Category Archives: review

The “Stella” by Light & Motion – Gear Review

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

I got this light at the Adventure Guide members’ sale last week. It was regularly priced at $150 and marked down by 40%. I checked the price on MEC’s website. It was also listed at $150. The 40% discount means … Continue reading →

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Reader Question: What are the most problematic issues facing Waterloo Region’s cyclists?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

A reader, Miss ON, is doing some research for a class project and wants to hear from us Waterloo Region cyclists: What are the biggest, most controversial issues facing Waterloo Region Cyclists. And being one not to dwell on the negative, cause … Continue reading →

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The Medieval Bike versus my Trail-a-bike

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

A couple of days ago I posted a picture I took at Waterloo Park’s Medieval Faire. My first thought was, OMG I hope a kid’s not riding on the back of that thing! Now to be fair at the time I was … Continue reading →

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Repost: [LOABkw] Tools of the Trade via Waterloons

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

This summer I’ve enjoyed Chris Klein’s series called Life on a Bike (LOABkw) from Waterloons. One of the earlier ones is a classic how-to, which I’m reposting with permission follows. Thanks Chris! [LOABkw] Tools of the trade Posted by Chris Klein Life On A Bike … Continue reading →

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I’m in Love: Extra Cycled Electra Amsterdam Review

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

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)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

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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