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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 3h

Cycle is a high-octane, immersive theatre experience set on a stationary bike.
Pedal alongside Andrew Ritchie, mirroring his intense ride as he traverses the dangers and highs of urban transportation.
Starts tonight! www.edmontonarts.ca/event/thou-a...
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 6h

The #yegbike community came together to honour Dr. Markland — a beloved ICU physician, cycling advocate, and friend to many — who tragically passed away in a mountain biking accident last month.
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Let’s remember his kindness, passion for health & cycling, and his kindness.

Cranksgiving memorial ride for Darren Markland | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Cranksgiving memorial ride for Darren Markland Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 1d

Your vote matters this election & @taprootedmonton.ca has all the resources you need in one spot! 🗳️

Check it out 👇
edmonton.taproot.vote/2025

#yeg #yegcc #vote

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s make conversations about bike lanes a little easier this Thanksgiving 🦃 #mythbusting #vote #yegcc
This municipal election vote for candidates that invest in a strong multi-modal city!

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 5d

Bike Edmonton invites you to celebrate the end of the bike valet season and thank the volunteers that have made it happen. Join us tomorrow from 8am-3pm for the final Bike Valet of 2025 to find out how it went and what the future holds for bike valet in Old Strathcona! Free food and drinks.
#yegbike

Infographic reads:
Bike Edmonton and Old Strathcona Farmers Market: partnering to boost local business, improving transportation options and create community
Pictures of full bike racks with user quotes:
”I love everything about it. Mostly the ease of parking and knowing my bike is safe and not having to worry about the items in my panniers from other shops" - Teegan, biked to the market with one other person
"This makes it easier to shop and relax." - Wendy, biked to the market
"It's easy and convenient and encourages me to bike." - Zenashe, biked to the market
"It makes biking to the market easier, and more secure." - Lauren, biked to the market with 3 other people

Infographic reads
"Bikes bring business:
Data tells the story"
A graph with the data blacked out and question marks teases the weekly number of users of the old Strathcona Farmers market bike valet.

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight!
#yegbike

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

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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

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Azrael Abyss @shadowdancerpath.bsky.social · 14d

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 · 14d

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.

edmontonjournal.com

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Bike Edmonton @bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 16d

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 · 19d

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.

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 27d

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 · 28d

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 · Sep 15

Cycling to work in Edmonton during autumn is just beautiful!

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · Sep 10

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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