This is my most recent video, a look at the casual cycling scene in Mississauga, ON.
Mississauga is a suburban city just outside Toronto and it's growing fast. A light rail system is planned to accommodate the expanding population, for example. With this kind of growth comes proportional growth in the cycling community. Mississauga is showing signs of this already, with streets near the city center already having fantastic bicycle infrastructure.
Beyond just commuting, Mississauga has trails, paths, and parks out the wazoo for every kind of cyclist. The long, rolling hills and wide roads are perfect for road bikes. The Culham trail up the Credit river are perfect for mountain bikers. The waterfront trail is perfect for a casual cruise by the beaches. The skate parks and dirt jumps are perfect for BMX bikes.
Then there's the Tour. Thousands of riders attend the Tour de Mississauga, a family friendly cycling event in September. The whole scene buzzes with energy and every single rider seems to have a unstoppable smile on their face. The sea of colours when riders set off is a sight that would captivate anyone, even someone who's never ridden a bike in their life.
