About: Todd Aalgaard is a Toronto-based writer, journalist and cyclist, and is an online editor at Canadian Cycling Magazine. Follow him on Twitter at @tcaalgaard
Todd Aalgaard June 30, 2017
Members of the Red Deer and Blackfalds Optimist Clubs hope to get their communities moving in a big way
Todd Aalgaard June 29, 2017
Competition for tandem, tricycle and hand cyclists happens on July 8
Todd Aalgaard June 28, 2017
Elite men’s and women’s titles went to Geoff Kabush and Catharine Pendrel
Todd Aalgaard June 28, 2017
Cyclists, the study found, experience less stress than those who drive or take public transit to work
Todd Aalgaard June 23, 2017
Heart beats on following an organ transplant
Todd Aalgaard June 23, 2017
Riders are invited to participate in historic tours and social events celebrating all things bike-related
Todd Aalgaard June 22, 2017
The Canadian Olympian and mountain bike star’s initiative aims to get more kids on bikes.
Todd Aalgaard June 22, 2017
Even Ellen’s Law doesn’t go far enough in protecting cyclists, many argue
Todd Aalgaard June 15, 2017
The Bicycle Network Plan will facilitate the development of new on-street bike lanes, multi-use paths
Todd Aalgaard June 14, 2017
‘We need to look at protecting cyclists. We need to have these dedicated lanes that are protected.’
Todd Aalgaard June 8, 2017
More needs to be done to correct a culture of disrespect for cyclists
Todd Aalgaard June 8, 2017
The national team’s activities this year will include a blend of athletic competition and community outreach
Todd Aalgaard June 7, 2017
The event has become a mainstay for young cyclists in British Columbia
Todd Aalgaard June 2, 2017
Granville Island and Olympic Village, police say, are the worst places in Vancouver to leave your wheels
Todd Aalgaard June 2, 2017
Dates and locations set for road, track, mountain bike, BMX and paracycling events
Todd Aalgaard June 1, 2017
The Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling program will improve provincial bike infrastructure and protect riders, ministers say
Todd Aalgaard June 1, 2017
The two riders plan to reach Tofino, B.C. by June 20
Todd Aalgaard May 27, 2017
Prominent advocacy groups say they weren’t consulted, and that the policy would set back the clock on cycling progress in Windsor.
Todd Aalgaard May 24, 2017
The Vancouver café and the yellow jersey winner will help the bicycle-centred charity
Todd Aalgaard May 20, 2017
A new study from the American Urological Association indicates that cycling presents no greater risk than running or swimming when it comes to long-term complications.
Todd Aalgaard May 19, 2017
Some progress has been made, says Cycling PEI, but there’s still work to be done
Todd Aalgaard May 19, 2017
Both pro and national team athletes will line up in Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic and Albstadt, Germany
Todd Aalgaard May 19, 2017
Bike to Work YXE offered a range of perks for two-wheeling commuters all this week.
Todd Aalgaard May 18, 2017
27 years ago, Alyson Johnson’s Olympic dreams were cut short by a drunk driver. This year, she’s back.
Todd Aalgaard April 30, 2017
In addition to offering low-cost, quality bikes, the event also supports local cycling charities in Calgary.
Todd Aalgaard April 30, 2017
By going where others can’t, the bike-mounted volunteers will support other emergency responders in times of disaster
Todd Aalgaard April 29, 2017
The motorsports park is a popular training venue for both recreational and professional cyclists
Todd Aalgaard April 28, 2017
The province is welcoming public comments on the plan until May 12
Todd Aalgaard April 23, 2017
Warren Industries and the bike brand embrace the use of innovation and technology in improving experiences on the road
Todd Aalgaard April 23, 2017
The memorial ride, first organized in Texas in 2003, has been an annual event in Cape Breton for the past six years
Todd Aalgaard April 22, 2017
The exhibit, called ‘Bike Stories,’ will be on display until May 18
Todd Aalgaard April 14, 2017
The money will help rides that attract 20,000 cyclists
Todd Aalgaard April 14, 2017
The event will focus on stewardship and trail care
Todd Aalgaard April 14, 2017
Elite women’s cross country rider discusses the challenges that brought her to where she is today
Todd Aalgaard April 12, 2017
The first New West Grand Prix to run this year
Todd Aalgaard March 31, 2017
John Szalak, reports say, has been missing since Tuesday, March 28.
Todd Aalgaard March 30, 2017
This year’s ride will likely push a target of $500,000 for mental health initiatives for the CASA Foundation over the top
Todd Aalgaard March 29, 2017
Chafe, Blunden and a third victim, Paul Pierre Jr., were killed on May 21, 2015
Todd Aalgaard March 23, 2017
Charges include the theft of high-end mountain bikes worth as much as $16,000.
Todd Aalgaard March 10, 2017
Cycle Toronto argues that a ‘minimum grid’ of protected bike lanes would reduce the number of such collisions.
Todd Aalgaard March 9, 2017
Governing body also shows commitment to UCI continental, women’s and mountain bike squads
Todd Aalgaard March 8, 2017
The funding will improve the experience of riding on Scugog’s Regional Road 8.
Todd Aalgaard March 4, 2017
Wilson, Chernove and Molnar continue to turn heads after just two days of international competition.
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2017
The first day of competition represented yet another high point for Canada’s para-cycling talent.
Todd Aalgaard March 3, 2017
Windsor-Detroit route to have a ‘dedicated multi-use path’
Todd Aalgaard March 2, 2017
By requiring riders to wear head protection, helmet laws hinder people from riding bikes for transportation
Todd Aalgaard February 17, 2017
The competition will mark the return of three veteran riders to the track, while introducing two fresh Canadian faces
Todd Aalgaard February 16, 2017
By the time he reaches Prince George, B.C., Jean-Aimé Bigirimana will have biked 14,000 km
Todd Aalgaard February 10, 2017
The ongoing project involving the Niagara Freewheelers has helped many Cuban youth find their momentum in the saddle.
Todd Aalgaard February 8, 2017
Bylaw changes will open up stretches of Paris Street and MacIsaac drive—off-limits until recently—to local cyclists
Todd Aalgaard February 2, 2017
The invitation was prompted by a video shared by a local cyclist, showing the rider’s near-miss with a Transit Windsor bus
Todd Aalgaard January 18, 2017
Disera’s brother, Quinton, will also join the team this season
Todd Aalgaard January 12, 2017
The shop is meant to be a hub for women’s cycling providing riders with bikes, gear, clothing and accessories
Todd Aalgaard January 11, 2017
Long-haul rider lost his bike, bike trailer, laptop, clothes and other gear after robbery in the City of Brotherly Love
Todd Aalgaard January 5, 2017
TriCycle used to combat muscular atrophy associated with long-term bed rest
Todd Aalgaard December 29, 2016
Police point to scofflaw riding as an explanation, but cycling advocates argue it’s not that simple.
Todd Aalgaard December 28, 2016
The rising Canadian cycling star was 28 years old.
Todd Aalgaard December 24, 2016
The ride, expected to last 30 days, will take Hank Van Weelden from the South Pole to Hercules Inlet.
Todd Aalgaard December 22, 2016
Company head invites Canadian riders to hit the road in the new kit on July 1, riding 150 kilometres, a kilometre for each year of Confederation
Todd Aalgaard December 21, 2016
Whatever controversy that resulted, Calgary’s mayor says, may not have been much of a controversy at all
Todd Aalgaard December 15, 2016
Bikes, advocates say, are too important to the city’s homeless, and police fines for sidewalk riding can make their predicament worse
Todd Aalgaard November 25, 2016
New bike lanes, multi-use paths and cycling facilities will be included in the plan, reports say.
Todd Aalgaard November 23, 2016
Neighbouring communities have also seen a surge in bike theft, reports say
Todd Aalgaard November 17, 2016
The survey was conducted in summer 2016 and identified several broken points on Fredericton’s bike map.
Todd Aalgaard November 17, 2016
The new bike trail, connecting Ontario Place with the Martin Goodman Trail on Toronto’s waterfront, and its adjoining park are scheduled to open on Canada Day 2017
Todd Aalgaard November 16, 2016
Critics say that the bike park’s location in Waterworks Park would pose a risk to the surrounding ecosystem
Todd Aalgaard November 16, 2016
The Canadian charity plans to give 2,500 underprivileged youth across Canada bikes and more this Christmas
Todd Aalgaard November 11, 2016
The cyclist is taking an up-close look at his long-time adopted home, exploring its geography from the saddle
Todd Aalgaard November 11, 2016
The new bike park, with plans to be launched in spring 2017, will cost approximated $200,000 to build, officials say.
Todd Aalgaard November 10, 2016
Riding on streets and highways ‘doesn’t make any sense’ for kids
Todd Aalgaard November 8, 2016
Leslie Robinson passed away at the age of 90
Todd Aalgaard November 6, 2016
Two local organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the Comox Valley region’s growing cycling prestige
Todd Aalgaard November 5, 2016
The recall impacts 4,635 bikes worldwide, Trek says.
Todd Aalgaard November 4, 2016
To date, the application has recorded 20,000 instances of distracted driving, the CBC reports.
Todd Aalgaard November 3, 2016
The season will feature the country’s best riders in road, para, BMX, track, mountain bike and cyclocross disciplines
Todd Aalgaard November 2, 2016
Cyclist describes encountering 20 to 30 thumbtacks scattered across the new bike lane
Todd Aalgaard October 28, 2016
Though the roster includes many powerful fresh and returning athletes, Alec Cowan, Sean Mackinnon and Adam Jamieson will not be among them.
Todd Aalgaard October 27, 2016
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation erected 25 no-trespassing signs, effectively shutting down the mountain to riders
Todd Aalgaard October 27, 2016
While the bike lane has been met with acclaim from cyclists. Motorists bemoan the ‘inconvenience’ of the new infrastructure
Todd Aalgaard October 14, 2016
Expected to be finished by next spring, the bike lane is another phase in the ‘Biketoria’ plan to make Victoria’s streets more bike-friendly
Todd Aalgaard October 13, 2016
“It’s such a traditionally male-dominated industry, and women are just slowly beginning to make their way into it”
Todd Aalgaard October 13, 2016
The city’s mayor hopes to see the newly approved bike infrastructure extended to the University of Alberta in 2018
Todd Aalgaard October 11, 2016
Jamie Hilland wants Winnipeg city planners to remember that ‘kids are commuters too.’
Todd Aalgaard October 11, 2016
“These results show our programs are positioned to develop athletes to a world-class standard”
Todd Aalgaard October 9, 2016
Jasmin Glaesser takes gold in the women’s points race, while Aidan Caves claims the title in the men’s omnium.
Todd Aalgaard October 9, 2016
Phase one is expected to begin construction next year, with an anticipated completion date of 2018
Todd Aalgaard October 8, 2016
Ritter sets a junior men’s record in the flying 200-m a day after doing the same in the 1,000-m
Todd Aalgaard October 8, 2016
Residents are incensed by the supposed ‘inconvenience’ of the lanes, Art Puddister argued
Todd Aalgaard October 7, 2016
Edmonton’s Stefan Ritter set a junior world record with his bronze medal-winning ride at the Pan Am track championships
Todd Aalgaard October 6, 2016
The news underscores the role of heavy industrial vehicles in the deaths of cyclists—both in Canada and elsewhere
Todd Aalgaard October 5, 2016
The province is the fourth in Canada to finish its section, bringing the Trans Canada Trail to 87 per cent completion
Todd Aalgaard October 5, 2016
Sametz, alongside other athletes, was recognized when Nenshi proclaimed Monday Olympian and Paralympian Salute Day
Todd Aalgaard October 1, 2016
Gord Johns hopes rider’s legacy will be one of progress, making Canadian cities safer for cyclists nationwide and fostering greater cooperation between all road users
Todd Aalgaard October 1, 2016
The Irish rider, who grew up in Canada, completed 43.133 km in 60 minutes
Todd Aalgaard October 1, 2016
Rob Hardwick set out in June to cross Saskatchewan with a goal of raising $10,000 for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund
Todd Aalgaard September 30, 2016
The event is hosted by Charlie’s FreeWheels, a non-profit bike advocacy organization with a mission to “inspire a spirit of exploration” in youth
Todd Aalgaard September 30, 2016
The plan was defeated by a vote of 4 to 1
Todd Aalgaard September 29, 2016
The 6-km ride by Bike Windsor Essex is open to cyclists of all skill levels
Todd Aalgaard September 28, 2016
If successful, the UCI track World Cup bid would grant the Mattamy National Cycling Centre hosting rights for three seasons in the lead-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.