Bedeque, PEI
The first day is always the hardest; that's when anticipation meets reality. I'm excited as this most beautiful of fall days begins. I carry the panniers about a mile to meet Brett at Outer Limit Sports. The bike's all ready…
Two Days Late in Toronto
It took me an extra 2 days to get out of town, but I'm finally on my way — laying over in Toronto on the way to Charlottetown, PEI. I found it's not easy leaving town in mid October; the…
Off to PEI [UPDATED]
There's a change in the weather on Prince Edward Island, for the better. It's been cold and wet, now the 10-day forecast shows milder conditions. It's still hard to pack for this outing; knowing that it can turn cold and…
Touring from Victoria
Panniers, that must mean he's touring, so I shout, "Where you coming from?" "Victoria." So I have to share brief details of my trip to his neighborhood. For Dave and his traveling companion Denis Brisson, this is the last day,…
Investing in Bike Safety
Tonight at 7pm the Newport Beach City Council meets to consider a Bicycle Safety Improvement Fund. I have a conflict with a Boy Scout meeting. In case I don't get to attend, here's what I'd like to say... Tonight…
Stephanie Noll, BTA
We met on the Queen Mary during the Alliance for Biking and Walking's Leadership Retreat last month. ABW President Jeff Miller had us both teed up for a breakout session. Stephanie's stories were better than mine; that's when I knew…