On a bright, sunny Saturday morning at the end of September, 30 children from the Flemingdon Park community had good reason to smile. Each was outfitted with a bike, helmet and lock, courtesy of Pedalheads, …more
When we moved to Leaside in 1988 a big draw was that the schools were within walking distance of our home. From Grade 1 through high school, our kids could get themselves to school, fostering …more
That’s the question Cycle 26 will put to council candidates in what is, as of August 13th, Ward 26 and one that safe streets advocates from across the city will be asking their candidates as …more
As many cyclists can attest, when you tell people you ride in the city, their eyes widen in disbelief. “Are you crazy?” they ask. I’m not crazy, but I am cautious and plan routes to …more
Cycling culture definitely has a future in Leaside if the number of children participating in local Pedalheads camps is any indication. Pedalheads is a skills-based camp that teaches kids to ride a bike safely and …more
When cycling around Leaside you quickly realize that while we are blessed with some quiet residential streets, there is a definite lack of connected cycling infrastructure designed for safe travel. Laird in Focus, the City …more
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