Tag: Cycling

My latest sconnoisseur quest saw me blessed with company — how exciting, a sconepanion! — with the appropriately named Alice Cuppa Tea tagging along for the ride. I felt honoured this birthday girl had voluntarily opted to spend part of her special day with me, hoping I hadn&rs...

October is slowly fading away and with it, the UK’s annual Black History Month bonanza. I’ve always been of the opinion that we don’t need just the one month to celebrate black culture. Events throughout the year could help foster a better understanding of the contribution made by ...

Bike Share Toronto’s Four-year Growth Plan has officially been released, and it’s the largest expansion to date. The Plan will expand the system from 625 stations and 7,165 bikes to over 1,000 stations and 10,000 bikes, and guide bike share station planning as part of Toronto P...

I heard them before I saw them. Their bellowing stopped me in my tracks. I found myself in a staring contest with three large red deer (Rothirsch in German). I had obviously disturbed a fierce competition for female affection. Shocked by their overall size and impressive antlers, I decided that a sp...

You’ve probably seen them if you’ve been running for long enough. You’re heading down a road as fast as you can. Suddenly, a bunch of cyclists in a tight group blows past you, effortlessly cruising past you and then they’re gone. It’s even more demoralizing if they z...

You’re a runner; you don’t want to read about bicycle drivetrains. You don’t care about gear ratios and cadence. The mention of mechanical advantage sends you into a blind rage. You just want to hop on a bike and go. However, there are tons of reasons to consider biking. Mayb...