Friday, June 30, 2006
CM June 2006
Compost Your Car!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Get on yer bike! (The Sun)
New bike design enables sophisticated urbanites to ride in heels, skirts and suits By JOANNE RICHARDThere's a new bike in town -- and it'll go with any outfit.
Customized Dutch citybikes, by jorg&olif, have set new wheels in motion, fusing fashion and function for a burst of urban mobility with European street appeal.
Forget the spandex! "Our riders ride in heels, skirts and suits -- not spandex and camelback water bottles," says Rob MacDonald, who's pedaling a stylish and trendy ride on the environmental and socially responsible side.
"Our market is sophisticated, fashion-savvy urbanites, age 25-55, who care about the environment and understand that 'ethics and esthetics' do go hand-in- hand," says MacDonald, an urban planner and co-owner of jorg&olif in Vancouver where the Dutch bikes have been a big hit. click here for the bikes
(read on in the comments)
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Le Mans
Monday, June 26, 2006
Walk or Ride
Critical Mass Friday
Sunday, June 25, 2006
A/C
Bike Jam
Bogota paves way in war against cars Jun. 24, 2006. CHRISTOPHER HUME (Star)
VANCOUVE - The automobile has put us on the road to destruction.
That was the message to delegates at the United Nations World Urban Forum, which attracted 8,400 people from all parts of the globe.
Speaker after speaker emphasized this fact, none more so than Enrique Penalosa, former mayor of Bogota, the only participant to earn a standing ovation at this wide-ranging conference.
"We need to walk just as birds need to fly," he said to loud cheers. "Even if cars were totally clean, they are damaging to the environment."
During his years as Bogota mayor, Penalosa introduced radical changes that made him the poster boy of enlightened urbanism around the world. Most notably, he took a stand against the automobile, and insisted that the streets be handed back to the majority of residents who don't own cars.
"The public good must prevail over private interest," he insisted. "Cities need to have great public pedestrian space; that's not a luxury, it is a minimum a democracy (can) offer its citizens. Building bigger roads only leads to more traffic congestion. We are taking money away from the needs of the poor to serve the needs of the minority that drives a car." (read on in the comments)
Friday, June 23, 2006
Montreal Bikes - Part One
Montreal Bikes - Part Two
Better stencils but worse bike parking.
Far worse design and much less of it.
Two ways to celebrate
Two ways to buy your food
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Toronto Bikes. Why don't you? (City Promo)
"Torontonians will be confronted with that very question as new transit shelter ads hit City streets this week. With warm weather on the way it is a perfect time to encourage people to get their bicycles out and ride!This straight forward campaign is intended to inspire cyclists and non-cyclists alike by demonstrating that cycling is a growing trend and that people all around them are using bicycles as a primary mode of transportation. These people are saving time, money, and the environment. The ads encourage non-cyclists to consider why they aren't riding and directs them to the City's website for more information on how to start.
While cycling infrastructure is a vital component of sustainable cities, people's attitudes must also change in order for cycling to be considered a practical and enjoyable mode of transportation.
It's simple. Toronto Bikes. Why don't you?" Related post
I am so confused.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
'Safe Cycling' Results
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The Climb
City of Bicycles Exhibit
Flower Girl
Monday, June 19, 2006
Time to deliver (The Star)
Cyclists call on city to deliver the goods -- From a courier's `green zone' plan to more bike lanesJun. 18. LESLIE SCRIVENER
Wayne Scott has one of those "what if" ideas to make Toronto a better city. It's not new since he's been advocating it for some time, but now that we are in an election year, he says this is the time to think about making the downtown core a "green zone" for couriers.
That means that all letter and small parcel deliveries should be made by couriers who are walking, cycling or using the subway. A designated green zone would reduce the number of big-box delivery trucks clogging city streets and curb carbon dioxide and other emissions. (read on in the comments)
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Another street I love to ride on
Saturday, June 17, 2006
The Latest Bike Chunk
Fleet to Lakeshore. That's all.
But still a welcome
addition.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Let's roll
One of my favourite streets
Hallam is a great street for biking. Smooth, wide, flat and quiet. Wish it were longer.
What's your favourite street to bike in town?
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Russian Hill Roulette (by Frank Chan)
Frank Chan climbs San Francisco's six steepest streets on a bicycle ... wow!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Bike Podcasts
Bike Repair
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
When the oil runs out
Monday, June 12, 2006
Safe Cycling
The Winking Circle at the NFB
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Streets are for picnics
Take the Tooker Ride
Spin vs. Truth
Miller says the lack of progress is changing. Money set aside for cycling has increased -- to $3 million this year from $2.2 million last year -- and things are starting to move forward.
We're so far behind I can see my ass. Thank you very much.
Sunday Readings
::The Unbearable Frightfulness of Biking::
The Mayor says the City's Biking Culture is changing for the better.
Not everyone would agree.
By Leslie Scrivener The Toronto Star June 11
Toronto mayor David Miller rode his bike to work the other day. He made it to City Hall safely.
(read on in the comments)
Friday, June 09, 2006
From Portland With Love
Almost the complete lineup of movies from this years' FilmedByBike Festival and more.
Including films by Martino and local filmakers on Super 8 and Video!!!
FREE POPCORN
Yasi's Place
Saturday June 10, 8 p.m.
299 Wallace Ave.
(NORTH OF BLOOR, WEST OF LANSDOWNE)
Hey! That was fun. Thanks to all who came out to watch the films!!!
Rick's Fourth Annual Moonlight Ride
Twelve riders and a gorgeous June evening. I need better lights. Thanks to Rick and all who rode.
There are Moonlight rides in New York too ...
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Le Tour de l'Ile 2006 (Montreal)
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Moonlight Ride Thursday
This Thursday 9 p.m.
Meet at Warden Station.
Mostly downhill.
Bring lights.
The most romantic ride of the year.
A Bike Week Event.
