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Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.

Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.

Date3/10/1989
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The safe way to ride a bicycle is taught in schools by the Metro Police traffic safety bureau, which also inspects bikes. At Walter Perry Public Schoo(...)
The safe way to ride a bicycle is taught in schools by the Metro Police traffic safety bureau, which also inspects bikes. At Walter Perry Public Schoo(...)
6/20/1972
A view like no other of the Toronto skyline is what the CN Tower promises - and that's what it delivers
A view like no other of the Toronto skyline is what the CN Tower promises - and that's what it delivers
6/24/1986
Andre Agassi, 20, in hot pink bicycle pants and flowing mane, yesterday displays the winning style that's captured the hearts of female tennis fans. A(...)
Andre Agassi, 20, in hot pink bicycle pants and flowing mane, yesterday displays the winning style that's captured the hearts of female tennis fans. A(...)
7/26/1990
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
9/19/1974
Snow? What snow? Bicycle parcel courier George Metropoulos, 19, takes his company's slogan seriously ? In rain, wind or snow, we go ? because that's w(...)
Snow? What snow? Bicycle parcel courier George Metropoulos, 19, takes his company's slogan seriously ? In rain, wind or snow, we go ? because that's w(...)
1/6/1981
Cabbie robbed: A Co-op taxicab, top, hit two parked cars and a bicycle while cabbie Ahmet Gulkan, 28, struggled with a thief last night at Church and Wellesley Sts
Cabbie robbed: A Co-op taxicab, top, hit two parked cars and a bicycle while cabbie Ahmet Gulkan, 28, struggled with a thief last night at Church and Wellesley Sts
12/10/1988
The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto
The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto
11/1/1988
Bicycle built for 1 1/2 This postman ? he wouldn't give his name ? wasn't really delivquin legs for a sculpture and had to take them home on his bike ? turning a few heads in the process
Bicycle built for 1 1/2 This postman ? he wouldn't give his name ? wasn't really delivquin legs for a sculpture and had to take them home on his bike ? turning a few heads in the process
8/7/1980
Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St
Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St
8/14/1974
Constable Mike Beven encourages everyone with a bicycle to join the Bike Back program
Constable Mike Beven encourages everyone with a bicycle to join the Bike Back program
8/12/1990
Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
8/1/1992
Poetry in action: Sergeant Heather Hodgson, of Peel Regional Police, uses rhymes to teach students Jennifer Harwart, left, and Mario Vella, about bicycle safety
Poetry in action: Sergeant Heather Hodgson, of Peel Regional Police, uses rhymes to teach students Jennifer Harwart, left, and Mario Vella, about bicycle safety
5/11/1989