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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 4d

It took three of us to stop one driver. He backed up to try to go around me. Then a friend joined me while Steve calmly talked to him. By the end I heard Steve telling him that it was a nice area to live in.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 4d

And both drivers stated "I live here". So? The kids have the right to be on that road as much as them. I tried to explain that to one man and he berated me about kids needing to know the "rules of the road", ie staying on the right side of the yellow line. I then stopped trying to reason with him.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 4d

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

Four adults riding bikes up a large hill.

A large group of adults and kids standing with their bikes. Many of the kids are wearing Halloween costumes.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 4d

And thanks for your cool, calm, collected level headedness!

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 7d

These spoke lights from Lee Valley are quite durable and bright. Going on year the of riding with them though the winter. Only annoyance is that the button is a little stiff

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SpokeLit Wheel Light - Lee Valley Tools

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

A wide gravel road with gravestones and trees on both sides.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Sep 9

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!

Jen @envirojen.bsky.social · Jul 8

We could really use a few more ride marshals for our #KidicalMassHfx ride this weekend in #BikeHfx. If you, or someone you know is willing & available Sunday morning at 9:30am, we'd love to have your/their support.

Ride marshals are integral to keeping our rides safe for kids and families.

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Olliebikes @olliebikes.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Those numbers will be so interesting. It's been especially busy this week when I've crossed!

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 31

I was going to offer this same thing. Have you made it home Nick?

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 31

There was a lot of loose gravel in that section of the trail too. And A LOT of potholes.

Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 31

That's amazing!

Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 31

What was the best Halloween costume you ever had?

Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 30

Oh no! They're were definitely a lot of potholes out there. I hope you get seen soon!

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 30

I bet there will be some pretty good numbers this morning!

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

A cyclist on a gravel trail through the forest with blue sky behind the trees

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 29

And I saw you and your kiddos watching the boats as I biked past you on the bridge! And then @danp.net saw me on Devonshire and generously waited for me as I slowly climbed the hill.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yup. It's normal. My third smoky ride to work in a row. 😭

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yup. We've tried that section of the Blueberry Run too. It might be a bit outdated now, but the trail even disappeared at one point during high tide. But if your dogs will allow, the Gaetz Brook Greenway section is lovely!

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Trans Canada Trail East of Halifax, Nova Scotia - Google My Maps

A section of the Trans Canada Trail that goes from Halifax to Meaghers Grant. It includes the Dartmouth Waterfront Trail, Shearwater Flyer, Salt Marsh Trail, and Atlantic View Trail, Blueberry Run, Ga...

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 27

I report close calls on bikemaps.org. I don't know if it will ever get looked at by any decision makers, but it makes me feel like I am at least contributing to some citizen documentation. If a lot of people did this, it could highlight particularly problematic spots.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 27

I know those sections of the Harvest Moon:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_sV...

Paradise to Lawrencetown in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, on the Harvest Moon Trail

YouTube video by BeActiveLikeV

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 27

We biked a section in the gaspereau valley in the spring and it was terrifying. And that's when the wineries weren't even open.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · Aug 27

And what is open/under review is actually not safe infrastructure. Most sections don't even have paved shoulders.

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BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

A cyclist crossing a wooden bridge over a river with beach and forest in the background.

A cyclist on a paved separated bike lane with a white centre line. There are views of cliffs on the right hand side and a black truck on the road next to the bike lane.

An adult cycling riding behind two young cyclists . They are on a gravel trail in the woods.

Two kids on swings while wearing helmets. There is a view of the Northumberland Straight. To the left, there are two adults sitting in adirondack chairs with bikes scattered throughout.

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BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking through purple wooden barriers on a gravel trail.

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking on a paved road with large rocks on the right and lobster traps and colourful buildings on the left. There are no vehicles on the road.

Two people sitting in red adirondack chairs watching the sunset. They are wearing helmets and there are bikes leaning against the railings.

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking on a gravel road through a field with cylindrical hay bails scattered throughout.

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