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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We rode out to Bike and Bean on Sat. I was concerned that the abandoned railway signs would mean a lack of maintenance. I wasn't prepared for the trail actively being made worse. Lots of construction between Cranberry Lake and Tantallon. Short term pain for long term gain? I'm not optimistic...

A sign that reads "Abandoned Railway. enter at your own risk". It has the province of Nova Scotia label.

A gravel trail littered with wood debris.

A gravel trail that is undergoing construction. The edges are cut back and there are potholes in view. In the far distance there is an excavator.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

A question for the #KidicalMassHfx community. A friend with a 7 year old is asking if there is a good program for kids for biking in Halifax (in addition to Kidical Mass). She is looking for something for evenings during the spring or summer. Any one know of any programs happening this year?

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Very slippery and slushy on the bridge bike lane this morning. #hfxws

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

#hfxws The bridge bike lane was in great shape tonight.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

The #BikeHFX community is amazing. So many people showing up in the rain, great music, bright lights, and lots of skilled marshals. Thanks everyone!

A bike with a lot of lights on its frame. There are lights all over the ground.

Several bike racks with some bikes hanging on them. There is a large crowd of people in the background.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

#BikeHFX I'm still looking for a few more marshals for Saturday's ride. If you can help out, please send me a message! @cyclehalifax.ca @criticalmasshfx.bsky.social

An advertisement for the I LIGHT HFX community ride. THe picture shows bikes on racks and leaning on trees with a few people hanging around. There is one big tree with yellow leaves.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Last #KidicalMassHfx ride of the year with a great group of volunteers and participants. This #bikehfx event is always one of my favourites.

Four adults riding bikes up a large hill.

A large group of adults and kids standing with their bikes. Many of the kids are wearing Halloween costumes.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The best part of my commute in #bikehfx today (and every Tuesday). The graveyard always feels so quiet.

A wide gravel road with gravestones and trees on both sides.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I'm sad to miss this one but if anyone is interested in marshalling for Kidical Mass this weekend they are in need of a couple volunteers!

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Olliebikes @olliebikes.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Welp, it happened again. Hit by a driver in the bike lane/MUP in front of Purdys Wharf. I’m absolutely fine, so is my bike. Just mad.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Beautiful morning for a long ride in the woods. The trail was BUSY!

A cyclist on a gravel trail through the forest with blue sky behind the trees

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BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We 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

A cyclist crossing a wooden bridge over a river with beach and forest in the background.

A cyclist on a paved separated bike lane with a white centre line. There are views of cliffs on the right hand side and a black truck on the road next to the bike lane.

An adult cycling riding behind two young cyclists . They are on a gravel trail in the woods.

Two kids on swings while wearing helmets. There is a view of the Northumberland Straight. To the left, there are two adults sitting in adirondack chairs with bikes scattered throughout.

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BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

V 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

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking through purple wooden barriers on a gravel trail.

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking on a paved road with large rocks on the right and lobster traps and colourful buildings on the left. There are no vehicles on the road.

Two people sitting in red adirondack chairs watching the sunset. They are wearing helmets and there are bikes leaning against the railings.

A cyclist in a yellow vest biking on a gravel road through a field with cylindrical hay bails scattered throughout.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Whacked myself with my pedal at Kidical Mass today but didn't even notice until I got home. Too busy soaking up the joy of kids on bikes. So grateful for this community after a tough week!

A group of kids and adults gathered on the sidewalk and street. Most are wearing helmets and standing with bikes.

The inside of an ankle showing a perfect pedal shaped red cut.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Our local fruit selection right now is incredible. We literally have a problem where we can't not buy fresh fruit even when we already have lots at home...

A picture with fruit in different boxes and bags. There are plums, peaches, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Has anyone ever seen a map of the province's roads that shows which ones have paved shoulders?

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BeActiveLikeV @beactivelikev.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Yesterday 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.

A group of about 25 people posing for a photo on a boardwalk with a beach in the background. The words "Salt Marsh 2025" are at the top of the photo in block letters.

A lineup of a red drink in small glasses with a beach in the background.

Four cyclists on a trail in the forest. There are two children and two adults.

Two cyclists (V's daughters) riding on a gravel trail with grass and water on each side.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

It's been an exhausting month as a cycling advocate. Come marshal with me on Sunday and experience the joy that will help replenish some of that energy!

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

What we've been up to for the past month :)

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Up early because of jetlag allowed us to get my bike reassembled by 630 am. Since the sun was shining we headed out for a ride on the COLT. Nice to see so many bikes and #bikehfx friends!

A cyclist in a yellow vest and yellow helmet riding in a smooth gravel trail in the forest. The Sun is creating shade on the trail.

Lake surrounded by forest on a sunny day. The lake is so still that the trees are perfectly reflected in the water

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thinking about those gathering in Halifax today to show support for bike infrastructure. Today we had a 4km ride to a city centre to catch a train and here is a snippet of the infrastructure we were treated to. Hard to not be sad that our vacation is coming to an end.

Painted bikes marking an intersection crossing. There are dedicated traffic symbols for bikes and pedestrians that are red in the photo.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Come marshal with me! Kidical Mass is one of the most joyful events and a great way to get introduced to marshalling.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Has anyone in #BikeHFX braved the roads or bike lanes today? I'm guessing it will be another bus commute for me.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

City sidewalks vs work sidewalks. They both had the same storm.

A sidewalk covered in bumpy ice. Nearly impassable.

A clear sidewalk covered in salt and sand. Very passable.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

We exchanged the city streets for some beautiful trails today. Much more fun sliding around in the woods.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Warning: Sooo slippery!! Literally couldn't even stand on the bridge bikeway tonight, let alone bike. Caught be totally off guard. Thankfully there was a small patch of snow on the side to walk down! And the helmet proves it was freezing rain.

A partially cleared bike path with a yellow line showing. There are footprints on the snow on the right side.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Shared some laughs and "good luck" wishes with the #BikeHFX community while crossing the bridge this morning (just before it closed). Thankfully I was the one with the tail wind! Honestly it was the best part of my ride. Full separation from cars makes for safer cycling in any weather!

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

So many people riding bikes together ❤️. #ILightHFX

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

I anyways love how I Light HFX gives me the excuse to make my bike nice and bright!

A road bike with Christmas lights on the frame and a red bike light.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

Join me at tomorrow's ride! Being a Marshall at these events is always a highlight of my month. Blocking traffic with the sound of excited kids is just the best!

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Jen @envirojen.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

#KidicalMassHfx is a bit low on ride marshalls for tomorrow morning's ride in downtown Dartmouth. If you're around in #BikeHfx, and able to help, we'd love some support. It's a low-stress route and there's the added benefit of seeing all the happy kids in costumes for our Halloween ride.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

A section of the Devonshire bike lane in #bikeHFX has been removed for parking. The flexiposts have been removed and the white lane has changed from solid to dashed. 😢

The entrance of a bike lane marked with three flexiposts and a bike symbol. The bike lane further down the hill is marked by a dashed line. There is about the parking spaces to the left of the dashed line.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

Lots of fun combining my roles as a bike marshall and "Ta Ta Tine" this morning at #kidicalmasshfx. Fun to see the kiddos in my life enjoy this event as much as I do. They love all aspects: the bike riding, the bubbles, the playgrounds, the snacks and the prizes! The organizers have perfected it!

Five cyclists pictured from behind waiting to cross a street. One cyclist is an adult and is wearing a yellow vest and blue reflective stripes. The other cyclists are young children.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 19/05/2024

A different kind of traffic on the bridge this morning. Fun to lead the women's 10k! Always less fun dealing with angry drivers who have to go one block out of their way.

Two lanes of runners running down the MacDonald bridge on a foggy day.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

It's been a tough 24 hours in #bikehfx. I've reported four close calls on bikemaps.org, listened to callers on Maritime Noon saying that cycling safety is up to the riders, and looked at the long list of "planned" projects in Halifax that actually have no real plans.

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BikeMaps

Map your cycling incidents, hazard, and theft locations so they can be analyzed to identify hot spots of cycling safety, risk, and crime.

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Justine @justinemcmillan.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

Started a new account to better reflect my day to day views! @beactivelikev.bsky.social is really meant to share experiences and encourage others to be active (and to share our blog). But sometimes I have other things I want to say - usually about cycling in Halifax or oceanography!

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