Flagship Events
Flagship Events of the Halifax Cycling Coalition
Join us at the forefront of cycling advocacy through our Flagship Events! Each year, the Halifax Cycling Coalition hosts a series of key events designed to celebrate cycling, promote community engagement, and advocate for safer streets. From festive rides to educational workshops, these gatherings are pivotal in advancing our mission to transform Halifax into a more bike-friendly city. Explore our annual events below and discover how you can get involved in making a difference for cyclists in our community.
I Light Halifax
The Halifax Cycling Coalition has been putting on the yearly I Light HFX ride since 2016. Inspired by Cycle Toronto’s Get Lit campaign, and HUB Cycling’s Bike the Night event, we want to help make it safer for people to ride bikes at night. The I Light HFX campaign aims to bring visibility to cycling after dark, and to build community around cycling year-round.
The campaign includes a community ride with lit up and decorated bikes, free light giveaways, and raising funds for the Halifax Cycling Coalition. We host the campaign in the fall when the evenings become darker earlier, and we don’t want anyone to get left in the dark.
The community ride is a fun way to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get creative in lighting up their bikes as brightly as possible, and riding together through our city. We give out prizes for the brightest bikes to encourage people to have fun with it!
Bike Light FAQ
Nova Scotia law required that bikes be equipped with a white light at the front of your bike and a red reflector or red light at the rear. Although the law only requires a reflector in the back, we recommend a red rear light while riding in low visibility conditions. This is required if cycling at night, starting within 30 minutes before dusk and up to 30 minutes after sunrise.
Lights are required at night, starting within 30 minutes before dusk and up to 30 minutes after sunrise. However, many people choose to use lights at all times to increase their visibility on the road, much like vehicles now use lights at all times. Some choose to use flashing lights during daytime, and near dusk and dawn, while choosing to use solid non-flashing lights in the dark. An explainer on that here. More on how to choose bike lights here.
Join us and extend your riding season! Good bike lights will support you in extending your riding season as the days grow shorter. Visit our page about cycling in winter for some tips and adjustments that you can make for a safer and more comfortable ride.
Kidical Mass
Kidical Mass is an international movement to create a “Kidical Mass” of families who want to enable children’s independent and safe mobility. Kidical Mass Halifax is back for 2023 with a new website. You can find them below
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