Coldest Day Bike Ride January 30th

Attention all cyclists: Jan 30th marks the Coldest Day Ride. Here's the scoop from the Toronto Cyclists Union:

"Bike Winter – Coldest Day of the Year Ride

Winter riding is not only a practical way to get around, it’s fun, too. All cyclist are welcome to join in the Coldest Day of the Year Ride on January 30, the statistically coldest day of the year.

Last year, the City ran a pilot project to plough the Martin-Goodman Waterfront Trail for cyclists. The pilot was a success, and this year the City will continue testing various winter road maintenance options on the trail. This ride will be a great chance to learn more about winter road maintenance, and to talk with City Staff about winter riding in Toronto.

Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: This year, the ride will highlight the Martin-Goodman Waterfront Trail. Start Location is the Grenadier Cafe in High Park. We will then ride along the waterfront to Coronation Park, and discuss some of the challenges and successes of winter snow maintenance for cyclists. Hot Chocolate for riders will be served at the Grenadier Cafe.

If you would like a table or to be a part of this event, please e-mail: cyclingevents@toronto.ca."

Happy cycling!
Vanessa

Memorial Bike Ride For Darcy Allan Sheppard Today

I'm sure, by now, that most of you have heard about the death of cyclist Darcy Allan Sheppard Monday and that the former Attorney General of Ontario has been charged.
As the Toronto Bike Union reports it, "a cyclist was killed on Bloor St.... after having been dragged and slammed into street furniture before being run over and succumbing to his injuries."
There will be a memorial ride for Darcy Allan Sheppard today at 5 pm. Cyclists should meet at the corner of Bay and Bloor and ride West to Avenue Road to observe five minutes of silence in his memory.
Vanessa