I recently got a GoPro Hero2 camera with a head strap mount up and running, and have started documenting my bike journeys. More than just contributing fodder to “blame and shame”, what I want to do is start a dialogue. I want to share my tips, and my experiences living carless with a family. I […]
In November of 2012, I purchased a Babboe City Cargo Bike from Curbside Cycle, at their incredible “Black Saturday” price. We (my family and I) were now 7 months into our car-free lifestyle, and decided to get ourselves an early Christmas present. This post is a recount of picking up the bicycle, taking it home, […]
I’m writing a longer than expected blog post on my 3-hour trip riding my cargo bike home to Brampton from Bloor and Spadina. In the process of doing that, another topic came up: Tips for sharing the road with other vehicles on the road. SIGNAL: Drivers appreciate a fair warning. Stick your arms out before […]
I recently had an awkward experience while dropping off my electronic and hazardous waste at the Brampton Recycling Centre, so much so that I wanted to share to get your opinions on it. I approached the ramp to sort out my electronic waste, when a sign caught my eye that said that no bicycles or […]
I’ve been car-less and have shared my thoughts on the topic of cycling on various sites for a few months now. I figure it’s time I start writing more in-depth thoughts on the matter on my site. In the meantime, my question to cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike: What are your biggest grievances about sharing the […]