winter cycling

On a bracingly cold but sunny Thursday afternoon, we spotted Timna in between a busy day of meetings at CSI Spadina. Having grown up in Winnipeg, winters in Toronto are no big deal for this 365-day cyclist. Here are her top tips on choosing snow-free routes, dressing for comfort, and what to pack in your bag to warm up after riding.

What good is a bike lane if you can't use it?

Guest blog and photos by Anton Lodder

Winter is back, and with it a familiar experience in Canadian cities: the sight of blue flashing lights on giant orange trucks, the scrape of massive blades on asphalt, the piles of snow, and the disappearance of a number of bike lanes under a crust of ice – not to be seen until the next real thaw, or maybe even until spring.