Cycling and The Law

 A bicycle is a vehicle under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). This means that, as a bicyclist, you have the same rights and Read More …

An interesting turn of events…….

Owen Sound teen charged after hitting vehicle while riding bike and texting

July 26, 2010

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Obstacles and road surfaces

Railway and streetcar tracks

 Railway and streetcar tracks are very dangerous. Crossing at the wrong angle could cause you to fall or damage your bicycle wheels. Remember, tracks are slippery when wet. Read More …

Riding in Traffic

Dealing with trucks and buses

Blind spots

   Bus and truck drivers have large blind spots where they are unable to see passing vehicles, particularly bicycles. It is extremely important to stay out of the blind spots. Trucks and buses are Read More …

Injuries suck.

No really, being a cyclist is awesome until you get injured well, I guess the same would hold true for any sport.  But the down time is the killer! Read More …

Riding in Traffic

Signs and Traffic Signals

Key traffic signs and signals for cyclists.

Bicycles are permitted on this road. Read More …

Going through intersections

Intersections are where many collisions occur, so stay alert. Any point where the paths of two vehicles can cross is a potential intersection. Read More …

Hey everyone!

I’m pretty stoked because I’m headed out for a weeks holidays in Algonquin Provincial Park! You all know what this means… lots of relaxing, and lots of riding in one of Ontario’s hidden treasures ( The Minessing Bike Trail). Read More …

Riding in Traffic

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) defines the bicycle as a vehicle that belongs on the road. Riding on the road means riding with other traffic. This is only safe when all traffic uses the same rules of the road.  Read More …