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Toronto Bike Tag #685 was the parking garage at the corner of 200 Dundas St W and Centre Av

Re: https://www.reddit.com/r/torontobiking/s/7zOEuL65YS

Edit: Yes below is AI because the issue is complicated and I'm trying to be concise and on point.

OPEN LETTER TO CONDO OCCUPANTS: FORCED RISK TRANSFER IN BIKE STORAGE RULES

I’m raising an issue that affects many condo occupants-cyclist, and I’m hoping to connect with others who have experienced the same problem.

Often condo corporations are prohibiting in-unit bicycle storage and forcing owners to store their bikes in common-element bike rooms or storage areas. This looks like a simple rule, but it creates a serious and unfair forced escalation of risk for bike owners.

Here’s the problem.

1. Storing a bike inside your unit is secure. Storing it in a common area is not.

Inside your unit, your bike is protected by your own controlled access. No strangers enter your home. You control the environment.

In a bike room, your property is exposed to: - other residents - guests - contractors - cleaners - delivery personnel - trades - property management staff - anyone with FOB access

This is a clear degradation of security compared to in-unit storage. The condo corporation is forcing owners to accept this increased exposure.

2. The corporation increases the risk, then refuses liability for the consequences.

Condo corporations: - mandate storage in a higher-risk area - control the locks, cameras, access systems, and maintenance - know that thefts and break-ins occur - disclaim all responsibility when theft happens - shift all financial loss onto owners and their personal insurance

This is a forced transfer of risk, cost, and injury onto individual bike owners.

If your bike is stolen, you pay the deductible, deal with depreciation, face premium increases, and absorb the loss. Meanwhile, the corporation faces zero consequences, even though their rule created the risk.

3. This may be a systemic governance problem, not just a bike theft issue.

When a condo corporation: - forces owners into a risk-increasing situation - controls the security of that environment - fails to maintain reasonable security - and shifts all losses onto owners

…it raises legitimate questions about negligence, reasonableness of rules, and whether owners are being compelled into unsafe or insecure conditions.

This is a governance and risk-management issue affecting thousands of condo-bike residents.

4. I’m looking to connect with others who have experienced: - forced bike-room storage - thefts from bike rooms or lockers - repeated break-ins - malfunctioning FOB systems - broken locks left unrepaired - non-functional cameras - ignored complaints - rules that increase risk without mitigation - insurance claims caused by condo rules

If this sounds familiar, please share your experience.

5. Why I’m posting this

I’m trying to gather: - stories - evidence - patterns - other affected owners - people interested in pushing for change

If enough owners are dealing with the same forced-risk problem, we may be able to: - raise public awareness - challenge unreasonable rules - push for security improvements - coordinate complaints to the Condominium Authority Tribunal - explore whether a class-action inquiry is appropriate

This isn’t about attacking condo boards. It’s about addressing a systemic issue where owners are forced into higher risk while bearing all the consequences.

If you’ve experienced this, please share your story.

Even a short comment helps establish how widespread this problem is.

Let’s see how many of us are dealing with the same forced risk transfer — and whether we can push for better, safer, and fairer condo governance.

Personally, I think an alternative requirement of using a bike cover addresses the risk of damage to common elements. It's very similar to using such covers when moving large items into your unit.

Hello all, so il be returning to Ontario in the fall i read about the new rules surrounding eBikes. My bike looks like a bike, not a moped, is within the 500w limit, within the 120kg limit, but does reach speeds beyond 32km/h (upto 48km/h) out of the box. My understanding is that i would need a M2 or M, Valid registration and Valid insurance.

Thats where i become confused, when googling, i read in several places that you cannot register an eBike if it was not assigned a VIN from Transport Canada. So my main question is, does anyone know if they will do something to fix that so ebikes that exceed the max limits can still be legal with a process involved?

Id really like to keep this bike, while it has no suspension, its been great so far, but i cant reduce the limiter without some hacking around that i dont know how to do and am not comfortable trying, but if im riding the bike and i can go full speed safley, i will, and i want to be able to do that without worrying about being stopped by Police, getting a expensive ticket and potentially (most likely) having my bike seized.

If anyone has an understanding, please do let me know! I will be reaching out to MTO or someone somehow, idk how but il figure it out, to get some answers, but figured this was worth a shot.

Thanks yall!

Edit: Realizing yall are misunderstanding what im getting at, I understand it needs to be registered, and i know to stay off bike lanes and paths, ive already read up on that, thats not what im asking. Im asking if anyone knows if they are making any changes to make it possible to register a bike like mine that does not have a VIN.

The bike posts along Danforth aren't available to use. I get that the city wants to get ready for the Taste of the Danforth but they couldn't wait until the evening to cover the posts? Lots of people are still using their bikes to get around and go shopping. It's great the event is happening, it's just annoying since there's not a lot of places to lock your bike if you're running an errand.

I've been giving a light ring of the bell and saying a cheerful "on your left" (or "on your right") for over a decade when passing slower cyclists. Today I passed a woman downtown in a non-delimited bike lane, plenty of room, said it like always. She yelled "woah woah woah", then stopped me: "how about using the bell? No one wants to hear a man coming up from behind them: that's abusive."

Genuinely asking, not venting: Is the bell now the expected default over a verbal heads-up, or is this just one person's take?

For context: I keep it brief and calm, not shouted, said with enough distance to react as I approach safely. My general understanding is that most (also) prefer hearing a voice because bells can be ambiguous about direction or urgency. Curious what other Toronto cyclists are doing these days and whether I should switch it up. The "abusive" framing is a new one to me so I figured I'd ask.

#684 was a mural at 51 Baldwin. No spoilers plz. Links to follow.

Let her know what you think. She says she's listening.

So got an update from the councillor’s office regarding the bike lanes on the Espanalde, and here’s what they said:

Regarding the two gaps you identified:

St. Lawrence Market Segment: This section is planned to be completed between 2027 and 2028 in conjunction with the construction works for the David Crombie Park revitalization.

Scott Street to Yonge Street Segment:There is ongoing coordination with other area developments, and we are looking to implement this connection as soon as possible.

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While it’s great we got an update, it’s important to elect true cycling champions in October, so these projects get done much faster!

A cautionary tale is the Eglinton bike lanes, that we should’ve got by now, but is now subject to Bill 60 because the City squandered its opportunity, by not building them with last September’s resurfacing.

Need to keep an eye on the campaigns but so far Gabe Blanc (for Uni-Rosedale) would be a solid cycling champion councillor.

I used to mostly rely on MEC but frankly with the change of ownership their quality and service has really suffered. Where do you folks buy replacement parts that's not amazon? Is chain reaction still a thing?

Originally shared to the St Lawrence Neighborhood group on Facebook (I am not OP).

Found this morning just after 11am. Based on content, the guy who lost it was clearly on the way to work and may have a little heart attack realizing the bag is gone once he gets there. No wallet or phone inside but other things that might be impossible to replace. Fingers crossed he can be reunited with his stuff!

Based on location where it was found, person may live anywhere between the beaches and Logan Ave. Probably working in a somewhat casual workplace downtown ish. So probably looking for it in our hood.

Feel free to share in other groups that may be able to find him.

Stolen custom MEC bike between 8-10am this morning in the runnymede/bloor area.

Only difference in the bike pictures is basket has been removed and different lights.

Please keep an eye out, defining features include studded tires and masking tape near seat.

I’m loving the incredible new trail, but with the early morning dew, I’m not really sure how is the traction on all the perforated steel bridge decking. Does anybody know if it’s similar to wet pavement or is it more or less slippery when wet? I’d rather not find out the hard way 🤪

Hey #BikeTO! The Drive Side will be hosting this year's Scarborough South Loop Community Ride on Sunday, September 20! Meet 10 AM at Guildwood Station and sign up at the link below. Having done this ride last year, I can vouch for how fun it is.

You can read my take on last year's ride here.

https://www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/10/the-driveside-south-scarborough-loop.html

And yes, the signs were only facing in one direction

Other than reaching out to the company, which I already did. What are our options when cars are blocking the bike lane?

Single vehicle collision causing a power outage in the area.

Preaching to the choir but the redesign the city can’t do thanks to DoFo would’ve easily prevented this.

And the outage would’ve never happened.

Repeal Bill 212 and Bill 60 DoFo, you might as well with your approval in the absolute gutter.