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1. A city slicker’s guide to cycling

   U of T’s Bikechain offers advice on how to ride safely in Toronto

   Jul 5 by Kevin Draper

   Cycling as a method of transportation has unquestionably grown in both popularity and visibility at U of T. One great resource for cyclists is Bikechain, a shop at the International Student Centre that sells bike parts and accessories, in addition to coordinating a rental program. Bikechain’s coordinator, Toby Bowers, recently answered some questions for The Varsity about how cyclists can...

2. Bikechain needs grad levy

   Why funding the on campus cycle centre benefits students

   Mar 22 by Kaitlyn Kochany

   “Bikes are how I access Toronto. Bikechain is how I access my bike,” says Simon, a user of Bikechain—U of T’s free bicycle repair and educational facility—who came in to replace tires on his bike and get a tune-up. Most people wait until summer is in full swing before they get on their bicycles, but a busy March day illustrates...

3. Chasing the snowflakes

   How to bike in winter

   Jan 11 by Livia Murray

   Cycling during months of snow and ice isn’t so scary according to Bikechain, U of T’s free bike repair service. On Wednesday a small group of cyclists nestled among tools and bike parts in [Bikechain][1]’s basement office in the International Student Centre. They swapped stories and took tips for winter biking from a volunteer on how to navigate Toronto’s cold,...