London Cycle Link

Ride your bike in the south end? Provide feedback on the city plans to widen Bradley from White Oak Road to Jalna and add in-boulevard bike lanes. https://buff.ly/2UJ08GQ Comments we made: the climate impacts of road widening need to be considered as do safe intersection design.

How about giving #wintercycling a try?

So this is kind of a big deal: https://buff.ly/35naaDK Leveraging Covid funding opportunities from feds and province, The City of London can accelerate the Cycling Master Plan with 39 km of safe cycling infrastructure in 2021. It includes improved sidewalks, paths, and widening of the TVP too! #ldnont #ldnontbike #aCityforPeople

Fantastic news!

Do you want to know why we are so into riding a bike in the winter? Ben wants to talk about that. And boy, that guy talks!

We're hosting our first events committee meeting this Thursday at Ivey Park at 5pm. If you want to volunteer with London Cycle Link and help plan awesome events, please attend!

What makes a street safe or unsafe? Whose safety are we talking about? "...in my neighbourhood, drivers quickly let me know that they didn't think my bike and I belonged on the road. Legally I was right. Culturally, I was wrong. This wasn't just a matter of vehicle choice. Race and class hierarchy were mixed up in how we travelled and whose safety mattered." #AdoniaLugo

Designing streets for kids means great streets for everyone. Some recommendations from Nacto's guide: Include opportunities for play. Discourage driving. Make it safe to walk and cycle. https://buff.ly/3k3RjSg #streetsforkids #streetsforpeople #ldnont

All year round cycling requires all year round infrastructure and maintenance. Check out Oulu, Finland, one of the world's bike-friendly cities (even in the winter ) #wintercycling

Ben Cowie will be a panelist on Two Wheel View's "Shift into Winter" Webinar. Learn how to start riding in the winter from experienced riders and build community around #wintercycling. Register: https://buff.ly/34hBJg5

Pack your bags: today’s #FallBikeWeek challenge is to Bike to Shop. Show your support for local businesses and make sure to let them know you biked! Log your challenges at https://buff.ly/3mF64NP to be entered to win some great prizes. Thanks to @FirstCycleworks To Wheels Spoke & Sprocket for the great prizes- we’ll draw for all prizes early next week. #iBikeiBuy #ibikeibuy519 #ldnontBike #LdnOnt #bikelife #supportlocal #greenrecovery

#TBT to our 2014 AGM at Covent Garden Market. Thanks for all the support along the way #ldnontbike.

Tomorrow's #FallBikeWeek challenge is to ride with friends. Invite a friend for a ride tomorrow and enjoy the socializing and exercise (from a distance!). Pledge your ride or log your activity to win awesome prizes at https://buff.ly/3mF64NP #LdnOntBike #LdnOnt #RideWithFriends

Today’s #FallBikeWeek challenge is to #bikeforfun. So difficult .... whether it’s going slow, fast, or over bumps, find time today to do what you love most on your bike. Remember pledge your ride or log your activity at https://buff.ly/3mF64NP for prizes! #LdnOntBike #ldnont #cycling #slowroll #road #mtb #bmx #dirtjumper #gravel #touring #trials #downhill #xc #cyclocross #unicycle #bikepolo #track #fixie #bakfiets #trailabike #rainorshine

Ontario By Bike Sep edition is available online. Check out the bike ride and trip opportunities before the snow hits!

The North Branch connection is almost done! The bridges are done, approaching ramps are graded and needs paving and other final details. Weve heard it may be finished in October- youll be able ride continuously from the forks to Highbury road and beyond!

We have some great prizes already in with more on the way! Signup or log your activity for #FallBikeWeek at https://buff.ly/3mF64NP for your chance to win. Today’s challenge: attend to your bike! #showyourbikesomelove #diy #bikeshops

Our Summer Rides is back for a few more weeks! This week: Such Great Huron Heights - a 14km family-friendly tour of older and new neighbourhoods in the NE. $50 Reggaes Carribbean prize up for grabs for winning pic using #SummerRides & #LdnOnt. Route map at londoncyclelink.ca/summerrides. Free bike health checks on Sun Sep 13th from 1-4pm at Ed Blake Park. #ldnontbike #summerisstillhere #bikelife #bikeroutes #familyrides #nature #TVP #picnic #minigolf #funontwowheels

To Wheels owner Sheri Laidlaw is another nominee for the London Bike Awards this year. Sheri is a supportive member of the local cycling community and is an advocate for people riding often and having safe space to do so. To Wheels is the oldest bike shop in London, and has an active and positive history in the city, supporting various cycling initiatives such as bike to work day, attending bike fests, and more. Congrats Sheri! @to_wheels #supportlocal #localbikeshop #bikefriendlybusiness #towheels #ldnont #forestcity #cyclingadvocacy #londonbikeawards #londoncyclelink #bikesareimportant

Thanks for biking to work/ school/ or to get away from your desk for awhile. #FallBikeWeek continues Tues with a challenge to show your bike some love. Pump your tires, clean and lube your chain, or attend to that squeak. Signup at https://buff.ly/3mF64NP #ldnontcycling #ldnont

Big News! We've officially signed a lease with Indwell! #EmbassyCommons will be our new home in 2021. Stay tuned! #ldnontcycling #OldEastVillage #ldnont

Pretty stoked to have @trustyfoxmusic playing as an acoustic duo this Sunday! Bringing the fun of an East Coast kitchen party to the stages of London Ontario, Trusty Fox boasts high energy shows and heartfelt songwriting. They go on at 6:30PM! Tickets for the bike-in concert this Sunday at @andersoncraftales are still available! Link in bio, come support our work #bikeinconcert #livemusic #forestcity #cyclingadvocacy #londoncyclelink #ldnont #localmusic #trustyfox #fundraiser #519 #localbeer #andersoncraftales #supportlocal

Sign up for next week's Fall Bike Week at https://buff.ly/3mF64NP to be entered to win great prizes including free tune ups, cycling jerseys, gift certificates, bike pumps and more! It starts on Monday with Bike to Work/ Bike to School/ or a Fake Commute! @TVDSB @fanshawesu @westernusc @LDCSBSchools #ldnont #ldnontbike #forestcity #cycling #fallbikeweek #keepriding

We stopped by @onthemoveorganics.ca today, another finalist for the London Bike Awards! This great org specializes in local, organic food delivery. They got off the ground delivering by bike throughout the city. Their culture of sustainability also encourages their employees to ride to work. Congrats to OTM! See you at @andersoncraftales this Sunday! #onthemoveorganics #organicfood #fooddelivery #organic #bikefriendly #rideyourbike #bikesareimportant #cyclingadvocacy #londonlocal #localbusiness #smallbusiness #londonontario #ldnontario #519 #forestcity #ldnont #oldeastvillage #OEV #ridetowork #commutebybike #gobybike

An unmissable opportunity to make our cities better. Let's keep the momentum going! "Dr. Savan has also noticed in recent months that the lines between recreational and transportation uses of bikes are blurring, another sign that the national interest in cycling might persist."

The London Bicycle Caf is a finalist for Bike-Friendly Business. LBC "has organized group rides and picnics, held panel discussions on active transportation and supported the arts through music performance nights". Through the shop and cafe, theyve created a community space for cyclists to meet. Ben is a tireless advocate for everyday cycling and sees his shop addressing climate change by empowering folks to ride more. Congrats to Ben and the team at LBC! #ldnontbike #ldnontbikeawards #ibikeibuy #ldnont Photo Credit: Bryan Bicknell / CTV London

The Western Active Transportation Society has a Facebook Page now. Make sure you follow this important voice in our community #WATS #ldnontcycling https://www.facebook.com/watscommunity

THESIS SAHIB, aka @jamestkirkpatrick, will be performing at our bike-in concert this Sunday! James is a talented electronic/avant-garde hip-hop music artist from London, ON, famous for his manipulation of electronic toys in his musical work. "His articulate, rapid-fire delivery, harmonic vocals and imaginative lyrics bounce with the sounds of his hand crafted electronic instruments. His live music and art performances incorporate circuit-bent electronic toys, video synthesize...rs and compositions written on modified Gameboys." -thesissahib.bandcamp.com Here is James on his bike during car-free weekends on @dundas_place. You may recognize the second image as the mural he painted on Dundas Street. James is also a visual artist with roots in the early Canadian graffiti movement, as well as drawing, painting, sound sculptures, murals, zines, and comics. Tickets available via bio link. We are so excited to see Thesis Sahib live! @andersoncraftales this Sunday from 6:30pm. #thesissahib #localmusic #electronicmusic #diy #canadianart #localartist #livemusic #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #bikesareimportant #londonbicycleawards #forestcity #ldnont

On Sep 21, 2019, London, UK closes more than 16 miles of central London roads as part of Car Free Day. London's mayor says that in the next 22 years he wants to raise to 80% the percentage of all London journeys made by walking, cycling or public transport. Several groups are campaigning to have no private cars in London by 2030.

Erin de Haan is our next London Bicycle Award finalist for her Outstanding Advocacy. "Erin has re-energized the cycling community in London via Critical Mass rides." Critical Mass rides are fundamentally about empowering people on bikes to reclaim public space that has been given to private automobiles and they foster community ("I met so and so at Critical Mass"). Thanks for your efforts and initiative Erin! #ldnontbike #criticalmass #advocacy #reclaimourstreets #publicspace #community

Yessica Woahneil will be performing live at our bike-in concert at @andersoncraftales this Sunday! Finding joy in shared experiences and moments, Yessica Woahneil uses music and performance as an opportunity to connect and engage with the world around her. She also loves bikes! She has been commuting to work by bike for 8 years and just went on her first bike tour this summer! We are so excited to watch her play! ... Tickets still available! Link in our bio. See you there! #localmusic #livemusic #yesswoah #bikelover #liveperformance #andersoncraftales #londoncyclelink #community #fundraiser #concert #sociallydistanced #londonbikeawards #bikesareimportant

Our next London Bicycle Award finalist: Chris Pollett for the Community Cycling Hero category. Chris is a rare combination, hes a performance rider (will ride 300km at once) and he understands the safety needs of a beginner rider. Hes actively involved in planning cycling events, coaching, and encouraging others to ride. Thanks for all you do Chris!

Announcing this years finalists for the London Bicycle Awards. First up: Chris McCreery for Outstanding Advocacy. Chris is "relentless in promoting and advocating for others and is a great role model for others in cycling, especially for his daughter". The picture is Chriss daughter biking to school during Winter Bike Day. "He uses social media often to help encourage friends to cycle. He stands by his beliefs and uses cycling as his main mode of transportation whether it be for work, purchasing groceries or for visiting friends." Thanks Chris for all you do for the #ldnontbike community

Would you like to hear some bike stories from Canada? #BikeMinds

A bike-in concert featuring local legends Thesis Sahib, Yessica Woahneil, and Trusty Fox! @jamestkirkpatrick @yesswoah @trustyfoxmusic SEPT 6TH | 6:30PM @ ANDERSON CRAFT ALES Tickets $20 ... *includes 1 drink from @andersoncraftales We are so excited to celebrate the cycling community in the Forest City with this fundraiser concert and the presentation of the London Bicycle Awards at the wonderful @andersoncraftales! Come support the work that we do. Ticket are on Eventbrite, link via our website and bio. #dontmissthis #thesissahib #yesswoah #trustyfox #localmusic #ldnont #summer #livemusic #andersonscraftale #bikesarerad #bikesareimportant #cyclingadvocacy #fundraiser #londoncyclelink #bikein #concert #rideyourbike #forestcity This is a socially distanced outdoor event with limited capacity. Andersons patio space/parking lot extension is large and we encourage BYO chairs/cushions/blankets etc with minimal movement during the event once you have found your spot. Performers will be safely separated from attendees. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding!

Last week at Civic Works, committee approved a pedestrian/ cyclist crossing at Oxford & William. This is great news to begin making William St a proper bicycle boulevard and a great alternative to Adelaide St.

Join us on Dundas Place this Sunday and learn how to ride a bike in a safe, car-free space. Not everyone knows how to ride a bike, and learning isnt only for young children! If you have always wanted to try cycling and never have, or if it has been a long time and youd like a refresher, this is the perfect opportunity to come out and give it a try. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/manage/events/117597289659/details

Nominations for the London Bicycle Awards have been extended to Sunday, August 23rd! Nominate an outstanding advocate, a community hero, or a bike-friendly business today! Link in our bio. Please share! #ldnont #cyclingadvocacy #communityhero #bikefriendlybusiness #londoncyclelink #forestcity #gobybike #rideyourbike #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #519 #londonontario #outsideisfree #awards #nominations

ICYMI: The feds announced $3.3B in infrastructure funding for Covid resilience and theyll fund up to 80% of cycling & walking projects! London, Ontario lets build some bike lanes to quickly create a minimum grid! https://buff.ly/3a31aV9 #ldnontbike #ldnont

Whats your experience been like with the reconfigured TVP at Evergreen Park between the Greg Curnoe tunnel and the Childrens Museum? #ldnont #ldnontbike

@londoncanada Area Speed Limit plan (lowering neighbourhood limits to 40km/h) is an important first step to safer streets. Speed Kills is documented in NACTOs City Limits guide that recommends even slower limits in many urban contexts https://buff.ly/3iPAryt

We are so excited about our new T-shirts from @antlerriverpress!!! Win one for yourself by completing our latest #SummerRides route. This weeks featured route explores Western University campus by bike. Post about your ride on social media, give us a tag and use #summerrides and #ldnont for your chance to win! #Repost @antlerriverpress... London, Ontario Check out these customs for @londoncyclelink this awesome graphic was designed by @haileytallmanart #bikelife #bikewheel #bikes #cycle #bycicle #bikenerd #printshop #519london #519 #ldnont #ldn #londonont #london

Today is car-free day at #DundasPlace

We have a great opportunity to build #citiesforpeople in the next two months. Will we use it?

Check out our campus cruise route for the next edition of #SummerRides based around Western Universitys paths and portals! This route goes on and off road and even has a few surprises. Complete the ride and let us know how you did on social media for your chance to win a @squeakywheelbikecoop or London Cycle Link T-shirt! This is a relaxed, family-friendly 9km loop with a hill or two, which can always be walked. A good mix of path, dirt trails, and dedicated bike lanes. ... Link in bio for the route! Stay safe and happy exploring! @ Western University

Google started showing biking direction ten years ago and " Since February, requests for #cycling directions in Google Maps have jumped by 69 percenthitting an all-time high last month. Whether people are hitting the road to get their heart pumping or commute safely during #COVID19, were making it easier for cyclists everywhere to get on their own bike or a shared one."

From local to global solutions. Cycling is recognized as key to #SustainableDevelopment and a #green and #just #recovery

It was a rainy one for the first car-free weekend on Dundas Place. #ICYMI now car free on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-11pm and Sundays from 10am-4pm! #ldnont #rainbow #rainyday #sunshower #visionzerocanada #love30 #safestreets #gobybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community #weekends #flexstreet #carfree

#WalkBikePlaces starts today! An online conference for walking, cycling, and placemaking. 1st session is Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery: mobility projects and practices, in order to weather the acute crisis posed by #COVID19 and transition to a #just, #sustainable #recovery.

The London Bicycle Awards are returning for year two and we need your help in nominating deserving individuals or organizations! Know a deserving bike-friendly business, a community cycling hero or an outstanding advocate? Please fill out this short nomination form before Friday August 14th so they can be recognized for their commitment to cycling in London. @outspokin.cycles To Wheels London Bicycle Caf Cycles London Forest City Velodrome London Centennial Wheelers @18527901447 https://buff.ly/3ggrUE1 #ldnont #ldnontbike

The Freehouse patio is where its at in Byron! This week we have a $25 gift card from Byron Freehouse to win. Try our Hills of Byron ride for this weeks #SummerRides route. Details on our website (link in bio) to participate. This ride is for intermediate riders. Always follow the rules of the road. Stay safe and have fun! #supportlocal #byron #westlondon #gobybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community #ldnont

This week challenge yourself with our Hills of Byron Route! This route pretty much hits every hill in Byron. It starts at the beloved Storybook Gardens and has a destination ending at @Byronfreehouse for some self-congratulatory refreshments. This one is for more intermediate riders. Please abide by the rules of the road and use appropriate hand signals when turning. If ever in doubt, feel free to walk with your bike on the sidewalk. ... This week we have a $25 gift card from Byron Freehouse up for grabs! To have a chance at winning this prize, make a post about your ride on Instagram/ FB/ Twitter using #SummerRides & #LdnOnt and tagging London Cycle Link to let us know how you did! #supportlocal #exploremore #hills #hillclimbing #gobybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community #ldnont #byronfreehouse

We the TVP #goldenhour #ldnont #thamesvalleyparkway #TVP #cyclinginfrastructure #bikepaths #gobybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community

People-powered pie train! @ungers.market cred. @ljlangford #groceriesbybike #piebybike #SummerRides #ldnont #northwest #hydepark #familyride #safestreets #gobybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community

There is still a $20 @ungers.market gift card up for grabs! And it also happens to be Food Truck Friday at Ungers Market today... Head out on this weeks Urban Escape #SummerRides route exploring the North West and make a post tagging us and/or using #summerrides & #ldnont to win! #gobybike #groceriesbybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community #ldnont #urbanescape

Many signs like this one are popping up around downtown. This one is between #downtownlondon and #oldeastvillage on #dundasstreet #communitysafety #visionzerocanada #love30 #safestreets #gobybike #righttoride #rideyourbike #outsideisfree #londonontario #forestcity #londoncyclelink #cyclingadvocacy #commuting #urbanriding #bikesforall #bikesareimportant #community #ldnont