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I have three general approaches to finding topics to write about here. I search recent research on a general topic, I look up answers on a specific question that someone asked me, or I go down a rabbit hole where one question leads to the next and the next. Designing research studies can be similar, … Continue reading
I already bike for fun and to commute. Am I thrilled with all the available or, as the case may be absent, infrastructure for cycling? Of course not. Changes to the network though have changed my routes but not my participation. However, there are lots of people who have shared with me that they are … Continue reading
I used to bike all over my city to get to work. In the process I saw that there seemed to be differences in the bike infrastructure in different areas. Unfortunately, I often found worse infrastructure in lower income neighbourhoods. Since then, the city has improved some infrastructure, but a lot of those improvements are … Continue reading
I notice a significant difference in my mental health when I bike to work compared to driving or taking transit. I’m more relaxed and more focused. Getting up for a workout when I work from home helps but it is not the same. When I bike, I get exercise, but it is different because I … Continue reading
It’s hard not to think about the future of winter sports this year. We finally have some snow in the forecast where I live. However, whether it will actually be a significant amount or stick around is yet to be seen. I’ve been making changes in my winter recreation already, with a lot more biking … Continue reading
Facing a holiday break with very little snow has forced me to re-think my winter recreation. Last year, I commuted to work via bike all winter, but I never pulled out the bike for a fun ride. With too little snow for cross country skiing, I’ve gotten out on my bike during the break and … Continue reading
Without question, the designation of public funds for cycling infrastructure is an intense issue with advocates and passion on both sides of the issue. Living in a winter city means the debate is perhaps more impassioned as people argue that too few people cycle in the winter months to make it worthwhile. But what if … Continue reading
Being active is a big part of staying healthy but where you live can impact how active you are. I particularly notice this when I travel. I’ve stayed in places where I could easily walk to a variety of destinations. But other places I have had to navigate a lack of sidewalks, huge highways, and … Continue reading
This report has been doing the rounds about people perceiving cyclists wearing safety gear as less human. I wanted to go to the original article so that I didn’t get any of the media’s spin, but it turns out there wasn’t a lot of spin. But let’s start at the beginning. Delbosc and colleagues (2019) … Continue reading
One of the things I have noticed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that there have been more people out biking and scootering. But with an increase in people there is also an increase in people not wearing helmets or not wearing them properly. Unfortunately, the natural consequences on this one can be devastating. Troy (2022) … Continue reading
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