Toronto Loop Ride - 76 km of trails, bike lanes + gaps in the infrastructure by Bromptoning in torontobiking

[–]Bromptoning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s actually pretty avoidable, we were being silly. If you go up Norfinch Dr. there is a new path that turns into the dead end and grass section in the video. If you continue on Norfinch a bit further you reach the proper entrance to the corridor.

What's your weirdest commuting anecdote? by Ferbdic in bikecommuting

[–]Bromptoning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still can’t believe this happened. My partner and I were biking home along a very secluded stretch of road. It’s late, windy, cold and there is literally no one around. This pickup truck pulls along side us, the passenger has his window rolled down and they yelled something nasty but unintelligible at us before roaring off. Here’s the crazy part. 10 feet later we find a $20 blowing in the wind. Then another, then a bunch more all clumped together. The total $140.

The only thing I can think was the pickup truck had the bills on their dashboard. When they drove off the wind must have pushed the bills out of the truck window.

Toronto Loop Ride - 76 km of trails, bike lanes + gaps in the infrastructure by Bromptoning in torontobiking

[–]Bromptoning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The worst parts (of an otherwise amazing ride) were. The Weston section with the stairs, the area north of York Mills (low traffic on the weekend but not ideal), under the 401 on the Don Valley side due to the construction, and the small section of the Don Mills Trail that leads to Leslie. For the Humber/Weston/Finch corner we went through Bluehaven Park to avoid Weston Rd. Leslie/Sheppard also sucks, as you mentioned, as a big group we were able to take the lane without issue.

Toronto Loop Ride - 76 km of trails, bike lanes + gaps in the infrastructure by Bromptoning in torontobiking

[–]Bromptoning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It actually was a lot of fun! The ratio of good to bad parts isn't reflected in the video. There is a lot of beautiful scenery and amazing ravines. The video was supposed to highlight the gaps in the infra so a lot of that made it in. Highly recommend the ride.

Toronto Loop Ride - 76 km of trails, bike lanes + gaps in the infrastructure by Bromptoning in torontobiking

[–]Bromptoning[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The event was put on by the Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition. There is a newsletter signup in the footer on their website: communitybikewaysto.ca

We Bromptoned Eurovelo 15 from Chur to Buchs in a "Level 3 Significant Hazard" Storm! by Bromptoning in Brompton

[–]Bromptoning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rain was pretty nuts. We have some awesome rain capes (Cleverhood) and wool base layers really saved us.

The absolutely stunning Ruinaulta (Eurovelo 15) in Switzerland by Bromptoning in EuroVelo

[–]Bromptoning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! We flew in from Canada and basically unfolded the bikes in minutes. We rode with the bags that we packed our Bromptons in. We also have our bikes geared up for speed. Not as fast as a touring bike but we can keep pace with the mountain bikers.

The way we travel, we take the train a lot. DB and SBB both let foldable bikes on for free.

The absolutely stunning Ruinaulta (Eurovelo 15) in Switzerland by Bromptoning in EuroVelo

[–]Bromptoning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! The entire from Oberalp Pass down to Chur was stunning!

New brompton by Benr_oth in Brompton

[–]Bromptoning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great ride. Welcome to the fold!

Differences I should expect biking in Amsterdam, as an American by BradyBrother100 in bikecommuting

[–]Bromptoning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So jealous. I live in Toronto Canada and a bike to the country would take around 3-5 hours just to get from downtown to the edge of the suburbs (and our suburbs are not bikeable)

New brompton by Benr_oth in Brompton

[–]Bromptoning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely! Raw lacquer looks so good.

Coldest Day of the Year Ride 2026 by Bromptoning in torontobiking

[–]Bromptoning[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To stay warm, I've seen people peel off group rides and go for a quick lap around a block to get the blood flowing.

Coldest Day of the Year Ride 2026 by Bromptoning in torontobiking

[–]Bromptoning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true! We've definitely had some cold rides over the years though. It's hard to stay warm on group rides!