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Alanna dB

@whoalansi.bsky.social

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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.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

a woman in a black jacket is giving a peace sign .

ALT: a woman in a black jacket is giving a peace sign .

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Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

Probably a good call. I'll keep that in mind.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks for the intel! This is a great idea.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

Oo good find! I thought it was SO random that Lee Valley had them!

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

They look so good!

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

This might be what I go with. I'd like something rechargeable, but I could use rechargeable batteries in it. I'd also really love to find something that lasts a few seasons! Why is this so hard? Haha

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

Ooo those are fun, & festive!

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 9h

It does look neat! I'm mostly just trying to figure out if it'll be annoying to remove to charge.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 14h

Ooo that's awesome! It's been really dry so my marker on my kids' craft paper is still going strong! I need to look into this!

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 14h

This is how I'm feeling. The overwhelm of trying to decide what risks to worry about is real. I never smoked, but I do enjoy IPAs and the community events that I've participated in at breweries. & we meal prep a lot & used to use plastic tupperware to store leftovers & cook with non stick....

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 14h

This is so random...but Lee Valley apparently carries these spoke lights? Should I order them to test this winter?

SpokeLit Wheel Light - Lee Valley Tools

Discover the Spokelit Wheel Light. Buy this product now on our Lee Valley online store.

www.leevalley.com

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 14h

Ok #yycbike and general #cargobike friends who ride in cold, dark climates. What are you using for fun/festive lights. I had a luminoodle that I loved, but the USB connection is trash & it no longer works. Do I just go back to cheapie fairy lights? Tell me what you're using on your bikes!

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 14h

I love it! Did you get it printed on something waterproof? Mine are currently just handmade, but I want to make more permanent ones with the QR code to our linktree. I was thinking of maybe printing onto whatever they use for lawn signs during elections, but haven't looked into it much.

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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 16h

A few months ago, a friend visited me in Utrecht. As we biked around to do daily errands, she kept saying, "This is like a dream. This is like a dream."

I do believe all cities the world over to soon come to their senses, limit car movement, and build a dream of safe, abundant streets for people.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 15h

I get stopped all the time, but especially now since I left the Kidical Mass posters from our last ride on the side of my bakfiets.

Josh Linden @joshlinden.bsky.social · 17h

One thing I absolutely love about riding a cargo bike around, is how often people will stop to talk to you about it. Especially if it's outfitted with lots of kid gear and associated stickers 😂

So many people are interested in accessible, non-car ways of getting around. It gives me so much hope

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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · 1d

Bike advocacy can look like:
- meeting politicians and celebrating cycling on Parliament Hill
- going to a rally for safe streets
- biking your kids to school
- biking to work

And sometimes you can do all of them in only 12 hours (🥱)

#OttBike #BikeDayOnTheHill #SafeStreets #BikeBus

The view over handlebars of an orange bike in a green painted left turn bike box

A group of people wearing helmets listen to someone in a black jacket and pink hat speaking on a street corner.

A group of people including kids wearing backpacks waiting to turn left

Cassie, a white woman with bangs, smiles in a selfie with the Peace Tower behind her

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 21h

lol

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 21h

I'm such a sucker for photos of bikes in cool places.

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Kakistocracy (Jay) @crankypacifist.bsky.social · 23h

A healthy society doesn't have billionaires. Just saying.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 1d

Our first two rides were in North quadrants. This one will be in the SW. Stay tuned for more route details!

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 1d

Things have been so hectic that I forgot I haven't posted about the next #KidicalMass ride. SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Oct 19 @ 11 am. Halloween costumes are welcome!! 🎃 Hope to see you there #yycbike linktr.ee/kidicalmassyyc

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 1d

That's how I feel about Lindsay Park (MNP). Grew up swimming there every day and it'll always be Lindsay Park! For the Y, it helps that the logo is in the bricks, so it's not going anywhere, but I think we're really missing an affordable family option now.

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coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 1d

What an unforgettable afternoon with
#BensonBoone on the
#BikeBus!
The energy, the smiles, and the singing made it a ride we'll never forget.

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 1d

Also a hit with the girls! (I have to admit, still sour about the closure of that downtown Y. We could be riding to swimming lessons & playing in this park afterwards.)

Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 1d

I had a similar interaction with a car on the 24th Ave cycle track yesterday, while Anni was in the box. I gotta ride with the cam more often.