DemocraCycle interview 3, Kingston NS, dismantling prejudice against mental illness 15 views Jul 12, 2022 As I rode into Kingston, Nova Scotia on my bike ride to raise funds for The Mosaic Institute (dismantling prejudice), I passed by a home with a huge poster in front. It showed an image of a young man who […]
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June 30 2022 from Kentville, Nova Scotia to Kingston NS
A beautiful ride day three, it’s 6:30 in NS and am sitting shirtless, on a porch in Kingston, near Wilmot. The sun’s rays are massaging my grateful torso. Did about 48 km today. I had the good fortune of staying with a cyclist mom and her beautiful little girl, in a home that was decorated […]
June 28 2022 from Newport Corner in Nova Scotia to Kentville
Ride day 2 as I rode from Newport Corner in Nova Scotia to Kentville, on my solo charity cycle back to #Toronto. Was another 60 km or so. Around 4:00 a.m. this morning it began to rain ferociously. The drops pounded against the glamping tent I was staying in. When morning arrived, the ground outside […]
June 27 2022 DemocraCycle Interview 2 Sackville NS
Was cycling down a beautiful trail in Sackville, Nova Scotia, on the way from Halifax to Newport Corner, day one of my #DemocraCycle ride. Came upon a couple friskilly motoring away, each on a one-wheel electric skateboard. Looked like a riot of fun. Approached them and asked if I could interview them for my blog. […]
June 27 2022 Day 1 Of Riding, Halifax To Newport Corner
Day 1 of actual riding from #Halifax toward #Toronto for charity is done! Rode about 60 km on my 20 year old bike with heavy packs. Lots of rolling roads – great downhills, some very challenging uphills. Was a misty, cloudy day for the most part. That night, in Newport Station, I stayed in a […]
June 26 2022 DemocraCycle Interview 1 Halifax
I wasn’t thinking of asking strangers to be interviewed about their views on democracy and prejudice this afternoonm seeing as I’d just flown in from Toronto yesterday, and had just exited a Sobey’s with my bike pannier in hand, filled with snacks to sate my hunger as I start my 2,000 km ride to Toronto […]
June 25 2022 My Anti-Hate Charity Ride Begins In Halifax
My Adventure Begins In Halifax Faster than I’d imagined, it was the night of June 24, 2022. Next morning my flight would leave at 10:00 a.m. Yet I was still jamming clothes and equipment into my three big cycling sacs, while stuffing my bike into a padded travel bag. This would be tight, in more […]
June 22 2022 Press Release for Democracycle Canada ride for anti-hate and anti-racism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cycling 2,000 km to fundraise for Bernie Farber’s AntiHate.ca Mark D Swartz is solo cycling 2,000 km from Halifax to Toronto for Canadian democracy Toronto, Ontario – June 21, 2022 — To celebrate Canada Day, and interview Canadians about their views on democracy, Mark D Swartz is solo cycling 2,000 km from […]
June 9 2022 Prepping Like A Whirlwind For My Ride
I’ve been in a frenzy this past month as the departure date – June 25, 2022 – races toward me. Planning a 2,000 kilometer ride as a first-time long distance cyclist is no mean feat. I’ve been prepping like a whirlwind ror my ride! Here are some of the things I’ve been doing: Trying to […]