Bikes & Buses

I try to ride my bike everywhere in the city. Sure, I use the car to get groceries, and for much longer distances. I timed myself getting to work recently; it took 12 minutes. Not too shabby, considering it takes about 30 - 40 by streetcar. Forget about paying for parking!

You have to pay attention on your bike, that goes without saying. If you're willing to drive a car in Toronto, then you should try to bike it once in a while. If you can get from point A to point B in a car without hitting anyone, or anything, then you should be able to do it on a bike. In fact, you're more likely to pay better attention on your bike than in a car. It's trickier to yab on a cell phone, or flip through the morning paper, while you're peddling through the streets of T.O. Never mind trying to drink coffee!

If it's hills that are holding you back, the TTC recently introduced a new bus bike rack! Ride down hill to work; then hop on the bus when you're heading home. A pretty great initiative by the TTC!



Now all we need are a "few" freakin' bike lanes!

For more: www.toronto.ca/ttc/bike_racks.htm
For more about cicyling in the city: www.biketoronto.ca and www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/