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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 2d

Vintage in Tweed Ride essential details:

When: October 18th 11:00 a.m. for photos, depart at 11:30 a.m.

Where: meet at the reflecting pools of the Alberta legislature.

What: your oldest bike & your favorite 1894 style.

RSVP (not required, but appreciated): doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
#bikesky

Photograph, daytime, outdoors. Autumn colors with golden leaves on the ground bright yellow leaves on some of the trees. Two bicyclists ride on a pathway covered in fallen leaves. The second cyclist is gliding with feet raised up off the pedals.

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 9h

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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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 2d

@nicoladinicola.bsky.social fyi

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 2d

#yegfunicularstatus The funicular isn’t working right now

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Bridget Stirling @bridgetstirling.bsky.social · 2d

At least 15,000 people out yesterday at the rally to support striking Alberta teachers. It was incredible to get on a train packed with people wearing red for ed and see how many came to show they care about public schools.

And of course, in true teacher spirit, the band geeks were there.

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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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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 2d

Vintage in Tweed Ride essential details:

When: October 18th 11:00 a.m. for photos, depart at 11:30 a.m.

Where: meet at the reflecting pools of the Alberta legislature.

What: your oldest bike & your favorite 1894 style.

RSVP (not required, but appreciated): doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
#bikesky

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent message in @mommypedals.bsky.social's latest video: women's bike use is the 'indicator species' for the quality of a city's urban design and policies.

#bikesky

Sarah @mommypedals.bsky.social · 3d

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

Women's Bike-powered election leaflet drops!

Then: our planning retreat, to celebrate Bikeology.ca's incorporation as a society, and plan our priorities and activities for 2025-26.

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 26d

Blushingly, we ask that you share our first foray into the world of microblogging?🚲😌
#bikesky
#urbanism+
#yegbike
#yycbike
#WomenRideBikes
@bikesky.social @bikeminds.bsky.social @yegbike.bsky.social @letsbikethereyeg.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social
bikeology.substack.com/p/we-are-fie...

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

Great fun, and a wonderful way to spend a gorgeous fall morning: videoing a promo for the upcoming Vintage in Tweed Ride.

PS: Save the date: October 18 (and watch this space for further details, soon)!
#Bikesky #Yegbike

Photograph, daytime, exterior. A highly saturated photograph with dominant colors of azure and gold. A background of blue sky and golden-leafed trees is reflected in a shallow puddle. Standing in the puddle holding bicycles are a woman and a man dressed in the style of 1894.

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 16d

A great way to spend an autumn solstice morning: supporting bike-friendly candidates in the 2025 municipal election. Here, @ethnographer.bsky.social is leafletting for @ashleysalvador.bsky.social in Ward Métis
#WomensBikePoweredLitDrop

www.instagram.com/p/DO5u42okQL...

#bikesky #yegbike

Photograph, daytime, outside, Autumn solstice. Photograph of a red bicycle on a residential sidewalk. In the background are trees with the leaves turning from green to yellow, golden leaves have fallen on the sidewalk and lawns, and behind the bicycle are campaign election signs.

Screenshot, text from a bikeology_guild Instagram post. It reads:
Bikeology.ca has a women's bike-powered municipal election leaflet drop volunteer match-up. We're connecting Bikelogy Guild members with bike-friendly candidates in their municipal wards, and using our bikes to travel house to house. Today, @hylbikes was delivering for @AshleySalvador

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Car-Free Day, Canada!!

How will you get to school/work/ shops/ library/ river/ hiking trail/ café today?

#Bikesky #Yegbike #Bike🇨🇦 #Velo🇨🇦

Photograph, daytime, outdoors, summer. Close up of a womans foot, on a bicycle pedal. She is wearing blue velvet high heels. The front wheel of her bicycle is in the foreground and in the background you can see a brightly colored pannier.

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 17d

#yegbike new t-shirts dropped from @bikeology.bsky.social

Nadine | Meditation Enthusiast @slashgraphics.com · 17d

It's Sunday, cyclists.
The perfect day to take a bike ride.
You're probably wondering what to wear.

I have an idea. Join bikeology.ca. And get your fine self a shirt.👇

These also have smart ass quips on the back. So the drivers have a reason to honk their horn.

www.slashgraphics.com/bikeology

A pale pink image with black text that reads "This Machine Fights Tax Increases." Below the text is a black horizontal line, followed by a small illustration of two gears forming a heart.

A purple image with white text that reads "I'd be in a bike lane IF I had one!" Below the text is a white horizontal line, followed by a small illustration of two gears forming a heart.

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 20d

Hot off the press (ie: today):
Nadine at 🍁 @slashgraphics.com 🍁 has just created a t-shirt range in honour of Bikeology.ca!
There are some great options (women's, unisex, short & long-sleeves, bunnyhugs...), with kick-ass slogans & quotes, also merch: www.slashgraphics.com
#yegbike #BuyCanadian

SLASHGRAPHICS | Explore Our Collections

Discover cool Canadian apparel at SLASHGRAPHICS. Home of the iconic #DIDNOTDIE and Edmonton Coffee Outside shirts. #ElbowsUp and #CanadainResistance apparel are now available! Shop hoodies, T-shirts, ...

www.slashgraphics.com

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 22d

@dllskrep.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky, Diana!

Photograph, daytime, outdoors. On a summer day, with blue sky in the background, Six Women wearing fancy dresses and hats stand with their bicycles. In the background is the Alberta legislature. Photograph from the 2025 Ride of the Fancy Women, Edmonton.

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 22d

It was great hearing your speech at the #RideOfTheFancyWomen, but now, seeing your slides = WOW, extra special 💫💛💐🚲

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 22d

(continued) @nicoleroach.bsky.social spoke at #RideOfTheFancyWomen🚴 by @bikeology.bsky.social ! “A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men."

Space for Joy and Connection
A 2021 study in Canada found that twice as many men cycle than women. These issues are serious, devastating, and urgently need to be addressed. As we tackle them in our feminism and urbanism work, it’s also important to create space for joy and connection with one another.
Swipe to read more.

"I want to sincerely thank the organizers for bringing us together using whimsy, flowers, and bikes to advocate for women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure." - Nicole Roach, Chair of Women in Urbanism Canada

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 22d

@nicoleroach.bsky.social spoke at #RideOfTheFancyWomen🚴 by @bikeology.bsky.social ! “A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men." (more slides in reply)

What we shared at Ride of the Fancy Women 2025, with Nicole Roach
Swipe to read more.

Lived Experiences
Mobility is close to my heart–I work in this sector and have never owned a vehicle. I’ve navigated many cities, including–Hamilton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Maastricht, and now Edmonton-by walking, cycling, and taking public transit. Through this, I’ve experienced being: harassed, followed, and assaulted.
Swipe to read more.

Unfortunately, these experiences are not unique. Many women, girls, and gender-diverse people, especially with intersecting and marginalized identities, experience much worse.
Swipe to read more.

From “Pedalling Against the Patriarchy” Blog:
“A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men.” Women in 1895 Europe were advised to avoid “bike face”, discouraging them from riding bikes and being sporty.
Swipe to read more.

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 26d

I know everyone is consumed with other news, but this is a big fucking deal: The Trump administration says that IUDs and the Pill are actually abortions.

Here's what USAID told the NYT about the $10m in birth control they plan to destroy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 26d

Blushingly, we ask that you share our first foray into the world of microblogging?🚲😌
#bikesky
#urbanism+
#yegbike
#yycbike
#WomenRideBikes
@bikesky.social @bikeminds.bsky.social @yegbike.bsky.social @letsbikethereyeg.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social
bikeology.substack.com/p/we-are-fie...

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 27d

This is going to be a very informative event. I'm hoping some of the active transportation-skeptic city councillors & administration will be there, to learn; real estate developers too b/c they have the ear of policy makers, & we need to shift housing away from cars-as-default #yeg #urbanism

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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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · Sep 2

UPCOMING EVENT 🎉 This fun, all ages event is free to attend! Don’t miss this special opportunity to join international guest speaker Anna Zivarts and community members as they share their experiences moving around #edmonton

RSVP 👉 www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 27d

We can look into it.
It's the Xitter & FB & Reddit & etc. dilemma all over again. Do we support a shitty platform by continuing to use it b/c that's where the critical mass of colleagues/family are, or do we go someplace that isn't (yet) enshittified?
BTW: Ghost is not free & *we* are penniless

Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · 28d

Wow. Check it out, @mommypedals.bsky.social & @strongtownsyeg.bsky.social. Doesn't this look like a neighbourhood in Yeg? Who know that Seattle looked like Edmonton?!

#bikesky

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