From March 18th to 24th, 2024, we will be celebrating the start of spring with several exciting cycling events! Please contact justine.mcmillan@cyclehalifax.ca if you have any questions.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 18th | Speedy Bike Info Night (6:30 – 8 pm). Registration available here. |
| Thursday, March 21st | Coffee Outside Climate Stage (5 – 7pm) EAC Pop Up Bike Hub (5 – 7pm) |
| Friday, March 22nd | Climate Stage (5 – 7pm) EAC Pop Up Bike Hub (5 – 7pm) |
| Saturday, March 23rd | Chain of Lakes Trail Ride and eBike Test Rides (2 – 4pm). Registration available here. Climate Stage (2 – 5pm) EAC Pop Up Bike Hub (2 – 5pm) |
| Sunday, March 24th | Climate Stage (2 – 5pm) EAC Pop Up Bike Hub (2 – 5pm) |
Speedy Bike Info Night
Come get introduced to several of the amazing cycling groups in Halifax. Learn about who they are and what they are planning for the summer. Each group will only have 5 minutes, so it will be fast and furious, but there will be lots of time for discussion and questions. Join us in person or virtually. Registration recommended.
Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024
Time: 6:30 to 8pm
Location: Lindsay Children’s Room, Halifax Central Library AND virtual (link to be provided after registration)
Participants:
- Kidical Mass
- Coffee Outside
- The Monthly Cycle
- Dal Bike
- Legal Road Users
- Ecology Action Centre
- Cycle Nova Scotia
- Halifax Bike Music Festival
- Halifax Bike Mayor
- Halifax Cycling Coalition
Registration: Let us know if you plan to join here or by selecting the orange button below. Virtual attendees will receive Zoom link only if registered. Registration gives entry into door prize draws (lights, bells, clothing, etc).
Coffee Outside
Start your day enjoying a hot beverage with the Coffee Outside gang. Location to be determined. Stay tuned to @cofffeeoutsidehfx for updates.
Date: Thursday, March 21st
Time: 7 – 8:30 am
Location: TBD
Climate Stage and EAC Bike Hub
Come and listen to some of the top musical talent in Nova Scotia and from across Canada as the first ever HalifACT climate stage comes to the JUNOS and brings 4 days of free music to the front court of the Halifax Central Library from March 21-24th. From 5-7pm on Thursday and Friday and 2-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, the entertainment will be all pedal and solar powered. The Ecology Action Centre will be doing free tune-ups and a variety of organizations will be sharing information on climate! Bring your bike and help to pedal the stage with gear from Music Declares Emergency and the Halifax Bicycle Music Festival.
Dates: March 21-22 (5 – 7 pm), March 23 – 24 (2 – 5 pm)
Location: Halifax Central Library Front Court (Outside)
Details: Pedal the entertainment, fix up your bike and learn about climate.
Chain of Lakes Trail Ride and eBike Test Rides
An out-and-back 10 km ride along the Chain of Lakes Trail to get the legs moving and work out the winter rust. It will be an easy ride with a pit stop at The 5k Cafe. People are welcome to join for shorter sections of the ride. Halifax Cycles will also be bringing some eBikes for test rides!
Date: Saturday, March 23rd
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: Chain of Lakes Trail and The 5k Cafe
Trail Ride Details: The ride will start at the Ashburn Golf Club entrance at 2pm and go to the end of the pavement and then back to The 5k Cafe (9km). People are welcome to join the ride along the way or do a shorter ride. The ride will be unmarshalled, but there will be HCC board members to support along the way.
eBike Test Ride Details: Halifax Cycles will be bringing some eBikes to The 5k Cafe starting at 3pm.
Registration: Let us know if you plan to join here or by selecting the orange button below. Waiver will be available after completion of registration.
Sponsors
We wouldn’t be able to pull off this exciting week without the help of several sponsors and supporters.
