Alanna dB
@whoalansi.bsky.social
WHOA Lansi | Passionate | Foodophile | Wanderlust ✈️🚈🚗🚲| Extrovert | Accidental Urbanist | Urban Arrow Cargo Bike Family | Wife to #nadeboer | Mom to Odin, Annika, & Everly | Bilingue - Francais-Anglais | Communication Strategist by day
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Alanna dB
@whoalansi.bsky.social
· Nov 13
I guess I should introduce myself: Salut! I'm Alanna, or Lansi. WHOA (lansi) cuz I can be a little intense; I'm not for everyone, & that's ok.
I'm an accidental urbanist - we traded our second vehicle for a cargo bike in October 2023. I now do all my running around #YYC by bike, & I love it.
I'm an accidental urbanist - we traded our second vehicle for a cargo bike in October 2023. I now do all my running around #YYC by bike, & I love it.
WOOHOO!!!! YOU DID IT!
I'm at 3360 km on the UA this week (with about 100 kms on other bikes) so I'll probably hit my 3500 km goal before December too! Look at us go! (When we set this goal, I thought I'd be down to the last second to make it.)
I'm at 3360 km on the UA this week (with about 100 kms on other bikes) so I'll probably hit my 3500 km goal before December too! Look at us go! (When we set this goal, I thought I'd be down to the last second to make it.)
Completed my riding goals for the year. 3500km total and a 100km ride.
November 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
WOOHOO!!!! YOU DID IT!
I'm at 3360 km on the UA this week (with about 100 kms on other bikes) so I'll probably hit my 3500 km goal before December too! Look at us go! (When we set this goal, I thought I'd be down to the last second to make it.)
I'm at 3360 km on the UA this week (with about 100 kms on other bikes) so I'll probably hit my 3500 km goal before December too! Look at us go! (When we set this goal, I thought I'd be down to the last second to make it.)
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Completed my riding goals for the year. 3500km total and a 100km ride.
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Completed my riding goals for the year. 3500km total and a 100km ride.
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A WEEK in this city. How is the strategy of "people just need to drive better" going, folks? Don't talk to me about safety in this city unless you're talking about cars. A city built around cars is a city built for death and injury. #yyc
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A WEEK in this city. How is the strategy of "people just need to drive better" going, folks? Don't talk to me about safety in this city unless you're talking about cars. A city built around cars is a city built for death and injury. #yyc
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#yycbike report
17th MUP, Sarcee to 37- sort of cleared but think Paris-Roubaix cobbles roughness (WTF!)
Westbrook to Red Bridge - good snow compaction
Shag hill - 👍🏻
Snow pile under centre - still there, will be all winter
Centre to Reconciliation- death ruts
Bonnybrook south - full width clear
17th MUP, Sarcee to 37- sort of cleared but think Paris-Roubaix cobbles roughness (WTF!)
Westbrook to Red Bridge - good snow compaction
Shag hill - 👍🏻
Snow pile under centre - still there, will be all winter
Centre to Reconciliation- death ruts
Bonnybrook south - full width clear
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#yycbike report
17th MUP, Sarcee to 37- sort of cleared but think Paris-Roubaix cobbles roughness (WTF!)
Westbrook to Red Bridge - good snow compaction
Shag hill - 👍🏻
Snow pile under centre - still there, will be all winter
Centre to Reconciliation- death ruts
Bonnybrook south - full width clear
17th MUP, Sarcee to 37- sort of cleared but think Paris-Roubaix cobbles roughness (WTF!)
Westbrook to Red Bridge - good snow compaction
Shag hill - 👍🏻
Snow pile under centre - still there, will be all winter
Centre to Reconciliation- death ruts
Bonnybrook south - full width clear
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#yycbike After taking my typical 1-2 days off after a big snow event, back to it today. No terrible scenarios. Snirt starting on side roads, but otherwise Sunalta School overpass + 12 Ave (bt 18 St W and 4 St SE) and downtown grid in good shape (ice ruts on EB 8 Ave at 4/5 St though), easy w/ studs
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#yycbike After taking my typical 1-2 days off after a big snow event, back to it today. No terrible scenarios. Snirt starting on side roads, but otherwise Sunalta School overpass + 12 Ave (bt 18 St W and 4 St SE) and downtown grid in good shape (ice ruts on EB 8 Ave at 4/5 St though), easy w/ studs
Very excited for this ride. Our kids will probably ride in our box bike—it's typically cold & snowy. Definitely a highlight for us every year!
Have you tried the kidicalmass ride organized by @whoalansi.bsky.social ? They have finished for this year but there is a Santa Scramble kidicalmass happening too! Group rides are a great way to meet friends 🥰
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Very excited for this ride. Our kids will probably ride in our box bike—it's typically cold & snowy. Definitely a highlight for us every year!
This is probably going to sound so odd, but I made a ramen-inspired burrito. I had some leftover broth that I added to scrambled eggs & wrapped it up in a tortilla with nori, green onion, & kewpie. It was so good. (I also added gochujang because it's my favourite "hot sauce").
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is probably going to sound so odd, but I made a ramen-inspired burrito. I had some leftover broth that I added to scrambled eggs & wrapped it up in a tortilla with nori, green onion, & kewpie. It was so good. (I also added gochujang because it's my favourite "hot sauce").
#yycbike report: residential streets are packed down. Reasonably easy riding with studs & maybe some weight in the front of your bakfiets.
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#yycbike report: residential streets are packed down. Reasonably easy riding with studs & maybe some weight in the front of your bakfiets.
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Time to remove all religion from politics. Quote scripture, get fined. I don’t want you making decisions based on what your competing imaginary friends are alleged to have said through magic tablets, burning bushes, or the voices in your head.
Secularize politics.
Secularize politics.
via r/Alberta on reddit:
"Jason Stephan quoted Mormon scripture as “Canada’s founding principles” during his abortion speech in the Legislature"
Jason Stephan is the MLA for Red Deer-South.
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
#Alberta #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
"Jason Stephan quoted Mormon scripture as “Canada’s founding principles” during his abortion speech in the Legislature"
Jason Stephan is the MLA for Red Deer-South.
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
#Alberta #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Time to remove all religion from politics. Quote scripture, get fined. I don’t want you making decisions based on what your competing imaginary friends are alleged to have said through magic tablets, burning bushes, or the voices in your head.
Secularize politics.
Secularize politics.
I was assured that Balmoral Circus would be a priority snow clearing route when I expressed concerns over some of the design features that are dangerous when they get icy. Is this what passes for cleared? This is a main connection along a bikeway. #yycbike
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I was assured that Balmoral Circus would be a priority snow clearing route when I expressed concerns over some of the design features that are dangerous when they get icy. Is this what passes for cleared? This is a main connection along a bikeway. #yycbike
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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...
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
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...
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...
#yycbike report: route through confed to 24th is fine. One side is plowed better than the other. 24th could be much better. Street plows clearly cleared into the cycle track. Once you cross crowchild...good luck. Uni is meh, as it is every winter. Take the lane through campus.
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
#yycbike report: route through confed to 24th is fine. One side is plowed better than the other. 24th could be much better. Street plows clearly cleared into the cycle track. Once you cross crowchild...good luck. Uni is meh, as it is every winter. Take the lane through campus.
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From all the things I like from BlueSky, #yycbike is my favourite one.
All the road reports and ride tips make my commute safer. And it feels nice to feel part of that community
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All the road reports and ride tips make my commute safer. And it feels nice to feel part of that community
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
From all the things I like from BlueSky, #yycbike is my favourite one.
All the road reports and ride tips make my commute safer. And it feels nice to feel part of that community
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All the road reports and ride tips make my commute safer. And it feels nice to feel part of that community
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Morning #yycbike update: Bow north was cleared from George King bridge east around the zoo now. Section from the bridge to Bridgeland station was pure ice, use lots of caution. Plenty of bumpy hard bits all over this morning. Some side streets are nice hard pack.
Afternoon update #yycbike: Fox hollow hill and Nose creek cleared to Memorial. Bow north around the zoo and west to East Village not cleared (grrr). I wonder if we need to 311 it since this section was closed due to construction for over a year? Riverwalk and Eau Claire cleared.
#yycbike report (0530): Eau Claire, Riverwalk, Bow north and Nose Creek MUP all ~3cm snow covered. East Village had sweeper crews out already. Snow is light and easy to ride through.
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Morning #yycbike update: Bow north was cleared from George King bridge east around the zoo now. Section from the bridge to Bridgeland station was pure ice, use lots of caution. Plenty of bumpy hard bits all over this morning. Some side streets are nice hard pack.
& the back part of my out & back commute for school drop off. The snow on the trees & the sunrise in the distance are just a couple things that bring me joy on winter bike commutes. #yycbike
November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
& the back part of my out & back commute for school drop off. The snow on the trees & the sunrise in the distance are just a couple things that bring me joy on winter bike commutes. #yycbike
#YYCbike report : snow on residential routes is quite packed down. It's no match for a decent set of studded winter tires. Definitely the season of keeping steady momentum to stay upright. Really wish there was better daylighting around these intersections.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#YYCbike report : snow on residential routes is quite packed down. It's no match for a decent set of studded winter tires. Definitely the season of keeping steady momentum to stay upright. Really wish there was better daylighting around these intersections.
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Late post but shout out to @whoalansi.bsky.social for bike advocacy done right. Amazing turnout for kidical mass on a cool Nov 23rd. All the great family bike setups were represented.
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Late post but shout out to @whoalansi.bsky.social for bike advocacy done right. Amazing turnout for kidical mass on a cool Nov 23rd. All the great family bike setups were represented.
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
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The UCP: you should be able to fire your MLA, here’s a handy-dandy recall process.
Citizens in 9 Alberta ridings: ok
The UCP: NOT LIKE THAT!
Citizens in 9 Alberta ridings: ok
The UCP: NOT LIKE THAT!
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The UCP: you should be able to fire your MLA, here’s a handy-dandy recall process.
Citizens in 9 Alberta ridings: ok
The UCP: NOT LIKE THAT!
Citizens in 9 Alberta ridings: ok
The UCP: NOT LIKE THAT!
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Reykjavik has such wonderful streets for people!
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Reykjavik has such wonderful streets for people!
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Ultimately this is a regulatory problem that serious people in transport department offices dismissed because bikes are thought of as a child’s toy, a rich man’s hobby, or a poor man’s last resort. (Gender deliberate, bc women don’t ride bikes). What other problemAtIc unreguted tech is out there?
CPSC urges consumers to immediately remove the battery from the e-bike and dispose of the battery following local hazardous waste disposal procedures. Do not sell or give away these hazardous batteries.
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Ultimately this is a regulatory problem that serious people in transport department offices dismissed because bikes are thought of as a child’s toy, a rich man’s hobby, or a poor man’s last resort. (Gender deliberate, bc women don’t ride bikes). What other problemAtIc unreguted tech is out there?
A couple more minutes from yesterday's Kidical Mass YYC ride to warm your heart as the snow flies outside today in #YYC #yycbike #kidicalmass
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A couple more minutes from yesterday's Kidical Mass YYC ride to warm your heart as the snow flies outside today in #YYC #yycbike #kidicalmass
It is really hard to listen to Wyness during this meeting, but the faces of the speakers reacting to her questions are pretty hilarious. #yyccc
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It is really hard to listen to Wyness during this meeting, but the faces of the speakers reacting to her questions are pretty hilarious. #yyccc