Cycling to Kìwekì Point in Ottawa

June 1, 2025 Hansonthebike 4

Reading Time: 6 minutesWe cycled to the recently opened Kìwekì Point, formerly known as Nepean Point. It is very well done and I encourage you to go and check it out. Here is a short description with a dozen photos.

A photo of a bridge with pad locks with a text on top saying : Rethinking the rideau Canal"

Rethinking the Rideau Canal

April 19, 2025 Hansonthebike 3

Reading Time: 7 minutes Over the last two decades, boating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa has dropped considerably. More bike rides are on average counted on a single day than the total number of vessel movements on the canal during the entire season. Is it time to refocus for Parks Canada?

New Cycling Infrastructure in Arte Nova Aveiro

February 16, 2025 Hansonthebike 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesLast October, we visited Aveiro in Portugal, a lovely mid sized town with pleasant weather. It is known for its salt lagoons (birding) and its Arte Nova. Cycling might be a good third thing to enjoy in this flat town behind the Atlantic coast.

A photo of a bike path with the text cycling the Ecopista in Guimaraes

Cycling de Ecopista in Guimarães

November 9, 2024 Hansonthebike 1

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis fall we visited Guimarães and cycled the local Ecopista to Fafe. Here is a short impression and pictures to give you an idea of the pathway in this pretty northern Portugal town.

Off the Couch: Protest Ride Today

October 26, 2024 Hansonthebike 5

Reading Time: 5 minutesToday, we’ll protest against the new law that forces municipalities to ask permission to build a bike lane if it hinders drivers. And worse, to remove existing bike lanes.

Cycling the Thousand Islands Parkway from Gananoque

September 26, 2024 Hansonthebike 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs we turn on the Thousand Islands Parkway from Gananogue, we notice two police cars with their lights flashing. One of the cops is walking in the grass. As we get closer, we noticed he has a carbon race bike in his hands, mangled. Was it a collision, or did a bike just fall off a car? We will never know.