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Matthew the Matticus
@matticusssss.bsky.social
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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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seumasb.bsky.social
#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 - ✅
Quarry trail single track - spicy! Berm block pathway under Centre St - WTF! Sunrise with Bow River in foreground Mountain view from pathway
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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mrspowersdayjob.bsky.social
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
A large (maybe 3 feet wide by 5 feet tall) sign on the end of a row of bookshelves that tells the “address” of books that have sensitive content.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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schellbrewer.bsky.social
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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tinybeaches.bsky.social
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
matticusssss.bsky.social
#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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yourfriendlara.bsky.social
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.gov U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 1d
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...
Rad power bikes battery
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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calgaryk.bsky.social
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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whoalansi.bsky.social
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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angryoldmarxist.bsky.social
Here’s a handy protocol to determine whether AI could be helpful with your problem or project.
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
matticusssss.bsky.social
SEVENTY-FOURTEEN MONTHS OF WINTER!!
whoalansi.bsky.social Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 2d
En route to Kidical Mass for our last ride of 2025! Love a little cargo bike convoy! #yycbike #kidicalmass
Two urban arrows riding with a few kids on a residential street.
November 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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whoalansi.bsky.social
En route to Kidical Mass for our last ride of 2025! Love a little cargo bike convoy! #yycbike #kidicalmass
Two urban arrows riding with a few kids on a residential street.
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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bikebikeyyc.bsky.social
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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katharinehayhoe.com
Mr. Jekyll, when I shared the outcome of COP30 with him this morning.

#caturday
A striped gray cat, looking reproachfully at the camera.
November 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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tinybeaches.bsky.social
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
From Calgary’s 2016 Pedestrian strategy
November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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bannedrandy.bsky.social
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.
Cargo bikes at Kagnew Station, Asmara, Eritrea, somewhere between 1960-62 from my dad’s collection of slides. Looks like they have the US Army Corps of Engineers logo on them.
November 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
matticusssss.bsky.social
Post- and pre-audition vibes, respectively
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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shaner38.bsky.social
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 20, 2025 Premier Danielle Smith premier@gov.ab.ca Legislature Building Unit 307-10800 97"h Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5K 2B6 Dear Premier Smith, Ne write to you today as the Bishops of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton and the Lutherar Synod of Alberta and the Territories and as the Moderator of the United Church of Canada. We are spiritual leaders entrusted with the care of congregations, communities, and---most importantly--people. Many of those in our care are transgender Albertans, their families, and those who love and support them. We write this letter on the Trans Day of Remembrance, a day when we remember the lives of transgender people who have been lost to violence, hatred, and neglect. It is a day when communities recommit to the sacred work of protecting those most vulnerable among us. We are compelled by faith, conscience, and pastoral 1responsibility to speak against your government's lecision to invoke the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights and freedoms of transgende people in Alberta `hristians believe every person is created in the image of God. This belief is lived out throug, ustice, compassion, and the unwavering affirmation of human dignity. Policies that diminish the ives or limit the rights of transgender people stand in direct opposition to this calling As bishops, we also hold a particular responsibility to stand with those who are vulnerable Transgender people specially youth- already face disproportionate levels of discrimination., exclusion, and violence. They need allies, not additional barriers. They need care, not political maneuvers that place their safety and identity up for debate. Invoking the notwithstanding clause in this context disregards the very protections that allow marginalized people to live freely and without fear, It undermines the integrity of our social fabric and the moral commitments we share as Albertans lesus consistently called his followers to protect and uplift those at risk. The Gospel co… and the organizations who sunport them. We ask vou to lead in a way that reflects the best of our rovince's values: respect for human dignity, commitment to justice, and the conviction that every person deserves to live in safety and hone We remain committed to walking alongside transgender people and advocating for policies that protect their rights, afirm their dignity, and support their flourishing. We pray that your government will choose a path that upholds these same principles. Respectfully, B saep Tichysshmumund The Rev. Bishop Trish Schmermund Svnod of Alberta and the Territories Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada TERRITORIES Stacer Soude The Right Reverend Stephen London Bishop of the Diocese of Edmonton Anglican Church of Canada The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath Moderator of the United Church of Canada Rev. Leigh Sinclair, Chair Northern Spirit Regional Council The United Church of Canada
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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americanfietser.bsky.social
Are you curious about pogies?
Understanding Pogies: Uses, Benefits, and Key Companies
YouTube video by American Fietser
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November 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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cailin.gay
I love riding my bike
November 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
matticusssss.bsky.social
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
Santa Scramble 2025! Meet at the east village hygge hut (Calgary) at noon, and we will set off for Cold Garden in Inglewood! Family friendly games and hot chocolate will be waiting at Gopher Park across the street, and the brewery ride will continue on after time for a pint! Dress for the weather, whatever it ends up being!
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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tsakraklides.bsky.social
Capitalism is the thief that never gets caught

Aral Sea, 1989-2014
November 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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peislandergirl.bsky.social
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
Blue ECargobike next to a snowy river. Blue ECargobike next to a tent. Riding some gravel roads while bikepacking with our Skidloaders. Climbing hills with a full load with ease in Alberta.
November 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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brettbergie.bsky.social
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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davidnir.com
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.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d
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
matticusssss.bsky.social
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.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d
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