You read the story in Canadian Cycling here. Here’s the short version, “Cyclists in Guelph, Ont. are bracing for a slippery winter after the city council approved a budget that removes winter maintenance from on-street, raised and protected bike lanes. Multi-use paths will still be plowed, but only to sidewalk standards. The decision, passed 7-6 at a special council meeting on Nov. 26, means all painted bike lanes, curb-protected lanes and boulevard cycle tracks will be closed each winter via bylaw, with no snow or ice clearing until spring. Signs will be posted to alert the public.”
Tonight I’ll be joining some other winter cyclists in the city on a protest ride. I don’t like winter riding in the dark so much, but don’t worry I’ll have all my lights on.
Here’s my happy winter bike commuting face, and my bike!
