March 22, 2017

30 Days of Biking

 

We survived the snow storms and spring is just around the corner. April is the perfect time to get back on your bicycle!  Jump start your cycling season with HCC’s 30 Days of Biking.  Take the 30 Days of Biking pledge to ride a bicycle for the month of April, and  join us for the free group rides and weekly events.

 

 

Ride #2: Good Night Ride
Apr 10, 2017- 5:30 PM

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Join us for a night tour of Halifax for the second 30 days of Biking Event! We will do a one-hour tour of the North & West end of Halifax, exploring the city by night.

*Please Note: all participants must have a front & rear bike light to participate*

Start: HCC HQ, Bloomfield St 5:30pm
End: Good Robot Brewery, Robie St 6:30pm
Ride Duration: Approximately 45 mins

 

Ride #3: Old Fashioned Chocolate Egg Hunt
Apr 15, 2017 -11:00 AM

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What’s more fun than a chocolate egg hunt? A chocolate egg hunt on a bike!  This is the third event for the 30 Days of Biking campaign! The event is open to family and friends wanting to participate in a fun day of outdoor activity. Strap on your bike basket and find a few friends to search for the goodies hidden throughout the North End.

Start: Cyclesmith, Agricola Street 11am
End: HCC HQ, Bloomfield St
Scavenge Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Bike Bunnies will be hidden throughout the North End on April 15th for the chocolate egg hunt.

 

Ride #4: Earth Day in Dartmouth
Apr 22, 2017 – 10:00 am

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There is no better way to spend Earth Day than discovering Dartmouth’s beautiful trails.  The tour around Lake Banook will be guided by experts from the Ecology Action Centre to discuss the most recent updates on the Sawmill River daylighting project.  In the spirit of Earth Day, we will also be handing out bags at the beginning to collect any garbage we see along our trails. We will end the ride at the famous Two If By Sea for complimentary baked good, a warm drink and friendly hang-out session.

Starting point is the South end of Sullivan’s Pond but there will be a group leaving from Alderney Landing at 9:30am to meet up for the 10am start time.

Start: South end of Sullivan’s Pond- 10:00am
End: Two If By Sea, Ochterloney Street – 11am
Ride #5: Wrap- Up for 30 Days of Biking!
Apr 30, 2017 – 3:00 PM

We will be celebrating and incredible month of biking with the ribbon cutting of the bicycle corral.

*More details coming soon!

 

PASSED
Ride #1: Bike ‘N Brunch
Apr 01, 2017 – 9:00 AM

Bike ‘N Brunch is the kick-off event for the 30 Days of Biking campaign! The ride begins at the Seaport Market. We’ll enjoy a family-friendly, continuous ride touring along the Halifax Waterfront, before making our way to Mary’s Place on Spring Garden Road for a group brunch. Everyone is welcome!

Start: North Entrance of Seaport Market 9am
End: Mary’s Place, Spring Garden Road 10am
Ride Duration: Approximately 45 mins