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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 15h

I love this

Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 16h

I was just going to say, but also that he's not wrong about the ratio since they cost somebody SOMETHING and are completely useless

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Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 16h

Finally got around to finishing watching this video put out last year from the @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social about Walkability for a Restorative Urbanism. Some really interesting conversations, including some things that I think are interesting to consider about community, aging, & parenting.

Walkability for a Restorative Urbanism

YouTube video by Congress for the New Urbanism

www.youtube.com

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 16h

Anyway here's my bike under some sick ass spatulas

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 23h

"It would take UNRWA just about 3 hours to get trucks to the borders and then get much needed supplies directly to desperate people in #Gaza” our Juliette Touma tells @npr.org

The siege must be lifted, and the crossings must open.

#CeasefireNow

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 16h

Weird that antifa has existed as long as fascism. Almost like they're anti...fascism. anyway. Probably means nothing

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 17h

Incredible.

Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 21h

You saw how I acted this summer...I'm with you

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 23h

No time like the present to learn how to winter camp!

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 23h

I was excitedly digging out my winter clothes last night.
Where the heck are my head bands

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Aimee Witteman @aimeewitteman.bsky.social · 1d

And it’s so cute when it’s folded up and tucked into a luggage rack 😍🚲🚆#bikesky

Folded Brampton bike next to Acela train

Folded Brampton bike in luggage rack on Amtrak train

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mark burge @markburge.ca · 1d

It is astounding how much negative ebike press has come out in the past few months, it almost as if they represent a real threat to the car industry.

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 1d

Most normal Airdrie driving enthusiast

Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 1d

Police in Airdrie, Alberta (just north of Calgary) say this driver hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, got out of the vehicle, and appeared to get upset at the teenager before driving away.

They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 1d

I live for musical instruments on bicycles

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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 1d

Just impulse bought a second-hand mandolin and took it home in my bike baby seat. Feeling very Oxford right now.

A mandolin in a baby seat on the back of the bike.

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criticalmass.yyc @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social · 4d

Calling all witches, goblins, ghosts and ghouls of #yycbike! Get ready for an extra spooky CRYPTICAL MASS this Halloween oooOOOooOoOo 👻

Cryptical Mass YYC event poster featuring Horse Guy skeleton on a bike. October 31 at 6:30pm. Meet at 1020 2 Ave NW.

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bikecalgary.bsky.social @bikecalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary’s municipal election is Oct 20, and candidates are in full campaign mode. We are encouraging everyone to try to talk to all of their candidates about active transportation. Here are some tips to meet your candidates and have a productive discussion. #yycbike bikecalgary.org/calgary-muni...

Calgary Municipal Election 2025: Talk to Your Candidates

Calgary’s municipal election is October 20, and candidates are in full campaign mode. This year, we are encouraging everyone to try to talk to all of their candidates about active transportation. W…

bikecalgary.org

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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 2d

The final row in the count up to 350,000 riders on Calgary’s 5 St SW Cycle track is complete as of today Oct 6, 2025.

There are 86 days left this year, meaning the cycle track has had an average of 1,255 riders/day.

That sounds like a successful and well used cycle track! 😀
#yycbike #Calgary

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Nathaniel Schmidt for Ward 8 @natefor8.bsky.social · 2d

As Calgary grows we're seeing lots of change and parking comes up a lot.

Sometimes it helps to be a good neighbour and use the available street parking and your garage wisely.

I mean, just look at this!!

#calgary #yyc #parking #yyccc

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 2d

Blows my mind there are still people who think the peace bridge would have been better as an uninspiring slab of concrete that cost 2/3 as much rather than an absolutely iconic and popular design

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Alexis Mac 🍁🇨🇦 @alexismac.bsky.social · 3d

"Make no mistake about it, though, something’s in the air when those kinds of numbers turn up to support a rally like this one. In addition to union solidarity, this is evidence of real popular opposition to the UCP ..."

David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 3d

Huge protest in support of Alberta teachers at the Alberta Legislature may have been the largest in the province’s history. albertapolitics.ca/2025/10/huge...

Huge protest in support of Alberta teachers at Alberta Legislature may have been largest in province’s history - Alberta Politics

A throng of at least 18,000 people turned out at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton this afternoon to mark International Teachers Day by supporting members of the Alberta Teachers Association who are...

albertapolitics.ca

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Native Calgarian 🪶🧡>🇨🇦 @nativecalgarian.bsky.social · 2d

#JusticeForJackie
Sat., Oct. 11th, 2025
219- 18th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
12:00PM
The walk begins at St. Mary's Cathedral and ends at 17th Ave & 11th St SW.
Jackie's sons will run from the Blood Reserve to Calgary.
A GoFundMe has been created to support a reward fund for information leading to an arrest

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Taylor Scheinuk @taylorscheinuk.com · 2d

A seasonal reminder that yes, you CAN cycle in conditions other than a balmy sunny day in spring. While there are parts, products, and accessories designed to make this easier the MOST IMPORTANT part, especially in snowy places, is that infrastructure is well-built, maintained, and cleared regularly

American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 2d

If you're curious about pogies, I made a video.

Understanding Pogies: Uses, Benefits, and Key Companies

YouTube video by American Fietser

youtu.be

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Dr Grace Peng @gspeng.bsky.social · 2d

How we got supplies for the Second Annual South Bay Transit Summit from the parking lot to the elevator. Andrew pulled up at the bike racks with his Urban Arrow right on cue. (I did not plan that.) He does Costco runs by UA so this was normal for him.

White Urban Arrow bike with a black box and yellow/red visibility tape in front of a green station wagon packed with food and supplies for a 75 people meeting

Man with a bicycle helmet mounted camera riding the box bike up to the meeting center.

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Matthew the Matticus @matticusssss.bsky.social · 3d

Beautiful 😌

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BikeBike In Calgary @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 3d

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