Author Archives: Rob

Bikeabout in Switzerland

I just got back from a week long business trip in Switzerland. One of the best trips I ever took. I mean, business is business, but apart from that. The opportunity arose to do some cycling in the Swiss countryside … Continue reading

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Traffic Filtering on a Bicycle

One of the great advantages of riding a bike is its size. Often in traffic that’s a stand-still for automobiles, we can coast right through. By Davenport, I typically pass a good 30 cars every morning and every evening as … Continue reading

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Memorial Ride

If you’re from the local area then you may already be aware of a memorial ride for Barrie Conrod this weekend. We are getting lots of requests to post the details here as well. Family, Friends, Cyclists and supporting community … Continue reading

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Re-invigorated and Some News

This weather and the time change has me energized once again about biking. I pumped up the tires today and tomorrow will be a bike ride to work for the first time since Fall 2011. There’s also news from a … Continue reading

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A Reader Submitted Collision Story

This is a fresh story from a reader that was struck on Friday. Read the record article. I’m a long time year round cyclist, I even opted to get rid of the car last year rather than pay more than … Continue reading

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Toronto Cyclist Death Coverage on CBC

You are probably already aware of the tragic death of a cyclist in Toronto yesterday. It’s terrible, tragic, and all around sad news. Those things go without saying (highlighted here so you don’t think I’m an unfeeling robot). I waited … Continue reading

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