An After-work Ramble
A quick ride after work leads Todd to bear country and a native burial mound. All within a short distance of his home. Continue reading An After-work Ramble
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Six Waterways Ride
He may have left late in the day but Todd still gets in a long bike ride in which he sees six different bodies of water and many different parts of his city. Continue reading Six Waterways Ride
A Different Kind of Doll House
Todd goes out for a ride on a lovely spring day to see a house with a different sort of garden. Then, on the way back, thinks of some ways in which how he approaches cycling could be applied to his own day to day life. Continue reading A Different Kind of Doll House
This Too Shall Pass
Todd has an ancient story on his mind and sees evidence of its relevance throughout his day. Continue reading This Too Shall Pass
The Streets Have Changed
Many streets in Toronto have changed for the better for bikes and pedestrians. Todd describes what it’s like. Continue reading The Streets Have Changed
Riding Around Our City Day 3: Circumnavigation
Before I end my vacation I want to do a longer ride – somewhere in the 80 kilometre (50 mile) range. I can get paralyzed by choice sometimes and spend hours in front of maps and ride logs looking for … Continue reading Riding Around Our City Day 3: Circumnavigation
Riding Around Our City Day Two: Snack Time
While it might’ve been hot, the previous day’s ride was excellent. It was so good to be out and about, soaking up the sun. On the hottest days here I truly feel like I am storing heat for the winter. … Continue reading Riding Around Our City Day Two: Snack Time
Riding Around Our City Day One: Evergreen Brickworks
I was a little disappointed that we couldn’t go on a long bike trip this year. Thanks to a badly timed mechanical failure, we couldn’t bike to Montreal last week and I’m darned near out of vacation days thanks to … Continue reading Riding Around Our City Day One: Evergreen Brickworks
Fort York Neighbourhood: Fort York Library
Today I leave the bus behind and take my bike on a nearly car-free route along Lake Ontario and ending at one of Toronto’s newest libraries in the shadow of a fort over two centuries old. Continue reading Fort York Neighbourhood: Fort York Library
Appreciating My Own Backyard #4: Camp 30
A bit over a year ago, Daegan and I were looking for a bike ride to take in the countryside outside of Toronto. After a bit of searching I found just the thing. We headed out around lunchtime and rode … Continue reading Appreciating My Own Backyard #4: Camp 30
