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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!

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 5d

The Aurora flickers as workers install the awnings on Amisk Wâciw Âsokan. #yegbike

In a nighttime scene, a band of green aurora extends over the new footbridge, while construction lights light up the bridge.

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 6d

We have a horse sighting on a bike path downtown. #yegbike

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Azrael Abyss @shadowdancerpath.bsky.social · 7d

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

‘Emergency’ World Naked Bike Ride planned in Portland

The announcement comes in response to Trump's "militarization of our city."

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 7d

Police have issued a warrant for the driver who's suspected to have killed AJ Edhi while he was riding his bike last year. #yegbike

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Canada-wide warrant issued for suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old boy in south Edmonton last year

Police have issued Canada-wide warrants for Abraham Alfonso Chavez, 41 in relation to the hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old boy.

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 9d

Update:
According to police, the cyclist was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Screenshot from Edmonton police reading:

UPDATE (12:15 p.m.): Just before 5 a.m., the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) was called about a collision at the intersection of 111 Avenue and 101 Street.

It was reported that a 38-year-old male was travelling southbound on his bicycle against a red light when he was struck by a westbound Jeep Compass. The cyclist was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the 36-year-old male driver of the Jeep was not injured.

Westbound lanes of 111 Avenue between 101 and 102 Street were closed for several hours but have since reopened. The EPS continues to investigate and thanks motorists for their patience.

No further information is available at this time.

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Please be advised that there's been a serious collision at the intersection of 101 Street and 111 Avenue involving a cyclist.

Westbound lanes on 111 Avenue between 101 and 102 Street will be closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area and find other routes as police are on scene investigating.

We'll provide an update when one is available.

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Tim Querengesser @timquerengesser.bsky.social · 12d

Glenn Kubish, a person I deeply respect and who is so thoughtful, on why Darren's many hats made total sense. He was a doctor in all the ways.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 12d

Despite the chilly weather, more than 150 people gathered for Coffee Outside to honour Dr. Darren Markland. We shared coffee, stories, and quiet moments, celebrating the life of an incredible person who touched so many lives.

Thank you to everyone who came out. ❤️
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#yegbike

Family and friends gather to remember Dr. Darren Markland

Family and friends of public health advocate and emergency room physician Dr. Darren Markland gathered on Friday to remember him.

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Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 12d

Hundreds gather to remember Darren Markland: beloved doctor, cyclist and health advocate edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

Hundreds gather to remember Darren Markland: beloved doctor, cyclist and health advocate

About 200 family and friends got together at Constable Ezio Farone Park in Downtown Edmonton Friday to remember the Royal Alexandra doctor.

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Dr. Young-Leslie {use alt-text, humans} ElbowsUp! 🇨🇦🚲 @ethnographer.bsky.social · 13d

Darren Markland was a Renaissance man with a moral compass truer than Polaris. While forever grateful to have called him friend, I mourn the loss his death represents to the world, and grieve the pain that his wife, sons & close friends are experiencing. That this lodestar is gone just plain *hurts*

Photograph daytime outdoors: A man wearing a cap and lime green PFD paddles a canoe in the North Saskatchewan River. In the foreground is a bicycle balanced across the canoe. In the background is a bridge crossing the river. This guy is slightly cloudy with patches of blue. Reflected in the water are hints of urban buildings.

Screenshot of text. Text reads: "Darren did not want a formal funeral. If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature and do something kind for a stranger."

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 13d

Every Friday morning, #yegbike gathers for Coffee Outside. Tomorrow, we'll be gathering in support of one another as we remember one of the best of us, Darren Markland. He truly brought warmth and brightness wherever he went.
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Bicycle commuters brake for Coffee Outside

YouTube video by Edmonton Journal

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Troy Pavlek @troypavlek.ca · 13d

Darren had an exceptional talent for egging people on, and convincing ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

His greatest trick was convincing everyone that he was just an ordinary guy too. And he wasn't. He was exceptional.

Join @yegbike.bsky.social tomorrow at Ezio park, 7-9.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 13d

It is with great sadness that we invite you to join us Friday, September 26 to Coffee Outside to celebrate the life of Dr. Markland.

Dr. Markland was an incredible person who touched the lives of everyone who met him.
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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.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 13d

This is a wonderful tribute to Dr. Markland!
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Remembering Dr. Dagly

You had fans in places you never imagined. You Sir, were an inspiration.

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Sarah @mommypedals.bsky.social · 20d

Tired of being stuck in #traffic? If you live in one of the many parts of #edmonton that's under construction, you might be really frustrated right now.

There are alternative options to being traffic. Just take a look outside the windshield.

#yegbike #bikelife #yegtraffic

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 21d

They are currently using the space that will become the bike lane as a car lane, since only one of the 2 bridges under construction is complete. In the meantime, there is no pedestrian or cycling access, and tbh, even as a bold vehicular cyclist, I would avoid taking the lane on that stretch.

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Dr Ivan Simic @ivansimic.bsky.social · 23d

Cycling to work in Edmonton during autumn is just beautiful!

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 28d

Housing 🏡 & transportation 🚌🚶‍♀️🧑‍🦽‍➡️are so closely linked! Anna Zivarts is coming to #edmonton Sept 13th for a special community conversation on how transportation systems impact our daily lives in so many ways

🏆 RSVP for a chance to win DOOR PRIZES - visit pathsforpeople.org/events

#yegcc #yeg #yegbike

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · Sep 6

Bike Swap Tomorrow! #yegbike

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JP @perrinjan.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s pretty wild that people decry things that they personally don’t utilize.

Imagine if I protested a new school being built, because I don’t have kids.

This is a reference to bike lanes. #YEGbike

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · Aug 25

On the plus side, the perimeter path is now routed to the upper gravel path along Hawrelak, meaning no more riding up & down those steep rutted sections near the river.

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · Aug 24

The path to the stairs is open, but other than that, it's just the perimeter path.

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · Aug 21

Is there a bike lane in front of your home? You can share your story too! The more positive stories out there the better 🤩

Need help getting your story drafted or submitted? Reach out, we’re happy to help.

Check out this great story 👇

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/lett...

Thursday's letters: Bike-lane haters should try one

Edmonton Journal readers speak out on bike lanes, COVID shots and Leilani Muir O’Malley.

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · Aug 21

#yegbike

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · Aug 19

Sign the petition!
A credentialed Forever Canadian canvasser will be at Bike Edmonton, 10612 105 Ave, on Wednesday August 20th from 5pm-7:30pm. #yegbike #forevercanadian #yeg

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