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What’s in a name?
An ongoing issue when trying to improve the active transportation infrastructure in any city is getting past the “we have that” and “we don’t have any” part of the conversation. Particularly in the case of cycling infrastructure, people opposed to having more infrastructure will say “we already have that”, and they mean paved streets and…
Rate your ride with Can-BICS
THE CANADIAN BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (pdf) WHAT’S IN A NAME? Many cities compile datasets of their cycling infrastructure, and increasingly these are publicly available through open data initiatives; however, there is no standard naming convention for cycling infrastructure. The Can-BICS aim was to provide a common nomenclature for cycling infrastructure in Canada to improve…
Saskatoon Cycles Alumni: Sean Shaw
Saskatoon Cycles has been advocating for a more cycle-friendly city since 2010, and over the years a number of wonderful people have graced the organization with their time, skill, and passion. We’ll be featuring some of these builders in an ongoing series, starting with Sean Shaw, Saskatoon Cycles’ first elected chair. He currently resides in…
Getting to know the Saskatoon Cycles board of directors: Merlin Toth
As a non-profit, Saskatoon Cycles relies on the generous efforts of its volunteers. One of the ways you can contribute to and help shape the direction of our work is by becoming a member of our Board of Directors. At our AGM on November 3rd, 2021 three people joined our Board. We’ve already introduced you…
Getting to know the Saskatoon Cycles board of directors: Gordon Holtslander
As a non-profit, Saskatoon Cycles relies on the generous efforts of its volunteers. One of the ways you can contribute to and help shape the direction of our work is by becoming a member of our Board of Directors. At our AGM on November 3rd, 2021 three people joined our Board. The first we’ll introduce…
The Reality of Obstacles: Keep Rolling, COP26, Winter Cycling and AT Infrastructure
by Kira Judge, co-chair, Saskatoon Cycles If you are like me, there’s an internal debate around whether to head outside when the temperatures get below freezing. One part of my brain tells me it’s cold and miserable; the other tells me I’ll be glad to fully embrace winter. Of course, once I’ve made the decision…
“Any Day on My Bike Is a Good Day!”
Anne Hanson rides her bike almost every day of the year, so if you take her motto to heart, most of her days are good ones. At seventy four years of age, that’s a lot of good days. Jason Hanson is her son, and Saskatoon Cycle’s new Operations Manager. by Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles When…
Get your Tees for Christmas giving
The new Saskatoon Cycles “Bike Your City” tees are going to be ordered TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 10. These will be in your hands to wrap and put under the tree in time for Christmas. So don’t wait! Order one for everyone in the family. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s sizes are available. Order yours today!
Inaugural Keep Rolling event a success
by Kira Judge, co-chair, Saskatoon Cycles Thank you to everyone who supported our inaugural Keep Rolling event on October 16th. The weather was fantastic and the site was magic with the view of the South Saskatchewan river – our city’s pride and beauty. On top of the gorgeous day, I was constantly reminded of Shakespeare’s…