#biking toronto

[puppyeared]

littlest furth shop

@laikascomet

[ileaveclawmarks]

Toronto Dyke March, June 2022.

via 999heavenishere on Instagram

[slayerscake]

(me trying to cope) Maybe it's a good thing they're not coming to Canada. I won't have to suffer through Toronto construction...

[quinnfrankephotography]

Nice long walk this morning in the cooler weather. It's started to feel a bit like fall. Not temperature wise, but in terms of the animals and plants.

[shelandsorcery]

Evolving my crystal islands with some favourite local landmarks and also wizards. WIP maybe, I'm gonna sleep on it.

Inked with my new FPR flex pen and some really lovely new waterproof ink from Octopus Inks, Petrol Buffalo.

[the-city-in-mind]

Ford: Bike lanes are bad for businesses!

Business Association: HANDS OFF THEM LANES WE LOVE THEM

[respectcyclists]

Report on Navjot's Ghost Bike Ride

On Saturday, 7 September 2024, Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists (ARC) conducted a Ghost Bike memorial ride in honour of Navjot Kaur, who died a week earlier from injuries incurred while cycling. On Saturday, 24 August 2024, a motorist hit her from behind while she was riding with a group of cyclists, including her husband. Over one hundred people showed up for the memorial ride that ended on Burnhamthorpe Road in Etobicoke, just east of Kipling Avenue. Of note, deputy mayor and local councillor Amber Morley attended the installation of the memorial. Here's my report

[american-boyboss]

[rabbitcruiser]

World Bicycle Day

The bicycle is one of the most beneficial inventions for your personal health and for the health of the environment. Get out and get some sustainable exercise.

The bicycle is one of the most important inventions in the history of the planet. It provides millions of people with a means of transport powered by nothing other than their bodies. It’s practical, reliable, and helps one to stay fit. Many find that it’s a fun and hassle-free way to get around and take care of daily tasks.

World Bicycle Day is the United Nation’s attempt to recognize the vital importance of the bicycle across the globe. The bike has helped many families across the world to get access to cheap and reliable transportation. It’s no wonder so many partake in the celebration and want to get the word out to others about this exciting and eventful day.

Cycling is an environmentally sound, safe, and healthy way to travel from point A to B. It’s something that we need to do more of if we want to protect the world against the ravages of unsustainable CO2 production. It can save lives, help improve the environment, and support poverty reduction, and for these reasons, it deserves far more attention than it currently receives.

History of World Bicycle Day

The United Nations launched World Bicycle Day for several reasons. The first was to recognize the sheer transformative impact of the bicycle on society. Pedal cycles give even the poorest people in the world access to transport services. Bikes allow them to visit friends, collect water, and buy groceries.

The bicycle is a long-serving mode of transportation, which has helped practically every human community worldwide. All cultures and people alike can partake in the celebration and show their love for cycling.

The third purpose is to highlight the fact that many cities ignore the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. Policymakers have a bias towards the motor vehicle, serving its needs instead of using environmentally-sound alternatives. World Bicycle Day, therefore, is a chance to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling and promote measures to ensure better sharing of the roads.

It’s a chance for people to demand improvements to road safety and cycling mobility through a change in policies and measurable activity that protects and promotes the safety of riders and pedestrians.

The fourth purpose is to help save lives and reduce poverty. Investing in pedestrian and cycle routes in cities can help cut the rate of deaths while also taking traffic off the roads and investing in safer modes of intra-city travel. Promoting cycling can also help to reduce poverty.

By giving the poorest members of the community access to transportation, they can more easily commute to places of work. It helps them to achieve greater health equity by reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, and even death.

How to Celebrate World Bicycle Day

There are many reasons why celebrating World Bicycle Day is essential to the health of individuals and the environment. It’s a sustainable means of transportation that’s simple to use, affordable, and is reliable for those who may not have access to a car. It provides access to education, health care, and physical activity for those who don’t have any other means of transportation.

It gives users an immediate awareness of the local environment and fosters creativity and social engagement among community members. The positive impact on the climate and one’s health simply can’t be overlooked. The bicycle offers a sustainable transportation solution and a way for people to show their support for creating a better environment and planet.

Anyone can do their part and partake in the day by celebrating in unique and fun ways. First, you can donate to a cycle scheme. Many nonprofits are looking for ways to increase the number of bicycles that people use in developing countries. Many view it as a cheap solution that makes transporting food and water around much more manageable.

Second, you can cycle to work, college or school, on your bicycle instead of using the car. One will be able to avoid traffic jams and the cost of gas. One will likely find this to be a more enjoyable and stress-free way to get around. There’s no gas money required, and the fresh air will feel wonderful. Using a bicycle will help cut down on CO2 emissions as well. It’s also an excellent way to get some exercise and stay healthy. There’s no denying the feeling one has after being out in nature and exerting some pent up energy.

Third, a person can encourage other people to use their bicycles to get around town by sharing World Cycle Day hashtags on social media. More and more people are engaging online and wanting to express themselves through these social media platforms. It’s possible that together individuals will be able to make this cause go viral and make impactful changes to the environment and wellness of each other. Someone can also encourage others to use this means of transportation by inviting a companion to ride a bike with them to a friend’s house or to run errands.

And finally, one can celebrate and participate in World Bicycle Day by lobbying to local government to improve cycle and pedestrian mobility in the city. Attend a meeting in the area to voice concerns and recommendations for making bicycling around town easier and more accessible to those in the community. All it takes is a few individuals who are willing to speak up and express viewpoints around this topic to inspire and motivate change.

It’s clear that World Bicycle Day is something that anyone can get involved with, even if they don’t ride a bike. Communities will thrive, individuals will be in better health, and the environment will take a turn for the better when cycling becomes the focus. There are so many positive results that emerge from World Bicycle Day that it’s certainly worth celebrating. It’s an opportunity to spark more appreciation for this simple yet beneficial means of transportation and to get everyone thinking about all the good reasons cycling should receive acknowledgment and public attention.

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[thelearningcurvephotography]

Lucky Number 13.

One of my favorite past annual events here in Toronto, The St. Lawrence Market Criterium (sometimes called The Toronto Criterium). A section of downtown is closed to traffic and a 1km race course is constructed.

Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using various Photoshop filters for the zoom effect.

Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography linktr.ee/thelearningcurvephotography

[thedailymobile]

“9”

[ghostacolytev2]

Finding nature's rhythm in the heart of the city. 🚲🌳🦅

[secreteviltwin]

i get the bike enthusiasm i do but i also think in bloated north american cities designed for cars where the weather can get nasty it is just not going to work. my roommate is the biggest cyclist i know and even she has to lock her bike away for the winter. this is canada. and if you cant support cars year round you cant support them in february at -20C

[rockfact]

the only cops i respect are the ones who go along bike lanes and ticket the cars in them

[muirneach]

as a biker i really do live to freak cars out. nothing is better. you can tell i grew up doing tons of probike-anticar activism by the freakish way i ride. i was like 6 years old in group rides along the biggest streets in town in protests for bike lanes on there. now all these years later theres a bike lane but i’m still annoying about cycling. i hate cars xoxo

[anodyssey]

Please join! 🙏 This isn’t a fight against cars. It’s for the benefit for all Ontarians.