Sven the Fahrrad Guy
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Cycling, Aviation, Family, Finance from here in #yyc. Some commentary & thoughts on those topics. Manchmal auch auf Deutsch.
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a customer left a negative review for my customer service when I suggested a fire extinguisher for his “totally legitimate brand” of bike. Also had a 180mm travel fat suspension fork with 146mm qr spacing and 1”steerer tube, so I should also have recommended a dentist www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
www.cpsc.gov
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
a customer left a negative review for my customer service when I suggested a fire extinguisher for his “totally legitimate brand” of bike. Also had a 180mm travel fat suspension fork with 146mm qr spacing and 1”steerer tube, so I should also have recommended a dentist www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
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KIDICAL MASS YYC: Our final ride of 2025 is this Sunday. Route looks clear & forecast looks good. Bust out your winter gear & join us for a nice little family-friendly ride. Route info & sign-up here: linktr.ee/kidicalmassyyc #yycbike #kidicalmass
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
KIDICAL MASS YYC: Our final ride of 2025 is this Sunday. Route looks clear & forecast looks good. Bust out your winter gear & join us for a nice little family-friendly ride. Route info & sign-up here: linktr.ee/kidicalmassyyc #yycbike #kidicalmass
The recent UPS MD-11 crash was shocking. It was like a replay of the American Airlines DC-10 crash in 1979 where the left engine came off of the wing at take-off as well. WOW! 😱 #aviation
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The recent UPS MD-11 crash was shocking. It was like a replay of the American Airlines DC-10 crash in 1979 where the left engine came off of the wing at take-off as well. WOW! 😱 #aviation
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This Sunday, November 16th, is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It's a day when we remember those lost to the persistent but preventable epidemic of traffic violence. #WDoR2025
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This Sunday, November 16th, is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It's a day when we remember those lost to the persistent but preventable epidemic of traffic violence. #WDoR2025
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This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
www.economist.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This week I wrote about the rise of the e-bike dad - this piece was originally going to run alongside the story I did in September about the bike boom in general, and we didn't have space in print, but here it is:
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
I was in Banff recently with my family & our last night night there we were pleasantly surprised to see this amazing red Aurora display from Tunnel Mountain. Apparently red is rarer occurrence. 😃👍🏻
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I was in Banff recently with my family & our last night night there we were pleasantly surprised to see this amazing red Aurora display from Tunnel Mountain. Apparently red is rarer occurrence. 😃👍🏻
For all the men & women who have sacrificed for our safety & freedom & privilege, thank you for all that you’ve done for all of us.
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
For all the men & women who have sacrificed for our safety & freedom & privilege, thank you for all that you’ve done for all of us.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
📷Ardelle Neubert
📷Ardelle Neubert
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The light at the end of the tunnel
📷Ardelle Neubert
📷Ardelle Neubert
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"New York has built the world’s largest bike network, with 1,550 lane miles, 555 protected lanes, and more on the way. With its Citi Bike program, NY has the largest bike-sharing system in the US."
This weekend in @vox.com:
This weekend in @vox.com:
Cities are booming with bikes — and getting safer and cleaner
Protected bike lanes are transforming cities worldwide, cutting crashes, cleaning air, and turning daily rides into real climate wins.
www.vox.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Since I’m typically a human pin cushion to these little bastards, I can confirm this to be a deep-seated sentiment. 😠 #deathtomosquitoes
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Since I’m typically a human pin cushion to these little bastards, I can confirm this to be a deep-seated sentiment. 😠 #deathtomosquitoes
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Congratulations to Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for their 3rd book “Women Changing Cities: Global stories of urban transformation.”
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations to Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for their 3rd book “Women Changing Cities: Global stories of urban transformation.”
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
Get your copy: www.ribabooks.com
Good morning #yyc from the medicine wheel in Nosehill park. Today is Truth & Reconcilliation Day. I’m taking some time to reflect on the history & consequences to the Indigenous people & their culture. I hope many of you take a brief moment to do so too.
September 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Good morning #yyc from the medicine wheel in Nosehill park. Today is Truth & Reconcilliation Day. I’m taking some time to reflect on the history & consequences to the Indigenous people & their culture. I hope many of you take a brief moment to do so too.
Just a reminder about my ride up to the medicine wheel tomorrow morning for anyone that is able or would like to join me. Details below.
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Hey #yycbike! I will be riding up to the medicine wheel on Nosehill to watch the sunrise & reflect on Truth & Reconciliation. I invite anyone that would like to join me there at 7:15am.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
September 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Just a reminder about my ride up to the medicine wheel tomorrow morning for anyone that is able or would like to join me. Details below.
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#yycbike 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Hey #yycbike! I will be riding up to the medicine wheel on Nosehill to watch the sunrise & reflect on Truth & Reconciliation. I invite anyone that would like to join me there at 7:15am.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
September 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hey #yycbike! I will be riding up to the medicine wheel on Nosehill to watch the sunrise & reflect on Truth & Reconciliation. I invite anyone that would like to join me there at 7:15am.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
The medicine wheel is located about 100ft south of the radio tower on the SE corner of the park.
If you want to ensure that tourism into the US crashes even more then go ahead & take it away. Or perhaps stop the aggressive stance & reflect on how the US got here & reconsider how your treating a long standing trade partner & ally. Just a thought… 🤔 #aviation
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian travellers, airlines, airports could be hit financially if pre-clearance into U.S. lost, says expert | CBC News
After the U.S. ambassador to Canada floated the idea that Washington may need to reassess offering pre-clearance into its country in Canadian airports, an aviation management expert said this could hi...
www.cbc.ca
September 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If you want to ensure that tourism into the US crashes even more then go ahead & take it away. Or perhaps stop the aggressive stance & reflect on how the US got here & reconsider how your treating a long standing trade partner & ally. Just a thought… 🤔 #aviation
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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September @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with thoughtfulness for our recently lost comrades - always, we ride together 💔 #criticalmassyyc #yycbikes
September 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
September @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social with thoughtfulness for our recently lost comrades - always, we ride together 💔 #criticalmassyyc #yycbikes
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This is beautiful. Well done, Edmonton. 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.
edmontonjournal.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This is beautiful. Well done, Edmonton. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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I owe this morning’s community connection to you, doc. It fills my cup.
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
September 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I owe this morning’s community connection to you, doc. It fills my cup.
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland
“A community’s orbit depends on both the gravity & period of its rituals. So I roast and grind the beans. And it fills my cup.”
~ Dr. Darren Markland