Monthly Archives: June 2009

Why Bikes and Cars don't Mix

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Padraic

A further reminder about why when bikes and cars collide it is the bike that loses. Two Accidents this Friday resulted in cyclists being taken to hospital.

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The Arrogance of Demanding Equality

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Padraic

This op-ed appeared in the Ottawa Citizen a week ago but I feel requires a response. There are a couple problems with the piece but he does get one thing right so I’ll start with that. Cyclists belong on the … Continue reading →

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You should probably still wear a helmet

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Padraic

World Naked Bike Ride is this Saturday. It’s the fifth anniversary for the event (and it’s fourth year in Ottawa.) I haven’t actually participated (a mix of modesty and not-finding-out-in-time), but did see the tail end (if you’ll pardon the … Continue reading →

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And Here We Thought Parliament Had No Cycling Related Legislation

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Padraic

They only have very little While municipal government is the primary level of government most cyclists are concerned with,  a rare sometimes the House of Commons actually has something relating to cycling come up. Such is the case with Private … Continue reading →

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