Monthly Archives: December 2010

Does Waterloo Actually Have Bike Lanes?

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

Winter Cycling in this City is harder than most. Why? We have only half-assed commitment to cycling infrastructure and maintenance. Much lower commitment than neighbouring municipalities. Continue reading →

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Bike Advocacy Division

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

I’m pretty tired of hearing about chic, citizen cyclists and all the rest. No one knows about your commute better than you. Continue reading →

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Ikea – Swedish for “Here’s a bike, sucker!”

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

So this week, IKEA gave all 12,400 of its US based suckers…err… I mean employees a Bicycle as a year end bonus. What a great way for a company to give back to their hardworking employees. Or is it? Doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Vehicular Cycling isn’t For Me

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

If you’re a Vehicular Cycling Proponent, then you’re doing it wrong. Continue reading →

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WaterlooBikes discusses Winter Cycling with 570′s Jeff Allan

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

The interview with 570′s Jeff Allan went well and was largely a non-controversial yawner.  But that’s what we think of winter cycling, just get out there and enjoy the fresh air! Hear what WaterlooBikes had to say and in addition hear … Continue reading →

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AM 570 – Winter Cycling Interview

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Should this ‘Pinko‘ be controversial? AM 570′s Jeff Allan asked to interview someone from WaterlooBikes about winter cycling (should be around 10.30AM December 8).  It’s likely a follow up on a Record article by Terry Pender that ran in this weekend’s daily profiling … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycles, Commuting, Safety, Waterloo | 12 Comments