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The News Cycle for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Law Abiding Cyclist

From tragedy to disgust: Video of dead cyclist stolen [The Star] Earlier this month, bicyclist Jenna Morrison was struck and killed by a truck while turning right from Sterling Rd. to Dundas St. W.  Now, the family has been rocked by the news that a video camera containing footage of the much-loved yoga instructor dancing with her son has been stolen. Side guards get nod from city council [NOW Magazine] In an overwhelming 39-3 vote, councillors approved a broadly worded motion to look into … [Read more...]

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The News Cycle for Friday, Nov. 25, 2011

November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Bike Union / MEC Member Appreciation Night [Toronto Cyclists Union] Join us for our Member Appreciation Night at Mountain Equipment Co-op on Thursday December 1st from 7:00 – 9:00.  Like last year, bike union members will receive 10% off everything in the store except boats.  New this year, MEC has extended their 10% discount to bikes as well! TCAT Turns Five and Gets a New Name [Toronto Centre for Active Transportation] Since becoming a project of Clean Air Partnership, a registered … [Read more...]

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The News Cycle for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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‘I saw nothing but bike helmets for blocks’ [The Star] She was 38. I am 38. She had a five-year-old. So do I. She was killed on an average day, pedalling down the same two-lane street she always did by a truck that didn’t have a metal fence under its hulking belly because it would cost more. (How much could it possibly cost, compared to the price of a truck? That’s fodder for another column.) A Failure to Address the Intersection Problem [Duncan's City Ride]  There are no words to … [Read more...]

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The News Cycle for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Cyclist’s death prompts call for mandatory truck side guards [The Star] The NDP is calling for mandatory side guards on heavy trucks after the death of cyclist Jenna Morrison last week. Toronto MP Olivia Chow, the opposition transport critic, will introduce a private member’s bill Monday that demands trucks be fitted with the guards that can prevent cyclists or pedestrians from being trapped between a truck’s wheels. In the aftermath of tragedy, once more unto the breach [Globe and … [Read more...]

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This Friday is the Bike Union Dance Party

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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  Via the Bike Union, this dance party is also mentioned in our News Cycle from this morning. You're Invited to Derailed! We're kicking our drive to 2,500 members up a notch - join us for Derailed: A Dance Party at CSI Annex on Friday Nov 11! Doors at 9:00. Presentations until 10:00. Silent auction, raffles and dancing until 1:30. Members get in free. Non-members $5. Join or renew and get in free & get a free beer. Bring a non-member and let's keep the drive alive! RSVP on … [Read more...]

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Toronto Girls Cupcake Ride Recap (with Photos)

October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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You may know that BikingToronto organizes co-ed "Sweet Rides" that revolve around food every once in a while, and we organize them with Hyedie Hashimoto, the woman behind the Toronto Girls Cupcake Rides. Hyedie has posted a re-cap and photo wrap-up of the latest Girls ride, and it looks like a great one. Go to the Cupcake Ride site to check in out. In case you are wondering, yes... there WILL be a Sweet Ride soon... we're aiming for mid-November, and we're aiming for a warm food theme. … [Read more...]

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Photos from the Red Bull Mini Drome

October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Two weekends ago, the Red Bull Mini Drome came to Toronto and set up at the Evergreen Brickworks. Dandyhorse Magazine was there and caught all the action: In the heart of Evergreen Brick Works, next to the kilns that fired the bricks that built Toronto, 85 skilled and daring riders took on a steep and shrunken velodrome. With speeds reaching 35 km/h, on a track that appeared no larger than a suburban garage, the challenge was not only to set the best time but do so without slamming to the … [Read more...]

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Video and Photos from the Toronto Tweed Ride

October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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This past Saturday was Toronto's first Tweed Ride. It was immensely successful (we estimated about 200 people showed up) and this will be an annual event. We kept hearing again and again how much fun everyone had and how they can't wait until next fall when we do it all again (and hopefully bigger and even better). The best part is the event raised over $10,000 for the fantastic work that Bikes without Borders does, which is currently sourcing and buying bicycles and bicycle ambulances … [Read more...]

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We’re Extending Tweed Ride Registration!

October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Wow! The last few days have been amazing for registrations for the Tweed Ride! It's going so well, in fact, that we've decided to extend registration a little bit longer (making it easier for people to get the cheaper online rate of $15). IF there are any spots left on Saturday, it'll be $20 for in-person registration (from 12 to 2:30 at the Trinity Bellwoods Park Gates), so it's in your best interests to sign up online. Our NEW Online Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 14, at 12 … [Read more...]

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Today is Bike Messenger Appreciation Day

October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Via Bicycle Commons Connect: Our Dear Leader, Rob Ford, has defied expectations and continued tradition by officially proclaiming October 9, 2011 as Messenger Appreciation Day. In doing so, Rob joins Mayors throughout North America in paying respect to thehard-working and fearless (fearsome?) men and women who cycle Toronto's streets for a living. As October 9th is a holiday, we'll honour our brothers and sisters on October 11, 2011 from 10am - 2pm outside Roy Thomson Hall We've brought … [Read more...]

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Today! Toronto Girls Cupcake Ride

October 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
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If you're female, love cycling, and most importantly love cupcakes, you owe it to yourself to check out the Toronto Girls Cupcake Ride today! PLEASE NOTE: Although the graphic above says Oct. 1, the ride has been rescheduled until today, Oct. 8th! START: Bake Sale 3076 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON Time: 1:00pm Date: Saturday, October 8th We’ll start at Bake Sale (just west of Brentwood St on Bloor), which is super close to Royal York Station (just 2 blocks east). -> head south … [Read more...]

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Today! Red Bull Mini Drome at Evergreen Brickworks

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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via Dandyhorse Magazine: The Red Bull Mini Drome will be at the Evergreen Brick Works this Saturday, October 8, 2011. The event starts at 2 pm and the main race for the grand prize ~ a custom-painted T1 Cervélo track bike frame ~ is scheduled to start at 7 pm. YNOT bags and some beauty trophies are also up for grabs. The sprawling grounds will be littered with cyclists and fun lovers from far and wide. The winner from the Montreal event will be competing along with about 70 other … [Read more...]

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Submit your Tweed Photos for a Prize!

October 7, 2011 By 11 Comments
Tweed Ride Toronto

The Tweed Ride is hastily approaching (next Saturday, Oct. 15) and if you're interested in the most stylish and civilized ride Toronto has seen in decades, you need to register to ride.  Online registration closes on Wed, Oct. 12. Your $15 registration fee gets you: Official participation in Toronto's first annual Tweed Ride High Tea (bring your own teacup) Swag Bag A Swinging After-Party at Dovercourt House. People are putting together their Tweed outfits (or outfits inspired … [Read more...]

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Ride in Tweed, Win a Bike!

October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The Toronto Tweed Ride is less than 2 weeks away, and lots of people are registering and planning their tweed/retro outfits! The ride is a fundraiser for Bikes without Borders, so if you want to do more than just register, we have fundraising prizes for people as great thank-yous! Raising $500 gets you a $100 Mountain Equipment Co-op gift card... And raising $1000 gets you a beautiful retro Bobbin bicycle donated by Curbside Cycle. Check out the Tweed Ride site, and register to ride … [Read more...]

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Help Promote the Toronto Tweed Ride

September 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tweed Ride Toronto

Volunteer Opportunities with the Toronto Tweed Ride Thanks to all those who have offered to volunteer to help with the Toronto Tweed Ride taking place on October 15th, leaving the Trinity Bellwoods Park Gates (registration is open from 12:00 - 2:30 at the Gates that day, or you can register NOW online) We'd like to ask once more for your help, this time to assist in promoting our Tweederific event to Torontonians. We're looking for volunteers who are able to spare one, two, or three hours … [Read more...]

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