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Matthew the Matticus
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YYC Photography by Cargo Bike - he/they cat shepard, musician (cello+voice), train nerd, general geek, and still hoping for a brighter future
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#yycbike report
Greenway MUP 17 to Bow ✅
Bow/Sarcee top Edworthy- 💩
Spruce Drive - 😑
Quarry Trail - 🌶️
South Bow MUP to Centre - ✅
Under Centre St - WTF!
Centre / EV / Inglewood - ✅
Sanctuary - Bonnybrook - ✅
Bonnybrook to Glenmore - ☑️ (only one blade width cleared)
Carburn to Douglasbank - ✅
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Hey winter cyclists: the smartest thing I've done after threatening to do it for too many years was actually write down what to wear based on temperature. This helped immensely last year, and winter is coming 🥶
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Imagine having more than 1 City Councillor who regularly rides transit to work.

Imagine no longer Calgary! 👇
We have two!
#yyccc #Calgary
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#yycbike pathway report! GORGEOUS SNOW
Lots of ice patches. Silver Springs blvd, bowmont, bowness road, bow pathways all cleared! (B. Road connector, pumphouse to 12th ave not cleared)
Much lumpier around downtown.
Not the shitshow I expected. Still use caution, studs v. recommended!
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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sold as replacements & with: RadWagon 4, RadCity HS 4, RadRover High Step 5, RadCity Step Thru 3, RadRover Step Thru 1, RadRunner 2, RadRunner 1, RadRunner Plus, and RadExpand 5.

The battery model number (HL-RP-S1304 or RP-1304) is printed on a label on the back or rear of the battery.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Ramsay to downtown around 10 am via River Walk MUP. Hats off to the EV snow clearing crews doing their best with the onslaught of ❄️ #yycbike
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Thanks for coming out for a fourth #KidicalMass ride, Calgary! You're the best! #yycbike
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Here’s a handy protocol to determine whether AI could be helpful with your problem or project.
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
SEVENTY-FOURTEEN MONTHS OF WINTER!!
En route to Kidical Mass for our last ride of 2025! Love a little cargo bike convoy! #yycbike #kidicalmass
November 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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En route to Kidical Mass for our last ride of 2025! Love a little cargo bike convoy! #yycbike #kidicalmass
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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NEXT SUNDAY!
Pedal up to Greenview for some festive fun 11am-6pm.
FESTIVE ARTISAN MARKET!
FESTIVE BEVERAGES!
FESTIVE BIKE RIDE! (departs 12pm sharp)
...Santa Claus AND The Grinch will also be in attendance!
#yycbike
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Mr. Jekyll, when I shared the outcome of COP30 with him this morning.

#caturday
November 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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This is taken from Calgary’s 2016 Pedestrian Strategy.

We were targeting 4 and with more than a month to go, we are at 11 people dead after they were struck by a driver while walking.
#yycBike #Calgary
November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Cargo bikes at Kagnew Station, Asmara, Eritrea, sometime between 1960-62 from my dad’s collection of slides. Looks like they have the US Army Corps of Engineers logo on them. This is a photo of the screen; we really need to get a scanner.
November 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Post- and pre-audition vibes, respectively
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Gee, most people would have the self awareness to reflect on their actions when the church publicly calls them out on their bullshit.

Danielle Smith is not one of those people.

#ABPoli #ABleg
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Are you curious about pogies?
Understanding Pogies: Uses, Benefits, and Key Companies
YouTube video by American Fietser
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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I love riding my bike
November 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This year's SANTA SCRAMBLE is scheduled!
December 13th! (Full info in alt text)
Festively featuring family friendly as well as brewery based rides - come dressed as Santa or anything seasonal, and bring your friends to join the fun!
#yycbike @3bybikeyyc.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Capitalism is the thief that never gets caught

Aral Sea, 1989-2014
November 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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I love my Skidloader - it quickly became my everyday transportation and a great bikepacking ride. No pushing uphill! The Small is a bit bigger than I would like but I’ve learned to adapt. I can’t imagine life without this bike and it’s made winter riding feel easy! #surly #surlyskidloader #yycbike
November 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Whereas Calgary is contending with a rise in motorist collisions with pedestrians;
Whereas deaths among all road users is rising; and
Whereas #YYCCC is in budget week:
BE IT RESOLVED that council refers to Jeff Speck's 10 tactics on improving walkability, road safety:
www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
Why your city needs a downtown ‘walkability plan’
Here are 10 tactics to plan for better walkability with immediate implementation, improving safety and reviving a city center in the process.
www.cnu.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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I really, really strongly encourage you to watch Aaron's clips of the Trump-Mamdani meeting, not just read his recaps.

This is a totally different Trump than we ever normally see. It's wild to see him like this—and Mamdani is the one who brought it out in him. There's a lesson here.
Q: would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration ?

TRUMP: I would. I really would.
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
You know, I try to fill my feed with CanCon, but it is incredible the way Trump turns into an absolute lap dog when he's confronted by a strong man.
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?

MAMDANI: I've spoken about--

TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM