Cycle routes are so often made dangerous by obstacles - why is it so hard for people to understand that bikes cannot fly? Have we just seen images from ET too many times? Anyway, contrary to what anyone might think, the average cyclist does NOT carry an extra-terrestrial in their front basket in case of sudden obstacles in the road. The photo below was taken in … [Read more...]
Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure: New walk and bike Burrard Bridge approach from Kitsilano via York St
The City of Vancouver just keeps on improving the cycling infrastructure, making life safer and more fun for everyone who bikes in the city. Read about Great Bike Rides in and Around Vancouver Here – Vancouver Cycling Here's a video about the new walk and bike Burrard Bridge approach from Kitsilano via York … [Read more...]
Protected Bike Lanes Benefits
Protected bike lanes are sometimes controversial. I don't understand why. Protected bike lanes have so many obvious benefits. And the places which have the best cycling infrastructure are safer for all, and have the most polite cyclists (Copenhagen is a good example). … [Read more...]
How to Report a Road Maintenance or Safety Issue to the City of Vancouver
How often are you riding along on your bike and you think – somebody should DO something about that? It might be a deep pothole, a blocked cycle route, or an uncontrolled crossing at a busy intersection. It’s happened to me a thousand times, and I finally found out who to call – in the hope of getting someone to DO something about it. Read about Great Bike Rides in and Around … [Read more...]
Bikes and Blossoms: Vancouver in the Spring
Spring is finally, really here. I saw the first sleeveless-cyclist on Granville today! And the trees are blossoming. Just went out today to photograph some of the beautiful cherry blossoms, and everywhere I went, there were bikes and blossoms - happy days! Here are some photos taken at Burrard and Melville. … [Read more...]
