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Michael Kras
25 Apr 2022

Hamilton gears up for 12th annual Bike For Mike charity ride

Calling all cyclists: a fun ride for a great cause is happening in Hamilton this week. Sunday, May 1st marks the 12th annual Bike for Mike event: a fundraiser that connects local cyclists and encourag...

Michael Kras
15 Jul 2021

Hamilton is getting 650 bike share bicycles donated by Portland

Hamilton’s bike share program is about to get a considerable influx of bicycles thanks to a generous donation from Portland, Oregon. The City of Portland has offered to donate around 650 bike share ...

Michael Kras
04 Jun 2021

Hamilton Bike Share removes Ryerson name from bike hub

Hamilton Bike Share – the not-for-profit that currently facilitates Hamilton’s social bike share program – has taken quick action to rename their Ryerson Rec bike hub. “In the spirit of reconc...

Michael Kras
31 May 2021

These bike route maps let you explore Hamilton’s stunning murals

Cyclists of Hamilton now have some online maps that will help them take a different kind of scenic route in town. Hamilton-based cycling advocacy group Everyone Rides – which seeks to “remove ...

Michael Kras
26 May 2021

Hamilton is getting a huge skate park at Alexander Park

Hamilton will soon be getting a large, publicly accessible new skate park. The city has proposed a brand new, 10,764 square foot skate park located at Alexander Park in Ward 1 and Hamilton’s west en...

Michael Kras
30 Nov 2020

Hamilton Bike Share extends its operations contract to 2022

In an assuring bit of news for bike share users in the city, not-for-profit organization Hamilton Bike Share recently got the green light from Hamilton city council to extend their operations contract...

Michael Kras
05 Oct 2020

Employee at Freewheel Cycle in Dundas tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at Freewheel Cycle, Dundas’ iconic bike shop, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating, according to a statement from the business. The news was originally shared...

Craig Clark
18 Aug 2020

A 6 year-old boy was found riding his bike along Highway 403 in Hamilton

A six-year-old boy is safe after the Ontario Provincial Police found him riding his bike along Highway 403 in Hamilton around 3 pm on Monday. The OPP received several calls after drivers saw the boy r...

Michael Kras
30 Jul 2020

Hamilton’s embrace of bicycles marks the beginning of a new era

Brought to you by Forge & Foster Investment Management. There’s a vehicle that is currently revolutionizing local travel, both in Hamilton and worldwide. It’s smaller than a Smart Car. The mai...

Michael Kras
04 Jun 2020

SoBi bike share has been saved in Hamilton

After a controversial city council vote seemed to leave Hamilton’s bike share service dead in the water, a last minute fundraising effort – coupled with vocal advocacy from city officials and ...