article Archives: Bloor bike lanes inspiring more ‘normal’ people to cycle – Matt Pinder
Three years ago, Matt Pinder wrote this opinion piece about people cycling on Bloor which remains true today, especially as we see new people trying out cycling for the first time, in the city’s new and old bike lanes. Check it out! A snippet: If you’ve ever biked with someone who’s new to cycling (or… Read more
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Streetfilms – Utrecht: Planning for People & Bikes, Not for Cars
Fellow 32 Spokes member Brendan (who you may remember at our repair pop-ups) shared this video with me in July. Streetfilms makes short films exploring transportation design and policy. It’s remarkable to explore how different places in the world approach moving people in different ways. Utrecht is a city in The Netherlands and while many… Read more
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