Monna’s Weekly Bike Safety Tip – Mirrors, Increased Awareness and Communication

I am often asked the pros and cons of helmet mounted / eyeglass rim mounted, mirrors vs handle bar mounted mirrors. I use both, and probably rely more on my helmet mounted mirror - but - it is really a matter of personal choice and comfort. What is however imperative in this conversation, is to…

Bike Maintenance for all

It's time to get those bikes repaired and tuned up for the summer cycle season. Some of you like to get the experts to work their magic and some of you prefer to do it yourself. With that in mind we have something for all. Mobivelo - I want someone to work their majic MobiVelo…

Monna’s Weekly Bike Safety Tip – New Road Markings: Sharrows and Bike Boxes

In case you haven't seen them - there are new markings on the roads - Sharrows painted in white paint and Bike Boxes painted in green paint. Sharrows are meant to indicate that the lane is to be shared. Bicycle position will depend on the width of the lane; either one meter from the curb…

Registration is open for our Annual Mobile Bike Rodeo

We had the 1st ever Mobile Bike Rodeo in October last year. It was a huge success and we also got a fair bit of feedback. We have listened and are happy to say that we will be having the 2nd annual Mobile Bike Rodeo on June 4th from 1-4pm. It's going to take place…

Monna’s Weekly Bike Safety Tip – Sharing the Road with Trucks

Trucks have huge blind spots, and are not able to see cyclists trying to pass them, or when entering intersections, making right-hand turns. These images have been taken from inside a large truck.   TAKE SPECIAL CARE with garbage trucks as they can be operated from both right and left sides - which further increases…

From Car Seat to Bicycle Seat, it’s Bike to Work Month

Cycling is increasing in popularity for a number of reasons. It's great for the environment, amazing for your overall mental & physical health, saves money on gas & car maintenance. It’s spring, the snow is a distant memory, it’s time for people to come out of hibernation and get active again. Most people ride their…

Monna’s Weekly Bike Safety Tip – Navigating a Roundabouts – where you should be and why?

Roundabouts seem to have sprung up all over the city and seem to be causing a bit of confusion to cyclists. Remember that you are a vehicle according to The Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) you need to maneuver a Roundabout as a driver of a vehicle approach the roundabout 1 m from the curb…