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@seebo429.bsky.social

Halifax's raccoon bike mayor He/him

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Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · 3h ago

I was biking across SGR and some scooter guy came off the sidewalk and cutting into my way Him: "oh sorry, go ahead" Me: "no worries, you go on I'm slow today" Him: "ok thanks" Next red light Him: "we're turning left, you go ahead" Me: "thanks" Now let's explore that interaction in cars... 1/2

Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · 2d ago

You know in Mony Mony when Billy Idol goes "Yeah" and the backup singers say "yeah" and they keep doing that? Well imagine it in the maritimes and he says "yeah" and the audience responds with an inhaled "yep"

Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · 3d ago

I was curious what Joel would do with the lyrics this time The original is: You be April Stevens I'll be April Wine You be Israel I'll be Palestine Last time I saw them (2024) it was: You be April Stevens I'll be April Wine I wish I came up with a better rhyme Last night (opening for April Wine)

James McLeod@jamespmcleod.ca · 6d ago

BikeShareTO is arguably the single greatest Canadian public services success of the 21st century, and I really can't think of another obvious contender that comes even close.

Matt Armstrong@matta7.bsky.social · 6d ago

Recently had to explain to a professional from outside Toronto, that the vast majority of downtown Toronto workers commute by bike, walking, or transit. Some drive, but they are the minority. Perhaps I should show them these bike share stations…

Photo of lots of bikes at a bike share station along a downtown Toronto street
The Midnight Society@midnightpals.bsky.social · 6d ago

Rowling: could it be that i'm no longer britainsss mosst beloved national treassure?!? Julia Donaldson: [busts in, blowing vuvazela] GET GRUFFALO'ED BIIIITTTCHHHHH Rowling: GODDAMN IT Rowling: one of thessse dayss i'm going to figure out how she keepsss getting in here

Jillian@bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · 7d ago

I hit 2000km on my cargo trike while riding to the pool this morning. It seems appropriate, since most journeys with the trike have been short (5km or less) ones like this. An electric cargo bike/trike is such a fun and efficient way to get around the city!

View of the handlebars of a black cargo trike. The display shows 2000km on the odometer.
Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · 7d ago

I think this is a nice way for #BikeHFx to come together with people from the communities that Dr. Nouman Ali has been involved with to honour his memory.

Critical Mass Halifax@criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · 7d ago

In lieu of a Critical Mass ride, please join a memorial ride to remember Dr. Nouman Ali. Community members have planned a ride for August 9, at 1:00, in his honour. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Event post from Instagram. Gaza Sunbirds Solidarity Ride, A Tribute to Dr. Nouman Ali, Sunday, August 9, 1:00 pm, Emera Oval. 3 photographs of Dr. Nouman Ali, riding a bike and displaying the flags of Palestine and South Africa. On a green background, with kufiya design details, and Gaza Sunbirds logo. The instagram handle from the original poster is visible: @yo.cairocat
Terri@terriclarke.bsky.social · last wk.

Charlottetown is considering legalizing rolling stops which have been shown to be safer for cyclists than full stops, two-abreast riding, bike signals, and sidewalk cycling for kids under 14, and anyone in signed spots where there are temporary gaps in the bike network and low pedestrian volumes.

Charlottetown looks at rolling stops, traffic lights and sidewalk riding for bicycles

Charlottetown's system of bicycle lanes, active transportation pathways is growing but still faces challenges.

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Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · last wk.

My other grandfather also had a camp in the woods. Legend has it he walked the woods until he found a good spring that could be gravity fed to a camp and he leased that land. That spring was cold and wouldn't freeze in the winter "too cold to freeze" they'd say.

Raccoon in the sky@seebo429.bsky.social · last wk.

There were 2 springs, one was down a trail in the woods and fed into a big bucket. My grandmother would haul the day's water up from there. The other came out of the cliff and there was a tin cup that the fishermen used.

Jillian@bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · last wk.

There’s a quiet culture change happening in Halifax. I think it’s most obvious at #KidicalMassHfx, where you can see “all the cool bikes,” but it’s also evident on an average Sunday afternoon at the pool. The culture of family cycling and cargo bikes is growing steadily and it’s wonderful to see!

Various bikes and cargo bikes, including a frontloading cargo bike and a longtail parked at bike racks next to a splash pad on the Halifax Commons. A group of bikes and cargo bikes, including a longtail, a frontloading cargo bike & a cargo trike at bike racks next to the skate park under redevelopment on the Halifax Commons. The trike has a sign advertising Kidical Mass Halifax. A midtail cargo bike has a sign on the back that says “bike good mayor bad”Close up of the front rack of an Aventon Abound longtail cargo bike. There’s a stick in it that says “I sold my car”