Peterborough’s Bicycle History
Did you know, Peterborough held the first ever provincial meet of the Canadian Wheelman’s Association? The main event was held on July 1, 1898. Story by Steve Brearton In 1898, Peterborough is a city of possibilities. Growing, prosperous and attracting … Continue reading
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Vintage Bicycle Show 2016 Toronto
Vintage Bicycle Show 2016 Community Bicycle Network hosts annual bike event at Trinity Bellwoods Park This year there were fewer bikes and fewer really, truly old bikes at CBN’s Vintage Bicycle Show. Last year we spotted a healthy number of … Continue reading
Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show July 24
Photo by Kyle Schruder from the Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show 2015. Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show Happening July 24 On July 24, 2016, Community Bicycle Network (CBN) will host their annual Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. … Continue reading
Heels on Wheels with Evalyn Parry creator of SPIN
Heels on Wheels with Evalyn Parry Interview by Tammy Thorne photo by Mike Ford The subject of our Heels on Wheels feature from our latest issue, Evalyn Parry, will be performing SPIN at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre from … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Londonderry, Bicycle, dandyARCHIVE, Evalyn Parry, Heels on Wheels, SPIN, vintage
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Penny farthing for sale
Penny farthing for sale Photo by Lorne Shields While we don’t normally post things for sale, we made an exception for this charming penny farthing as we do love to discuss things from the “days of the dandyhorse.” The penny … Continue reading
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