COMMUNITY BICYCLE CO-OPERATIVES-GREAT HELP FOR CYCLISTS

Community bicycle co-operatives are do it yourself shops where there is help for cyclists when needed.  A list of Montreal co-operatives is given at the end of this piece by Michelle Lalonde.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Thinking+warm+thoughts+Bike+mechanics+pose+nude+calendar/5916847/story.html  

IIMPROVE ACTIVE TRANSPORT-KEEP BIKE PATHS CLEAR IN WINTER

It is not the weather that keeps Montrealers away from cycling during the winter, but the condition of the bike paths.  They need to be clear of snow.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/travel/Clear+bike+paths+snow+study+says/5916848/story.html

 

AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL CITIES

Read what one Dutch city did to promote cycling!

http://www.dutchmobility.com/764/‘s-hertogenbosch-elected-bicyle-city-of-2011/