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Average Joe Cyclist

Average Joe Cyclist also writes a blog at www.averagejoecyclist.com. Joe is a local cyclist and cyclist-commuter, on a mission to rally cyclists to get together and make a better world for all cyclists. Joe pursues this mission with volunteer activities – such as helping out with the VACC’s (Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition’s) Bike to Work Weeks, and being a Board member of the BCCC (British Columbia Cycling Coalition).

Why aren't more people using bike lanes?

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it: as the winds of change blow in our new bike lanes, opponents of change shout against the wind – just as others once railed against cars.
Average Joe CyclistFeb 27th, 2011

Road rage or traffic tantrums?

Recently, the news has been full of road rage, but let’s call a spade a spade. Road rage is really just a traffic tantrum (a tantrum in a four-ton vehicle that endangers us all).
Average Joe CyclistFeb 3rd, 2011

Vancouver’s vibrant veloculture

Vancouver’s cycling culture has been accused of being a dull monoculture. Nothing could be further from the truth. Vancouver’s vibrant cycling culture enriches our city’s fabulous diversity.
Average Joe CyclistJan 17th, 2011

Magical moments in Vancouver cycling in 2010

2010 was a watershed year for Vancouver cycling, as the city made giant strides towards sustainability. This is not just about cycling – this is about the future viability of our city.
Average Joe CyclistDec 30th, 2010