Hometown: Toronto, ON
Location spotted: Heading south on the Clark bike path
Destination and distance: Going home from the Jean-Talon market, 4K
Cycling months: As soon as the snow clears up, otherwise I’m too scared.
First bike: It was a beautiful sunburst orange Raleigh cruiser.
Current ride: It’s from the 70’s. It came with its own license plate, which is really amazing. I named it Stanley after my grandfather who had a bike store.
Number bikes: One
Number bikes stolen: None
Number bike accidents: None
When not cycling: Sewing. I’m in fashion design.
Thoughts on biking and fashion: Vintage outfits on vintage bikes are just so adorable, but everything looks good on a bike really. I love wearing full skirts on bikes and watching them blow in the wind.
Number years biking: Two years using it as a serious mode of transport.
Discovery through biking: I found it opened up all of Montreal to me. I’ve been here two years.
Why do you bike: I find biking really romantic. One of my favourite things is bike riding with a friend down Montreal streets and talking side by side.
Why do you bike: I find biking really romantic. One of my favourite things is bike riding with a friend down Montreal streets and talking side by side.
Biking pet peeve: Cars. I get really angry. I swear a lot.
Bike Tip: Be really alert. Don’t wear headphones and don’t talk on a cell phone.
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