In the lovely city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, design of its first (long overdue) protected two-way bike lane is taking shape. The design calls for the loss of 32 parking spots. In reaction, local merchants have submitted a petition opposing any protected bike lanes that compromise parking. Here is one of the proposed bikes lanes for Victoria. It's just painted lines - not … [Read more...]
Cyclists are Inconvenienced by Motorists ALL the Time …
In a letter to the Vancouver Sun, Tessa Humphries wrote that she could not support Critical Mass cyclists because they inconvenience drivers by blocking traffic during rush hour. Although her letter was reasonable, Tessa missed a crucial point – while Critical Mass cyclists inconvenience drivers once a month, motorists inconvenience cyclists every single minute, hour, and day … [Read more...]
Sydney Cycling – Seriously Scary!
Last week we visited Sydney, Australia for the first time. I was shocked and saddened to see the awful cycling conditions that cyclists endure in downtown Sydney. I am used to Vancouver, Canada, where constantly improving cycling infrastructure has led to flocks of cyclists on the streets of downtown Vancouver, even including children at times. At peak commuting hours, … [Read more...]
Cyclists on the Lachine Canal Bike Path
The Lachine Canal Bike Path in Montreal is one of the greatest bike routes in the world. We have cycled all over the world, and we place this route in our top three! This map shows the route of the Lachine Canal Bike Path. You can read all about cycling along the Lachine Canal Bike Path here. And, here are some recent photos of cyclists on the Lachine Canal Bike … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling #1 – Convention Center to Science World
Great Bike Rides in and around Vancouver! This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Convention Center to Science World in downtown Vancouver, via the Hornby Street Bike Lane and the Seaside Bike Route. Vancouver cycling offers spectacular, scenic bike rides in and around Vancouver for all. This is the first in a series of guides and videos to show you some of the best Vancouver … [Read more...]
