Urban Cycling

1. Still chilly out…? That’s the best time for a Spring tune-up! Don’t wait for the really warm weather to pull your bike out of the basement/garage/deck. If you ready your ride now, you can hit the road when the next beautiful day arrives. 2. DIY tune-up, or a visit…

I’ve highlighted my quote in Bold text. Stintz pushes to repeal bylaw and let cyclists ride side by side SUNNY DHILLON The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Feb. 14 2013 Councillor Karen Stintz plans to put forward a motion that would ensure cyclists don’t have to ride single-file at all times.…

 1. It makes you feel like a bad-ass to know that the cold can’t beat you. 2. There are fewer riders, so more room on the road. 3. You never have trouble finding bike parking. 4. You’re more likely to avoid colds and the dreaded flu by using independent transportation,…

We woke up to -15 with windchill in Toronto this morning, and although the roads are dry, it’s understandable that this would put some folks off riding to work. Not me my friends! Years of outdoor play and Canadian-ness have taught me a few things – the layering of clothing…

‘Bambrick on Bikes’ On May 31st, 2012, I began a new urban cycling column on CBC Radio One’s Here & Now afternoon program. I recorded the column weekly throughout Bike Month, and continued on a bi-weekly basis for the rest of the summer. Links to each show on the CBC Here…

Bike lights have sure come a long way, baby.  No more fiddling around with brackets & screwdrivers (unless you really want to) – you can now brighten up your ride in seconds with a couple colourful, rubberized & powerful LED wrap lights. Although things are improving, I’ve been amazed at…

With fairer weather now in season, lots of folks are getting back on their bikes, or buying new ones and taking to two wheeled transportation for the first time. In an effort to help avoid the heartbreak of bike-theft, I thought I’d share these tips for keeping your trusty steed…

Darren at Toronto Cranks posted on March 2nd about a kind female senior citizen who was handing out sweet letters, which included a monetary gift, to thank fellow citizens for riding a bicycle.  I am truly moved by this story so thought I’d share it here. This woman’s simple and…