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UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk
I see mass commercial transport in the hands of untrained drivers as a massive road safety issue.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 19, 20204 min read


Barriers to Recovery - Toronto Police are Failing Injured Cyclists
Toronto Police are often denying injured cyclists MVA reports and other vital insurance information they need to get health benefits.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 3, 20192 min read


THE HUMAN COST OF VOTING CONSERVATIVE
Quietly, in the middle of the night on September 30, 2019, Doug Ford & Doug Downey closed the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 7, 20194 min read


Targeting Victims of Crime: Doug Ford does away with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
I represent a growing number of people who have experienced sexual assault with their Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Claims. The provincial budget cuts proposed by the Conservative Government of Ontario will negatively impact people who have experienced violence, limiting their access to justice and vital financial and medical supports. On hearing the news of the callous budgetary decision to scrap the Victims of Crime Act and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 15, 20195 min read


All the Rage: Weaponizing Cars
*REPORT DANGEROUS DRIVING, VIOLENCE AND/OR THREATS DIRECTLY TO POLICE OR: https://core.torontopolice.on.ca/dors/hit-run.html 2 years ago, in horror I read about two cases of recent road violence. The first, involved cyclist Mike Wilkomirsky. Mike reported to the Star that he was cut off on Bay Street in downtown Toronto. He then approached the car to express his displeasure to the unknown driver. Without warning, the car driver with his huge SUV accelerated and attempted to

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 10, 20194 min read


On the Road Again.
Today, I write my final GoFunMe update. Tomorrow I will be back at home, permanently, to focus on getting my life back together and...

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 4, 20193 min read


Cyclists Targeted in Collingwood
I grew up cycling in the Collingwood/Thornbury area with my dad and brother. From “the Eliminator” to “Frog’s Hollow”, over 15 years we rode through this beautiful part of Ontario. It was our home. Our backyard was hilly and sprawling. I still go up and ride with dad, though nowadays, I am the one who drags his butt up the hill (sorry dad). Fond memories aside, it comes as no surprise to me to read the recent news reports about the region, as well as a jarring Canadian Cycl

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 26, 20183 min read


Dooring: This Cyclist’s Biggest Fear
It is March 14th, 2017, and I am looking out my office window at the second of two blustery winter days. The roads are slick and...

Dave Shellnutt
Mar 14, 20173 min read

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