Aw~ man! Was the bike blog just a passing fad? Some of my favourite bicycle blogs have not been updated in quite some time, while others have posted dramatic good byes. RIP: • The Julie Blog •...

Happy Belated Victoria Day

For us in Canada, we had a long weekend with Monday being Victoria Day. How was your long weekend? Mine was thoroughly satisfying with lots of bike dates (even a super long 44km ride out to Port...

Ward 32 Cupcake Ride!

Announcing the first Cupcake Ride for 2013!! We are co-hosting this ride with Councillor McMahon’s Office (thanks for all your help Kristin!) to celebrate Ward 32 during our upcoming Bike Month in...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Saddle-less bicycle pattern – spotted in Chinatown.

Bells On Bloor

One of my favourite annual group rides was blessed with dry weather, despite the ominous forecast leading up to the event day. I’m always amazed at how many people come out to participate in Bells...

Biking Riding Season is Here!

You know bike riding season has arrived in Toronto when there are multiple group rides being held on a single weekend. As mentioned earlier the annual Bells on Bloor (and Bells on Yonge and...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

A belated b-day prezzie, taking me one step closer to a rattle free ride!

Pastel de Nata Ride!

Do you like Portuguese Custard Tarts (or egg tarts if you prefer)? If so, you need to join me on this upcoming Pastel de Nata Ride! Along with the other volunteers from the Ward 18 Cycle Toronto...

E-bikes

This dude is what I stereotype as the Bad E-biker. This guy couldn’t stand being passed by anyone! After I passed him for cruising slowly in the bike lane, he couldn’t take the fact that someone...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Running errands on a warm spring afternoon.

This Time Last Year & A Luna Ride!

I know this time last year I had a whole 2012 Cupcake Ride season planned out, but this year I don’t have anything so concrete yet. Dates are coming soon though! I’ll be planning fewer Cupcake...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

The wonderful green carpet bike lanes of Vancouver, BC.

Spring has Sprung

Bicycle articles online and in papers mean spring is here! YAY! I was really happy to see a photo from my Urbanite 20something photoshoot from last summer in this week’s issue of NOW magazine....

Bells on Bloor 2013

Bells on Bloor 2013 – Saturday, May 11, 2013 Bells on Bloor is happening again this yea! This year marks the 7th year that this group ride, advocating for bike lanes on Bloor St, has been...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Ward 18 CycleTO members, come out to the AGM and we’ll give you a button!

Cycle Toronto and Ward Groups

A bit of pro bono design work I did for our group Are you a Cycle Toronto member? If so, I’d highly recommend you join your Ward Group and attend the Ward Group meetings (if they are even being...

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Happy Vernal Equinox! Let’s hope this is the last snow for the season.

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Last fall I broke the valves on 2 of my tire tubes, got fed up with my cheap tire pump and bought this beauty: a Lezyne Sport Floor Drive. Who knew that by spending just a bit more you could get a...

Happy International Women’s Week!

I thought I’d celebrate International Women’s Week by sharing some info on Annie Cohen “Londonderry” Kopchovsky, whom I didn’t know anything about until I did a bit of snooping around the internet....

Velo Link Love – Charity Rides

I’m going to be riding the Becel Ride for Heart (my first time!) and I’ve signed up to ride the 75km route. If you are so inclined, please help my fundraising efforts! The Becel Ride for Heart and...

February Women Who Bike Brunch

Look at all the lovely ladies who joined us on a snowy February morning! The brunch at Quinta was so yummy and the service was great. It was also really nice to chat with so many intelligent,...

Velo Link Love – Warmer Climes

I’ve been browsing bike blogs from people who are biking in summer weather right now to take me away from these chilly days of the Northern Hemisphere. You might think visiting sites where people...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Heading down Russell Hill Boulevard – my favourite downhill ride in Toronto.

New Kickstand!

My very elegant, Copenhagen Dual-leg kickstand by Velo Orange, purchased from HoopDriver has been installed. What makes this kickstand so special is that when it is retracted, the two legs fold...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A beautiful story of unconditional love and a very special bicycle.

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Bicycle toe-socks! My collection of weird and wonderful socks has been growing steadily!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

The Raleigh Grand Prix at Trinity Bellwoods, en route to do some errands. The sunset was so pretty. I’m getting a kickstand so that I don’t have to rely on elevated manhole covers to prop my bike...

February Women Who Bike Brunch – Last Call

I’m going to be sending out the details for the brunch very soon, so please join the Women Who Bike mailing list so I can send you the details and you can RSVP! General brunch info: Date: Sunday,...

brrrrrr

We’re in the middle of the cold snap in Toronto and it looks like it will continue through this weekend. Luckily, there’s been many winter riding tips from bloggers around North America. Here’s a...

Coffeeneuring Prizes and Foodie Publications

My prizes for completing the Second Annual Coffeeneuring Challenge came in the mail last week. Thank you so much Mary, for organizing a tough but very fun challenge and for sending out such nice...