September has been a busy time in the Canadian bike world. Expocycle, Canada’s own cycling trade show got underway Sept. 10, with the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada’s annual general meeting. Topping the agenda, BTAC’s plans to promote ‘urban’ cycling. The organization has recognized the fast-growing segment of the marketplace
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Learn more about Hinge Park in the Olympic Village
photo: The Challenge Series Have you walked by the Olympic Village and wondered where the little creek in the newly-built Hinge Park comes from and what its purpose might be? Wonder no more! Instead, watch the short video I recently edited for gvtv.ca for an overview of the park, the
Sales guys gotta have a car right?
Not according to Steve Mitchell. Steve’s groundbreaking pedal-powered 2007 sales trip across British Columbia was a concrete example not every sales call has to be made by car! Join the Bike Doctor and Steve tomorrow night for pictures and stories from his innovative adventure, bike touring trips from a guy
Conquering An Ocean With Pedal Power
They call it the “Graveyard of the Pacific.†Heavy seas and unpredictable weather. A rugged, lonely coastline. Countless ships and sailors taken by its fierce storms and jagged rocks. Westward, nothing to see but North Pacific swells, until Hawaii finally climbs above the horizon. Men have sailed the route for
Canadian Retail Chain Raises Ire of Bike Trade Association
The following is my contribution to a larger article in Bike Europe — regarding the Canadian cycling industry. Full article Canadian Retail Chain Raises Ire of Bike Trade Association Canadian outdoor equipment retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has decided to expand its product line-up by selling its own house brand
Specter Trike recumbent racer
James Schroeder pedals the Specter recumbent trike to over 50 miles per hour at the World Human Powered Speed Championships in Battle Mountain NV September 2008
Friends of Burrard Bridge in the Vancouver Sun
I wrote an editorial appearing in today’s edition of the Vancouver Sun. Although it carries my byline, I must acknowledge the help of Mary Sherlock and Arno Schortinghuis for their help with the raw materials, and Richard Campbell and Rob Wynen for advice and direction with the tone and tack
Bicycle Trade Association of Canada Awards Grants
(from the BTAC website) Friday, August 7, 2009 – The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) has announced the recipients of $17,000 in grants. Awarded twice a year and available to cycling focused community groups, BTAC’s Grant Program will support projects that put more people on bikes. An important selection
Girl Gone Goa on Youtube
If you missed the opportunity to join Ulrike Rodrigues at the Bike Doctor for her presentation of pictures and stories from her six month stay in Goa, you can still see the images and enjoy some excerpts of current Indian pop songs with this Youtube version of the show.
Bike Tour and Museum exhibit combo
Sounds like fun! Get a tour of Vancouver’s urban and architectural landmarks by bike with Vancouverism by Bicycle. You’ll be accompanied by an interpreter from the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) along with experienced cycling guides from the VACC. The rides run Saturdays at 10am from July 18 to August 22