Tom Babin: Calgary Resident, Urban Cyclist, and Creator of the

Tom Babin: Calgary Resident, Urban Cyclist, and Creator of the Shifter YouTube Channel

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Tom Babin is the creator of the YouTube channel Shifter and the author of Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling, an exploration of getting around on two wheels throughout the year. His work is committed to furthering the conversation about the ways bicycles can make our lives better, for smart and thoughtful people who care about urban transportation and the future of city life.

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