Sean MacK
@stmack.bsky.social
cycling around dartmouth/halifax/nova scotia
Now that my commute is longer I'm continually amazed at the bad driving. Red lights being run, intersections being blocked, etc, etc.
Saw a cargo van run a 15 second old red light this morning and almost T-bone a cube truck at full speed. Pretty sure I would've been in the ricochet zone for that one
Saw a cargo van run a 15 second old red light this morning and almost T-bone a cube truck at full speed. Pretty sure I would've been in the ricochet zone for that one
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Now that my commute is longer I'm continually amazed at the bad driving. Red lights being run, intersections being blocked, etc, etc.
Saw a cargo van run a 15 second old red light this morning and almost T-bone a cube truck at full speed. Pretty sure I would've been in the ricochet zone for that one
Saw a cargo van run a 15 second old red light this morning and almost T-bone a cube truck at full speed. Pretty sure I would've been in the ricochet zone for that one
Just me or are the signals at Wyse and Boland strange? There's an advanced pedestrian signal and then a combo green straight and right turn arrow that cuts across said crosswalk in quick succession.
Bikes have a red throughout but feels like their green should be timed with the pedestrians.
Bikes have a red throughout but feels like their green should be timed with the pedestrians.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Just me or are the signals at Wyse and Boland strange? There's an advanced pedestrian signal and then a combo green straight and right turn arrow that cuts across said crosswalk in quick succession.
Bikes have a red throughout but feels like their green should be timed with the pedestrians.
Bikes have a red throughout but feels like their green should be timed with the pedestrians.
Free transit in downtown Halifax? Don't tease us like that
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Free transit in downtown Halifax? Don't tease us like that
Feels like this parking spot on Devonshire shouldn't exist, or should be moved forward like 8ft. I'd say about 50% of my commute homes have someone partially parked in the bike lane.
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Feels like this parking spot on Devonshire shouldn't exist, or should be moved forward like 8ft. I'd say about 50% of my commute homes have someone partially parked in the bike lane.
It's prime "I don't want a penny of my tax money spent on the 100 or so people who ride bicycles in the city" season for those who celebrate.
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It's prime "I don't want a penny of my tax money spent on the 100 or so people who ride bicycles in the city" season for those who celebrate.
Taking my bike into the shop today and was hoping to use a Bird scooter or bike to get home but there just isn't a single one apparently in Burnside or Dartmouth Crossing?
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Taking my bike into the shop today and was hoping to use a Bird scooter or bike to get home but there just isn't a single one apparently in Burnside or Dartmouth Crossing?
Looking for some extra relatively minimal effort lighting/reflective gear for my kid while biking. Have a little light on their goggle strap but thinking kid-friendly reflective stickers, bag charms, etc. Closest I've found so far are these: www.familycycles.ca/thousand-ref...
Thousand Reflective Sticker
Grown up stickers, made for your ride. Customize your helmet (or anything else!) with these reflective and weather-resistant stickers.
www.familycycles.ca
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Looking for some extra relatively minimal effort lighting/reflective gear for my kid while biking. Have a little light on their goggle strap but thinking kid-friendly reflective stickers, bag charms, etc. Closest I've found so far are these: www.familycycles.ca/thousand-ref...
Tried to take a shortcut through a random trailhead today which I now know was Spectacle Lake Trail. Definitely not shorter, but a nice little detour with some marsh/lake views.
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Tried to take a shortcut through a random trailhead today which I now know was Spectacle Lake Trail. Definitely not shorter, but a nice little detour with some marsh/lake views.
Threw on my studded tires last night as a precaution and was glad to see the bridge bike lane salted but not too bad of a ride this morning otherwise. Heavy traffic on Albro Lake and Leaman which I can only guess was for school drop off (was some construction in the area too)?
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Threw on my studded tires last night as a precaution and was glad to see the bridge bike lane salted but not too bad of a ride this morning otherwise. Heavy traffic on Albro Lake and Leaman which I can only guess was for school drop off (was some construction in the area too)?
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.