Here's how eBike can give your cycling a boost

An eBike will also encourage you to ride further, with cyclists on eBikes covering on average 6.3 kilometres compared to 3.6 kilometres when riding conventional bikes according to a report by Credit Suisse. Read more.

Great Britain - AA publishes highway code for cyclists

It contains the sections of the main code which are relevant for cyclists as well as offering advice on the purchase and maintenance of bikes and the full syllabus for the national Bikeability cycle training programme. Read more.

Muhammad Ali’s career inspired by a stolen bicycle

As a 12-year-old boy, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. was furious when his red Schwinn bicycle was stolen. When he returned, it was gone. Furious he stormed off to find a police officer he was told was training at a nearby gym. Read more.

5 Ways To Make Sure Your Bicycle Commute Isn’t Stressful

Despite the wonderful utility of two wheels, bikes have been completely overlooked in traditional North American urban planning, leaving them to straddle their existence between pedestrian and car, of which they are neither. Read more.

Walking has become 'dangerous,' say parents in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

For some parents in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, a pleasant stroll around town is the furthest thing from reality. They just don't feel safe walking — and want changes. Read more.

Young man accused of driving ATV over pedestrian

He sped away turned the ATV around and  drove at the group of people. The driver of the ATV ran over one of the pedestrians. Read more.

Calgary police learn how to shred on a skateboard

Next time you see a Calgary Police Service officer at your local skatepark, you might want to ask: can you land a kickflip? Read more.

Are Bicycle Helmets Holding Us Back?

When it comes to bicycle safety however, progress slows when the center of attention becomes the bicycle helmet. Much like whether or not a motorist in an accident was wearing a seatbelt, one of the first questions we ask when a bicyclist is involved in a crash is, “Were they wearing a helmet?” The media and police reflect the public’s pro-helmet sentiment by implying that its role in any major crash is highly significant. Read more.

Ottawa - Cyclist's near collision with water truck results in act of charity

So what could have been an angry social media confrontation ended in a $100 donation to Citizens for Safe Cycling to continue their work advocating for more and safer cycling infrastructure in Ottawa. Read more.

Bike to Work: Record turnout pleases Kelowna organizers

By the end of the day Friday, it's expected that more than 3,500 Kelowna residents will have checked in to one of the many celebration stations along their bicycle commute to either work or school this week, surpassing last year's total of 2,700 visits. Read more.

Essex unveils new bike trail named after longtime resident Frank Matthys

On Thursday, the Essex resident was honoured with the naming of the Frank Matthys Way, a bike path along Fairview Avenue. Matthys’ name was picked after council asked the community to assist with the name of the multi-use trail. Read more.

N.S. hopes new trails will make province a cycle-tourism destination

Nova Scotia will soon have a 3,000-kilometre, cross-province bicycle trail system officials hope will make the province a premiere cycling destination. Read more.

Cobourg Council Declares June 4th to June 10th as Active Transportation Week

Active Transportation Week in Cobourg kicks off on Saturday June 4, 2016 in conjunction with the Safe Communities Northumberland County, Community Connections Expo hosted at the Cobourg Community Centre from June 3 to 4. The Town of Cobourg is offering free transit all day on Saturday June 4th. Read more.

Atlanta Puts $1 Billion Toward Biking and Walking Projects

Again, that’s a ONE-BILLION-DOLLAR plan to make the city safer for human-powered transport. That would be great news anywhere, but in Atlanta it could go a long way toward securing the capital a coveted new reputation as a city that bikes. Read more.

Meet the World’s First Electric Walking Bike

The scooter-like contraption—the first of its kind in the world—was invented by Bruin Bergmeester, who of course hails from the bike-friendly Netherlands. Read more.

Waterloo - Region confirms vote to allow 2-abreast cycling

The region has confirmed a vote to allow two-abreast cycling on roads, despite public outcry against the move following a committee meeting in May. Read more.

Belleville opens first dedicated cycling lanes

“I feel like I’m in the 21st Century,” Scott said while dismounting her bike at the Catharine Street intersection. “Every city I have lived in has bicycle trails, so it was about time.” Read more.

Motorists warned to 'watch for bikes' as Essex cycling booms

County Warden Tom Bain said councils and politicians are “beginning to respond” to pressure from a growing number of residents keen on cycling and other forms of “active transportation” who want local roads made safer to pursue such a lifestyle. Read more.

Walking is transportation too

Pedestrians do get their own infrastructure now, namely sidewalks, but they are often so crowded and filled with junk that you cannot move. Crossing the street is dangerous and difficult. Read more.

10 ways to get the most from walking

There is so much fetishizing of exercise. What with the gadgets and gear and just-right outfits – the Lycra! The Lululemon! – at times fitness is more like maintaining membership at an exclusive club. But the beautiful, gentle act of walking, that’s different. Read more.