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One Way Traffic

This Hamilton Spectator front page was found during our recent building renovations. Read just how unpopular one-way conversion of our downtown streets was…it’s unreal that they actually went through with it!

Out Spoke’n – Open letters to Motorists & Cyclists

By Sean Burak
An open letter to motorists:
As the weather warms, you are likely to see more bicycles on the road. Please be aware that the law requires cyclists to ride with traffic, and prohibits cycling on sidewalks. As such, you are required by law (and are encouraged for safety’s sake) to leave enough space [...]

Out Spoke’n – Shared Space Double Standards

By Sean Burak
Despite their best efforts to get along and safely share the roads, cyclists and motorists continue to butt their heads over many issues. Two major ones involve the sharing of space on the streets, and the correct place for bikes.
One of the biggest complaints cyclists hear is that they ’skip the line’ at [...]

Out Spoke’n – Winter Commuting

By Sean Burak
We’ve entered a new year at H Magazine, and to celebrate we’re launching a monthly bike column — Out Spoke’n. Sean Burak, owner of Downtown Bike Hounds, will guide us through the highs and lows of pedalling our fair city.
With the winter winds howling in our ears, it’s easy to neglect those [...]