Cycling Nova Scotia is proud to announce the Mountain Bike Trail Fund.
The Cycling NS Mountain Bike Trail Fund has been established to help develop Mountain Bike trails throughout Nova Scotia. With the generous donations from our members, our goal is to expand trail systems in all regions of the province.
In the past, Cycling NS has supported projects such as Wentworth Mountain Bike Association and Macintosh Run Trail Association and the soon to be established Top Sail Lake development in Dartmouth through the trail fund.
This grant has been created specifically to develop new trails and support trail associations looking to establish themselves in their region. Grant amounts will range from $500 to $2500 depending on the scope and cost ...
Cycling Nova Scotia is proud to announce our Annual General Meeting which will take place virtually on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
This will be an opportunity for members to get updates on the year, voice their opinion and offer to join the board.
Annual General Meeting- Cycling Nova Scotia
Feb 27, 2024 06:00 PM Halifax
Meeting ID
879 0245 ...
The Provincial government has called on Nova Scotians to share ideas for the upcoming 2024-25 budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to let the government know how important active transportation is for Nova Scotians' health, affordability, environment, and local economy.
Physical inactivity accounts for $3.9 billion of annual health care expenditures in Canada. Investments in active transportation work to reduce the economic burden of physical inactivity in Nova Scotia. Additionally, transportation accounts for roughly one third of Nova Scotia's greenhouse gas emissions and is the only major emissions sector where emissions are not declining or expected to soon decline substantially. Investment in active transportation networks is a tangible way to turn that statistic around.
Here at Cycling Nova Scotia, we’re asking ...
Riding a cycle can have many more benefits than you may think! From being cost-efficient to improving your sleep, cycling has many perks. We’ve compiled four reasons why you should cycle more.
Health
Cycling is an easy way to bring physical activity into your daily life. Riding a cycle has been shown to build strength, build endurance and stamina, increase flexibility, and improve coordination. Cycling is a low-impact exercise which causes less strain than other sports. This makes it a good activity for all ability levels.
Cycling can also improve your sleep. Regular exercise improves sleep duration and quality, letting you sleep at night. Getting a good night’s sleep is a vital part of health because it improves your overall mood, health, ...
Become a Core AT (Active Transportation) Networks Project Partner!
Applications are open for 2023/2024 projects! Improvement plans for walking, rolling, and cycling infrastructure can begin as early as this fall! Core AT Network Project plans come at no cost to communities. Blue Route is funded by the Provincial and Federal Governments.
The Core AT Networks Project aims to help Nova Scotia towns, municipalities, and Mi’kmaq communities build AT networks that reduce traffic stress and risk for riders of all ages and people with disabilities by preparing active transportation network plans designed for near-term implementation. We help communities make walking, rolling, and cycling an attractive transportation choice by recommending changes to the built environment that incorporate best practices in active transportation planning ...
While cycling collisions or crashes are rare, they can happen, and we want you to be prepared. This post will focus on ways to avoid accidents, common collision types, and what you should do if you are in a crash.
How to increase your safety as a cyclist:
Be visible
Bright colours are great and reflective articles of clothing are even better. You can buy reflective vests or strips to put over your clothing.
Cyclists in Nova Scotia are required to have a white light on the front of their bike and a red light or reflector on the back when cycling at night. Bike lights help illuminate your path and make it easier for cars to see you.
Avoid weaving between ...
