We rode out to Bike and Bean on Sat. I was concerned that the abandoned railway signs would mean a lack of maintenance. I wasn't prepared for the trail actively being made worse. Lots of construction between Cranberry Lake and Tantallon. Short term pain for long term gain? I'm not optimistic...

A question for the #KidicalMassHfx community. A friend with a 7 year old is asking if there is a good program for kids for biking in Halifax (in addition to Kidical Mass). She is looking for something for evenings during the spring or summer. Any one know of any programs happening this year?

Very slippery and slushy on the bridge bike lane this morning. #hfxws

#hfxws The bridge bike lane was in great shape tonight.

The #BikeHFX community is amazing. So many people showing up in the rain, great music, bright lights, and lots of skilled marshals. Thanks everyone!

#BikeHFX I'm still looking for a few more marshals for Saturday's ride. If you can help out, please send me a message! @cyclehalifax.ca @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social

Last #KidicalMassHfx ride of the year with a great group of volunteers and participants. This #bikehfx event is always one of my favourites.

The best part of my commute in #bikehfx today (and every Tuesday). The graveyard always feels so quiet.

I'm sad to miss this one but if anyone is interested in marshalling for Kidical Mass this weekend they are in need of a couple volunteers!

Welp, it happened again. Hit by a driver in the bike lane/MUP in front of Purdys Wharf. I’m absolutely fine, so is my bike. Just mad.

Beautiful morning for a long ride in the woods. The trail was BUSY!

We rode 180km in 3 days on the Confederation trail, in PEI National Park and on quiet roads. We sought out coffee shops for pastries and dairy bars for ice cream. We sometimes rode fast to work out stress and catch sunsets. We also rode slow with some little friends who biked 20km! Such joy! 2/2

V had anxiety and being active was one way she managed it. She passed that on to me. My chest pain and shallow breathing showed up last week for the first time in years. Likely due to anger about bike lanes, a woods ban, climate anxiety, etc. So we went to PEI to ride our bikes in the woods! 1/2

Whacked myself with my pedal at Kidical Mass today but didn't even notice until I got home. Too busy soaking up the joy of kids on bikes. So grateful for this community after a tough week!

Our local fruit selection right now is incredible. We literally have a problem where we can't not buy fresh fruit even when we already have lots at home...

Has anyone ever seen a map of the province's roads that shows which ones have paved shoulders?

Yesterday we rode the Salt Marsh Trail in memory of V, exactly 7 years after she was hit by a car while biking near Truro, NS. It has become an annual tradition to ride the final route she ever completed. We chat, we ride, we toast, and some swim. It is always a special day! Wish she could join us.

It's been an exhausting month as a cycling advocate. Come marshal with me on Sunday and experience the joy that will help replenish some of that energy!

What we've been up to for the past month :)

Up early because of jetlag allowed us to get my bike reassembled by 630 am. Since the sun was shining we headed out for a ride on the COLT. Nice to see so many bikes and #bikehfx friends!

Thinking about those gathering in Halifax today to show support for bike infrastructure. Today we had a 4km ride to a city centre to catch a train and here is a snippet of the infrastructure we were treated to. Hard to not be sad that our vacation is coming to an end.

Come marshal with me! Kidical Mass is one of the most joyful events and a great way to get introduced to marshalling.

Has anyone in #BikeHFX braved the roads or bike lanes today? I'm guessing it will be another bus commute for me.

City sidewalks vs work sidewalks. They both had the same storm.

We exchanged the city streets for some beautiful trails today. Much more fun sliding around in the woods.

Warning: Sooo slippery!! Literally couldn't even stand on the bridge bikeway tonight, let alone bike. Caught be totally off guard. Thankfully there was a small patch of snow on the side to walk down! And the helmet proves it was freezing rain.

Shared some laughs and "good luck" wishes with the #BikeHFX community while crossing the bridge this morning (just before it closed). Thankfully I was the one with the tail wind! Honestly it was the best part of my ride. Full separation from cars makes for safer cycling in any weather!

So many people riding bikes together ❤️. #ILightHFX

I anyways love how I Light HFX gives me the excuse to make my bike nice and bright!

Join me at tomorrow's ride! Being a Marshall at these events is always a highlight of my month. Blocking traffic with the sound of excited kids is just the best!

#KidicalMassHfx is a bit low on ride marshalls for tomorrow morning's ride in downtown Dartmouth. If you're around in #BikeHfx, and able to help, we'd love some support. It's a low-stress route and there's the added benefit of seeing all the happy kids in costumes for our Halloween ride.

A section of the Devonshire bike lane in #bikeHFX has been removed for parking. The flexiposts have been removed and the white lane has changed from solid to dashed. 😢

Lots of fun combining my roles as a bike marshall and "Ta Ta Tine" this morning at #kidicalmasshfx. Fun to see the kiddos in my life enjoy this event as much as I do. They love all aspects: the bike riding, the bubbles, the playgrounds, the snacks and the prizes! The organizers have perfected it!

A different kind of traffic on the bridge this morning. Fun to lead the women's 10k! Always less fun dealing with angry drivers who have to go one block out of their way.

It's been a tough 24 hours in #bikehfx. I've reported four close calls on bikemaps.org, listened to callers on Maritime Noon saying that cycling safety is up to the riders, and looked at the long list of "planned" projects in Halifax that actually have no real plans.

Started a new account to better reflect my day to day views! @beactivelikev.bsky.social is really meant to share experiences and encourage others to be active (and to share our blog). But sometimes I have other things I want to say - usually about cycling in Halifax or oceanography!