Sean MacK
@stmack.bsky.social
cycling around dartmouth/halifax/nova scotia
Phenomenon I've noticed:
You're first to arrive at a traffic light on bike, you take lane.
Driver A approaching behind you has open lane on left also going straight, stays in your lane.
Lane to the left then fills.
When light turns green, Driver A is impeded by you, gets frustrated.
(Unforeseeable)
You're first to arrive at a traffic light on bike, you take lane.
Driver A approaching behind you has open lane on left also going straight, stays in your lane.
Lane to the left then fills.
When light turns green, Driver A is impeded by you, gets frustrated.
(Unforeseeable)
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Phenomenon I've noticed:
You're first to arrive at a traffic light on bike, you take lane.
Driver A approaching behind you has open lane on left also going straight, stays in your lane.
Lane to the left then fills.
When light turns green, Driver A is impeded by you, gets frustrated.
(Unforeseeable)
You're first to arrive at a traffic light on bike, you take lane.
Driver A approaching behind you has open lane on left also going straight, stays in your lane.
Lane to the left then fills.
When light turns green, Driver A is impeded by you, gets frustrated.
(Unforeseeable)
Two morning commutes in and so far so good. Glad I've done a few group rides in these areas to give me some familiarity though. Haven't done the Burnside leg yet, will be doing that this afternoon, I'm sure that'll be a little less straightforward.
November 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Two morning commutes in and so far so good. Glad I've done a few group rides in these areas to give me some familiarity though. Haven't done the Burnside leg yet, will be doing that this afternoon, I'm sure that'll be a little less straightforward.
Big crowd at the new pump track opening in Bedford. My son's been loving the small track. Trying to get him up on the big one but might have better luck when it's less busy.
November 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Big crowd at the new pump track opening in Bedford. My son's been loving the small track. Trying to get him up on the big one but might have better luck when it's less busy.
Could've gone without the visit from this guy tonight. Destructive little fellow.
October 31, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Could've gone without the visit from this guy tonight. Destructive little fellow.
Just saw a video of a near miss at the Cogswell + Barrington intersection where it looks like the bi-directional cycle lane green is at the same time as a right hand green that crosses the bike lane? Not to mention this truck turning left also is a huge point of conflict. Anyone been through here?
October 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Just saw a video of a near miss at the Cogswell + Barrington intersection where it looks like the bi-directional cycle lane green is at the same time as a right hand green that crosses the bike lane? Not to mention this truck turning left also is a huge point of conflict. Anyone been through here?
Not going to lie, pretty intrigued by this new Bedford pump track, going to have to go check it out. Still haven't been out to the new Eastern Passage one either.
October 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Not going to lie, pretty intrigued by this new Bedford pump track, going to have to go check it out. Still haven't been out to the new Eastern Passage one either.
Beauty day for a family bike ride up to the final Youth Running Series races of the year!
October 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Beauty day for a family bike ride up to the final Youth Running Series races of the year!
Darn, cargo bike has a leak and slime didn't work to seal it. Note to self to keep extra tubes on standby, especially when they're non-standard sizes.
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Darn, cargo bike has a leak and slime didn't work to seal it. Note to self to keep extra tubes on standby, especially when they're non-standard sizes.
Well not the greatest weather for our final bike bus of the fall and honestly surprised we even got 4 kids out - but they were dressed for the weather and didn't seem to mind!
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Well not the greatest weather for our final bike bus of the fall and honestly surprised we even got 4 kids out - but they were dressed for the weather and didn't seem to mind!
Starting a new job in two weeks so figuring out the new commute.
Not a super direct route from Burnside to Kempt Rd by bike or bus but will figure something out... probably just go the long way on bike.
Not a super direct route from Burnside to Kempt Rd by bike or bus but will figure something out... probably just go the long way on bike.
October 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Starting a new job in two weeks so figuring out the new commute.
Not a super direct route from Burnside to Kempt Rd by bike or bus but will figure something out... probably just go the long way on bike.
Not a super direct route from Burnside to Kempt Rd by bike or bus but will figure something out... probably just go the long way on bike.
Wasn't a bike bus day today but saw lots of kids biking nonetheless despite the chill this morning. Was able to stop and help one having issues with their chain, one of those things where the more people using the trails is actually better.
October 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wasn't a bike bus day today but saw lots of kids biking nonetheless despite the chill this morning. Was able to stop and help one having issues with their chain, one of those things where the more people using the trails is actually better.
After visiting Ireland and then coming home to yardwork, I may or may not be researching the legality of owning a pair of miniature sheep in HRM.
October 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
After visiting Ireland and then coming home to yardwork, I may or may not be researching the legality of owning a pair of miniature sheep in HRM.
I hate that we prioritize drive-thrus over people ordering inside. Watching 10+ drivers who didn't even arrive until after you made your order get their food before you makes no sense to me.
October 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I hate that we prioritize drive-thrus over people ordering inside. Watching 10+ drivers who didn't even arrive until after you made your order get their food before you makes no sense to me.
I don't really understand the speed limit standards in Ireland. 100km/h on narrow roads with no shoulders, blind turns/hills every 100m and sheep and people roaming around every corner. I'll go half that, thx.
September 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I don't really understand the speed limit standards in Ireland. 100km/h on narrow roads with no shoulders, blind turns/hills every 100m and sheep and people roaming around every corner. I'll go half that, thx.
Helped organize my 20 year high school reunion a few weeks ago and, as much as that statement makes me feel old, it was actually a pretty chill, fun and well-received event, with a decent turnout (100+), so kind of looking forward to the next one already.
September 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Helped organize my 20 year high school reunion a few weeks ago and, as much as that statement makes me feel old, it was actually a pretty chill, fun and well-received event, with a decent turnout (100+), so kind of looking forward to the next one already.
Still not home yet, my 5yr old biked to school, biked to the pump track, did some laps, biked to the bbq, biked back to the pump track, and probably doing laps now til sundown since a dozen of his classmates are here.
September 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Still not home yet, my 5yr old biked to school, biked to the pump track, did some laps, biked to the bbq, biked back to the pump track, and probably doing laps now til sundown since a dozen of his classmates are here.
Finally got around to picking up my sticker order from 3 months ago. Will have some extras at the city bike ride today if anyone wants one (or several).
September 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Finally got around to picking up my sticker order from 3 months ago. Will have some extras at the city bike ride today if anyone wants one (or several).
MWES Bike Bus was back in action this morning, I think our biggest ride yet! Great to see new kids out and returning kids back with more confidence after a summer of riding! Lots of excited chatter before the ride.
#bikebus
#bikebus
September 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
MWES Bike Bus was back in action this morning, I think our biggest ride yet! Great to see new kids out and returning kids back with more confidence after a summer of riding! Lots of excited chatter before the ride.
#bikebus
#bikebus
Eastern Passage Bike Park eh? Going to have to go take a gander. Didn't know this was in the works.
September 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Eastern Passage Bike Park eh? Going to have to go take a gander. Didn't know this was in the works.
My neighbour is trying to sell a pretty cool looking Mission Trike Trailer. Told them I'd share it around. Looks like a nice and stable way to haul a passenger and cargo.
September 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
My neighbour is trying to sell a pretty cool looking Mission Trike Trailer. Told them I'd share it around. Looks like a nice and stable way to haul a passenger and cargo.
My five year old says he's too old to ride on the back of the cargo bike, which like I assumed would come at some point but feels a little early.
September 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
My five year old says he's too old to ride on the back of the cargo bike, which like I assumed would come at some point but feels a little early.
I like to pretend after fitting in enough tables for twelve families in six car spots they still had the room to purposefully leave these end markings visible for bike parking.
September 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I like to pretend after fitting in enough tables for twelve families in six car spots they still had the room to purposefully leave these end markings visible for bike parking.
Been solo potty training my youngest the last two days, which isn't a very outside compatible activity.
Very excited to get out of the house tomorrow. Maybe a bike in the morning, Wanderers game later, sounds in order.
Very excited to get out of the house tomorrow. Maybe a bike in the morning, Wanderers game later, sounds in order.
August 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Been solo potty training my youngest the last two days, which isn't a very outside compatible activity.
Very excited to get out of the house tomorrow. Maybe a bike in the morning, Wanderers game later, sounds in order.
Very excited to get out of the house tomorrow. Maybe a bike in the morning, Wanderers game later, sounds in order.
Very happy about this on the eve of return to school traffic.
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August 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Very happy about this on the eve of return to school traffic.
Feeling like crap lately and realizing how much I lean on incidental activity while commuting my kids by bike (currently stunted by trail closures).
Off to go for a run.
Off to go for a run.
August 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Feeling like crap lately and realizing how much I lean on incidental activity while commuting my kids by bike (currently stunted by trail closures).
Off to go for a run.
Off to go for a run.