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Is this possible in Waterloo Region?
Could we ever see this much bicycle traffic in Waterloo Region? If we could where would it be?
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I Punched Graham This Morning!
I punched him because he’s so impatient and couldn’t wait for me to write this post about biking to go cross country skiing. He was in such a rush, he even made a spelling mistake! Over the last three...
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Building with Bikes in Mind
We all get very excited when our city or region builds something with bikes in mind. It might be something as elaborate as the “complete street” Waterloo turned Davenport Road into, or it might be...
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Road Rage Rant!
I won’t often use this forum to rant about rude drivers, but today is an exception! I was riding along Lancaster Street, on my way to work yesterday morning. I was just past Union Street and going...
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The “Stella” by Light & Motion – Gear Review
I got this light at the Adventure Guide members’ sale last week. It was regularly priced at $150 and marked down by 40%. I checked the price on MEC’s website. It was also listed at $150. The 40%...
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My New Sekine!
This is my new commuting bike. It is a Canadian made Sekine from the mid to late 1970s. I have been looking for a vintage road bike to use as a commuter. I thought I had one back in the spring. I...
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My Ride with the Police!
In the Waterloo Region, we have police officers that ride bicycles around town. I have seen them frequently in the downtown core, but never in out-lying areas. This morning, as I turned right onto...
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My Ride with the Police! (Take 2)
About three weeks ago, I was riding my bike and was joined by a bicycle cop. We had a nice chat as we biked along side-by-side. I wrote a blog post about it that focussed on pace-lines and riding...
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Special Constable ________, I Shake My Head at Your Ignorance
(Not All My Posts Will Be about the Police) This past Saturday I was involved in a charity ride called Ride for Refuge. Ride for Refuge raises money for the displaced, vulnerable and exploited. There...
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New Fixit Bike Stand at Queen and Iron Horse Trail
Early Saturday morning, I stepped out of my house and began my run starting with a 5 minute warm up walk. We made it down Queen street, crossed the street, and was surprised to be greeted by this new...
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