Just A Bit Of Fun

 

This bicycle with the old milk crate mounted on back gave me a smile when I noticed the writing on the crate. It says 'basket' on the side and 'bike' on the back. It struck me as fun. Everyone seemed to have milk crates being used for something around the house at one time and they are the perfect size for vinyl Lps.

Glowing

 

This bike seemed to be glowing as it sat on the sidewalk in front of the black walls behind it. And the little sign at the upper left makes it seem even more spooky. 

Parked

 

These bikes won't be moving very far anytime soon. I never understand why people leave them out where this can happen. At least they won't be stolen.

Safe From Thieves?

 

The police can leave their bikes anywhere with little chance of them being stolen I think. They are probably now stored away for winter but are a common sight the rest of the year.

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Celebrate safely tonight! 

Passenger Luxury

 

I spotted this bike recently and was impressed with the passenger compartment for youngsters. No matter what the weather they will be protected. It looked like there was space for 2 kids but I'm not sure. 

October Theme: Blue

 

The October theme for the City Daily Photo Blog community is Blue and I just happened to spot this great looking blue bike so here it is. It looks like a real classic and the seat is wonderfully padded and actually has a spring. It also has nice stitching details on the seat and on the hand grips.

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Bike Shops

 

Bike riding is becoming more and more popular around the city as the city continues to expand the bicycle lanes (at a bit of a slow pace). To supply the needs of the riders, bicycle shops have popped up, and this is one of the more established ones. There are also bike share stations all over the city.

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A Classic

 

This is not the type of bike we normally see on the streets of Toronto. The most common bikes here have thick tires and are heavier looking. I stopped to check this one out and it turned out to be a Pashley bicycle which have been hand made in England since 1926. I think I would have had more than one lock on this one. Like the colour!

More Vintage Bikes

 Some bikes were more approachable at the bike gathering than the ones I showed you yesterday that were roped off to keep them safe. These bikes were old but not quite as trendy and were attracting a lot of attention from the crowds.

May Theme: Bicycles

The May theme for the City Daily Photo Blog community is Bicycles/Cyclists. For this theme I went to my archives for a pic taken at a vintage bike event held in a park downtown a couple of years ago. I love these beauties which were for sale but not cheap by any means.

For more examples of the theme click HERE to see bikes from all over the world.

Made In Toronto

 This cool looking e-bike was spotted recently and at first I thought that it was a small motorcycle but then realized it wasn't. I googled it and found that it is actually made right here in Toronto. Like the look of it.

Have Bike, Will Deliver

Purolator has started using bikes to deliver in some areas of the city. It is such a good idea that you wonder what took so long to start this. This bike was spotted in the Annex neighbourhood.

Dreaming Of Flowers

 The city bike sharing stations always have ads of some kind and I particularly liked this one. It says in the small print that it is art for dreamers and this pic seems perfect for that.

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An Oldie

I spotted this old bike in the window of a beauty salon in Yorkville during one of my wanders. It looks very old and very cool!

Orange

There was something cool about this bike with its orange accents. It is one of the stripped down bikes with a single gear, one brake and that's about it. It does have a bell though. I like it.

The Biker

I spotted this squirrel just off Bloor St W as she enjoyed her lunch while perched on the seat of one of the many abandoned bikes that you can find around the city. For some unknown reason people lock bikes to racks and then never return, leaving them to rust and also to take up the spaces for locking your bike. It is a mystery!  
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A Bike For Spring

I spotted this flowery bike while out for a walk on the weekend and thought it was perfect for the season. And doesn't that seat look comfortable?

Bike Shop

This bike shop on Queen St W in the Parkdale neighbourhood certainly knows how to get your attention. I love the old rusty bike they have hanging over the sidewalk. 
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Biking In The Snow

A lot of people still ride bikes around in the snow once the roads have been cleared a bit so our bike share program keeps the bikes out all winter. Not for me though!

Long Shadows

The shadows are so long at this time of year that it is hard to get yourself out of the pic. Our bikeshare system has recently expanded its area and the new ones seem to be well used most of the time. You can see from all the cyclists in the bike lane along the upper right in this pic that the bicycle has become a major mode of transportation in the city, at least downtown.