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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · 8d

Last chance this season to take in a FREE bike maintenance workshop. Sunday, Oct 5, 1-3pm on the Halifax Commons, corner of North Park and Cogswell.

Registration is necessary: forms.gle/r8mvR9mnLd2B...
#bikehfx

Poster in lime green and shades of gray with a background photo of a bicycle chainring. Poster is for a FREE bike maintenance workshop, Sunday October 5th, 1-3pm at teh Halifax Commons, corner of North Park and Cogswell.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · 21d

This Sunday afternoon! Visit HCC to talk cycling infrastructure, or learn about the Cycling Guide app. Drop off your bike for safekeeping at our bike valet, get some bike maintenance from 12-2pm, get a bike fit from physio Adrian Wong from 2-4pm. HCC members can pick up their free anti-theft shield.

Poster for Agricola Open Street this Sunday afternoon. The image shows an idyllic scene with community members talking and three people riding bikes, all against a green background with curved paths and trees and the sun shining. All info is in the text post. HCC will be near the street closure at Cunard St.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Sep 4

Signup for the next free Bike Maintenance Workshop on Sep 10, 6pm in Starr Park, near the Shubie Canal Railway building. Come with your bike for hands-on practice and leave with a free maintenance aid.

Graphic of a bike chain ring with maintenance workshop info as given in post.

QR code for signing up for the workshop.

Map showing event location in Starr Park as well as a QR code for the map.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Sep 2

HCC will be at Agricola Open Street Sunday, Sept 7 from 12-4 (near Cunard St). We will be offering a free bike valet, bike maintenance with Jenna from Halifax Cycles from 12-2pm, and bike fitting with physio Adrian Wong from 2-4. HCC members can also pick up their free Garage 529 shield.
#bikehfx

Graphic for Agricola Open Street festival. HCC will be near the Cunard St. closure this Sunday, Sept 7th from 12-4. New this year, we will be offering a free bike valet, bike maintenance with Jenna from Halifax Cycles from 12-2pm, and bike fitting with physio Adrian Wong from 2-4. HCC members, can also pick up their free Garage 529 shield.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Aug 25

Halifax Cycling Coalition is hiring! We are seeking a full- or part-time Executive Director. Make a difference in for cycling in HRM to be safer, more comfortable and accepted. Please see the detailed job description and pass on to others.

drive.google.com/file/d/12BgJ...

HCC Executive Director Job Posting.pdf

drive.google.com

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Aug 23

FREE Bike Maintenance Workshop
Gain confidence to care for your bike & keep it rolling! Learn and practice the basics in this hands-on session. 📅 Aug 27th, 6PM, Albro Lake Beach. No experience needed. ✅ Free – spots limited! Sign up via link in bio.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Aug 9

FREE Bike Maintenance Workshop
Gain confidence to care for your bike & keep it rolling! Learn and practice the basics in this hands-on session. 📅 Aug 13, 6PM, Halifax Commons. No experience needed. ✅ Free – spots limited! Sign up via link in bio.

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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · Aug 5

Interesting interview with Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon in Laker News. She says she stands by her July vote in favour of a 2-way bikeway on Morris Street, but if there’s new information brought forward she’ll consider that info.

Also that she wouldn’t have run for council under a strong mayor

Deagle Gammon disappointed, but not surprised at Premier Houston's letter over HRM decision on Morris Street » The Laker News

FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon was disappointed in the letter Premier Tim Houston sent the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its Morris

thelaker.ca

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Aug 3

Our letter to city Council: stay the course; do not obey in advance. Let Houston do his own dirty work.

We take great exception to the staff report and its recommendations.

cyclehalifax.ca/letter-to-hr...

#bikehfx #halisky

Letter to HRM Council: Do Not Do Houston's Dirty Work For Him - Halifax Cycling Coalition

HCC writes HRM Council imploring them to stay the course on Morris St. We ask them not to give in to Houston's bullying and not to obey in advance. We take strong exception to the staff report and rec...

cyclehalifax.ca

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Aug 3

Bike lanes are just an excuse. Our local democracy is under attack. With Fillmore's track record, he hasn't earned our trust to be given more power.

Local Democracy works!

Write the mayor, the premier, your councillor and MLA.

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Sara F.L. Kirk @sflkirk.bsky.social · Jul 26

It was good to see @tomflood.bsky.social there in spirit through his Sacrifices t-shirt, proudly worn by a @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social attendee (more great stuff at www.creativebyrovelo.com/shop), plus a @thewaroncars.bsky.social sticker on a fender of a bike #BikesBuildCommunity #BikeHFX 3/3

A person standing next to a bike on a lawn wearing a t-shirt that shares all the sacrifices children have made for drivers (there are many) and those that drivers have made for children (there are none) in recognition of the inequities on our streets when cars dominate. There are buildings in the background.

A close-up image of a bicycle fender with a "War on Cars" sticker on it.

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Ben MacLeod 馬志斌 @benmacleod.bsky.social · Jul 26

Another new bike lane in Halifax #BikeHfx

Bartek Ciszkowski @justbartek.ca · Jul 26

The Westerwald segment of the Dutch Village Road is complete with landscaping. And it's an incredible transformation! This space now feels like it's made for humans.

Two slip lanes gone, so much more green, and bike lanes ofc :-)

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Ben MacLeod 馬志斌 @benmacleod.bsky.social · Jul 26

Last night's @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social took participants up sleepy Morris Street, where Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston has vowed to override local democracy to stop a planned bike lane.

#BikeHfx, please write your MLA!

A crowd of many cyclists on Morris Street in Halifax. A child sitting in the cargo box of a cargo bike is using a handheld machine to blow bubbles while an adult and child on another bike look on and smile.

Two participants in Critical Mass Halifax cycle past a group of pedestrians who are smiling and waving. One of the cyclists is riding a bike with a sign attached to it that says "BIKE GOOD MAYOR BAD". The other cyclist is wearing a sign that says "BIKES FOR DEMOCRACY".

Val, a Critical Mass participant, looks into the camera while riding a red bicycle on Morris Street in Halifax

A group of 100-200 cyclists approaches the intersection of Morris and South Park streets in Halifax. A Halifax Transit bus passes in the background but otherwise traffic is extremely light.

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Jillian @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · Jul 29

6 years ago today.
Even with the political mess we’re in now and all the delays, I feel more hope than I did then. It’s impossible to deny the way the #BikeHfx community has grown and we truly are a community. That’s where my hope comes from.

$25M allows Halifax to shift bike lane project into high gear | CBC News

A 10-year plan to add to Halifax's bike lanes is now a three-year plan thanks to money from Ottawa and the government of Nova Scotia. All told, the three levels of government are contributing $25 mill...

www.cbc.ca

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Aug 1

All the experts agree: bike lanes make roads safer for everyone, including drivers. And they reduce congestion. Why are Houston and Fillmore so out of touch with the facts?

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Jul 28

Houston, we have a problem! Deputy Mayor Mancini sets the record straight -- all parties were consulted and approved the Morris St bike lane plan, including Emergency Health Services and the Port Authority. What has changed?

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Jul 25

Congestion: everyone hates it. Houston has the power to reduce it. If that was his goal.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Jul 22

Stop your Political Interference
It's our local democracy, stay in your lane!

#cycling #biking #halifax #cyclehalifax

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Jul 10

Our Learn to Ride and Bike maintenance sessions, originally scheduled for Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of this month, have unfortunately been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The consequent events in the series, will still go ahead as planned.

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Jul 8

Join us this July at the Halifax Cycling Coalition for an exciting lineup of events! Whether you're an avid cyclist or just getting started, we've got something for everyone. Mark your calendars and be a part of our cycling community this July!

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Halifax Cycling Coalition @cyclehalifax.ca · Jun 26

🚲Ride Into Summer! 🌞
Join us Saturday, July 5 for a group ride along the beautiful Chain of Lakes Trail!
☀️ Morning: 8:30 AM – 11 AM (Ride starts at 9)
📍 Route: Ashburn Golf Club to 5K Cafe & back
💪 Group stretch & a refreshment break at 5K Cafe
🦺 Volunteer sweeps will keep the pace friendly & fun

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