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Brompton x and wander

Most outdoor products are sold with a promise of conquest. Faster, further, higher, harder. The bicycle industry is fond of this language. Even gravel riding, which began as a nice way to escape traffic, is all about finish lines, power meters and multiple ads featuring pain, sweat and masochism. Luckily, there’s Brompton. Their great innovation...

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Three Wheels or Two? Deciding Between a Cargo Trike and Cargo Bike

Urban life is full of short trips that feel too far to walk but too close to drive. Cargo bikes and cargo trikes offer the perfect solution, letting families carry children, groceries, or gear with luxurious ease. But choosing between two wheels and three is more than a practical choice – itโ€™s about confidence, control,...

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Introducing Cape Coffee

When I first landed back in Toronto with a fresh box of beans from Cape Coffee, I had one thought in mind: โ€œHow on earth did this tiny Newfoundland roaster manage to blow my mind more than some of the big names we carry here?โ€ย  I had been sampling what passes for โ€œboutiqueโ€ dark roasts...

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Getting Around Toronto as a Student: Why Cycling Beats Cars and Transit

Every September, Toronto fills with tens of thousands of new students lugging suitcases, IKEA bags, and big questions. The city feels electric – residences buzzing with move-in chaos, cafรฉs crammed with laptop warriors, and sidewalks jammed with wide-eyed first-years trying to find their bearings. Itโ€™s exciting, but also overwhelming: new courses, new friends, new neighbourhoods,...

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Why the Brompton 6-Speed Belongs to the Past

For years, the Brompton 6-speed was the go-to choice for riders who wanted a folding bike with enough gears to handle hills and longer rides. But with the launch of Bromptonโ€™s new 4-speed and 12-speed drivetrains, the old 6-speed is now obsolete. The 4-speed offers a lighter, simpler solution for city commuters, while the 12-speed...

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Bullittproof Your Back to School Ride

September can feel like a restart for city life. Kids are back in school. Cottage country escapes are finished. Schedules begin to fill with drop-offs, pickups, work deadlines, and after-school activities. August is when people start to think about how they’ll move through the year ahead. Will it be another ten months of inching through...

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Beyond the Dock: What’s Next After Bike Share?

At Pedaal, we see a very high rate of Bike Share users coming in to buy Bromptons after using the program for a year or so. We think this connection is fascinating. Bike share programs have revolutionized urban cycling, making it easy for millions to hop on and explore the city without owning a bike....

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