Halifax
Trailheads closed on both coasts as Canadians flaunt Social Distancing orders
March 23rd, 2020 by Terry McKall | Posted in MTB, News | No Comments »
Mountain bikers and trail users flock to parks during COVD-19 pandemic
With a new year ahead, the Halifax Cycling Coalition looks back on 10 years of uphill momentum
December 31st, 2017 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in Advocacy, News | No Comments »
The Integrated Mobility Plan is one of the newest success stories for the young organization.
City councillor hopes to put Halifax on the world mountain biking map with regional strategy
September 21st, 2017 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in News | No Comments »
Regional mountain bike strategies are also found in places like British Columbia and Western Australia.
Halifax dooring incident prompts calls to revise Nova Scotia traffic laws
July 21st, 2017 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in Advocacy, News | 1 Comment »
The Atlantic province is one of four provinces in Canada in which dooring isn’t an offence
Giant Halifax kicks off brand’s East Coast presence with week of celebration
May 12th, 2016 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in News | No Comments »
Riders in Halifax had something to celebrate on April 1, when Giant, the world’s largest bike manufacturer, opened Canada’s eighth independent Giant Store in the Nova Scotia city
Classroom stationary bikes changing the way Canadian kids learn, manage stress: experts
March 12th, 2016 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in News | No Comments »
Reports are describing a new addition to Canadian classrooms as “revolutionary,” changing the way that children, on the most basic, essential levels, are learning from an early age.
Volunteers gather for Halifax bike-repair session, getting donated rides ready for Syrian refugees
January 16th, 2016 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in News | No Comments »
Late last year, we told you about a joint initiative, based in Halifax, to welcome refugees coming to this country from Syria in a way any cyclist can appreciate
Rainnie Drive protected bike lane in Halifax officially opens to rave cycling reviews: reports
November 27th, 2015 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in Advocacy, News | No Comments »
As Canadian Cycling Magazine reported back in September, Halifax has long been slated to be the recipient of a new bike lane, to be installed on Rainnie Drive in the city’s north end. This week, that bike lane is officially open.
Nauss Bicycle Shop, a mainstay of the Halifax cycling scene, prepares to close in December: reports
November 14th, 2015 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in News | No Comments »
In mid-December, Nauss Bicycle Shop, a 46-year fixture of Agricola Street, will be shuttering its doors and hanging up its bikes.
Bikes for Refugees program in Halifax, Nova Scotia draws “amazing” community response: organizers
November 8th, 2015 by Todd Aalgaard | Posted in News | No Comments »
With the federal government planning to open the country’s doors to 25,000 Syrian refugees by year’s end, a collective of Halifax-based organizations have teamed up to make their welcome a warm one.
