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Beta testing the STM Lionel-Groulx Bike Shelter (Abri vélo)

As you may have read from a previous post I recently got a new bicycle on the road!  The STM (Société de Transport de Montréal) announced that they would be testing a bicycle shelter at the Lionel-Groulx Metro and bus … Continue reading

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My custom ride: Vilano Wave 3 speed internal hub with manual shifter.

I’ve always ridden bicycles.  Living in a smaller city it was a great means of transportation as well as being a good workout.  When I used to live in the western Canadian provinces I owned a mountain bike and would … Continue reading

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Bixi Montreal and public marketing.

(June 6th Update:  here’s a great article with what appear to be actual facts regarding the new bixi funding as opposed to my cries of corruption below.  Doesn’t change my feeling regarding public advertising I still hate it just as … Continue reading

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Stopped by the Tokyo Police! Minowa, Tokyo Japan

I met a Korean girl, fluent in Japanese at the Lyhpard bar. Through introductions made by the owner we ended up talking the night away. We kept chatting away and drinking until the closing time at which point we both … Continue reading

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