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After a year of dodging cars with texting drivers, and dangerous buses that cross the bike lane every block on King Street, the re-designed corridor with a protected bike lane is (almost) open! This post contains a quick start guide on how to get the most out of London’s newest bike facility, and flip your morning commute from dull to delightful.
Read MoreSpring is definitely here, and we have a lot of things to tell you about. New hours. New bikes. New staff. Bike events, too! Read on for spring bike fun!
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about getting your young children moving on a bike this spring, look no further. While this isn’t a definitive guide to carrying kids on a bike, we hope it will give you some inspiration when thinking about family cycling this spring!
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce today that London Bicycle Café will merge with Tesla Inc. The merger will create synergies between two strong and growing electric transportation companies that will provide significant benefits for all parties. Both firms will retain their branding and autonomy, while transferring knowledge and skills between the companies. The move will also give Tesla a stronger presence in the fast-growing Southwestern Ontario electric bicycle market.
Read MoreWe’ve written before about how much less expensive a cargo bike is compared to your “other” vehicle, or how much you can save by starting a bike habit, but we know that making the leap to becoming a one-car, or no-car family can be challenging because of the up-front cost of a cargo bike. So let’s fix that. We’ve partnered with Financeit.ca to offer a new way to get you onto a new bike without the sticker shock. By offering instant in-store financing for your new bike, we can help you realize some big savings, while having more fun with your family, too!
Read MoreWhat do riding everyday in the city and bike touring / bike packing have in common? They both allow you to use your own energy to get somewhere awesome, while carrying your belongings with you on a bike! Bikes that are set up for touring and adventuring make really everyday bikes, because when they’re not carrying your food, shelter, and clothes for camp, they’re capable vehicles for getting groceries, carrying your work clothes, lunch and laptop, and some are even capable of carrying your kids! Plus they’re super fun to ride.
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