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BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 5h

Honouring a lost friend in a way I know he would have appreciated: By going on a big, long, hard bike ride.

You will be forever in my thoughts, Darren. youtu.be/44tkybZm3bs #yycbike #yegbike

Moose Mountain Rounder Big Day Out - Dedicated to Dr. Darren Markland

YouTube video by BikeBike Rides

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 23h

We cannot allow the UCP to win this election.

We are supporting independent candidates who will put community before party politics, and WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 1d

Advanced voting opens for the 2025 municipal election today.

As voters start deciding who to trust, we will be supporting candidates who care about what really matters: safer streets, fair taxes, and healthy communities.

Will you help?
buff.ly/B5TaWUy

#yegbike #yegvote #yegcc

2025 Municipal Election

We've partnered with Climate Justice Edmonton to support candidates that are standing up for safe mobility, fiscal responsibility, addressing climate change, and transportation freedom. Join us to…

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 23h

Somehow it feels fitting that the first day of snow this year might land on the day of this ride. Dr. Markland was a year round cyclist - so please bundle up, put on your studded tires, and join us Sunday as we honour him!

#yegbike #wintercycling

Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a special community ride honouring Dr. Markland’s passion for people, cycling, and giving back.

We will visit some of his favourite #yegbike places and drop donations off at the Bissell Centre.

📅 Sunday, Oct 12 from 11-1:30
📍Coronation Park next to TWOSE
🎟️ Details:

Cranksgiving Ride — A Tribute to Dr. Darren Markland

Join us for a Cranksgiving Ride honouring the legendary Dr. Darren Markland!

buff.ly

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 1d

If we want public transit to succeed, we need to vote for it 🗳

🚌 The Transit Rider’s Election Guide 🚈 compiles information on public transit from candidates' platforms, to help you make an informed decision when you go to vote

edmontontransitriders.org/election-gui...

#yegcc #yegcc #yegtransit

Edmonton Transit Riders election guide. public transit platforms, votes, survey. edmontontransitriders.org, link in bio

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 1d

Advanced voting opens for the 2025 municipal election today.

As voters start deciding who to trust, we will be supporting candidates who care about what really matters: safer streets, fair taxes, and healthy communities.

Will you help?
buff.ly/B5TaWUy

#yegbike #yegvote #yegcc

2025 Municipal Election

We've partnered with Climate Justice Edmonton to support candidates that are standing up for safe mobility, fiscal responsibility, addressing climate change, and transportation freedom. Join us to…

www.eventbrite.ca

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Ian Hosler @ianhosler.bsky.social · 2d

As the cycling community still grieves the passing of Dr. Darren Markland another opportunity to build community and heal yegbike.info/events#calen...

Events & Engagement Opportunities

Discover events and engage with Edmonton's cycling community. Join advocacy, training, and local gatherings to promote biking as a solution for health and transportation challenges.

yegbike.info

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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 3d

Bike lanes are expensive…

This is what a construction worker told a neighbour as they were building a bike lane in our neighbourhood. 🤔

Imagine slamming a project that is literally putting food on your table.🤷‍♂️

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Elegant Sledgehammer FREE LINK @tinyteerex.bsky.social · 2d

Edmonton be this confident about bikelanes challenge 2025

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 3d

Today, Vancouver is well on its way to having a complete citywide AAA network. When asked whether or not the fight was worth it, Robertson is confident he’s on the right side of history: “The media overinflated how controversial it was. Change is always challenging, but it’s the right thing to do.”🔚

People of all ages and abilities ride bicycles on protected cycling infrastructure on the streets of Downtown Vancouver.

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Dr. Young-Leslie {use alt-text, humans} ElbowsUp! 🇨🇦🚲 @ethnographer.bsky.social · 2d

Yeg friends, I just wanted to make sure that you are aware of the Cranksgiving ride honour our recently departed friend @drdagly.bsky.social.
I'll be bringing tampons & panty liners for the #BissellCentre donation.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cranksgivi...
#Bikesky #Yegbike

Cranksgiving Ride — A Tribute to Dr. Darren Markland

Join us for a Cranksgiving Ride honouring the legendary Dr. Darren Markland!

www.eventbrite.ca

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 2d

It is odd that we don't add loading zones and accessible parking to neighbourhoods be default. Especially now, where food delviery and uber pickups are more common, providing a safe/legal option just makes sense to keep drivers out of places they should not be.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a special community ride honouring Dr. Markland’s passion for people, cycling, and giving back.

We will visit some of his favourite #yegbike places and drop donations off at the Bissell Centre.

📅 Sunday, Oct 12 from 11-1:30
📍Coronation Park next to TWOSE
🎟️ Details:

Cranksgiving Ride — A Tribute to Dr. Darren Markland

Join us for a Cranksgiving Ride honouring the legendary Dr. Darren Markland!

buff.ly

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Sarah @mommypedals.bsky.social · 4d

No women, no safety

Women on bikes are the indicator species of a city’s cycling health.

If you don’t see many of us, it’s not about lack of interest — it’s about safety.

Day 13 of the #carfreechallenge2025

#yegbike

@bikeology.bsky.social

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JP @perrinjan.bsky.social · 3d

Really looking forward to the bike lane on 88 ave between 95 street and Bonnie Doon Centre being built next year.

People go WAY too fast, and pass WAY too close. #YEGBike

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 4d

We agree completely! The slip lanes encourage conflicts and the overbuilt road encourages speeding.

#yegbike

Darcy R @geodarcy.bsky.social · 4d

老婆 saw there’s a bad collision on 107Ave & the Groat bridge. Motorcycle in a million pieces. A protected bike lane is supposed to be installed there next summer. It should be a crime if the City leaves the slip lanes in place and doesn’t make all of 107 4 lanes, instead of 6-8 for that stretch.

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 4d

The video is up!
Many thanks to @markiemoose.ca for directing, recording & editing 🙏🏼
If you're in Edmonton, join us October 18th. Bring your favourite old bike, wear your best tweed
www.instagram.com/reel/DPZH8_C...

#bikesky #yegbike

Photograph daytime autumn. Brilliant Blue and Gold Sky and leaves are the backdrop for the photo of a man and a woman dressed in 1890s clothing styles. Each is holding a bicycle.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks!

Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 5d

This is why we have been pushing the city for safer intersections. With designs that prioritze the safety of people outside of cars, this may not have happened.

We greive with the family.

Keaton H @keaton-hawk.bsky.social · 5d

Another Pedestrian death in south west Edmonton. This time along a MUP with no safe crossing infrastructure, not even a painted crosswalk. #yegbike #yeg

Sun glare factor in Friday morning pedestrian collision in Edmonton’s Stillwater neighbourhood

A 73-year-old man is dead after being hit by a truck at a southwest Edmonton intersection early Friday morning. It happened around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Stillwater Boulevard and 23 Avenue. ...

edmonton.citynews.ca

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 5d

I missed this — the section of road in front of the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal has been permanently pedestrianized.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for sharing!

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The Normaal Bike Shop @normaalbike.bsky.social · 6d

Since the list time when I was sans broom I keep my trusty old Schmutz Haken. And the plastic stiffener in a a Clarijs pannier makes a good dust pan.

@yegbike.bsky.social

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The Normaal Bike Shop @normaalbike.bsky.social · 6d

Finally got to use my @princessauto.bsky.social 15 lb rubber mallet. Moved that jersey barrier close to a foot back toward position. 100 ave at 109 st.

@yegbike.bsky.social

#yegbike

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 6d

Awesome, thanks!

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Steve @rfie.bsky.social · 6d

Another chunk of the manning/fort road trail between 144 avenue to 50th street is paved, except for the intersections. They also have most of the sidewalks from Manning to Clairview station ripped out and gravel down for a new shared trail. Lots of new curb ramps under construction too.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for sharing, that looks pretty good!

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JP @perrinjan.bsky.social · 6d

All ye of little faith, behold the new Happy Beer Street separated bike lanes, (nearly) complete with jersey barriers! #YEGbike

@yegbike.bsky.social

Photo of the 100 street bike lanes, taken from the corner of 83 ave, facing northeast.

Concrete barriers are in place, and lines have been painted in the lane.

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