Jane van Hoorn
@cyclelady.bsky.social
Cycling advocate, passionate about cycling. Instigator of Critical Mass Oak Bay, a movement to persuade community councillors to build cycling infrastructure for all ages and abilities. Love to travel.
Recently reached a milestone with my e-bike. Since I got my e-bike in 2018, I ride more often and for longer distances. It’s been a fun, enjoyable ride. Quite different from the standard bikes I rode for 30 years. As for those folks who suggest elders can’t ride bicycles… oh yeah?? NOT true.
July 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Recently reached a milestone with my e-bike. Since I got my e-bike in 2018, I ride more often and for longer distances. It’s been a fun, enjoyable ride. Quite different from the standard bikes I rode for 30 years. As for those folks who suggest elders can’t ride bicycles… oh yeah?? NOT true.
Yep. That sums it up.
April 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Yep. That sums it up.
People insist they need to drive their children to school because it’s not safe. I have my doubts about this logic.
March 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
People insist they need to drive their children to school because it’s not safe. I have my doubts about this logic.
I live in a Canadian city where one can cycle pretty much the whole year round. However, in my district, council is super slow to develop bicycle infrastructure. And I do mean slow. In my 25 years of lobbying has resulted in ONE bike lane. Super unfortunate. Some tourists like to cycle
March 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I live in a Canadian city where one can cycle pretty much the whole year round. However, in my district, council is super slow to develop bicycle infrastructure. And I do mean slow. In my 25 years of lobbying has resulted in ONE bike lane. Super unfortunate. Some tourists like to cycle
Last night Oak Bay Council voted to delay the Henderson and Haultain bikeways. These bikeways were identified by council in 2023 as ‘quick wins’ for the community. So.. still waiting for these quick wins’.
March 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Last night Oak Bay Council voted to delay the Henderson and Haultain bikeways. These bikeways were identified by council in 2023 as ‘quick wins’ for the community. So.. still waiting for these quick wins’.
Sounds about right.
January 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Sounds about right.
Took down strings of outdoor Christmas lights recently. That was a lesson in frustration in that, try as I might, I can’t seem to get the strings back INTO their original boxes. Anyone have a technique to share to get light strings back into the boxes? OR do you even bother?
January 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Took down strings of outdoor Christmas lights recently. That was a lesson in frustration in that, try as I might, I can’t seem to get the strings back INTO their original boxes. Anyone have a technique to share to get light strings back into the boxes? OR do you even bother?
I can only imagine the reaction this would cause in my community, not that it would ever happen as it’s a highly car oriented community but.. it made me giggle.
December 29, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I can only imagine the reaction this would cause in my community, not that it would ever happen as it’s a highly car oriented community but.. it made me giggle.
Wishing you a peaceful, merry Christmas
December 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Wishing you a peaceful, merry Christmas
What they might be saying soon in Toronto. Hope that attitude doesn’t spread in my community.
December 23, 2024 at 10:42 PM
What they might be saying soon in Toronto. Hope that attitude doesn’t spread in my community.
I can relate to this!
December 23, 2024 at 10:36 PM
I can relate to this!
All I want for Christmas (for me and my community)….
December 23, 2024 at 7:20 PM
All I want for Christmas (for me and my community)….
This is definately the attitude of our kitty.
December 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
This is definately the attitude of our kitty.
What? Of course I can be on top of the china cabinet. I can do WHATEVER I want.
December 9, 2024 at 7:31 PM
What? Of course I can be on top of the china cabinet. I can do WHATEVER I want.
I’ve sure noticed how much bigger vehicles are getting in the 30 + years I’ve been cycling. All the more reason to build cycling infrastructure.
December 8, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I’ve sure noticed how much bigger vehicles are getting in the 30 + years I’ve been cycling. All the more reason to build cycling infrastructure.
I was thinking about these words as I walked back from our neighbourhood produce store. It was the second time I had been there this week. The other time, I was on my bike. These words resonate with me as completely accurate.
November 28, 2024 at 4:38 AM
I was thinking about these words as I walked back from our neighbourhood produce store. It was the second time I had been there this week. The other time, I was on my bike. These words resonate with me as completely accurate.
This is what it’s like trying to get bike lanes in my community. SO difficult.
November 25, 2024 at 11:35 PM
This is what it’s like trying to get bike lanes in my community. SO difficult.
