Nov16
The civic election is coming this Saturday, and the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition wants to keep the good bike times coming. Through Spread the Bike Love, VACC aims to spread the message of getting Vancouverites out to vote, in order to keep making our beautiful city better through cycling.
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Oct26
Axiom’s always been known for its solid range of bike panniers and accessories, as our six year old red Monsoons can attest to. I wanted to see how Axiom had improved the Monsoon over the years, and with Vancouver Bike to Work Week nearly here (starting October 31), I thought this would make a great time to review their current Monsoon Pro Tour bags.
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Mar21
Last weekend, my husband and I attended the 1st Annual Vancouver Bike Show at the new Vancouver Convention Centre. The show was part of the much larger Vancouver Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show. Cycling has become popular in Vancouver, with a growing number of dedicated cycling lanes and a culture that fosters two-wheel commuting.
Mar14
Just in time for Spring: The Knog Leading Dog bike bag! This water-resistant bag attaches to your bike’s handlebars and comes with its own reflective rain jacket tucked away into a zippered pouch. A smart touch for cycling at night and on rainy days.
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Feb10
With so many 2010 Winter Olympics one year anniversary celebrations taking place this coming weekend, here’s an event you may not have heard about: The 2nd Annual Tweed Ride.
“Leisurely cycling for Ladies and Gentlemen alike around the wall of Seas ending at a venue for Tea of upmost nostalgia.”
Cyclists, fashion lovers, historians, steampunks, environmentalists and everyone in between are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cycling and hot tea.
Jul6
As summer continues on in Vancouver (now complete with sunshine), I continually seek out well-designed and useful accessories to get me around town in style and promote cycling as a daily event rather than a workout.
I was recently sent a beautiful Sawako Furuno Hanabi style helmet to road test and review. Sawako Furuno is a UK-based cycle accessory and clothing label for women. Furuno, originally from Tokyo, is a trained architect who has always been passionate about design. As a regular London cyclist, she was keen to design products that would stand out from the typical range of unattractive cycling accessories and apparel. “The brand is about being feminine, stylish and having fun on your bike”, according to Cycle Fashion.
May25
Thought I’d get a new pannier/shopping bag in time to kick off both the Farmer’s Market season and June Bike Month in Vancouver.
