Buy a bike

A bike is worth the investment. (Chris Parent photo)

We never think about why we rode bikes as kids, it was just fun. Well, it’s still fun as adults, but now it’s practical, too.

I don’t imagine these points bear repeating, but you have entered a positive bike culture if you’re new to Halifax. This surprised me when I moved here, given the hills, but every year the city seems to paint new lanes and more people get in on the action.

If you live off-campus, you’ll be working your way in and out every day, so why not ride in style? Even if you’re on campus, the convenience of a bike can’t be beat. Spend a little now and invest in a mode of transportation that can (if done properly) be used all year and for years to come.

If it wasn’t already obvious, biking helps the environment. Stand on Spring Garden and count how many of the same buses are lined up behind each other and you’ll understand why this is important in Halifax.

Additionally, you can get involved and learn your home in a unique and engaging way. Get to know groups like Open Street who fight for better and smarter roads and help build the culture further.

And while you’re building a better community, you can build a better body. Have you ever looked at a cyclists’ legs? Trust me, you should.