Elisabeth

The Dutch Village bike lanes are appreciated on my now several-times-per-week trips to Centennial Arena, but man, do they ever disappear right when you’ve got your bike pointed straight up a steep hill and could really use the buffer! #hfxbike

It’s probably not great for cyclists of all stripes, but it is especially sucky when you have a heavy bike with a bucket full of kids and skating equipment. Bonus: A second stoplight at the top of a steep hill further on!

The Dutch Village bike lanes are appreciated on my now several-times-per-week trips to Centennial Arena, but man, do they ever disappear right when you’ve got your bike pointed straight up a steep hill and could really use the buffer! #hfxbike

A couple afternoons ago at Vernon & Quinpool. (I don’t know the riders in front of us.) Truck had Alberta plates and was pulling a boat (towering over us on the left, out of frame). Note that the light is red, but the only lane where the users are behind the stop line is the bike lane.

It would be so cool if we had shade on the south side of the Commons pool.

A little #bikejoy for your Friday: This summer Pebble is usually biking to camp on her own bike, parent in tow. This week that meant an 11+ km round trip! After the first couple days she asked if she could be the “map,” going first and signalling for me where we were going next. She has aced it.

Also, I’ve been really encouraged by the patience and caution drivers and other cyclists have shown her this week. Extra shoutout to the kind fella who made sure to put his bike between her and the oncoming traffic as we crossed a busy road.

A little #bikejoy for your Friday: This summer Pebble is usually biking to camp on her own bike, parent in tow. This week that meant an 11+ km round trip! After the first couple days she asked if she could be the “map,” going first and signalling for me where we were going next. She has aced it.

Does anyone know of a good analysis I could read regarding the pros/cons of the Robie St widening project? I’m shallowly aware of some arguments for and against it, but I’m sure there are factors I could stand to know more about.

Driver shenanigans today, while I was with kids on the bike. Driver 1 was stopped in the bike box on Bell Rd (inbound) and must not have liked my disappointed headshake, so further down Bell he made sure to drive in and block the bike lane so we couldn’t pass the stopped cars. 🙄

Antidote to my grumpy rant, here’s some #bikejoy! P has been practicing one-handed (and sometimes no-handed!) riding and has been using her new skill to wave at everyone we pass. She is so proud and feels *fabulous.*

I *love* seeing kids’ brains go to work on our poor bike infra. Pebble and I were going E on Almon past Agricola, where the protected lane ends and you have to merge. P points out the parked cars and says, “This is why we need separate lanes. If you don’t keep them out people park there.” #BikeHfx

When there isn’t a protected lane we try to use quiet streets and ride on the road together, but this still puts her in harm’s way more than I’d like (especially as she prioritizes hitting all the speed bumps and isn’t totally committed to staying on one side of the road.)

I *love* seeing kids’ brains go to work on our poor bike infra. Pebble and I were going E on Almon past Agricola, where the protected lane ends and you have to merge. P points out the parked cars and says, “This is why we need separate lanes. If you don’t keep them out people park there.” #BikeHfx

As a pretty confident cyclist who has biked most of my life in cities with *no* bike lanes, I catch myself overlooking/taking for granted how one navigates inconsistent infrastructure. Travel with kids makes all the gaps so obvious and absurd!

First ride to camp of Summer 2026. We’re back, baybee! #hfxbike #kidicalmasshfx #bikejoy

Sitting in a Subway overhearing the girl behind the counter talking with some customers. It comes up that she’s Ukrainian, and they’re asking her if her family is fighting in the war. She says some of her family is here, but her grandparents are still in Ukraine; it’s too hard for them to leave. /?

Dude A: Well, I hope you guys kill all those sons of wh*res. Subway Lady: *polite silence* Dude B: Well, some parts of Ukraine want to be Russian. SL: …*politely dumbfounded* Well, ah, that’s what Russia says… Dude B: No, not like all the people, but parts of the north? SL: Er, maybe some? /?