CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 2 – Safety Equipment – Safety Check

Safety Equipment

Safety Check

Every cyclist needs to know how to tell when their bicycle is unsafe to ride and needs repair. This section includes a basic bicycle safety checklist. Read More
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The Road Less Travelled

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Time has been flying by this summer and it seems like only a matter of days before the rides will become less and less frequent. Keeping that in mind, I figured sharing one of my favourite rides with you while you still have time to check it out would be an awesome idea for this post.

Many of my rides are rushed and hectic (seemingly like most other things in my life) and I am looking for the best bang for my buck Read More

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CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 1 – Safety Equipment – Sizing

Safety Equipment

Sizing Your Bike

There is a variety of bicycles on the market to choose from. Whether you’re choosing a touring, sport, mountain or hybrid bicycle, it should fit properly, making it easy to control and comfortable to ride. Read More

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CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Introduction

Cycling Skills

Ontario’s Guide to Safe Cycling

 Over the next number of blogs we will cover Safety, Equipment (Sizing, Safety Check, Helmets, Visibility), Handling Skills, Riding in Traffic (Where, Intersections, Signs and traffic signals, Dealing with trucks and buses), Obstacles and Road Surfaces, Cycling and the Law and Read More

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Get a grip with Vent Flex

A very common question I get asked at the shop is “What can I do to alleviate wrist pain or numb hands when riding?”  Although the answer is sometimes not simple and could be a host of issues with both bike set up, type of rider and size of bike, something that will never hinder your comfort is a good set of cycling gloves. Read More

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Ministry of Transportation-Safety information for Bicycles and E-Bikes

 Bicycles

Can be operated on roads in Ontario.  In the HTA, the definition of bicycle includes tricycles and unicycles but not motor-assisted bicycles. You do not need a drivers licence to operate a bicycle in Ontario. Read More
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“How To Save A Life…”

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Okay… so maybe the title for this blog was a little bit misleading! But the info I have for you could be life saving if you find yourself stuck on the trail with a flat tire! Read More

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Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit

In an effort to provide an environmentally friendly and free source of electricity for mobile phones, Nokia has introduced the Bicycle Charger Kit.  This kit is made up of a charger, dynamo (small electrical generator) and a holder to secure the unit. Read More

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Waterloo Explores Bike Parking

According to the 570 News article from June 29, 2010  titled “Waterloo Explores Bike Parking“ local cyclists can have a part in helping to decide where a secure bicycle parking facility should be located and the format a map, outlining local bikeways, should be. Read More

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WEEHOO i-Go Bicycle Trailer

The Weehoo i-Go puts a new spin on the classic concept of a bicycle trailer with this one-of-a-kind pedal trailer. Read More
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