Recent content by gadfly

I agree wholeheartedly with k193. The only way to make change is to be the change. I lane split safely all the time. I am totally prepared to defend my riding practices in court. In particular I've been lane splitting the Gardiner all year. I have had zero issues. 99.99% of drivers are...

Anyone else notice that on the WB Gardiner after the Spadina on-ramp there is what might otherwise be called a shoulder but for all practical purposes appears to be a bike lane? I'm reluctant to call it a shoulder as it is too small to accommodate anything that is not on two wheels. Given the...

Yes, if you get caught by police for an HTA infraction while on a bicycle, and you do not (as yet) have a drivers license, they will create a record for you, to go with the ticket, and then when you get your proper license that record will be converted or carried into your new vehicular license...

My understanding of how social change works in the context of the Canadian political system leads me to believe that the following will result in the legalization of lane splitting and filtering in Ontario: Step 1: Lane split and filter. Don't be an *** about it. Apologize by default as any...

Call 311. The city will adjust it...

Halfway through this technology column on CBC Radio the subject switches to gridlock in Toronto and one of the solutions mentioned was legalizing lane splitting and filtering: http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/columnists/2014/05/12/taxi-apps/

I called 311 yesterday to report sensors near me that were insensitive to motorcycles. Within 24 hours I got this emailed response:

I was there today to get my Kawi serviced. They're clearly still in the set up phase wrt the new location, but overall the service and atmosphere was friendly as always. I've only had good experiences.

I passed my M test at Downsview today (in light rain). Only 3 points off, all for failing to check my blind spot while turning right, which I thought I actually did. Otherwise I kept my head moving constantly which I highly recommend. The person doing the test was named Erik. He was courteous...

Media love conflict, and love visuals. So if a bunch of people were organized enough to be at the courthouse, let alone doing so in gear, that would provide the visuals and conflict necessary for a good media story. Signs and pamphlets are also good. Anything to show that you are organized, a...

I think this is a key bit of intel. Would definitely follow it up. If you find out who made the complaint, a social network analysis (social media search) generally turns up obvious suspects or leads.

Indeed, it's all relative. :)

Looks a bit like Casa Loma, but the entrance seems too narrow, and the height of the view too high. Yet it's also lined up with a major artery. Unfortunately the FB hosting eliminates the exif data, so may need to scour Google for more info on this one. :)

It is the tao, or the way, or the path. If you look at it though it also looks like a guy riding a bike of sorts. ;) What you're looking for is a calligrapher. Try googling for one in the GTA, there would be many specializing in ceremonial and honorary documents.

Hey Yetti, what happened to the next tag? Waiting to ride to Wawa or something? :)