Sunday, April 30, 2006
Still we ride
Fixed Gear Gallery
April CM Photos
Friday, April 28, 2006
Critical Mass April 2006 (Ride of the Idols)
The City responds to Cycling Fatalities
(Press Release) City stresses steps to avoid bicycle and truck collisions
TORONTO, April 28 /CNW/ - Toronto's Cycling Committee Chair, Councillor Adam Giambrone (Ward 18 Davenport), together with City staff and Sergeant Brian Bowman, Toronto Police Services, spoke today about recent fatalities and ways to avoid bicycle and truck collisions.
"We all have a responsibility to ensure that cyclists are safe on our road," said Councillor Giambrone. "The fact is that the last five cyclist deaths in Toronto have involved trucks, and it's a pattern we can't ignore. Most cyclist collisions are not with trucks, but those that are tend to be deadly. Truck drivers and cyclists have to be aware of each other and the safest way to share the road." (read on in the comments) ...
TORONTO, April 28 /CNW/ - Toronto's Cycling Committee Chair, Councillor Adam Giambrone (Ward 18 Davenport), together with City staff and Sergeant Brian Bowman, Toronto Police Services, spoke today about recent fatalities and ways to avoid bicycle and truck collisions.
"We all have a responsibility to ensure that cyclists are safe on our road," said Councillor Giambrone. "The fact is that the last five cyclist deaths in Toronto have involved trucks, and it's a pattern we can't ignore. Most cyclist collisions are not with trucks, but those that are tend to be deadly. Truck drivers and cyclists have to be aware of each other and the safest way to share the road." (read on in the comments) ...
Getting away with it
Good Luck Derek!
There are many great
candidates for CityIdol
but Derek Chadbourne gets my vote.
Smart, witty, big-hearted and easy going.
One of those caring people who understands the city and knows what it needs to be great.
Critical Mass in Canadian Geographic
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Memorial for Bianca Gogel - Photos
Thanks to all who made this memorial possible. More photos by Vic Gedris A well written article by jebratt
Memorial Photos - Hubert van Tol
Thank you to all who rode this morning. And to Darren and Derek for putting together the Ghost Bike. A special and most heartfelt thank you to the family of Hubert van Tol for attending the memorial and all their support.
In Memoriam for Professor Huber van Tol.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Ghost Bikes in Toronto
ARC will be installing Ghost Bikes (or Ghost Cycles) for the first time in Toronto at the memorial locations tomorrow. Media coverage by CityTV and the CBC this morning.More on Joe's BikingToronto.
A postive article was published in
eye magazine today.
Update: About 25 cyclists rode to the collision site this morning and joined over 50 others for a very moving memorial.
The City response
Monday, April 24, 2006
Memorials for Hubert and Bianca
Memorial for Hubert van TolThursday, April 27
Meet at Bloor/Spadina, 7:45 a.m., leave at 8:00
Memorial for Bianca
April 27, Meet at Bloor/Spadina, 6:45 p.m.
Leave at 7:00 p.m. on the subway,
Meet at 7:30 p.m. Downsview Station,
Update: I will be riding with anyone who prefers to ride all the way to Finch
and Keele.
All cyclists welcome.
Critical Mass This Friday
Rainy Day Rider
4/20 - Reactions/News
eye Magazine Blog (Dale Duncan)Toronto Sun
Torontoist (Ron Nurwisah)
Darren (Bike Refugee)
Tanya (Crazy Biker Chick)
Joe (BikingToronto)
Sally McKay (Digital Media Tree)
CBC 680 News
Globe The Star
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Past Present and Future
Bicycle Blessing
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Trucks Kill Cyclists
ARC is looking for the last name of the 16 year old killed at Finch & Keele
Bianca ... in order to ask for permission to hold a memorial at the accident
site Thursday evening. If you know the last name please email me.
Thank you.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Toronto
Editorial
Dearly departed
Toronto Sun Article
2 cyclists killed in vehicle collisions
By CHRIS DOUCETTE, TORONTO SUN
The city had its first two cyclist fatalities of the year yesterday in separate incidents.
"It's such a tragic, tragic mar on a beautiful, sunny day," Sgt. Darla Tannahill, of the Toronto Police traffic services unit, said shortly after a man was run over by a dump truck on Avenue Rd., just north of Eglinton Ave. W.
"It's so sad," she said. "These are preventable."
Police said the cyclist and the dump truck were both heading south on Avenue Rd. around 8:40 a.m. in the curb lane when the truck turned right on Cortleigh Blvd. and there was a collision.
The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it was not enough to save his life. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were trying to locate the man's family and did not immediately release his name. The driver of the truck, owned by J. Chefero Sand & Gravel Ltd., remained on the scene all morning.
The second tragedy happened around 9 p.m. at Keele St. and Finch Ave., when a teenaged girl was hit by a tractor-trailer.
She too was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses to either crash can call police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.
By CHRIS DOUCETTE, TORONTO SUN
The city had its first two cyclist fatalities of the year yesterday in separate incidents.
"It's such a tragic, tragic mar on a beautiful, sunny day," Sgt. Darla Tannahill, of the Toronto Police traffic services unit, said shortly after a man was run over by a dump truck on Avenue Rd., just north of Eglinton Ave. W.
"It's so sad," she said. "These are preventable."
Police said the cyclist and the dump truck were both heading south on Avenue Rd. around 8:40 a.m. in the curb lane when the truck turned right on Cortleigh Blvd. and there was a collision.
The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it was not enough to save his life. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were trying to locate the man's family and did not immediately release his name. The driver of the truck, owned by J. Chefero Sand & Gravel Ltd., remained on the scene all morning.
The second tragedy happened around 9 p.m. at Keele St. and Finch Ave., when a teenaged girl was hit by a tractor-trailer.
She too was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses to either crash can call police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
A dark day for Toronto Cyclists
A second cyclist was killed tonight at Keele and Finch.Run over by a tractor trailer, female cyclist. (G&M)
Tanya writes:
"I just saw this on city-tv news. They showed the mangled bike wheel in front of the tractor trailer. Unbelievable.
One beautiful day. Two cyclists. Two trucks. Too sad."
Article (Star) Globe
Photo
Very bad news
Cyclist killed in midtown collision - Apr. 20, 2006. 10:50 AMA male cyclist is dead after he was struck by a dump truck at Avenue Rd. and Briar Hill Ave. this morning. The cyclist, whose name has not been released, was struck at about 8:45 a.m. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
ARC will be organizing a memorial to be held about a week from today.
Police Report-Fatality #1
Police Report-Fatality #2
Start young and ride forever
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Summer Days
Yellow Bikes are back!
BikeShare is great. Simply great.
And as of April 18th they're back. Sign up, grab one from of the
many hubs and coast.
A sure sign summer is coming.
Commuting in Washington D.C.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Start a Revolution
Bicycles and Soccer
Monday, April 17, 2006
The Top Ten Excuses for not Commuting by Bike
I hear these all the time. Here's a Top Ten List
and how to respond.
So many more could ride
to work if only they were
given a safer route.
Source
10. I need my car for work.
Many transportation tasks could be handled equally well if not better on a bike. Meet with your employer and see if your company might not benefit from a more environmentally friendly image if you conducted your business by bike. Consider that many traditional tasks adapt well to cycling, whether it's police work, meter reading, postal delivery, etc.
Read on in the comments ...
Cyclists are ready - Are you ready Mayor Miller?
I didn't think so.(Read on in the comments)
P.s.: The Bike Plan is not enough!
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Velo City! - A Vision for Equality
Hot wheels, high up (The Star)Good morning, Toronto. It's sunny and minus 40 with the wind chill. Traffic is frozen on the Gardiner. There's a pile-up on the DVP. Streetcars on King West and Queen East are at a standstill. Cyclists, however, are once again enjoying a smooth, unobstructed journey into the downtown core. Riders report that visibility is clear, ...
(read on in the comments)
Velo-City
The Winking Circle vs. Coca-Cola
Ad agency for Coca-Cola rips off
Uxbridge's finest Bicycle Artists
The Winking Circle
Read all about it here
(Left, frame by frame comparisons)
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Bring on the Bicycles!
469 Reasons to get rid of cars
Star Editorial (A Good One)
1.5 Metres of Safety for CyclistsApr. 15, 2006. 01:00 AM
I'm what you'd call a seasonal urban cyclist. I don't enjoy riding in the rain and have long refused to navigate icy roads or snow. Each winter, I reluctantly put away my bike and take the streetcar to work only to eagerly await spring or at least the mild weather when I can jump back on my battered 21-speed hybrid.
(read on in the comments)
Friday, April 14, 2006
FilmedByBike Today (Portland)
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Bikes vs. Cars
Commuting in Dublin
NOW - City Cycling Guide!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Speaking Truth to Lies
Magnum Bicycle Photo Collection
Copenhagen - City of Cyclists (Documentary)
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
0,0 Litres per kilometre
She owns a Bicycle Shop, She drives a Hummer
The Hummer Mystique - Photo by Sarah Leen "This is my everyday vehicle," says this Hummer lover, who puts 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) a year on her H1 running errands that include a fast-food stop for lunch near her bicycle shop in an Atlanta, Georgia, suburb.
Two years ago she bought the Hummer as a cool, outdoor come-on for the business. "Everyone's reaction is still, Wow! she says. "A lot of people want to sit in it."
With two small children, she also likes the safety that such a big vehicle offers. The price? $110,000, plus $60 of diesel every three or four day, worth every cent, as far as Linda is concerned. Source
Comments from Bike Lane Diary readers:
Monday, April 10, 2006
Bike Lane Diary News
I have added new sections to Bike Lane Diary:Photos: Check out my archive of my best photos, images by world-class Magnum Photographers and Amy Bolger's collection of Bike Couriers.
Favourite Flicks: Many great bike films hor viewing here including the classic Bicycle Repair Man and more.
I will be adding an archive for car(Toons) as well. Done. Enjoy! Martino
Rough Cuts on Bloor
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Commuting in Holland (Zwolle)
(sigh)
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
More Bike Lanes This Summer?
"Bike Lane Plan Catches Wind"It's not heaven on wheels, but it's a start: Toronto and East York Community Council voted Tuesday, April 4, to approve bike lanes on both sides of Harbord between Ossington and Grace, and on the east side of a short stretch of Logan between Eastern and Lakeshore.
"Cyclists are rightly frustrated that plans to develop the Bike Network seem to be progressing slowly," says Trinity-Spadina Councillor Joe Pantalone.
"This doesn't quite do the job, but at least it moves us in the right direction."
Pantalone also mentions future plans for a lane on Strachan from Lakeshore to Liberty Village. The bike lane plan, which still has to be approved by council, will cost $30,000 and eat up 31 parking spaces on Harbord, including 18 overnight spaces. And here's where the friction lies - polls of area residents still need to be completed before final approval can be given. In the east end, three overnight parking spaces will have to be sacrificed for what will be the city's shortest bike lane. But if all goes well at council later this month, cyclists could be pedalling on the new lanes as early as this summer.
(NOW, April 6, 2006) (Let's hope it's a tailwind!)
BP (British Pollution)
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Cars Off Campus!
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Meanwhile in Belize
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Michael Barry
4.02.06: Michael sustained 3 broken vertebrae and a concusion in a crash at the Tour of Flanders. More information when available. You can wish him well here
Our local Pro Tour Hero!
Tucked away
Monday, April 03, 2006
Cyclists in Toronto Changing Direction
Bicycle Film Festivals
FilmedByBike PortlandUpdate: FilmedByBike will be showing
"La Fuga di Olmo" Yay!!!
"Training Wheels" also made the cut!
Congrats Ramsey!
List of Films
Bicycle Film Festival NYBack in Canada, Vancouver Bike Week (VACC) will be showing 'La Fuga di Olmo' and 'Love to all the Rebels'. And here in town, I will be hosting a screening of bike films for Bike Week ... so, will keep you all posted. Ride on, Martino.
