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What's there to say, really? I'm a Canadian Journalism student who loves to write. I've done it since I was a child and I hope to continue writing 'til I'm in my grave. Prior to Journalism I went to the University of Toronto, St. George Campus for English

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Sports & Recreation > Biking Essentials for biking safety: 1 of 18
Biking is great fun. It's good exercise, and a reliable, clean way of getting where you're going. But it's also a potentially dangerous pastime, one that can get you badly injured if you're not aware of everything that may come your way. Here are a few tips that will help ensure that you get home safely every time you head o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Cycling and the attitudes of the driving public: 1 of 10
Apparently four wheels are worth a lot more than two. Or at least that's what it seems like whenever I head out on my bike. I love cycling. I take my bike everywhere I go, favoring the breeze in my hair over a stinky car any day of the week. Yet every time I go out some part of my brain registers the fact that I may not make... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to bicycle safely in the city: 1 of 8
If I could, I'd say "Don't" and just end this article right now. I can't, though, so onwards ho. Cycling in the city is dangerous. Supremely dangerous. It combines cars coming from multiple directions, drivers who aren't paying enough attention or are just overly aggressive and pedestrians who don't know or don't care that y... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Cycling: Exercise or hard work: 1 of 8
This title seems a bit confusing at first. Exercise, if you want it to be effective, MUST be hard work. If you're not working hard and sweating you're probably not getting much exercise in the first place, which is one of the primary reasons many people hop on a bike. Evaluated a bit differently, however, it makes more sense... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Hardest cycling crash you've ever taken: 1 of 7
I've been surprisingly lucky on my bike. Despite the sheer number of times I've used it I've never been in a major crash (knock on wood). I've had my share of minor scrapes, sure, but I've managed to avoid broken limbs and perforated skin. I can't say the same for my brother, however, who will be the subject of this article ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Good reasons to fish even if you don't like fish: 2 of 5
Many people consider fishing the epitome of boredom. They think it looks like a waste of time - more, they don't like the taste of fish anyway. So what's the point? There are actually quite a few reasons to give fishing a shot, none of which actually require you to eat the things. Here are just a few of them; hopefully one o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking The importance of wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle: 2 of 5
Moments after you finish reading this article, take a look outside. The chances aren't very good of it happening, but you very well may see me zip by your house on my bike - and I won't be wearing my helmet. I'll admit it. I generally leave my helmet at home. I'm not sure why, exactly; it's just become a bad habit. And so I ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Reasons why you should ride a bike: 3 of 7
I'd glad to see this title exists, because frankly, there aren't enough cyclists out there. Even in the summer when you'll see somebody on a bike every couple minutes of so, they're in the vast minority: everybody else is either walking (which is fine), jogging (also fine) or putting about in their cars (not so fine). The wo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to ride a bike safely on roads: 1 of 1
Riding a bike on an empty road is one of the easiest things in the world, so long as the road is nicely paved. You'll get a smooth surface to enjoy as much speed as like, as so long as you're possessed of a nice sense of balance you'll have few troubles with the endeavor. That is, until you toss cars into the equation. Cars ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Mountain biking in Whistler, British Columbia: 5 of 8
Mountain biking. These days it seems like a lot of mountain bikers take their mountain bikes to wilderness areas that have nothing to do with mountains. And that's a shame, isn't it? Those bikes are meant for steep mountain trails and beautiful vistas from high elevations, after all. There's just not enough mountains around ... More..