Stories and helpful tips about bikes and biking - including bicycle tours, bicycle camping, bicycle repairs among others. My intention is through my writing and photography to inform you about cycling and hopefully inspire in you the same interest and excitement that I feel about cycling.
Breaking Chains and Taking Lanes
I ride bikes. Every day, whatever the weather, for years. I fix them too. I believe a bicycle can be a tool for liberation, a healthier body and mind as well as for living more sustainably. Most importantly, it’s fun!
How to Stud Your Own Tires
These directions come from The Edmonton Bicycle Commuter's Society, I volunteer there and you will also find these instructions at http://icebike.org
Momentum Magazine
Momentum Mag is an independent media company that promotes, encourages & inspires Smart Living by Bike. Our goal is to influence a shift in the transportation culture in North America from car-centricity to a balance of public transportation, appropriate car use, walking and bicycling, by showcasing riding a bike as a fun, smart, stylish way to get around.
Published five times a year, Momentum Magazine focuses on transportation cycling and bike culture in North America. Momentum’s positive and solutions-based editorial coverage includes arts & culture, city and people profiles, style, food, current events and gear.
Jim's Edmonton Cycling Blog
My name is Jim, I'm 55 years old, and I'm an avid cyclist and bike commuter in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I started commuting to work full-time in May of 2008. I wish I'd been doing this all of my life. There are significant societal benefits to getting more people out of their cars and onto their bikes (even for people who will never give up driving 100% of the time), but I want to focus on my own selfish reasons for riding a bike. I've bummed too many rides from friends and family over the years to ever demonize the automobile. I like cars. And I'm not going to claim any kind of moral superiority over drivers – a stance I've seen some cyclists take that bothers me immensely.
I want to encourage co-operation, not confrontation. Let's share the roads, and cut each other some slack.
Winter Cycling 101
Has anyone heard this ? “But you can’t ride your bike in the winter.”
“That’s Crazy.”
“You are going to get killed.”
I hear this from people all the time and it might be understandable as I do live in Edmonton, Canada where winter is spelled W I N T E R, whereas people in Winnipeg spell it the same but add a few !!! as they might be the only folks who see worse weather.
To anyone who is from “The Peg”…I tip my toque to you.
But… we do ride in the winter and some of us ride nearly every day regardless of the temperatures, icy roads, snow, homicidal snow plow drivers, and without regard to those people who think we are certifiably crazy and dodge attempts by family members to have us committed.
We do this for many reasons but for me, it is about getting to where I need to be and most of the time cycling here in the winter is actually quite pleasant and dare I say, FUN!
Raving Bike Fiend
People have called me many names over the course of my life and most of them have been positive and for a very long time I have been “the bike guy” or “the old bike guy” and someone once called me a “raving bike fiend” because of my passion for building and riding bicycles. I was recently married to the love of my life and have two beautiful daughters who I share custody of… we are a family of car free cyclists although the girls do not ride through the winter as I do and have yet to see how my wife will adapt to living in a much colder and snowier climate.
We share our home and our lives with one Shih Tzu (Bijoux), a big assed cat (Thunderhead), and most recently added a pair of Indian Ring Necked Parrots (Lucce and Amore).
After a serious back injury 4 years ago I thought that I might never be able to ride a bicycle again and although I still have trouble walking and standing for any length of time, cycling has been very positive in helping me rehabilitate the mind and body.
I support cycling in all it’s forms and believe that most people would benefit if they decided to make cycling part of their daily life… and you don’t have to be old or a fiend to do this.
Keep the shiny side up.
The Lone Biker
Riding in edmonton, more riding, bikes, bike pictures, music, and stellar beer reviews.
The King's Green Pad
The King’s Green Pad is a collaborative blog written by faculty, staff, students and alumni of the King’s University College in Edmonton, AB Canada. Through the blog we seek to foster dialog that is interdisciplinary, intergenerational, and interdenominational because Edmonton is Greening, the Blogosphere is Greening and because God is Green. Our effort seeks to advance Christian Scholarship in creation care, environmental stewardship and social, economic and environmental sustainability and is rooted in theological imperatives such as Kenosis and Shalom with the ultimate goal of providing a healthy and sustainable world for future generations.
TuckamoreDew
Biking & Busking in Edmonton
Girls and Bicycles
In 2007 I started riding a bike again for transportation, and was surprised to discover how fun and easy it was. Since then, my love affair with cycling has prompted a lifestyle overhaul of the best kind. Now even the simplest outings are healthy, social and fun. Come as you are, and ride with me.
Loop-Frame Love
We're new(ish) to the world of bicycles, and we’re learning as we blog. The blog is named for the vintage loop-frame step-through (aka ladies') bicycles that are our first love, and was started as a record of our restoration, craft, and research projects associated with old bicycles. However, as we've gained experience we've also developed strong interests in cycling infrastructure and advocacy. We prefer to ride in our everyday clothes, and sometimes we organize group rides. The LFL Coblogging Collective are Deborah, Angel, and Emma (in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) and Jennifer (formerly of Edmonton, now in Seattle, Washington). From time to time we also have guest-posts from other friends who have interesting bicycles to share.
MEC Cycling Calendar
Don't see any mechanic courses currently available through EBC? MEC offers weekly basic and hands-on mechanical clinics to learn about your bike. Check their calendar for upcoming rides, cycling events and courses hosted by Mountain Equipment Co-op Edmonton.
Mill Woods Sports & Cycle
City Council and Committee Meetings
Bylaw C8353: Conduct of Transit Passengers
The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate the conduct and activities of people using the Edmonton Transit System in order to promotethe safety and welfare of other users of the Edmonton Transit System.
Notes
For more information about bikes on transit, including the hours for bikes on LRT and bus routes with bike racks, please see our Bikes on Transit page.
BICYCLES 27
- A person shall not carry a Bicycle aboard a Transit Vehicle except:
- during the hours specified by the City Manager;
- in the areas specified by the City Manager; and
- while under control.
- A person shall not leave a Bicycle unattended in a Transit Station or aboard a Transit Vehicle except in a location designed and intended for the storage of Bicycles.
- A person shall not allow a Bicycle under their control to bring dirt, mud or grease into a Transit Station or onto a Transit Vehicle
Discounts at BikeWorks
BikeWorks North and South are two volunteer-run community bike workshops, operated by EBC. While they are open to anyone without appointment or membership, EBC members do receive discounts. As a member, you have access to BikeWorks, including all the tools and help from our volunteer mechanics, for only $2/hour. Non-members pay $5/hour.
Mountain Equipment Co-op
MEC has provided numerous grants and donations to EBC throughout the years. From our rental program to projects for youth, MEC has always been a strong supporter of EBC. Most recently, the staff at Mountain Equipment Co-op Edmonton selected EBC to be awarded $1275 towards The Spoke and $750 towards You Can Ride 2 through their Staff Choice Grant. The Spoke is a free earn-a-bike mentorship program for youth, and You Can Ride 2: Borrow a Bike is our free adapted bike loan pool program for special needs children.
MEC also offers weekly free basic bike maintenance clinics, as well as (paid) hands-on maintenance courses.
You can find the full schedule of events on MEC's website. You can also follow MEC on Twitter @mec_edmonton.
EBC Member Shopping Night
MEC hosts an EBC member shopping night. EBC members get a 10% discount! The next club night is April 30, 2018, from 5-9pm at MEC Downtown Edmonton, 11904 104 Ave.
Check our calendar for details about member shopping nights.
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Special Metal Fabricating
If you buy bike racks through EBC, we order in bulk and SMF passes the savings onto EBC.
President's Choice Children's Charity
President's Choice Children's Charity provided a grant of almost $18,000 to support our You Can Bike Too adapted bicycle program. PCCC supports children with disabilities by providing financial grants for essential specialized equipment and essential therapists. Through this grant, we are able to supply much needed resources and help provide a renewed sense of independence, dignity, and freedom.