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Janet Joy 🇨🇦 @jsquaredink.bsky.social · 3d

This was the vibe at 3rd annual BrompTOberfest #community @bromptoning.bsky.social 💕

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Robin Richardson she/her @canadarobin.bsky.social · 9d

Ontario friends, please take a moment to add your name to this petition in support of keeping speed cameras, an important tool for safer streets: chng.it/qH2kV5GMYn

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Stop Premier Ford from cutting speed safety cameras in Ontario

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · 9d

Jun captured so many wonderful pics of the Book Ride! Organized and led by @jsquaredink.bsky.social with readings from author @clairerossdunn.bsky.social at some lovely spots in Toronto. #BikeTO

Jun Nogami @jnyyz.bsky.social · 11d

The Reading Line 2025

Today was another edition of the The Reading Line, this one being the first edition in Toronto since Janet Joy's return from the Big Apple. This one featured author Claire Ross Dunn and her novel "At Last Count". She rode with us and stopped at various places in the downtown…

The Reading Line 2025

Today was another edition of the The Reading Line, this one being the first edition in Toronto since Janet Joy's return from the Big Apple. This one featured author Claire Ross Dunn and her novel "At Last Count". She rode with us and stopped at various places in the downtown area that were associated with the book.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · 10d

Another place to add to our #BikeTravel list…

Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 10d

Meet the Vancouver Crossing Loop, a brand-new, 314-mile route that begins and ends in Victoria, British Columbia.A carefully crafted journey that blends Canada’s stunning natural beauty with bike-friendly infrastructure and a touch of cosmopolitan charm.
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Introducing Vancouver Crossing Loop an Epic New 314-mile Cycling Route

For nearly 50 years, Adventure Cycling has been the invaluable group behind some of the most iconic long-distance cycling routes in North America. From the legendary TransAmerica Trail to the rugged G...

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · 17d

My gosh, that is gorgeous! Always wanted to take the Bromptons to Japan and now EVEN MORE! #travelbybike

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 17d

Osaka’s showpiece streetscape Midosuji Boulevard has undergone major changes. In the build-up to hosting the 2025 World Expo, the city began experimenting with reallocating parts of the road space: widening sidewalks, limiting car traffic, and creating continuous protected infrastructure for bikes.🧵

People walk and cycle along Midosuji Boulevard after dark, a major shopping street in Osaka lined with wide foot- and cycle-paths, as well as colourful trees, buildings, and streetlights.

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Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 22d

Help us spread the word for Islington Bike Day. Sunday, Sept 21, starting 10am to 1pm. Free bike bells + tuneups, bike decorating + parade, refreshments ... #biketo @fridaysforfutureto.org @etobicokeca.bsky.social

Community Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 28d

Our 2nd annual Islington Bike Day. Sunday, Sept 21, 2025. 10am to 1pm. Bike decorating, bike tuneups, Bike Share Toronto, bike parade! Mabelle Park, 38 Mabelle Ave, Etobicoke. A fun, family-friendly event. All welcome.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · 22d

Ugh. We know the people wanting to get rid of Palmerston's bike lanes and blaming them for traffic. They're our neighbours and they are a loud but vocal minority. We have not noticed any increase in traffic. Also, the solution as the councillor said is to make Euclid alternating one-ways too!

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · 29d

One of the best rides we've ever done in Montreal was the Lachine Canal. It's very popular for a reason! And yes, I blogged about it. ;) bromptoning.com/traveling-ad...

Bromptoning the Lachine Canal in Montreal

A classic Montreal bike ride along the Lachine Canal! On Brompton bicycles, of course.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · 29d

Our final ride on the Rhine River Cycle Route was this stretch of the Middle Rhine with lots of castles! We rode the entire 71 kms and it was beautiful despite the rain. #travelbybike #brompton #bikesky

Two Brompton folding bikes in front of a stone map of the River Rhine from the cities of Koblenz to Bingen.

A castle on a hill above a town and the Rhine River in Germany.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Sep 3

In Basel, Switzerland today, enjoying the many Velostrasses, eating pistachio croissants, and finding gothic bathrooms under bridges.

Two Brompton bicycles in front of a BASEL city sign.

A street with a bike symbol and “VELOSTRASSE” painted on the asphalt.

Brompton bikes parked in front of a bathroom under a bridge in Basel, Switzerland.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Sep 1

These bikes get us places we’d never be able to get to by any other means of transportation. For example, here are some shots from the Rhine River Trail in Switzerland - spots that are hike or bike access only! #Brompton #biketravel

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Aug 25

We began the Rhine River Cycle Route from the TOP today - Oberalppass, Switzerland. Here we are in front of the lighthouse that matches the one at the end of the route in the Netherlands where the Rhine flows into the sea. #biketravel #bikepacking #bromptonbicycle

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m in Cologne finally! Three days late for Devcom, but just in time for a bike trip along the Rhine River. #BromptonTravels

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Aug 14

Though fair advice, this one makes me sad. I hate existing in a post-truth society. I love facts.

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Aug 14

3️⃣ Share the Stories, Not the Statistics: In a post-truth society, bringing facts to a culture war is like bringing a spoon to a knife fight. We need to set aside the numbers on which we normally rely and craft narratives and messages that appeal emotionally—not intellectually—to our fellow citizens.

Powerpoint slides from a presentation entitled “Unleashing the Silent Majority to Beat Bikelash”, which feature photographs of urban transformation from cities around the world.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Aug 9

Fabulous video about the urbanism of Sesame Street! 💖

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Aug 6

love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.

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bikepedantic @bikepedantic.bsky.social · Aug 7

Like a beneficial clover sprout emerging from freshly-tilled soil, a new rider grows from the new local separated bike lane.

An adult rides behind a kid in a separated bike lane

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Aug 4

2 weeks ago we checked out the NEW park in the Portlands - Biidaasige Park! #BikeTO #bikesky #Toronto youtu.be/ZQme_OdCQLw

Bike Ride to Biidaasige Park (Toronto)

YouTube video by bromptoning

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Aug 1

What a glorious victory lap around Queen's Park tonight! Thank you @cycletoronto.bsky.social and @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social for taking this to court and winning! #BikeTO #BikeLanesSaveLives youtube.com/shorts/S6itP...

Cycle Toronto Victory Rally & Ride

YouTube video by bromptoning

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Jul 31

This quote is the best: "...governments can’t just pass laws that are steeped in, well, bullshit." #BikeTO #ONpoli #TOpoli

John Lorinc @johnlorinc.bsky.social · Jul 31

#topoli #onpoli New from me in @spacing: Some reflections on @cycletoronto.bsky.social’s huge legal victory in the bike lane war with Ford Nation. spacing.ca/toronto/2025...

Bike Lanes: 2 - Ford Nation: 0 - Spacing Toronto

In an intriguing aside a third of the way into Justice Paul Schabas’ extraordinary decision (issued yesterday) in Toronto’s bike lane war with Premier Doug Ford, he reveals how, about a month ago, he ...

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yes! A celebratory ride rather than a protest ride. 🎉🚴‍♀️🎊 #BikeTO

Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join us to celebrate our Charter challenge win tomorrow, Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 pm. We'll be hosting a rally starting near the Scales of Justice bike rack at 361 University, followed by a ride.

Learn more and RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/victory_ride...

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Jul 24

Aw, the Rue Berri hill in Montreal! We’ve bike up it a lot. Not impossible at all, but extra possible with a pedal-assist bike! #veloMTL #bikeMTL

Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · Jul 24

Great video from @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social on why hills are not necessarily barriers to cycling. Also shows how Québec City has stepped up in providing affordable electric bike share! #BikeTO #VeloMTL #BikeSky youtu.be/dte7_npUVs8?...

Is Cycling Doomed in Hilly Cities?

YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Jul 22

What a horrible thing to go through! So glad Beatrice had your back and the court ruled in your favour. An important precedent indeed.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Jul 20

Toured the NEW Biidaasige Park today! @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social did a great job designing the city's newest green space. #BikeTO #Toronto #Brompton

Two Brompton folding bikes under the Commissoners Street bridge in Biidaasige Park.

Drinking cold brew coffee in Biidaasige Park

Brompton riders in front of the Cherry Street bridge in Biidaasige Park.

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Bromptoning (Heather & Pier) @bromptoning.bsky.social · Jul 20

This is TODAY!!! #BikeTO Come join us!

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · Jul 19

A petition has been making the rounds in support of the West Scarborough Rail Trail from Warden to Kennedy Stations. Please sign and share. #BikeTO #WalkTO #ScarbTO #TOpoli chng.it/KDRCmBVmdB

Have you seen this petition yet?

Support West Scarborough Rail Trail

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