Author: Andrew McClenaghan

Bicycle Café is looking for a friendly and reliable Bike Concierge to join our team on Saturdays. This role is a great entry point for someone interested in the bike industry, retail, or community-focused work. You will spend the day helping customers, supporting our sales and service teams, and keeping the shop running smoothly during […]

A recent article in Momentum Magazine makes a strong case for something many of us already see on the ground: cargo bikes can move through cities faster than delivery vans. In dense urban areas, vans sit in traffic, circle for parking, and lose time at every stop. Cargo bikes use bike lanes, take shorter routes, […]

A Local Partnership That Helps More Londoners Get Rolling At the London Bicycle Café, we believe bikes change lives. They make it easier to get to work, get to school, visit friends, and explore the city. They also make our community healthier, happier, and more connected. That is why we are proud to partner with […]

If you travel through downtown London or along the Thames Valley Parkway, there are some important route changes starting March 2. The Queen’s Bridge Rehabilitation Project is beginning, and it will affect access across the river near Queens Avenue. Here is what you need to know if you are riding to the Bicycle Café. What […]

Join riders in London for a community bike ride rooted in solidarity and remembrance. We are coming together to honour the memory of Alex Pretti, Renée Good, and everyone impacted by recent events involving immigration enforcement in the United States. This ride is about showing up for one another and riding together with care and […]

Winter is the perfect time to slow down, gather around the table, and enjoy comforting food made with care. We are excited to be part of Londonlicious again this winter, starting January 16, with a cozy prix fixe dinner that leans into Dutch-inspired comfort and the best Ontario ingredients. Our $55 prix fixe menu includes […]

Why UL Certified Systems Matter More Than Ever E bikes make daily travel easier, healthier, and far more fun. They also carry real responsibility because every e bike is built around a high energy battery. When these systems are designed and tested with care, they are very safe. When they are not, they can pose […]

A community project that supports students, active travel, and a healthier city London Bicycle Café is excited to share a new community project that aligns with our mission to help more people choose active transportation. Last spring, Andrew McClenaghan, a proud South Collegiate alumnus from the class of 1997 and an active transportation activist, began […]

Simple, practical, and fun gifts for every cyclist on your list. Stocking Stuffers Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that make every ride a little smoother. These simple yet thoughtful items are perfect for stockings or Secret Santa exchanges. Muc-Off Chain Lubricant – $9.99 and upKeep bikes running smoothly all winter long. A small […]

How a small rule change reshaped city driving, and why it might be time to rethink it. A Short History of “Right Turn on Red” The right turn on red rule spread across North America during the 1970s energy crisis, when governments hoped it would save fuel by reducing idling. The United States adopted it […]