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It’s been a busy month at Cycling NS and with our Core Active Transportation Networks Project! Baddeck – Final Site Visit & Open House We recently traveled to Baddeck for a final site visit with our consultants, C+D Community Design. During our time there, we explored key areas of the community and examined additional design nuances that will be incorporated into our final designs. Additionally, we hosted an Open House on March 8th at the BOLD Centre, where community members had the opportunity to review the draft designs and speak with us in person. You can check out the presentation boards above here -> https://blueroute.ca/village-of-baddeck-core-at-networks-partner/ New Glasgow – Expanding the AT Network We’re excited to share some great news—New Glasgow’s Core AT Network 9Formerly ...

We are very excited to commemorate the 45th Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope with a one-time, coast-to-coast cycling event. The Terry Fox National Ride of Hope fundraising goal of $1 million will benefit vital cancer research via the Terry Fox Foundation and the Marathon of Hope Cancer Care Networks. On June 9, eight elite cyclists led by Terry’s younger brother, Darrell Fox, will depart from Vancouver to ride 7000 km across Canada and arrive in St. John’s on July 10, 2025. We are excited to be riding through Nova Scotia on Wednesday, July 9th and we are inviting you to get involved as a Provincial Rider or as a Ride-A-Long Rider.                                 PROVINCIAL RIDER: Join the National Team for a day in ...

Welcome to our new WOW Coordinator. Let's hear a little more from Claire: Hello! My name is Claire and I'm the new Women on Wheels Coordinator. I'm really looking forward to this summer and getting everyone back on their bikes! I grew up in Victoria BC, where my very first job as a teenager was as a bike instructor for kids. I loved growing up by the ocean and spent a lot of time exploring the coast. I moved out East for my undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University, and have loved living in Halifax since then. I love being active outside, reading, baking, and making funky crafts. I'll be stopping by some of the Women on Wheels rides this ...

On May 10+11th, Cycling NS is holding a HopOn Instructor course in Kentville, NS. If you are interested in becoming a HopOn instructor, sign up today! Whether you are wanting to instruct at your club or you are looking to bring HopOn into your community for the first time, Cycling NS is here to set you up with the skills to do it right. Sign up today. ...

As February comes to a close, the AT Team working on the Core AT Network Project is pleased to announce significant progress on several fronts. Exciting Developments in Wagmatcook First NationWe’re making great strides in Wagmatcook First Nation, with detailed designs nearing completion in consultation with Harbourside Engineering. With these resources in place, we’re preparing to apply on behalf of the community for the Federal Active Transportation Fund. This funding will support the development of a Core AT Network, though there are still a few final pieces to finalize before the application deadline on April 9th (for Indigenous communities). These include ongoing dialogue with the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, gathering construction cost quotes, project management planning, and additional ...

Cycling NS gets many questions about insurance.  The below will help answer questions you may have about Cycling NS insurance. If you are looking for more specific details, click here: https://cyclingns.ca/insurance/ Why do I need insurance? Cycling, although a beautiful sport, has inherent risks associated with it.  To ensure our members are covered in case of accident, our insurance is active anytime a member is on a bike anywhere in Canada.  This means commuting, group rides, races, Mountain Biking, Gravel Riding, going long distance solo or just puttering around the neighborhood.  If you are on your bike and you have an accident, you are covered (click here: https://cyclingns.ca/insurance/ for more details on coverage).  Reach out to our Executive Director ([email protected]) ...