It’s that time of year again, the winds start to pick up, the leaves are turning, and you can feel the seasonal shift towards winter. While there might be a chill in the air, this doesn’t mean you need to put your bike away. The trick is to be prepared,…
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My book made the Canadian best-sellers list!
I just about choked on my spritzer last Friday evening when I found out that The Urban Cycling Survival Guide had debuted at #6 on the Canadian non-fiction best-sellers list, and at #7 on the regular non-fiction list in The Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star. Took me a while…
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What an honour to make the cover of NOW Toronto!
Wow! So as a born and bred Torontonian, and someone who has grown up flipping through NOW magazine, our free weekly ‘what’s happening in the city’ paper, I’m feeling pretty excited and honoured to be on the cover of the 2015 Cycling Special!! And I wrote the cover story; Surviving…
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A dozen habits to adopt for surviving and thriving on a bike in the city.
This list is a fraction of what there is to know about urban cycling. My new book, The Urban Cycling Survival Guide, contains loads more information on everything you need to know about riding a bike in the city. The launch party takes place April 9th at the Gladstone Hotel,…
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Urban Cycling Survival Guide Launch Party!
So, the book will be available in stores as of March 1st, but the party to celebrate isn’t until April 9th. Can’t wait to celebrate with friends and colleagues!
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I wrote a book! The story of The Urban Cycling Survival Guide
In late September 2012, it finally occurred to me that I too often referred to the ‘gap in cycling education’ as an issue of concern in the urban mobility dialogue.  In that moment I decided it was time for action instead of talk – I was going to try and help…
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Quoted: Cycling Sense – Advocates urge road-sharing initiatives
I occasionally like to post articles in which I’m quoted. Â I’ve highlighted my quotes in bold. ———————— Cycling Sense: Advocates urge road-sharing initiatives By, Sarah Ratchford Novae Res Urbis, Toronto Edition Vol.18 – No.13 Â –Â Friday March 28th, 2014 Spring, maybe, is coming to Toronto, ensuring a resurgence of cyclists and…
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Rivers of bicycles, oh my! Tips for the Spring bicycle deluge.
The seasonal flood of bicycles is as sure a sign of Spring as tree buds, litter piles, and tulips. As with most things in life, this is heaven to some, and hell to others. Below are just a few thoughts, cautions, and insights for both drivers and riders as the…
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A great start to 2014!
On January 1st, 2014, I had the honour of appearing as ‘Photo of the Day: Bambrick‘ on local cycling website Biking Toronto.  The photo, taken on a hot summer day last June, was captured by fellow cycling advocate and photographer, Xander Labayen.  He managed to catch me through a streetcar window…
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Inaugural Solo Photo Exhibition – Gallery & Links
Streets & Alleys – 2013 I produced each of these one-of-a-kind pieces between March & June, 2013. Although only installed for a short run at the gallery, the opening reception was fabulous and I received lots of positive feedback on both the concept and the execution. I’m thrilled with the…