Cycle lanes ?? hmm I recognise that first chap . . . . .http://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.858788

Cycle Proficiency any one ??

Good on ya

I'm about 10k so could easily cycle to work but 2 things stoppin me

1 - I don't have a bike
2 - I just couldn't be ar$ed

hehe. Do they still do that ? I remember doing mione when I was a kid !

Honestly, that was me about a month ago

A big part of the reason I started it because of those new, separated bike lanes downtown. I love them.

I noticed a strong correlation between refusing to stop at Stop signs and spandex yesterday

That's unexpected. When I was riding to work I noticed lots of stop sign and traffic light jumpers but they most wore white dreadlocks.

I ride to work on a roadster with big tires and it'll glide over everything...

Nice one, Kate! I'm thinking of getting a bike to cycle to work (although it's only a very short journey for me) and on the seawall. Any recommendations on what bike to get? Not crazy $$$...

Thanks!

Hi Adele

I also didn't want to spend a lot of money as I didn't know how often I'd be using the bike. What are you looking for in a bike? Do you go up many hills? I was looking for comfort, mainly...I wanted to be able to sit up straight, wear a skirt, commute to work (so some gears) and that was about it, really. I was looking for a more girly -looking bike too (I am shallow). Not interested in mountain biking or anything. I went to Bicycle Sports Pacific in Van which is right at Pacific Street and Burrard.

http://bspbikes.com/

I ended up getting this ($439 before tax)

http://bspbikes.com/product/11trek-w...sd-73795-1.htm

It was just fine on the commute from BBy to downtown van. It's not the fastest bike around but it didn't give me a sore bum, which was nice. I got fenders and a bike rack added to it as well.

She recommended another one too that was around $669: (I think it was this one) (I see this one around a lot):

http://bspbikes.com/product/12trek-c...d-130987-1.htm

there's also this one:

http://bspbikes.com/product/11trek-7100-wsd-72943-1.htm

Let us know how its going in January. Riding to work in the cold rain 2 out of every 3 days is dedicated, July is easy.

Yeah I'm not sure about winter.

I'd need to get a whole new wardrobe for starters. And probably get lights for my bike too.

As you lie under the wheels of the Ford 150....giving the thumbs up, wink at the paramedic/firemen and display a superior smile as you groan out 'I had the right of way'.....

I work from home so i'm fairly sure i win this one. I'll be even more so when i nap this afternoon

Thanks Kate, I'll check out the links! I'm thinking a hybrid, I'll probably just use it on the seawall and round the city. Hopefully not too many hills but I'd like to be able to get up them if necessary! I've started checking out various bike shops/sites so will include BSP in my research.

Happy biking!

Adele