Search Results for: "bike lanes"
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Advocacy
Incredible to watch! World’s longest cycling tunnel is about to open in Norway
The underground bike path is 3 km long
Matt Hansen March 13, 2023 -
Advocacy
Ontario cyclist killed after being hit by driver
Motorist struck rider Thursday morning
Matt Hansen March 10, 2023 -
Advocacy
North Vancouver woman dies after being hit by dump truck
Tragic death of cyclist once again involving large trucks
Terry McKall March 8, 2023 -
Advocacy
Driver finally charged after running cyclist off road, fleeing scene
Assault was caught on camera and submitted to police
Matt Hansen February 9, 2023 -
Advocacy
This parking enforcement officer ticketed a truck for being ridiculously dangerous
Motorist left their vehicle in harm’s way for cyclists
Matt Hansen February 2, 2023 -
Advocacy
A NYC cyclist was deliberately hit by a motorist after calling him a bad driver
The horrifying incident was caught on camera
Matt Hansen January 31, 2023 -
Advocacy
Jordan Peterson doesn’t seem to understand winter cycling in Canada
The controversial professor has some strong opinions about cycling infrastructure
Canadian Cycling Magazine January 31, 2023 -
Advocacy
This Finnish cyclist showed just how beautiful winter riding can be
It’s easy to ride in the snow with proper infrastructure
Matt Hansen December 23, 2022 -
Advocacy
Winter cycling is more popular than ever in Quebec
Huge increase in riding in the cold months since 2020
Matt Hansen November 28, 2022 -
News
Do Toronto delivery trucks get law-bending parking privileges?
David Shellnutt had a conversation with a truck driver and learned some fascinating info
Matt Hansen October 28, 2022 -
News
Beware of the truck lift gate, an absolutely dangerous obstacle for cyclists
A rider posted about a scary moment riding in New York
Matt Hansen October 26, 2022 -
News
Toronto cyclists took over High Park to protest police ticketing
Riders did laps in the park to bring awareness to the problem
Matt Hansen July 18, 2022 -
News
If you think cycling in Canadian cities can be sometimes sketchy…check out the UK
This cyclist avoids disaster at least a dozen times
Matt Hansen June 27, 2022 -
Advocacy
What’s the best way for a motorist to pass a cyclist on a narrow road?
Options range from a horn tap to simply giving more space
Matt Hansen April 13, 2022 -
Advocacy
This race car mechanic wants drivers to kill cyclists
The man went on a tangent on social media
Matt Hansen April 5, 2022 -
Members
Steven Guilbeault
The minister of environment and his ‘scandalous’ mode of transportation This past November, following a question period that featured members […]
Matt Hansen April 1, 2022 -
Advocacy
A terrible incident was the catalyst for The Biking Lawyer
Find out how David Shellnutt became a powerful voice in cycling advocacy
Matt Hansen February 24, 2022 -
News
Montreal’s “Bicycle Bob”, a cycling activist for 50 years, dies at 88
He is remembered for his life-long dedication to bike safety
Matt Hansen February 23, 2022 -
News
5 reasons why it might be a good idea not to ride outside today, especially in Ontario and Quebec
Winter cycling is awesome but it’s brutal out there
Matt Hansen January 18, 2022 -
News
Here’s Clara Hughes giving some tips on how not to speed skate
Don’t try this at home
Matt Hansen January 17, 2022 -
News
Check out the winter gear game on this famous parking enforcement officer
She’s set for the coldest of days
Matt Hansen December 3, 2021 -
Members
The Elevated Cycling of the Laurentians
Just northwest of Montreal is a playground for roadies, gravel riders and mountain bikers alike In Saint-Sauveur, Que., the street […]
Christina Palassio December 1, 2021 -
News
Canadian cities have a cement truck problem
There have been many collisions lately
Matt Hansen November 17, 2021 -
Feature
The wave – a simple gesture on the roads and paths can ripple far and wide
Why making the first move to be friendly is always a good choice
Canadian Cycling Magazine September 25, 2021 -
Feature
These candidates running in the federal election are all cyclists
Will your MP support better cycling infrastructure?
Lily Hansen-Gillis August 23, 2021 -
Members
Right of Wave
A Simple Gesture on the Roads and Paths Can Ripple Far and Wide I got into cycling with my dad […]
Matt Hansen August 1, 2021 -
Feature
Opinion: Cyclists shouldn’t get speeding tickets
There are better ways to allow all public park users to enjoy a space like Toronto’s High Park
Lily Hansen-Gillis July 29, 2021 -
Special Feature
For this Montrealer, cycling has always been a part of life
Every cyclist has a story, presented by Smith
Lily Hansen-Gillis July 28, 2021 -
Feature
What can be done about overcrowded multi-use paths?
In many Canadian cities, users of all forms of active transportation are struggling to fit on narrow trails
Lily Hansen-Gillis June 9, 2021 -
News
Here’s how cyclists around the globe are celebrating World Bicycle Day
From a new TT bike to a fundraising Zwift event
Lily Hansen-Gillis June 3, 2021 -
Training
5 tricks to feel safer cycling in the city
It’s valid to be nervous, but here are some strategies to feel a bit more secure
Lily Hansen-Gillis May 2, 2021 -
News
Toronto’s ActiveTO road openings have an official date
Some of the popular active transit routes will be set up this weekend
Lily Hansen-Gillis April 26, 2021 -
News
Thousands of kilometres of new cycling paths and trails are headed to Canada
$400 million investment part of federal active transport project
Terry McKall March 12, 2021 -
News
Time spent in nature is helping Canadians deal with the stress of the pandemic
A ride on local trails or paths is a safe way to boost mental health
Lily Hansen-Gillis February 21, 2021 -
News
Researchers at the University of Calgary are recruiting 10,000 local cyclists for a massive study
The data from your Garmin could help reshape the city’s cycling network
Canadian Cycling Magazine July 19, 2020 -
News
The re-opening ride guide: How to safely cycle outside in Canada this summer
Minimize risk by following provincial guidelines
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 31, 2020 -
News
Toronto cyclists are taking advantage of the ActiveTO initiative
Street closures have finally come to T.O.
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 17, 2020 -
News
Three Canadian cyclists, 90, 17 and 32, killed by drivers this week
Speeding across the country has increased ‘dramatically’ as streets empty out
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 3, 2020 -
Training
The complete guide to cycling during COVID-19
Stay home as much as possible. Stay safe. Get outside for fresh air and exercise. The government recommendations are important […]
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 21, 2020 -
Training
6 experiences all winter cyclists can relate to
‘You’re still biking in this weather??’
Lily Hansen-Gillis January 24, 2020 -
News
Ontario Cycling revives the Queen’s Park Criterium
Check out some classic crit racing from the 1988 event
Lily Hansen-Gillis December 3, 2019 -
Training
‘Are you riding the Tour de France?’ and other silly questions every cyclist gets asked
Cycling’s quirky traditions inspire some curious queries from friends and family
Philippe Tremblay May 8, 2019 -
News
Twitter famous Toronto parking enforcement officer to run for city councillor
Kyle Ashley will challenge the public works chair responsible for Zero Vision in upcoming municipal election
Philippe Tremblay July 25, 2018 -
Rides+Events
Two ways to tackle a gran fondo in Silicon Valley
Whether you ride by numbers or totally by feel, these California roads are something special
Canadian Cycling Magazine July 15, 2018 -
Rides+Events
9 reasons to make Québec your next cycling destination
Explore the province’s scenic regions on two wheels
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 10, 2018 -
Advocacy
Investing in cycling could save taxpayers millions, Vancouver doctor says
An estimated $150 million in healthcare savings makes the return on investment more than worth it, according to Dr. Rita McCracken.
Todd Aalgaard March 7, 2018 -
News
Winter cycling rapidly gaining popularity in Montreal
Clearing bike paths during the winter has helped numbers to jump in recent years
Philippe Tremblay January 28, 2018 -
Advocacy
With a new year ahead, the Halifax Cycling Coalition looks back on 10 years of uphill momentum
The Integrated Mobility Plan is one of the newest success stories for the young organization.
Todd Aalgaard December 31, 2017 -
News
Ontario makes $93 million investment in cycling infrastructure
Investment goes towards communities across the province and the city of Toronto
Philippe Tremblay December 4, 2017 -
News
B.C. considering raising fines for dooring, implementing safe-passing rules
No penalties exist in the province concerning crowding cyclists on the road
Todd Aalgaard November 9, 2017 -
News
What Valérie Plante’s election could mean for cyclists in Montreal
3 campaign promises that should get cyclists in Montreal excited
Philippe Tremblay November 6, 2017 -
Advocacy
Saskatoon cycling advocates call for bylaw changes to allow sidewalk riding
Group also calls for one-metre law for the city
Todd Aalgaard August 16, 2017 -
News
Better assaulted by a club than by a truck
Had last week’s road-raging pickup truck driver in Peterborough attacked the cyclist with a vehicle, the driver would likely only face a light punishment
Canadian Cycling Magazine July 24, 2017 -
Advocacy
University of British Columbia study reveals the developments that get people cycling
The study, published in partnership with the University of Colorado, identified ways ridership was boosted Vancouver and Montreal
Todd Aalgaard July 20, 2017 -
Advocacy
Ontario putting $50 million toward commuter cycling infrastructure
The Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling program will improve provincial bike infrastructure and protect riders, ministers say
Todd Aalgaard June 1, 2017 -
Feature
4 top road cycling destinations
Find out where you could go for your next two-wheeled adventure
Canadian Cycling Magazine May 14, 2017 -
International Bike Travel
Fuelled by barbecue: Cycling in Austin
The rolling riding around Texas’s capital city
Cycling Temp April 20, 2017 -
News
Ellen’s Law introduced in N.B. legislature
The bill is expected to pass and take effect in the spring
Philippe Tremblay February 17, 2017 -
Advocacy
How cycling infrastructure affects our health and happiness
University of Waterloo doctoral candidate Robin Mazumder discusses how urban design affects us physically and mentally
Philippe Tremblay February 6, 2017 -
News
Watch: Driver attempts to ram cyclist who turns out to be police officer
Social media debate ensues on whether officer should have been using bike lane
Philippe Tremblay February 3, 2017 -
News
No cyclist or pedestrian deaths recorded in Halifax in 2016
Advocates are cautiously optimistic and hope it is the start of a positive trend
Philippe Tremblay January 4, 2017 -
Advocacy
Cycling collisions reach new levels on Moncton, N.B. streets in 2016
Police point to scofflaw riding as an explanation, but cycling advocates argue it’s not that simple.
Todd Aalgaard December 29, 2016 -
News
Bicycles outnumber cars on the streets of Copenhagen
41 per cent of all trips are made by bicycle with the cities cyclists traveling a total of 1.36 million kilometres every day
Philippe Tremblay December 4, 2016 -
Gear Reviews
Oakley Radar Pace features voice-activated real time coaching
Smart eyewear that coaches into your ear developed in partnership with Intel
Philippe Tremblay October 3, 2016 -
News
Edmonton asks province to consider Idaho stop in revised traffic code
City council to vote on major downtown cycling infrastructure in October
Philippe Tremblay October 1, 2016 -
News
UCI world road championship quotas announced
Canada will field six riders in the elite men’s and elite women’s road races
Philippe Tremblay August 27, 2016 -
News
Federal government commits $1.5 billion to Ontario infrastructure including many cycling projects
Justin Trudeau and Kathleen Wynne made the announcement Tuesday morning in Thunder Bay
Philippe Tremblay August 23, 2016 -
Advocacy
Study finds streetcar tracks to be a major culprit in Toronto cycling injuries
This week, the troubled cycling reputation of the city’s tracks has more to stand on than the bruised, battered accounts of riders who have taken hits
Todd Aalgaard July 29, 2016 -
News
Building cycling infrastructure results in more commutes by bicycle, McGill study
Evidence could sway local governments into investing more in cycling infrastructure and making it a safer mode of transportation
Philippe Tremblay July 23, 2016 -
Feature
The 14 most influential Canadians in cycling
Their work affects how we ride, both here in Canada and beyond
Canadian Cycling Magazine July 1, 2016 -
News
‘Take the cyclists out and shoot them’ says airline CEO who just wants to drive his car
The CEO of Dublin-based airline Ryanair really doesn’t like cyclists.
Philippe Tremblay May 7, 2016 -
News
Six municipalities in Southwest Ontario receive funding to improve cycling infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $1.95 million in the region to help six municipalities develop their cycling paths.
Philippe Tremblay April 17, 2016 -
News
Cycling-friendly infrastructure project in Courtenay, B.C. granted federal funding
The Vancouver Island city of Courtenay, B.C. made progress this week towards realizing a long-standing vision for city transportation—one that would have the bike-friendly ideals of active transportation at its heart.
Todd Aalgaard February 13, 2016 -
Advocacy
Toronto transit, cycling official involved in downtown dooring incident: reports
For commuting riders, one of the biggest dangers biking in big Canadian cities is the prospect of an open car door.
Todd Aalgaard January 24, 2016 -
Advocacy
New year means high gear in Toronto, as one of Canada’s biggest newspapers reports
In Canada’s largest city, 2016 is going to be a big year for cycling. And it’s earned a local advocate some national-level recognition.
Todd Aalgaard January 2, 2016 -
News
Vancouver the safest of five major Canadian cities for cycling: Pembina Institute study
Per 100,000 trips, Vancouver saw the lowest incidence of crashes with one. Montreal and Toronto, meanwhile, ranked as the two most dangerous Canadian cities in which to ride.
Todd Aalgaard November 26, 2015 -
News
Pedal-powered infrastructure audit reveals ‘pinch points’ on Ottawa’s streets after report published
Back in September, a group of more than 50 cyclists took to the streets of Ottawa, following several different routes across the city.
Todd Aalgaard November 12, 2015 -
News
Burrard Street Bridge counter clocks 1,000,000 rides
At some point on Thursday, August 20, the automatic bike counter at the southern end of the Burrard Street Bridge, spanning False Creek in Vancouver, rolled over, clocking one million rides.
Todd Aalgaard August 21, 2015 -
News
Cycling in Canada: A ride like no other along Vancouver’s waterfront
There are cities across Canada whose residents believe are the best, the most well-adapted, and indeed the most beautiful, for seeing them in the best way possible — from the saddle.
Todd Aalgaard August 16, 2015 -
News
Sharrows, “dooring zone” on Ottawa’s Wellington Street corridor receiving a mixed bag of responses
The asphalt of Wellington Street West in Ottawa looks strikingly different these days, thanks to an effort by city staff to keep cyclists protected as they ride through the dense, occasionally unpredictable corridor.
Todd Aalgaard July 21, 2015 -
News
Greater Toronto Area cyclist dead after violent crash
One cyclist is dead and another injured in the Greater Toronto Area city of Vaughan, following a violent two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Dufferin St. and Steeles.
Todd Aalgaard June 30, 2015 -
Advocacy
Toronto cycling advocates stage “die in” at city hall
As Canadian Cycling Magazine reported on June 18, cycling has been an increasingly harrowing experience in Toronto this year, according to the numbers.
Todd Aalgaard June 19, 2015 -
News
Cycling in B.C.’s South Okanagan gets provincial boost
The South Okanagan region of British Columbia is the latest to announce an ambitious — and expansive — bicycle network, paid for with provincial support.
Todd Aalgaard June 19, 2015 -
News
Toronto sees three cycling deaths in two weeks
If there’s one record that Toronto cyclists aren’t exactly keen for their city to set, it’s that of the least safe city in Canada for cyclists.
Todd Aalgaard June 18, 2015 -
News
Pickering to update outdated cycling infrastructure plans
Pickering, Ont., is the latest in a string of Canadian cities looking to get around differently. The city is looking closely at cycling.
Todd Aalgaard June 15, 2015 -
Video
This video of cyclists riding a Dutch roundabout might be enough to hypnotize you
Round and round and round it goes, and where it stops, nobody knows — mostly because the parade of cars and bikes in this video is so tight, so seamless, that it’s hard to tell to begin with.
Todd Aalgaard June 10, 2015 -
News
City of Victoria to new cyclists: Tell us what you want
As encouraging as it is that the city government of Victoria wants to hear from cyclists about separated bike lanes, […]
Todd Aalgaard May 25, 2015 -
News
Read ’em and weep: Ontario’s worst roads revealed
If you live in Ontario, you know that the roads aren’t always the best—especially for cycling. With towns and districts […]
Todd Aalgaard May 22, 2015 -
News
Cycling is blooming in Vancouver
There’s a renaissance on two wheels happening in Vancouver, and the uptick in cycling numbers is prompting city government to […]
Todd Aalgaard May 13, 2015 -
News
Thunder Bay leads the pack in engaging cyclists
Ah, spring. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and in some places, the snow has only just melted. […]
Todd Aalgaard May 7, 2015 -
News
The best of April Fool’s Day 2015, the bicycle edition
Jesters and wags were in their glory Wednesday for April Fool’s Day 2015, with several news sources having to qualify […]
Rob Sturney April 1, 2015 -
News
Ontario Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure announces $25 million in funding for cycling
Four per cent of Ontarians (540,000) say they ride a bike daily or almost daily, and an additional 28 per cent report riding weekly or monthly
Canadian Cycling Magazine April 14, 2014 -
News
Calgary votes to delay First Street S.E. cycle track
Calgary’s council committee voted to delay the proposed two-way separated cycle track on First Street S.E. after five hours of […]
Kirsten Frattini February 20, 2014 -
News
Study sheds light on Calgary’s winter cyclists
An article published by the Calgary Herald last week highlighted a recent study on winter cycling. The study found that […]
Charles Bryer February 18, 2014 -
News
City of Edmonton slows rate of bicycle route growth
City of Edmonton bike lane planners seek more input from councillors who will in turn take the public’s pulse before […]
Rob Sturney January 31, 2014 -
News
Cyclist-driver altercation in Vancouver
The tension in Vancouver between one cyclist and a motorist came to a boil Friday, Jan 24., when Edward Hoey, […]
Scott Leitch January 28, 2014 -
News
Campbell: 2013′s top-10 moments in cycling
With the close of 2013 approaching, Canadian Cycling Magazine’s writers are reflecting on the major moments of the past year. […]
Dean Campbell December 23, 2013 -
News
Cyclists push for a Cycling Advisory Committee in London, Ont.
Cycling groups have requested London, Ont., city hall to consider developing a Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) to help encourage future […]
Kirsten Frattini December 16, 2013 -
News
Surrey, B.C., residents divided over new cyclist route
Some Surrey residents are are worried that a new bike path through the city will bring “rat traffic” into their […]
Scott Leitch December 5, 2013