Monthly Archives: December 2010

Biking Over the Holidays

I ran out of vacation days a touch too early this year. For the first time in my post-formal-education days, I’m working between Christmas and New Years. Too bad I’m stuck at work, but somehow it was a pleasant ride … Continue reading

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Season Greetings from WaterlooBikes

As life tracks a little quieter during the winter holidays, WaterlooBikes wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday. I haven’t hit the bike since I finished work, but I’ve been skiing almost daily. A few holiday links: Billy Bean over … Continue reading

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Classism and Bicycling in Canada

Nothing says classless like picking up road bottles for the deposit, drinking beer straight from the bottle, and riding a bicycle for transportation. Find out how to avoid the social stigma of biking for utility. Continue reading

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Commute by Ski – Cutaway Trek Cog is in the mail

With my brand new Trek Soho DLX in the shop I had to resort to a different mode of transportation: commute by XC Ski.  Actually I’ve been pining to try this mode of transportation since we started this blog back in … Continue reading

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Does Waterloo Actually Have Bike Lanes – Part 2

The verdict is in. Bike lanes in Waterloo are only for use in the summer only. Continue reading

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REVIEW: Trek Soho DLX – FAIL

Trek’s Soho DLX ranks as a fail in my repertoire.   I prayed it it would be the ultimate commuter bike for the winter, but alas somethings are too good to be true. [Refer to Part 2 & Part 3 … Continue reading

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