Steve Roper has been cycling around Collingwood for his daily errands since May By Erika Engel. CollingwoodToday. Oct 4, 2024 2:51 PM A trip to Italy in the spring reminded Steve Roper of the charm of a walkable and cycleable small town, and prompted him to challenge himself to leave his own car at home more often. Roper has been cycling around Collingwood since May for his daily errands, and he’s even more convinced it’s the best way to do…
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