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Sean MacK

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cycling around dartmouth/halifax/nova scotia

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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 1h
Have seen a lot of complaints about not enough parking at the ferry terminals, so was curious about DIY park n rides to Woodside. You could park at Woodside Plaza, has 6 buses an hour, 5min route to Woodside. Or Millstone Sq (Baker Dr), 8 min route, twice hourly but only 5min connection.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 22h
Couple extra sets of wheels loaded up and we're off to the pump track for the afternoon
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Don't worry all, we're getting AI maps now that don't properly show the routes or detours so that should solve everything.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Getting so close to convincing some family members out of their cars due to this traffic. Take the ferry "No parking" Bike to the ferry "No secure parking" Bird to the ferry "..." Honestly, still think bird rentals should count as transit transfers
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"There's no way around any of this"
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@tonymancini2025.bsky.social almost 20 kids at the Shubie pump track right now and (despite my photo auto-brightening this pic) its getting dark. We need some lighting :) #bikehfx
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Boo found a smashed bottle on the path to my kids' school today. At least it was found in time to clean it up before the bike bus in the morning though.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
300km/h? Speed limiters for cars when?
ctvnews.ca
Video appears to show driver travelling more than 300 km/h on N.S. highway: RCMP
The RCMP says it is aware of an online video that appears to show a driver going more than 300 km/h on a Nova Scotia highway.
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Raccoon in the sky @seebo429.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It was a great morning for #KidicalMassHFX and there was a huge turnout. I had so much fun that I forgot to take a picture. But this is basically what it looked like:
Stick figure bicycles in various colours some are different shapes. They all have smiley faces above them. There's a blue car and it has a frowny face in it
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy to spot this bit about walking, biking and using transit up front in the "Where to Park?" section in the Atlantic FamFest FAQ:
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Interesting Google survey today, all based around if you've changed shopping habits in regards to US vs Canadian goods and businesses.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The only smart feature I want my glasses to have is gps tracking so I can figure out where I left the damn things.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We tend to go all in on stuff when the boys get interested in something. Picked up a variety of TMNT content from the library last night and its been a big hit. The Booyakasha Books in particular seem like a good fit for their age, fun and approachable.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
September is my favorite time of year. Summer activities are over, fall ones haven't started yet. Can just chill out and bike to playgrounds, etc each evening. (Ngl maybe we sign the kids up for too many activities)
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A friend driving by spotted us on a patio on Agricola. I, biking, minutes later, caught up to him at the last red before the bridge. He passed me while I looped around to the bike lane. I passed him again on the straight. He passed me while I waited for the 2 phase cross at Wyse. I passed him again
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Today is my last commute through Burnside, kind of excited. See ya never! (jk I'll probably still find reasons to bike through it but hopefully bi-monthly instead daily).
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I don't understand the leave you car running mindset. Three for three vehicles at my kids day care did so this morning. It's 15 degrees out, not too hot, not too cold. One minivan was running, on the street, with its sliding door wide open. Obviously not for climate control reasons.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
My eldest says he's too old for a Yepp seat now that hes going into grade 2, so our days of rocking the double Yepp are over and we've moved into the cushion+pegs era
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Just put an order in for another set of Bike Bus stickers for the fall. This time, I made the background a different colour to delineate them from previous ones. Pretty confident that in the kids eyes, I'm now committed to providing different coloured stickers every fall.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I see there's been some sign upgrades over at Oat Hill Lake.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Decided to try a bird bike home instead of a scooter tonight. Oh man they're bad on hills. 8km/h going up Waverley Rd. No wonder people drive them on the sidewalks. They either need gears or some more juice.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
There's this copse of trees on the property next to my office that badly needs a picnic table in the middle of it. Or maybe I just need to stash a camp chair at work...
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Earlier today, driver behind me clearly on his phone at a red. Doesn't notice it turn green, big delay following me. Catches up but same thing next light. Road has a slight curve next, leaves lane twice. Pulls in behind me at the daycare to pick up his ~three year old. Infuriating.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Was more excited for this #newbikeday than any of my own. Sizing up, now with gears.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We're watching mtb videos (Asa Vermette's Ascent) and my three year old goes "I can do the pump track but I don't think I can do that." as Asa hits a 75ft gap. Maybe someday buddy. (but not if he inherited my coordination)
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Got out to the Eastern Passage Bike Park for the first time today. My youngest is finally starting to grasp how to glide on his balance bike so both kids ended up having a blast.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Sometimes there's no good options to lock up to and you gotta get inventive with your bike parking
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Macdonald bridge closed tonight and tomorrow. Sounds like pedestrians will be forced to use the cycle lane tonight but both open tomorrow. #bikehfx #hfxbike (I always forget which)
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I'm a sucker for hip hop backed by classical instruments so naturally this new live concert album from Lupe Fiasco and Nu Deco Ensemble has been getting a lot of play since discovering it last week.
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OneSoccer @onesoccer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
LOL. LMAO EVEN. 💀
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"Italy Tank", they certainly did boss. (btw did AI write this product title? It isn't a "FIFA Women's World Cup 26 tank", its a "Women's 'FIFA World Cup 26' tank", come on)
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
the TD ad with the delivery robot is the worst ad currently on tv right? (okay maybe aside from gambling ads). If they want to promote a slogan "More Human", they should be throwing that robot off an overpass.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It's been a fun week of guessing how many drivers won't stop at a crosswalk if the lights aren't flashing regardless of how many kids or adults waiting but glad to see the RRFB on Waverley Rd being fixed.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Tried out a bird scooter for the first time in town. Same price and slower than an Uber but more fun? I'd be curious how much $ stays in the community using this vs rideshare.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
First time I've had my youngest on the tow bar, have to tighten some things but looking good for tomorrow's #KidicalMassHFX ride!
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
@tsnofficial.bsky.social not very good at the whole 24/7 World Cup feed, seemed to be a lot of golf and hockey updates happening on it. Had to switch to @onesoccer.bsky.social
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Pretty fun time down at the Garrison Grounds (Halifax) for the World Cup watch party. Massive cheers for Shaffelburg when he subbed in and the crowd went wild when we scored.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It was great weather for a big bike-filled Tuesday, started off with a bike bus and ended with a bike race.
Elementary kids getting lined up for their school bike bus this morning.Kids and teens line up for a fun mountain bike race this evening
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Not an amazing pic but was able to stop by and see the new goslings on the way home. They were enjoying the shade.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
So I'm pretty clumsy, it's verifiable. Today, I managed to lose my workbag off the back of my bike coming off the bridge. Didn't realize until I got to work. Major thanks to whoever likely moved it off the path and realized I'd be back for it soon rather than take it with them.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Starting to think I'll need to do something about this tree that's getting demolished by woodpeckers. Fun to watch in the meantime though.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Always feels like a big missed opportunity when Dee Dee's isn't open an hour early in time for the end of the kids run at the Blue Nose.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Big discussion at the long weekend family bbq is that these beer labels are too similar. Friggin seagull fishing on a dock.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
It's crazy how often the southbound green on Wyse Rd gets blocked by drivers entering the intersection to turn left onto the bridge when its already fully blocked. Like fairly usual for there to be 8+ cars still in the intersection when the light changes.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Pulled over on Devonshire after seeing how far the traffic was back up from the Windsor Exchange to call my wife. "You over the bridge yet?" "No, why?" "Uh oh, I'll get the boys today" Bikes: for when you don't have time for traffic
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Was crossing the Burnside overpass this morning and noticed how slow the Circ traffic was moving... kind of wished there was a bike lane along the Circ so I could go pass a bunch of cars. Thankfully still got to do that on the Macdonald.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Thought the pump track would be busier with the Youth Running Series happening next door.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
When I was buying my RadWagon a couple years ago one of my must haves for it was the Caboose accessory. Aside from being the attachment point for the weather cover it also extends the frame out so if the bike falls the impact point is the metal triangles instead of your kids' knee(s).
Wagon and Caboose pics for reference
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Kids had a fun evening enjoying the new playground at the Commons and scootering around the skate park next door. Definitely going into our rotation of places to go.
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Sean MacK @stmack.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Bearly's House of Blues is having a bunch of 40th anniversary shows this weekend and I'm kind of shocked most of them aren't sold out. Keith+Garrett, Gnarltones, etc, should be great.
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