Peggy’s Cove loop
Eight hours is a few too many, that's my day today: Day 1 in Halifax — the ultimate cure for jet lag — a 65 mile loop fully loaded. Days here are long; I was shocked when I finally reached…
Anticipation
While doing a little Wikipedia browsing I just came across MoneySense magazine's Top Places to Live in Canada. Although many won't be surprised, I was, to find Halifax rated #4. Of course there are many places I've never heard of,…
Packing Ultra Light Electronics
Packing for Halifax isn't easy. Temperatures have warmed, but it's still cool and coastal. Then there's the electronics. What's the least I can bring to take photos and document the bike tour while posting to the blog, too? I left…
The Economic Impact of Bicycling
She's recently returned from speaking engagements in Toronto and at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC; Green Octopus Consulting's April Economides speaks about how bicycling pays for local businesses. In 2010 the City of Long Beach got a LA…
Packing for Halifax
How would you pack for this weather? It is early-season, but that's a lot of rain in the forecast, plus cool temperatures. Maybe all this rain will be followed by warmer, drier weather next week; meanwhile, I've ordered a poncho.…