Daphne Jackson

Daphne Jackson

@djacks.bsky.social

#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange 🚲 🌎 #bikeTO she/her

245 Followers 824 Following 40 Posts Joined Nov 2024
2 months ago
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Exhibits & Events Browse the exciting experiences produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with local communities and connect with arts and culture at Toronto History Museums and Cultural Centres. These creativ...

Many City of Toronto museums have special programs for the holidays: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...
For myself, I’ve booked a ticket to see the Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical (The Royal Theatre) with a friend.

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3 months ago

That is extremely helpful info (I don’t ski or snowboard so I wouldn’t have known that). Thank you!!

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3 months ago

Any tips for picking out a good pair of winter goggles? Yours seem to fit your helmet well!

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3 months ago

Great video!

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3 months ago
Home - Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic The Schlifer Clinic offers legal representation, professional counselling and multilingual interpretation to women who have experienced abuse. Call: 416-323-9149. Email: info@schliferclinic.com. Donat...

In Toronto - www.schliferclinic.com

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3 months ago

He’s clearly never tried to access the Beltline or Mud Creek during the winter time, which are basically unusable to anyone without crampons or a fat bike 😬

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3 months ago
article headline: toronto proposes over 20 km km of new bike lanes, bypassing provincial veto

narrowing car lanes is a good way to force low-speed streets in addition to a way to provide bike lanes without getting caught in the province's stupid legislation.

bike on, toronto. the province can try, but this is a city that walks, bikes, and takes transit in huge numbers and that won't change.

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6 months ago

What a great route! Nice way to connect some of southern Ontario’s best bike trails and make use of the GO train to start and end your tour.

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6 months ago

This #BikeTO art-filled corridor looks pretty good during daylight, as well.

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6 months ago
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One less car, one more cargo bike! YouTube video by My Other Bike is a Bike

“There are few things that bring me as much joy as carrying a lot of weight and a lot of stuff on a bike”

Kudos to @myotherbikeisabike.bsky.social shining a bright light on #bikeTO adults who carry (not just kids!) by cargo bike 🚲 youtu.be/k9tW-yd0ucY

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6 months ago

This is the way

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6 months ago

I absolutely love this place. I just wish they had added in some temporary shade cover until the trees grow a bit taller!

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7 months ago

Barbara Gray, city's general manager of transportation: “Education is the first line of defense”

Actually, no. Proper infrastructure that is intuitive to use and suitable for all ages and abilities is the first line of defence.

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7 months ago
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Fixing the Gap - Spacing Toronto Last week, Bike Share Toronto reported a record-breaking 980,000 rides in June. The most ever in a single month. Toronto is inching closer to a one-million-ride milestone, and it’s clear: people want ...

@lanrickbennett.bsky.social in @spacing.bsky.social sheds urgent light on bike mechanic policy and planning issues: “…with the growing number of pedal-assist bikes and heavy e-cargo bikes hitting Toronto streets… it’s not just a service issue; it’s a public safety risk.” spacing.ca/toronto/2025...

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7 months ago
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Topeak - Headlux Dual USB Light The innovative double sided helmet-mounted Topeak Dual USB Light is the ultra-powerful cousin of the original Headlux Battery Light. With 2 high power white and 2 red LEDs for front and rear lighting,...

This helmet light is on the pricier side but it functions as both a front and rear light, so if you consider it to be $25 per side it’s actually a good deal! (No personal experience with this light) curbsidecycle.com/products/top...

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7 months ago

I think the recommendation to use a helmet light is your best bet, but if you’re looking for a bolt-on light, Curbside has a few on sale at the moment. I have the Spanninga Elips Battery Rack Mount Rear Light on my rear rack and have been happy with it so far.

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8 months ago

What are the vibes like with the move towards the east end?

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1 year ago

Love that bit of trivia about Eglinton being the only street to cross all pre-amalgamation municipalities

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1 year ago
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This School Principal E-Bikes 32km Per Day! (Ride-Along Video) YouTube video by Ben Durham

Here's a beautifully produced video about Annette Gilbert (@cyclequeen.bsky.social), a school principal who rides her Gazelle Ebike 32km per day on her commute.

You'll want to watch this! 👇

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1 year ago
Sale advertisement. Picture of two bicycles with handlebar bags. A box below the picture says "Amazon Blow Out. Up to 50% off. We're clearing out our Amazon Store and taking up to 50% off every single bag, for our Canadian customers only! Save on best-sellers like the Orchard Grocery Pannier, Domino Handlebar Bag & Whoosh Bike Basket - while stocks last!

While I'm not big on Amazon, this Po Campo sale for Canadian customers is too good not to share! ctrk.klclick.com/l/01JJWP8ZNX...

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1 year ago

Get out of downtown! Take the subway to Warden Station and walk through Warden Woods on the Gus Harris Trail, then on to Taylor Massey Creek. At Cullen Bryant Park exit to Coxwell and take the Coxwell bus back to Line 2 subway.

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1 year ago
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Yorkville residents furious over proposed 11-storey long-term care home expansion Homeowners argue the addition to Belmont House complex will create congestion and shadows in neighbourhood

I share your sentiment! I nearly fell off my chair when I read that people had the nerve to oppose an addition to a long term care home in a transit rich walkable neighbourhood!!! www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...

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1 year ago

The Bosch motor on the Vektron is great and it totally flattens hills. The rear rack is very burley and I’ve carried tons of heavy stuff on it. The Vektron doesn’t have the cushy suspension or belt drive of the HSD/GSD lines though.

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1 year ago

If it’s in your budget, consider a Tern Vektron! I keep mine in my unit, folded up in the entryway.

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1 year ago
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‘It’s been life-changing’: meet the adults making big changes later in life Some people never learn to read or swim or even cook as children - but with the right spirit there’s still time to make things right

Inspiring stories of adults learning new skills later in life. I am in constant amazement of the capabilities of the human brain! www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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1 year ago

This is such a pet peeve of my mine! They always do that to the quick release on my bike seat post, why?!?! 😩

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1 year ago
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The Planet Money Workout : Planet Money Gyms don't want you to workout. Or at least, not often. It's better for business that way. Economics explains why.

I am reminded of this classic Planet Money episode ☺️https://www.npr.org/2019/06/12/731987365/episode-590-the-planet-money-workout

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1 year ago

A cargo net and any reusable bag I have on hand has saved me in a pinch many times!

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1 year ago

I see you left a little Easter egg in yesterday's column for today's readers 😉

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1 year ago

Nice picks! You and @cassiesmith.bsky.social might enjoy Meaghan Hackinen’s cycling memoirs “Shifting Gears” and “South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels.” Similar vibes to Bicycling with Butterflies.

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