Jacob L.

Cycling Interests: Critical Mass, grassroots rallying on bikes, cycling conditions in cities (suburbs and downtown), street and utilitarian cycling, racers, Bike-friendly pedestrian-friendly environment and cities, excercise and fitness, Public Transit, The TTC, car-free infrastructure.

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Best route for commuting to Scarborough from downtown?

I pick up my new road bike this week. I'm very excited. The purpose: To start riding to work. I live at Queen and Broadview and work at Progress and McCowan in Scarborough. Now I haven't a clue which is the best route....
Motorist with Baseball Bat threatened cyclist

Date: Monday August 23rd, 2010 Time: Approximately 11:50am Location: Don Mills Road between Barber Greene Road and Wynford Drive Direction: Southbound Story: Cycling southbound approaching Barber Greene RED light....
How to improve pedalling strength/hill climbing

Recently, I started running in addition to cycling. I like working my muscles differently than cycling does and I can get my heart rate up more easily I find. (kind of a guess; no HR monitor) I warm-up on uneven flat...
Is it because of the Jarvis bike lane publicity?

I've had two odd interactions with motorists in the past two days. Yes, it's just anecdotal, but our Wise Leader says that proper statistical techniques aren't necessary, so my random experience must be all good...