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...]
Safe Cycling in London
Safe cycling in London is closer with the plan for bike superhighways. But they need to get a move on! A couple of months ago I wrote about the proposed new East-West and North-South Cycle Superhighways in London. They are supported by the London Cycling Campaign, Darren Johnson (London Assembly Greet Party member), Microsoft CEO Michel Van Der Bel, and even London Mayor … [Read more...]
How to to Stay Visible on your Bike cheaply with Bike Wrappers
I highly recommend that you invest in a set of Bike Wrappers – they just might save your life. Bike Wrappers make your bike much more visible in the dark, and also protect the frame from scratches. If you have ever seen my bike on a winter morning, you may have guessed that one of my ambitions is to be as visible as possible. This ambition is closely connected to my … [Read more...]
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Auction off Speedster’s Ferrari
I was really, really happy to read that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have auctioned off a Ferrari Scuderia confiscated from a speeding motorist in Vancouver last September. The driver of the Ferrari was doing 200 kph (124 mph) in a 65 kph (40 mph) zone. He was racing against a motorist in a BMW M6, which will also be auctioned off. The Ferrari went for $306,000. There … [Read more...]
Cyclist’s Lives Valued at $2,500?
The Manitoba courts apparently value a cyclist’s life at $2,500 – judging by a fine they recently handed down to a motorist who killed two cyclists. Motorist Ian Gibbons of Brandon struck and killed two cyclists two years ago. The victims, Robert Joseph Carrier from BC and Daniel Hurtubise from Quebec, were attempting to raise money for diabetes research by cycling across … [Read more...]
