Welcome to Cyclometer, a monthly newsletter to keep cyclists informed about cycling issues and programs in the City of Toronto.
CONTENTS:
1)
Toronto Cycling Committee update
Toronto City Council will consider the continuation of the Toronto Cycling Committee and other advisory bodies and working committees at its meeting on March 5th and 6th.
2)
Bike Week planning meeting - Wednesday, February 21, 2007
All interested cyclists are invited to provide feedback on the plans for Bike Week 2007.
Bike Week 2007 public meeting
Wednesday February 21, 2007
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room 3
This meeting is open to the public. The City of Toronto is looking for feedback for this year's Bike Week planning and events. Please come out, to be heard, and get involved.
3)
Ferry Docks Bike Locker Grand Opening!
Join City staff and other cyclists at the Toronto Island Ferry Docks this Thursday, February 22 at 12 noon. You will have a chance to check out the newest bike locker location and try out one of the lockers.
Reserve a bike locker at this or one of the other 6 locker locations around the City.
Free! Hot coffee donated by Merchants of Green Coffee.
Come and celebrate new cycling infrastructure! Join the City of Toronto to support sustainable transportation options on Toronto's waterfront.
4)
Take the Train - Bring your Bike!
The Toronto-Niagara Bike Train Initiative is launching in June 2007 and will introduce bike racks onboard VIA Rail Canada service between Toronto and the Niagara Region. The Bike Train service will provide cyclists with a unique and sustainable transportation option for travel between the two regions.
Visit www.biketrain.ca for updates and more information on partners, schedules and events, and to book your own Toronto-Niagara Bike Train getaway this summer.
Online survey coming soon!
5)
The Solution to Pollution is a Bike Revolution!
Use your bike for more trips and you'll reduce emissions AND get those recommended 30 minutes of daily activity along the way.
Take the CAN-BIKE course that suits your skill level and ride your way to a safer and healthier lifestyle. Get the 2007 schedule at www.toronto.ca/cycling/canbike or call 416-392-1311 to set up a course for you and your friends, co-workers and family!
- Adult Learn to Ride 1: First-time riders. It's never too late to learn!
- Adult Learn to Ride 2: Perfect your balance and use those gears!
- Kids CAN-BIKE: Hey kids! Become the cycling expert in the family! Parents, do your part. Make your child bicycle smart.
- Teens CAN-BIKE: Better than driver training! Become an expert on the road.
- CAN-BIKE 1: Leave the trails and hit the streets! Learn to be safe in low traffic
- CAN-BIKE 2: Bicycle commuters unite!
- Cycling Freedom for Women: "She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life." Frances E. Willard, 1850
- Instructor Workshop: Make $20-$22 teaching all of the above.
6)
Head's up! The 21st Annual Toronto International Bike Show is here!
From Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4, the Toronto Cycling Committee will be taking part in the 21st Annual Toronto Bike Show in Hall A at the Direct Energy Center (formerly The National Trade Center), Exhibition Place. The booth will be packed full of exciting Toronto Cycling programs and partners, so come on out and pay us a visit!
7)
The BikeChain BUG: Basic Bike Maintenance Workshops
It is time for you to figure out how the drive train on your bike works. No longer shall you look between your legs and wonder what the strange clicking noise is, or the skipping of your chain. Knowledge is power. Derailleur adjustments, cable replacement, shifter adjustments and cleaning / lube will all be discussed, plus whatever questions you have hidden deep within you.
Come out to BikeChain on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and good times will be had. Bring your questions and an open mind, and before you know it you'll be running smoother than melted chocolate sliding over burning ice.
BikeChain is located at 33 St George St. across from the Bookstore.
Workshop series every Thursday, 6-8 p.m., until April:
February 1 - Winterize your bike
February 8 - Tuning your gears
February 15 - Wheel building
March 1 - Bottom bracket overhauls
March 7 - MOVIE: Pedal
March 8 - Headset overhauls
March 15 - Flat tire repair
March 22 - Spring tune-up basics
March 29 - Fixing brakes
April 5 - Cycling in Toronto
8)
Are you still riding?
If you answer 'yes' then you are probably well aware of how surprisingly warm and comfortable winter cycling can be. If you have never cycled in cold weather before and think this question deserves an obvious "NO" answer then think again! Cycling is an aerobic activity; therefore a cycling-body produces heat more than a walking-body. It's true: A lot of first-time cold weather cyclists find that they have overdressed and are too hot! The trick is to start slowly so your joints and muscles get a chance to warm up and get ready for the haul.
Snow is sometimes harder to overcome than cold, so listen to your 'inner-cyclist' and make smart, safe choices about when to ride and when to put on your warmest boots and enjoy the day at sidewalk level. If you feel comfortable riding in the snow, remember that drivers do not stop as quickly and the roads may be narrower because of the snow piled at the curb.
For tips on how to dress and ride on cold, wet or snowy days (or all in one!) download the pamphlet at www.toronto.ca/bug/cold_weather.htm
The City has a vision for cycling in Toronto and wants you involved in making it happen. Cyclometer is a subscription service of the City of Toronto.
The first issue of Cyclometer went out on November 24, 1989. Now, as then, we hope that, like its namesake, Cyclometer will show you how far we've come, how fast we're going, and maybe how much pedalling we have yet to do. So get on board and get involved. Your support is important.
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