Suzuki named most admirable Canadian: Poll
Archive 2013 Oct 21, 2013
I’m Scared of Cyclists
Archive 2013 Oct 17, 2013 0
Driving down Lakeshore Boulevard on a Tuesday morning, I find myself shouting (from behind closed windows, of course) at cyclists who bike beside my car. It’s usually because I’m scared of killing them.
Read moreCould Toronto be more cyclist friendly?
Archive 2013 Oct 17, 2013
While Toronto has made steps towards having more bike lanes and bike infrastructure, former mayor David Miller is among those who say more could be done to accommodate cyclists.
Read moreBike Pageant a pipeline dream for cycling guru
Archive 2013 Oct 17, 2013 0
We all may have our own uses for bicycles – commuting, recreation, fun or even exercise – but participating in a Mr. and Mrs. Bicycle pageant may be a little less well known.
For Humber College film professor and cyclist Andrew Ainsworth proposes a bicycle pageant as a an avenue to celebrate the culture of cycling in Toronto .
Read moreSwedish scarf is future of bicycle helmets
Archive 2013 Oct 17, 2013 0
Adult cyclists are not required to wear helmets in Ontario. Many forgo this safety measure because they do not want to wear one. This situation is so universal that Swedish company, Hovding, decided to make a stylish alternative to traditional helmets. Using airbag technology, they made a scarf-type-collar that encapsulates a person’s head in the event of a crash.
Read moreBeat rush hour with e-bikes
Archive 2013 Oct 17, 2013 0
For those looking for a fast way to avoid gridlock, e-bikes are becoming one of the best bets.
Read moreThe E-Bike Issue
Archive 2013 Oct 17, 2013 0
E-bikes are a blight on the streets of Ontario cities. They pose a hazard to their users, pedestrians, motorists and every other person on the road because the Ontario government does not differentiate between electric bicycles and the electric scooters (E-bikes) that are commonly seen on city streets.
Read moreThe competition to be a licensed TTC busker
Archive 2013 Oct 16, 2013
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has allowed musicians to play in its subway system for almost 35 years. Although the TTC does not pay the musicians money to perform, the idea they were able to get an official license to perform on TTC property is satisfying enough.
Read moreFrank Fascia is the head coach of the Brampton Royals Minor League team. Skedline reporter Kedean Smith met with Fascia at the Flower City Community Campus baseball diamond to hear the coaches views on the future of baseball in Canada.
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