Monthly Archives: July 2012

I’m in Love: Extra Cycled Electra Amsterdam Review

The Waterloo Jazz Festival was this weekend, it’s all about sultry soul felt improvisation that’s straight from the heart. That’s exactly how I’d describe my good friend’s bike the Electra Amsterdam complete with an extra cycle that’s accessorized with a custom deck. … Continue reading

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When is the City of Waterloo going to paint our Bike Box Green? (like Ottawa’s)

Ottawa just announced the completion of Ontario’s first bike box! Well I was quick to correct, proudly announcing that Waterloo’s Bike Box is just celebrating it’s first birthday. But maybe not so fast. As I was re-reading the WaterlooBikes article, … Continue reading

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Artist / Landscaper rides a bicycle

A few days ago I was walking home for lunch and noticed a landscaper who hauled his tools around by bike. Of course I had to stop and ask if I could take a few pictures to post on WaterlooBikes … Continue reading

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Vintage Bike Show – Anyone go?

I was browsing the web pages of my favourite, ‘sort-of-local’ bike store – Backpeddling in Guelph and came across this ad for a vintage bike show. Has anyone been to this show or one like it? If so, what’s it like? … Continue reading

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Motorist tries to teach cyclists a lesson with his car

“It was 15 against one. But John O’Brien was going to teach the group of cyclists that slowed his progress on a country road a lesson they would remember. The 66-year-old Hamilton motorist swerved in and out in front of … Continue reading

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