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It has been a question often asked…we have personal insurance through our membership but how to we insure our bike? Cycling Canada has the answer. Working with Gallagher, they have set up a program to insure your bike against theft and physical damage. Read more below or head over to our insurance tab (under membership) on our website. Link to more info about the program: Bike Insurance Program Link to sign up for insurance: Sign up ...

Cycling NS is happy to announce their partnership with Mentor Clinic in Halifax to offer members a 10% discount off VO2Max testing. This test can give you critical information on how to train effectively to reach your peak performance. This service is available to high performance athlete and general public and everyone in between at a very reasonable price. To learn more information about the process, click the link below. To receive the 10% discount code, contact [email protected] Vo2Max at Mentor Clinic ...

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. ...