Today is the day to send a Valentine to the women who are working on improving commuter cycling in Ottawa, and there are many more than you suspect. Admit it, you thought it is mostly Middle Aged Spandex Clad Man who are trying to get cycling on the agenda, but the opposite is true. Many … Continue reading »
Recently we cycled in Montreal on the island. Cycling along one of the many segregated bike lanes, we noticed this collection of bike cover seats. These are not the plastic $1.99 bike seat covers to protect your seat against rain, no it is actually a very fancy fashion statement. Find the seats at: http://couvreselle.ca Prices … Continue reading »
Eighty percent of people are apparently afraid for change. In Ottawa it sometimes appears that 95% is nervous. The management of the condos on Laurier, afraid for a bike lane in front of their building, put a sign out expressing anger their worries. But what a difference in Montreal: condo management uses the bike lane … Continue reading »
Last week, I happened to be in Montreal. Between appointments I took a 30 minutes walk along the bike lane on Maisonneuve to see how it would look like the morning after a massive snow dump on February 2nd. Even half a day after the snow fall, Montreal is a great walking city. Enjoy the … Continue reading »
