dandyARCHIVE: Debunking the carbuncle
Investigative Feature: Debunking the carbuncle By Guido Bruidoclarke ~ this article appeared in dandyhorse issue one, summer 2008 ~ Think about a piece of sandpaper rubbing against the inside of your...
View ArticlePenny farthing for sale
Penny farthing for sale Photo by Lorne Shields While we don’t normally post things for sale, we made an exception for this charming penny farthing as we do love to discuss things from the “days of the...
View ArticlePotholes bloom in spring: Cracks are whack
Pothole Paradise: Cracks are whack Call 311 or Tweet @311 to report a dangerous pothole in Toronto By Claire McFarlane The infamous Toronto potholes are one of the biggest issues facing cyclists this...
View ArticleFlashback Friday: Blessing bicycles past and present
Shown above is Reverend Stephen Anad blessing a bicycle at Mt. Carmel Church on July 28, 1929. This photo is from the City of Toronto Archives, Globe and Mail fonds, Fonds 1266, Item 17454. We are...
View ArticledandyARCHIVE: Cycling Sister Constance biked until she was 100
Courtesy of the Sisters of St. John the Divine in Toronto. Obit of the Day: Nun Better Sister Constance Elizabeth Murphy was in her late twenties when she decided to dedicate her life to God. When she...
View ArticleThe Bicycle Polka Ride
The Bicycle Polka Ride By Claire McFarlane What do bikes, polka and polka dots all have in common? Why, they were all at Dufferin Grove Park this evening for the first ever Polka Ride. Organized by...
View ArticleLadies Army 6: International Bike Polo Tournament in Toronto
Event co-organizer, Kirsten White, third from left with bike polo pals. Ladies Army 6: International Bike Polo Tournament is in Toronto this weekend Photos by Kyle Schruder Participants from across...
View Articledandyhorse launch party for issue 11
Evalyn Parry is our Heels on Wheels profile in the current ‘bike plan election’ issue of dandyhorse – which she is holding up in this photo from our launch party! dandyhorse launch party for issue 11...
View ArticleCharlie’s Pedal Powered Parts Washer
Sonic, Lindy, Husna and Hichaan work on a bracket to hold the pump of the Pedal Powered Parts Washer Charlie’s Pedal Powered Parts Washer By Claire McFarlane Although kids with power tools may sound...
View Articledandyhorse summer newsletter
Cover image for dandyhorse issue number 11 by Dushan Milic. We launched a new issue and now the dandyhorse summer newsletter is here with a big ol’ recap of what’s been happening on the dandyBLOG,...
View ArticleBells on Danforth video recap from City Cyclist
The City Cyclist was one of the hundreds of two-wheeled citizens who took to the streets on Sunday, September 14, to celebrate cycling in the city and show support for more – and better – cycling...
View ArticleStill we ride? A review of Critical Mass in Toronto
Critical Mass in Toronto during sunnier, more well-attended times. Photo by Martin Reis. Still we ride? Critical Mass is going strong around the world. So why are Toronto’s numbers dwindling? Guest...
View ArticleBikes On Wheels opens new store on Dundas West
Bikes On Wheels opens new store on Dundas West By Claire McFarlane The Toronto-based bike shop, Bikes On Wheels, recently opened a new store at 1612 Dundas St. West after having outgrown their Queen...
View ArticleFerry terminal to get facelift: redesign competition underway
Images courtesy of Waterfront Toronto. (Some via the City of Toronto Archives.) Ferry Terminal to get a facelift: redesign competition underway Public display at City Hall mid-March The Jack Layton...
View Article20 Bicycles to Help Over 30,000
Guest blog by Cait Bouwma, photos courtesy of Ben Voss from Africycle. 20 Bicycles to Help Over 30,000 A little goes a long way. In a country that has seen much catastrophe in the past several months,...
View Articledandyhorse May newletter is here
Part of our coverage this month included capturing this cute pedalling pooch on the railpath. dandyhorse May newsletter has arrived! You can read our April recap/May look-ahead here in our latest...
View ArticleFamily Bike Celebration at the Evergreen Brick Works – June 14
Family Bike Celebration at the Evergreen Brick Works Come celebrate bikes with your family at the Evergreen Brickworks (550 Bayview Ave.) on Sunday June 14. The event will be taking place between 10...
View ArticleBrick Works Family Bike Celebration
Nick, Liam and Nicole enjoying the festivities. Brick Works Family Bike Celebration By Claire McFarlane This past weekend, the Evergreen Brick Works co-hosted the first ever Family Bike Celebration...
View ArticleWhere are all the female cyclists? We’re here and we don’t need your streamers.
Infographic from PeopleforBikes. Where are all the female cyclists? We’re here and we don’t need your streamers. By Claire McFarlane As I read a column titled, Where are all the female cyclists? by a...
View ArticleArt Spin Bicycle Art Tour July 23
Artwork by Max Streicher; Quadriga. Photo by Priam Thomas courtesy of Art Spin. Art Spin bycyle art tour tour Thursday July 23 Bring your bike lights! Thursday July 23 Art Spin will present their...
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