Friendly cyclist from Toronto here. Just wanted to share this news, the Ford stooges are apparently hiring "their own" contractors to start with some removals in Toronto but this update also came out.

"The government has also talked about removing the O'Connor bike lane in Ottawa ."

The more of us speaking out the better. Toronto has started some big cycle protests and we could use your help.

https://www.joelhardenmpp.ca/mpp_update_234?fbclid=IwY2xjawG8byFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd0VMxS-R4H5kGd6oL5Zi6Bxm4puI45Rk3DtNDSa0K3cYJha46JjksMpGw_aem_InSPRaBRpBmmGzgWPo4XOQ

It is time

My entire commute home on the Riverside MUP involved someone tailing me with their front light set to strobe mode and multiple cyclists in front with flashing headlights. This is unecessary and, frankly, dangerous. The fact that most of these lights are not correctly aimed is even worse. Even on roads where you want to distinguish yourself from other lights in the environment, you don't need the full blast rapid strobe. It's blinding and distracting for everyone else.

Hey! Is there a critical mass tomorrow? Not sure if it's still going on when temperatures drop!

I've never followed this kind of politics before. When does the final decision get made? Who is involved in making the decision?

The new #ottbike / #ottwalk signalized crossing at Gladstone Station / Trillium MUP is now operational.

Don't count on #autowa drivers noticing this for a few weeks.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-to-ban-lawsuits-against-province-if-cyclists-are-hurt-or-killed-on-streets/article_6e9e2862-a84c-11ef-a638-630113274f98.html

Ford....you doing okay there bud? Point on the doll to where the cyclist hurt you.

The new pedestrian/cycling bridge west of the War Museum is now open. And it's twice as wide and has no clunky bump on the approach and exit. Chapeau!

As the title says, I'm looking to see if there's a local bike shop selling Elite brand bike trainers (Elite Justo, Elite Avanti, Elite Suito, etc.) before I consider buying one online.

Thanks in advance!

title says it all. This will be my first year attempting to commute by bike in the winter. With the weather being relatively mild as of late, should I hold off? Will I even need them?

I always struggle to find this map when I need it, so maybe I can save it here.

NCC Park & Cycle locations are free ncc parking lots where you can park all day 'ride in' to the office or whatever.

https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=6ee3497925c44b099e1062320633c120

Park and cycle locations are different than the normal ncc free parking lots.

There will be a one day closure of the William Commanda Bridge on November 14th for construction work. Details: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/one-day-closure-chief-william-commanda-bridge?fbclid=IwY2xjawGhqqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQgQPgvktB_LHn7sIn8BYgaJ65k4NsVm9Bxan9IQ56w7_50r690R-Fs-yg_aem_YXsm98ScZsqZUFdGHLgA7Q

Got nailed by someone who was charged.I suffered broken ankle all the usual road rash and bruising.The worst is right hand which had several breaks and serious lacerations needing stiches .At this point months into it have weekly physio for hand which has improved a bit but is far from good and outcome unknown at this point as far as loss of function goes.Anyone here have experience and recommendations? Thanks!.

I appreciate your advice. So should I use a tire boot? But is there something I should put in the hole? The past 12 months I have had four punctures. The internet has lots of information on fixing inner tubes but much less on tire punctures. The nail was the result of a lazy contractor on pleasant park road. I am using continental gator skins. Cheers, Julian