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Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.

Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.

Date3/10/1989
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0126198F
      The safe way to ride a bicycle is taught in schools by the Metro Police traffic safety bureau, which also inspects bikes. At Walter Perry Public Schoo(...)
      The safe way to ride a bicycle is taught in schools by the Metro Police traffic safety bureau, which also inspects bikes. At Walter Perry Public Schoo(...)
      Beaty, Keith
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      A view like no other of the Toronto skyline is what the CN Tower promises - and that's what it delivers
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      Loek, Dick
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      Agassi, Andre
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      Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
      Bull, Ron
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      Brazao, Dale
      1/6/1981
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      Mahler, John
      12/10/1988
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      The real thing: Author George Jonas wears one of the collection of motorcycle jackets he uses for riding his bikes on the streets of Toronto
      Bull, Ron
      11/1/1988
      Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St
      Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      8/14/1974
      Constable Mike Beven encourages everyone with a bicycle to join the Bike Back program
      Constable Mike Beven encourages everyone with a bicycle to join the Bike Back program
      Russell, Jim
      8/12/1990
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      8/7/1980
      Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
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      Faught, Ken
      8/1/1992
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      Stuparyk, Michael
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