Archive For The “cycle toronto” Category

Cycle Toronto Dance Party: Derailed @ Handlebar

By | November 14, 2012

via Cycle Toronto: Derailed, a dance party fundraiser for Cycle Toronto!  We’re thrilled to be hosting Derailed this year at Handlebar in Kensington Market. We’ll also have a silent auction with some fantastic gifts from our partners and supporters. Free entry for members. $5 cover for non-members. Join or renew at the door and we’ll [...]

Read more »

Cycle Toronto Dance Party: Derailed @ Handlebar

By | November 14, 2012

via Cycle Toronto: Derailed, a dance party fundraiser for Cycle Toronto!  We’re thrilled to be hosting Derailed this year at Handlebar in Kensington Market. We’ll also have a silent auction with some fantastic gifts from our partners and supporters. Free entry for members. $5 cover for non-members. Join or renew at the door and we’ll [...]

Read more »

Last Day to Join Cycle Toronto and Win $1700 in Prizes

By | November 6, 2012

This is it.  After 6+ weeks, Cycle Toronto is ending their 2012 refer-a-rider campaign tomorrow, Wed, Nov. 7th. I’m in first place, so it looks like I’ll win the Bobbin Bike that I can then turn around and give to someone who signed up via this link. Let’s go over the reasons why you should [...]

Read more »

Last Day to Join Cycle Toronto and Win $1700 in Prizes

By | November 6, 2012

This is it.  After 6+ weeks, Cycle Toronto is ending their 2012 refer-a-rider campaign tomorrow, Wed, Nov. 7th. I’m in first place, so it looks like I’ll win the Bobbin Bike that I can then turn around and give to someone who signed up via this link. Let’s go over the reasons why you should [...]

Read more »

Join/Renew with Cycle Toronto, Win a Bespoke Pilot Bag from Outer Layer!

By | November 5, 2012

Cycle Toronto has just extended their second Refer-A-Rider campaign to Wed, Nov. 7th!  I’m trying to win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. Anyone that signs up (or renews) with Cycle Toronto via the link on my campaign page will get entered into the draw to win the Bike.  I don’t really need a new bike, so [...]

Read more »

Join/Renew with Cycle Toronto, Win a Bespoke Pilot Bag from Outer Layer!

By | November 5, 2012

Cycle Toronto has just extended their second Refer-A-Rider campaign to Wed, Nov. 7th!  I’m trying to win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. Anyone that signs up (or renews) with Cycle Toronto via the link on my campaign page will get entered into the draw to win the Bike.  I don’t really need a new bike, so [...]

Read more »

Join/Renew with Cycle Toronto, Win Cleaner, Lube and a Tool Kit from Orontas!

By | November 5, 2012

Cycle Toronto has just extended their second Refer-A-Rider campaign to Wed, Nov. 7th!  I’m trying to win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. Anyone that signs up (or renews) with Cycle Toronto via the link on my campaign page will get entered into the draw to win the Bike.  I don’t really need a new bike, so [...]

Read more »

Join/Renew with Cycle Toronto, Win Cleaner, Lube and a Tool Kit from Orontas!

By | November 5, 2012

Cycle Toronto has just extended their second Refer-A-Rider campaign to Wed, Nov. 7th!  I’m trying to win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. Anyone that signs up (or renews) with Cycle Toronto via the link on my campaign page will get entered into the draw to win the Bike.  I don’t really need a new bike, so [...]

Read more »

Extended to Nov. 7th! Join Cycle Toronto and BikingToronto will give you Prizes

By | November 1, 2012

  Cycle Toronto has just extended their second Refer-A-Rider campaign to Wed, Nov. 7th!  I’m trying to win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. If I win the Bobbin Bike, it is not for me.  IT IS FOR YOU! Anyone that signs up (or renews) with Cycle Toronto via the link on my campaign page will get [...]

Read more »

Join/Renew with Cycle Toronto, Win Gelaskins for your iPhone 4/4S!

By | October 24, 2012

Cycle Toronto has started their second Refer-A-Rider campaign (it runs to Oct 31) and I’m going  to try and win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. Anyone that signs up (or renews) with Cycle Toronto via the link on my campaign page will get entered into the draw to win the Bike.  I don’t really need a [...]

Read more »

Cycle Toronto Smart Commute cycling workshop at Sunnybrook

By | October 23, 2012

Cycle Toronto and Smart Commute hosted a “Street Smarts” workshop on October 22 for theSunnybrook/ICES BUG. The focus was on winter cycling. We learned about layering and basic bike maintenance. It started with our host, Siva Vijenthira from Cycle Toronto asking the crowd why we chose to commute by bike. Answers included: “Peaceful.” “Fast” and “Free”. Read the full post: “Cycle [...]

Read more »

Cycle Toronto Smart Commute cycling workshop at Sunnybrook

By | October 23, 2012

Cycle Toronto and Smart Commute hosted a “Street Smarts” workshop on October 22 for theSunnybrook/ICES BUG. The focus was on winter cycling. We learned about layering and basic bike maintenance. It started with our host, Siva Vijenthira from Cycle Toronto asking the crowd why we chose to commute by bike. Answers included: “Peaceful.” “Fast” and “Free”. Read the full post: “Cycle [...]

Read more »

Event: Ward 13 and 14 Joint Meeting Wednesday

By | October 23, 2012

Wednesday, Oct. 24th, at 6:30pm at the Roncy Bean (385 Roncesvalles Ave).
Come out and talk about local cycling issues!
Some things we are working on:
- Contraflow bicycle lanes
- Dufferin St. improvements
- Bicycle parking audit
- Ward 13 and 14 joint…

Read more »

Event: Ward 13 and 14 Joint Meeting Wednesday

By | October 23, 2012

Wednesday, Oct. 24th, at 6:30pm at the Roncy Bean (385 Roncesvalles Ave).
Come out and talk about local cycling issues!
Some things we are working on:
- Contraflow bicycle lanes
- Dufferin St. improvements
- Bicycle parking audit
- Ward 13 and 14 joint…

Read more »

Join/Renew with Cycle Toronto, Win a Bike!

By | September 26, 2012

  Cycle Toronto has started their second Refer-A-Rider campaign (it runs to Oct 31) and I’m going  to try and win the campaign to win the great Bobbin Daytripper bike from Curbside Cycle that is first prize. (or, if I place 2nd or 3rd – competition is fierce, after all – it will be a Bobbin Birdie) If I win the Bobbin Bike, it is [...]

Read more »

Things to do in Toronto this Weekend on your Bike

By | September 20, 2012

I try to highlight bike events when I can… I often don’t have the time to promote other than on the Facebook Page and on @bikingtoronto on twitter, but here goes. Saturday, Sept 22 Toronto Girls Cupcake Ride The Girls Cupcake Ride is like a Toronto bike tradition now… it’s finishing it’s 3rd year and [...]

Read more »

Help Make Separated Bike Lanes on Wellesley-Hoskin a Reality

By | September 7, 2012

Via Cycle Toronto: Join us next Tuesday September 11th from 4:30pm – 7:30pm for the second public meeting on bike lane upgrades to the Wellesley-Hoskin corridor at Seeley Hall – Trinity College (6 Hoskin Avenue, University of Toronto Campus). Help make separated bike lanes in Toronto a reality! Cycle Toronto is calling on cyclists and everyone who lives, works [...]

Read more »

Help Make Separated Bike Lanes on Wellesley-Hoskin a Reality

By | September 7, 2012

Via Cycle Toronto: Join us next Tuesday September 11th from 4:30pm – 7:30pm for the second public meeting on bike lane upgrades to the Wellesley-Hoskin corridor at Seeley Hall – Trinity College (6 Hoskin Avenue, University of Toronto Campus). Help make separated bike lanes in Toronto a reality! Cycle Toronto is calling on cyclists and everyone who lives, works [...]

Read more »

Cycle Toronto Concludes Bike Month 2012 with Official Bike Month Wrap Party

By | June 27, 2012

From Cycle Toronto: The Official Bike Month Wrap Party, brought to you by Cycle Toronto, is happening on June 28th, 2012 at Bizune Event Gallery (452 Richmond St W)! Featuring live music from local bands, Salty Radio and Broken Bricks, DJs and will include local Toronto artists’ work on display. Let’s wrap up Bike Month 2012 in style! [...]

Read more »

Cycle Toronto Concludes Bike Month 2012 with Official Bike Month Wrap Party

By | June 27, 2012

From Cycle Toronto: The Official Bike Month Wrap Party, brought to you by Cycle Toronto, is happening on June 28th, 2012 at Bizune Event Gallery (452 Richmond St W)! Featuring live music from local bands, Salty Radio and Broken Bricks, DJs and will include local Toronto artists’ work on display. Let’s wrap up Bike Month 2012 in style! [...]

Read more »

Photos from the 2012 Ride for Jarvis

By | June 13, 2012

Earlier tonight I took part in the Ride for Jarvis, organized by Cycle Toronto. It was smaller than last year, but there was still several hundred people there.  Here are some of the better photos I took with my phone (which doesn’t handle deep shadows well):   Gathering at Allan Gardens:   The Ride!   [...]

Read more »

Reminder: Ride for Jarvis Tonight

By | June 13, 2012

On Monday, I posted about the Ride for Jarvis happening tonight… but I thought I’d send a reminder to try and ensure everyone knows about it and comes out for a great large ride in support of the Jarvis bikelanes. When: Wed, June 13th Time: 6pm Where: Allan Gardens (at Carleton and Jarvis – map) [...]

Read more »

This Wednesday, Ride for Jarvis to Save Jarvis

By | June 11, 2012

This Wednesday night is the 2nd Ride for Jarvis (here is the facebook event page).  Below is your invitation from Cycle Toronto to come out to the ride.  Following the invitation is a video from last year’s ride.  I don’t really like the phrasing of a “protest”, as I like to think of it as [...]

Read more »

The News Cycle for Saturday, May 26, 2012

By | May 26, 2012

Toronto Bike Month 2012 [BlogTO] Toronto Bike Month 2012 is upon us, so if you haven’t already dusted off your helmet and climbed back in the saddle, now is definitely the the time to do it. The festivities kick off Monday with a group commute from Yonge and Bloor to downtown, and the City of Toronto and Cycle Toronto have [...]

Read more »

The News Cycle for Monday, May 7, 2012

By | May 7, 2012

Cycle Toronto says city data shows Jarvis safer for everyone with a bike lane [OpenFile] While the Toronto Cyclist’s Union Cycle Toronto’s effort to force the city to conduct a time-consuming environmental assessment before removing the Jarvis bike lanes continues, it’s published city collision data showing changes from the period before the bike lane was put in, and [...]

Read more »