BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A year before she died V called him "a keeper" and I couldn't agree more. We love to celebrate anniversaries and special days with bike rides (and coffee) whenever we can. 030
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Opa shared stories with them about her while sitting on a memorial bench in her honour in downtown Truro. 050
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Today marks 8 years since V was killed while cycling outside of Truro. A preventable accident that took away an amazing woman, mother and about to be Grandma. This past weekend her two grandchildren (who call her Oma) moved to Canada from Australia. She would have been as thrilled! ❤️ 3164
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Friends left a car in Chester for us. Very grateful to not be biking in this. Allowed us to have a relaxing day today. 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 10/05/2026We biked there from Halifax. 82km mostly on the trail but there a few sections between Timberlea and Hubley that were fully closed. The trail conditions from Tantallon to Chester were great! Spotted two porcupines and a fox! 140
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 10/05/2026A birthday celebration with a gang of cyclists on Tancook Island. Couldn't ask for a better way to start a new decade. 240
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 23/03/2026And honestly, instead of scrolling lately I find myself exploring on Komoot and dreaming up new trips... Austria is pretty high on the list at the moment. 020
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Ten months later, we've finally written about our trip on the BeActiveLikeV blog. It was fun to go through notes and pictures and come up with a simple lesson we learned each day. But, it also made us really long to go back.... It's a long read with lots of pictures: beactivelikev.ca/2026/03/23/a...beactivelikev.caA three-week bike tour in EuropeThree weeks, three countries, 1260km by bike, countless pastries, 120
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 07/03/2026This winter has been very stressful and this is how we've been dealing with it. The Railyard in Victoria Park is truly magical. Today's conversation... Do we have room in the shed for two more bikes.. 051
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Victoria Park on repeat lately. Best way to forget about life's stresses. 020
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Another epic winter day in Victoria Park. A special place truly loved by V. The conditions were so nice that we did both a snowshoe and a ski! #victoriapark #truro 040
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 21/11/2025BLT Trail Update: "After careful consideration, we determined that the current development model, the funding structure, and the shortage of volunteers no longer allow us to maintain the trail to the standard expected by the Province or the public." blttrails.ca/b-l-t-rails-...blttrails.caB.L.T. Rails to Trails Letter of Authority Return - B.L.T. Rails to TrailsNovember 18, 2025 Department of Natural Resources and RenewablesGovernment of Nova ScotiaPO Box 698Halifax, NSB3J 2T9 Re: Letter of Authority 2004-036, B.L.T. Rails to Trails To whom it may concern, O... 110
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Squeezed in one more bike trip before the snow comes. Two days, two very different rides. But a nice dry accommodation in Hubbards. Lots of waterfalls along the trail today. Fueled/warmed by The 5k Cafe, the Bike and Bean and The Gratto. 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 18/10/2025And these are only the people that are killed. There are probably so many more who've had their lives changed through injury, trauma, fear, etc. 121
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 18/10/2025There's also Veronica McMillan (colchesterfuneral.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memo...) and Toby Hennigar (www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca/obituaries/1...).colchesterfuneral.frontrunnerpro.comVeronica "V" McMillanMCMILLAN (Overmars), Veronica Maria It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Veronica McMillan, 59, of Truro. She died on July 29, 2018 after being involved in an accident whil... 122
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 12/10/2025There was a Barricade Ahead sign. And it honestly wasn't a trail.. lots of signs of foot traffic but it was pretty overgrown. 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Worst part was the 2km on the gravel shoulder of Hwy 7 connecting the two trails. Google maps did show a trail option so we tried it on the way back. We succeeded but don't recommend it. Good potential though 🤞 120
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Beautiful ride along the Gaetz Brook Greenway and the Musquodobit Trailway today! Pleasantly surprised by 5km of fresh hard packed gravel on the latter. 130
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 10/10/2025And downloadable GPS tracks are on Komoot: www.komoot.com/collection/3... And I'll gradually add more info on the Blog: beactivelikev.ca/2025/09/12/t...beactivelikev.caThe Blue RouteA work in progress to map the Blue Route and share experiences that we’ve had on various segments. We won’t ride all these ourselves, because we don’t feel safe doing so. 000
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 10/10/2025I've been making some progress on some maps of the Blue Route that are actually useful. For an overview, the Google My Maps shows trails vs paved shoulders vs roads. Is it likely incomplete because it is really difficult to find this info! Help if you can! www.google.com/maps/d/u/5/e...google.comBlue Route Nova Scotia - Google My MapsBlog: https://beactivelikev.ca/the-blue-route/ Full GPS tracks available here: https://www.komoot.com/collection/3835318/-blue-route-nova-scotia Details: The Blue Route is a provincial cycling network... 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 08/10/2025We recently went to Shediac for a weekend with family. Threw our bikes on the car and we were pleasantly surprised by some bike trails and slow streets. There is honestly no better way to explore. Also: the chocolatines at Adorable Chocolat are better than most we had in Europe 🤯 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025We rode a section from Hantsport to Gaspereau area in the spring. We thought "the wineries are closed so it won't be that busy". We were wrong, and the cars went fast!! Ended up using gravel roads through farms to get back to Grand Pre. 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Comments and others experiences are welcome! 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Digging into the Blue Route details was difficult. The PDF map on blueroute.ca is a grany PDF! So, we've started to make our own to share: beactivelikev.ca/the-blue-route/. It's in progress! But, we hope that we can (1) provide downloadable maps, (2) highlight what sections are safer than others.beactivelikev.caThe Blue RouteA work in progress to map the Blue Route and share experiences that we’ve had on various segments. We won’t ride all these ourselves, because we don’t feel safe doing so. 362
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Finally found some time to respond to a recent press release about funding for the #BlueRoute. The email is my opinion and highlights that there have been at least 3 fatalities on the Blue Route or similar roads. And that the improvements made are not improvements. docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comBlue Route EmailDear Mr. Sean Fraser, Mr. Kody Blois and Ms. Melissa Sheehy-Richard, I am writing to you all concerning quotes that you made which were included in the press release on the Blue Route funding release... 2134
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 27/08/2025We rode 180km in 3 days on the Confederation trail, in PEI National Park and on quiet roads. We sought out coffee shops for pastries and dairy bars for ice cream. We sometimes rode fast to work out stress and catch sunsets. We also rode slow with some little friends who biked 20km! Such joy! 2/2 021
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 27/08/2025V had anxiety and being active was one way she managed it. She passed that on to me. My chest pain and shallow breathing showed up last week for the first time in years. Likely due to anger about bike lanes, a woods ban, climate anxiety, etc. So we went to PEI to ride our bikes in the woods! 1/2 131
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Riding with this group helps us stay connected to V's amazing community. They really embody the #BeActiveLikeV lifestyle, by just getting outside, moving, and trying new things! This year we ranged in age from 6 to 70ish! Not everyone knew V directly, but we are all connected to her in some way! 070
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Yesterday we rode the Salt Marsh Trail in memory of V, exactly 7 years after she was hit by a car while biking near Truro, NS. It has become an annual tradition to ride the final route she ever completed. We chat, we ride, we toast, and some swim. It is always a special day! Wish she could join us. 3297
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Great ride out to Lawrencetown last night. We've never seen so little wind on this trail. We got a little lost in the twists and turns of Cole Harbour, but found a nice alternative to Pleasant Dr. for getting to the Salt Marsh Trail. Downloadable GPS: www.komoot.com/tour/2362383... 050
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025They were everywhere! And now just imagine those bells ringing through the hills. It was literally like a post card! 020
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Overall, the trip was incredible. It was such a privilege to bike for 6-8 hours a day and see so many new places. We were able to fully disconnect from our day to day lives and just live in the moment. Logistics and weather were sometimes hard, but created lots of memories! 6/6 030
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025We brought one bike from Canada. Flying with a bike added some stress, esp. with a missed connection, but it was only $100 and so nice to have our own bike. Travelling with bikes on trains was convenient but harder than we expected - small or no elevators & crowded trains. 5/6 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025We mostly camped, but our tent leaked, and then a brand new tent also leaked, so we sought out many different kinds of accommodation. Cheap roofed options were plentiful in France, we did a Warm Showers stay in Switzerland, one AirBnB and two nights with friends and family. 4/6 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025We fueled our bodies with daily pastries and coffees, several kilos of local cheese and saucisson, local produce, and plenty of ice cream. Cafes and markets were everywhere, even in the middle of the Swiss alps! 3/6 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025We mostly followed established bike routes -- Via Rhona in France, the Lakes Route in Switzerland and parts of EuroVelo 5, 6, 8 and 15. We planned and tracked our trip using Komoot and we've created a collection with all the rides, comments and photos. 2/6 www.komoot.com/collection/3...komoot.comEurope Trip 2025 | KomootA compilation of all the kilometers we did on our three week trip to France, Switzerland and Germany in May-June 2025. It was often beautiful, sometimes stressful, and usually fun. Our bodies held up ... 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025We spent 21 days cycle touring in France, Switzerland and Germany! It was challenging, beautiful, stressful and incredible! We did 1240km by bike and many more by train. We will provide more details on the blog over the next few weeks because we definitely learned A LOT! 1/6 1103
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Trying out a new way to map the rides we do. Komoot is very popular in Europe and is a nice way to combine pictures and mapping. We will still do blog posts, but they will always be a bit more delayed. Here are the rides we did in Montreal: www.komoot.com/collection/3...komoot.comMontreal | KomootA missed flight connection (by 10 minutes), meant spending two unplanned days in Montreal. The weather had a little bit of everything including thick fog, sunny breaks, intense thunderstorms and some ... 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Took the bus to Dorval today and then rode back to the city and rode back along the Lachine Canal to the Atwater Market. Thanks for the suggestion -- it was great! 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 17/05/2025And then this happened... Thunder and lightning at the same time, flooded roads and a leaking roof. But still grateful for the roof. Now drying out in the library. 100
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 17/05/2025We went from downtown to St Helens island, then walked around for a bit and then picked up another bixi and rode the formula one track on Ile de la Nôtre Dame 120
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Unexpectedly in Montreal for 36 hours. What should we do? Particularly interested in checking out local attractions by bike. 250
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 21/04/2025I think it was Argyle St. There was also one on Smythe St. Both connected two segments of the cross town connector (a multiuse path). 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 21/04/2025This was the only annoying thing... Cars still had priority at all intersections. 110
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 21/04/2025It was. And so well signed that we literally just followed it across town without really looking at the map. 110
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Totals: - Day 1: 40.6 km along Fundy Trail Parkway, 889m of climbing. - Day 2: 17.6 km in Fundy National Park, 377m of climbing - Day 2: 9.7 km along Sussex Nature Walkway, 54 m of climbing - Day 3: 62.7km in Fredericton, 360m of climbing. We will post more details on the blog soon. 5/5 010
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Then today we were blown away in Fredericton, literally and figuratively. Great bike infrastructure for a small town. Paths along the river, new cross town connector trails, a car free bridge, good signage and great pitstops for fuel. Strong headwinds, some mud and a few flaws, but so enjoyable. 4/5 120
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The road to Point Wolfe Campground in Fundy National Park was also closed so we enjoyed another hilly car-free ride on Day 2. We were pleasantly surprised by a covered bridge and gorge views! Then there was a a gap in the rain so we did a 10km ride along the Sussex Nature Walkway. 3/5 110
BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The Fundy Trail Parkway is a 30km road along the Bay of Fundy. It offers spectacular views and challenging hills! It is closed to cars in the winter, but we were told by staff that we could bike or hike at our own risk. The quiet and remoteness made us anxious at first, but what an experience! 2/5 110