We all know that lots of abandoned bikes locked to bikeposts is a weird fact of urban life (why do people abandon their property?), and now the Toronto Star's Fixer column is highlighting the problem on Queens Quay, where abandoned bikes are making life a little harder for some Torontonians: Kit Jones called to say all four bike rings in front of her apartment building, on the northeast corner of Queens Quay W. and Rees St., have abandoned bikes locked to them. Jones, who uses a wheelchair and … [Read more...]

Continuing his Covet posts about great gear for your bike, Duncan looks at some stylish pannier bags for hauling lots of stuff around on that rear rack of yours (and looking good doing it): Sometimes you just don’t want to carry a bag. Active transportation can mean a little sweat, and carrying a bag is a quick way to dampen a shirt. But, with so many active Torontonians using bicycles to get to work and school, you still need to carry books, computers and lunches with you. Enter the … [Read more...]

As the days in Toronto get darker earlier and earlier as winter gets closer, you may be thinking about how to make yourself more visible as you bike around the city: Donald “Go-by-bike” Wiedman, founder of BikesandTransit.com, has created a unique Facebook event that suggests Toronto cyclists wear bright orange (or yellow, or green) gloves to increase their signal visibility. With bright gloves your hands become far more visible, and to go along with the visibility Donald Wiedman suggests … [Read more...]

We're pleased to announce that BikingToronto gained our 600th fan/like on Facebook yesterday! If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook yet, you totally should (like, oh my gawd, super-totally to the max!). Join other cool people like: People you know and love here on BikingToronto Annie Benedict Claire Duncan James Joe (Yours Truly) Jun Michael Stephen Todd and many, many others Famous People (both in the bike community and in Toronto in general) I … [Read more...]

Here’s a fun rundown of everything going on over the next 7 days! Check out our @BikeTOevents account on twitter! Wed, Oct. 6: TBN Wednesday Wheelie Ride Know of other events going on this week?  Share them with BikingToronto readers in the Comments below. Click here to punch in your email and get event goodness in your email every week!  You can also follow @BikeTOevents on Twitter. … [Read more...]

Here’s a fun rundown of everything going on over the next 7 days! You can always find this info or events far into the future on the always updating Events page, or follow our special @BikeTOevents account on twitter! Mon, Sept. 20 Bike to the Zoo Adventure! Tues, Sept. 21 Think Bike Workshops Wed, Sept. 22 TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride DIY Bike Trailer Workshops Fri, Sept. 24 Critical Mass Toronto Sat, … [Read more...]

Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-Up!  Your best source for everything new and popular in Toronto bicycle stuff! Want to get the Weekly Wrap-Up in your email every friday?  Enter Your Email Here. Most Popular Stuff on the Site this week: Circling Queens Park with a Grand Prix Sarah Thomson releases “Bike City” Plan Rob Ford releases “Transportation Plan” Toronto Bikelane Map Queen’s Park Grand Prix Weekly Wrap-Up: Bike Art and Rob Ford Toronto … [Read more...]

We told you Monday of a short Bicycle and Pedestrian safety campaign Toronto Police were doing.  It ended yesterday and the TPS have released the results (PDF): During the campaign, the following H.T.A. offences notices were issued [to 250 cyclists and pedestrians]: Improper bicycle lighting: 32 Improper brakes on bicycle: 4 No−horn, bicycle: 84 Cyclist ride in crossover: 1 Cyclist fail to stop for police: 7 Bicycle − unable to keep both hands on handle bars: 1 Bicycle … [Read more...]

If you haven't heard, BikingToronto has made a submission in the NameOurCondo.com condo-naming contest. We have a chance to win $5000 to put towards bikes in Toronto. The submission we made was "Hummingbird". We chose this name partly because actual hummingbirds are dynamic, lively and beautiful (like all good condos should be) and partly because the condo site is directly south of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts... formerly known as the Hummingbird Centre (named after the company, … [Read more...]

The friendly Bixi Toronto people have let it out on their Facebook Page that not only do they already have 200+ subscribers, but they'll be set up at the corner of Beverley and Dundas tomorrow (Wed, Aug. 4) from 430-8pm.  Go on by and check out the system and ask the Bixarians any questions you may have. Have you signed up yet?  It’s $95 (+HST = $107.35) for an entire year!  That gives you unlimited free rides for an entire year (as long as your trip is less than 30 … [Read more...]

Here’s a fun rundown of everything going on over the next 7 days! You can always find this info or events far into the future on the always updating Events page, or follow our special @BikeTOevents account on twitter! Wed, July 21: Bixi Toronto Launch Party A party for the launch of Bixi Toronto, featuring food, drink, Bixi bikes to try, annual membership sign-ups! Wednesday Wheelie Ride This week's Wednesday … [Read more...]