Bad Ass Ecobikers

I jumped to the curb, hoping to get away from the gang of ecobikers roaring down the road looking for trouble. And trouble was my middle name, bub. I think they are hanging around the downtown core looking at giving movie stars free rides and eyeballin' the tourists. The gang has obviously scared some of the locals as the protection for their cars seems a little excessive.

Toronto Bike Month

Bike Month starts right after Energy Conservation Week ends and there were plenty of bicycles in Nathan Phillips Square for the launch of the more "better way" to get physically fit and environmentally conscience.


I love to travel around Toronto's downtown using a bike for the freedom and opportunities that you can find without being restricted to a car and finding the necessary and expensive parking spot. You could also find info here to retire your ride which gets your old clunker off the road and improves the air quality for everyone.

The Month (May 25 to June 21) is kicked off at City Hall's Nathan Phillips Square and a number of booths have been set up with bicycle related stuff including the City's table where you can pick up a free pen and a 2009 Toronto Cycling Map. Maya Cycle is also on hand with a handy bicycle trailer display and some friendly sales staff (see photo at top of post).

I tracked down one of the new EcoCabs and its rider and got some more pictures of the great idea on wheels.




Bikes Without Borders and Virgin Mobile has a 2009 annual Bike For Africa walk and roll fundraising event on Toronto Islands on May 30 from 1 to 8 pm. They hope people will register and come out to support the purchase of bikes and bike ambulances for African HIV/AIDS workers

EcoCab and other sights

I saw a few fun EcoCabs around downtown today. The pedal powered vehicle looks a little like a hollow, open concept smart car with room in the back for a couple of passengers. I checked the website and apparently the cab rides are free as they have sponsors paying the tab.

Even spring comes to the big city. Bare trees that had survived the cold temperatures of winter have suddenly come to life with leaves and blossoms and bare sidewalks suddenly sprouted patios.



I found some funny bars and restaurants names and signs around King Street West. There was one bar called "Hey Lucy" with $3.99 martinis all day Wednesdays (someone has some splaining to do). There was also an Italian restaurant nearby called the "Kit Kat" bar and grill. Nothing says Italian food more than some cow parts sticking out of the wall while the name brings to mind a couple of chocolate covered wafer bars.



After today's early morning rain the sun came out by lunchtime along with some strong winds. You had a hard time walking a straight path as the gusts of wind pushed you along. There were a few hats blown off heads and skirts raised today. The wind also kept Canada's flag flying proudly in the sun.