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Meet The Summer Interns!

Welcome to Cycling Nova Scotia, Delphi Le Blanc & Luna Pryor! Delphi Le Blanc (she/her) is a 4th year Dalhousie student majoring in German and Environment, Sustainability, and Society (ESS). She is thrilled to be interning at Cycling Nova Scotia for the summer and feels particularly lucky to be working in Active Transportation (AT). Delphi is passionate about combining sustainability with community. Connecting people together is one of her main interests. Delphi is excited to learn more about AT in Nova Scotia and to connect with change makers. She hopes to gain more experience with AT and how to implement positive change. Delphi plans on continuing her studies post-grad to look deeper at fostering communities to build resilience against the ...

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Burgher Hill Jump Line

Burgher Hill Jump Line project supported by CCTH Kentville, NS has become a Mecca for mountain biking in recent years.  With the ever-expanding trail systems in the Gorge and Bird Sanctuary to the rails to trails which connect them, the valley has become synonymous with Cycling.  Now, in 2023, with the Canadian Mountain Bike Nationals coming to town in July, Kentville has upped the game once again. The development of Burgher Hill, with the support of the Province’s Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage division and Cycling NS, have created a place for mountain bikers to practice and refine their jumping skills, a necessary tool for today’s mountain bike competitor or enthusiast. CCHT has invested 2 million dollars from the Province will help ...

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What We Heard: Thanks For Sharing!

The Provincial government has made an exciting (generational and unprecedented!) commitment for an Active Transportation (AT) Strategy for the province of Nova Scotia. Cycling Nova Scotia sees the Provincial AT Strategy as an opportunity to ensure that past investments in active transportation are met with future ambition and vision. Cycling Nova Scotia is being consulted by the government on the AT Strategy and we recently reached out to gather your thoughts on how you believe active transportation should look in Nova Scotia. You shouted from the rooftops! (Metaphorically, of course), but the response was quite impressive! We heard from Nova Scotians all around the province. From small rural towns, to the urban HRM, we heard from 136 of you; many representing organizations ...

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Cycling Nova Scotia would love to hear your thoughts on active transportation in NS!

  The Provincial government has made an exciting (generational and unprecedented!) commitment for an Active Transportation (AT) Strategy for the province of Nova Scotia. An active transportation strategy sets out ways to ensure better options for active transportation including things such as walking, cycling, and rolling. Active transportation improves our health and well-being while also getting us from point A to B. It is vital to our economy and tourism sectors and plays an essential role in connected and consistent multi-modal transportation systems that support more equitable, vibrant, livable communities. Increases in active transportation reduce healthcare costs, noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality. Cycling Nova Scotia sees the Provincial AT Strategy as an opportunity to ensure that past ...

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2023 Canadian XCO and XXC Championships held in Kentville

Come check out the best racers in Canada compete in the elite categories at the 2023 Canadian Championships this July in Kentville, NS.  The day will be filled with fun, thrills and exciting racing for everyone. Interested in racing?  This championship isn't only for the elite.  With Youth categories and Sport categories, there is something for every level to come out and spin the legs and have fun.  You can sign up today and be part of something amazing. Whether you are a spectator or participant, this race is something that you are not going to want to miss.  Make plans today to join us in Kentville, NS to race at The ...

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