Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
@albertabikeswap.bsky.social
CA Bike buy, sell & donate nonprofit funded by our dwindling life savings that provides transportation security to thousands. CAN-BIKE cycling education, software, bike racks, and so much more kindness. https://albertabikeswap.ca/
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We create a safe place to buy, sell, and donate bikes. This is who we are and what we do youtube.com/watch?v=Zntn...
Pity our patent's name isn't our first choice. Bike racks, events, software, CAN-Bike cycling education, bike donations, Bike Index, strategic alliances, and happy cyclists.
Pity our patent's name isn't our first choice. Bike racks, events, software, CAN-Bike cycling education, bike donations, Bike Index, strategic alliances, and happy cyclists.
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This year the #bike community helped us put together a bike package for #CBCCalgary #calgaryfoodbank auction. Want to #maketheseasonkind?
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This year the #bike community helped us put together a bike package for #CBCCalgary #calgaryfoodbank auction. Want to #maketheseasonkind?
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
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To the students at @ucalgary.bsky.social Bike Root is your best friend! 🚲🛠️
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
February 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
To the students at @ucalgary.bsky.social Bike Root is your best friend! 🚲🛠️
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
We've made a few friends over the last 14 years, designed our own fit-for-purpose software, and we are grateful to every single strategic alliance that helps us help others.
January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
We've made a few friends over the last 14 years, designed our own fit-for-purpose software, and we are grateful to every single strategic alliance that helps us help others.
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
Ditch the car, grab a Bunch!🚲
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
February 7, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Ditch the car, grab a Bunch!🚲
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
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More than a swap—it’s a mission. 🚲🧠
Proud to partner with Branch Out Neurological Foundation.
With both founders living with #MS, we know firsthand that cycling is vital for brain health. Supporting neuro-research, one pedal stroke at a time!
#BrainHealth #MS #Cycling #Alberta #Research
Proud to partner with Branch Out Neurological Foundation.
With both founders living with #MS, we know firsthand that cycling is vital for brain health. Supporting neuro-research, one pedal stroke at a time!
#BrainHealth #MS #Cycling #Alberta #Research
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Safe, inclusive, and bold! 🚲🛡️
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
February 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Safe, inclusive, and bold! 🚲🛡️
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
Ditch the car, grab a Bunch!🚲
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
February 7, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Ditch the car, grab a Bunch!🚲
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
Proud to partner with @bunchbike.com to promote the cargo bike revolution. Our 15 years of data shows 22% of Alberta Bike Swap bikes are daily commuters—cargo bikes make that transition possible for the whole family!
#Sustainability #CargoBikes #Cycling #UrbanMobility
More than a swap—it’s a mission. 🚲🧠
Proud to partner with Branch Out Neurological Foundation.
With both founders living with #MS, we know firsthand that cycling is vital for brain health. Supporting neuro-research, one pedal stroke at a time!
#BrainHealth #MS #Cycling #Alberta #Research
Proud to partner with Branch Out Neurological Foundation.
With both founders living with #MS, we know firsthand that cycling is vital for brain health. Supporting neuro-research, one pedal stroke at a time!
#BrainHealth #MS #Cycling #Alberta #Research
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Safe, inclusive, and bold! 🚲🛡️
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
February 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Safe, inclusive, and bold! 🚲🛡️
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
Honoured to have Bold Helmets as a strategic alliance.
They’ve engineered the first safety-certified helmets for diverse hair and headwear.
We provide the bikes; they provide the protection for EVERY rider. #Safety #Inclusion #Cycling #Canada
To the students at @ucalgary.bsky.social Bike Root is your best friend! 🚲🛠️
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
February 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
To the students at @ucalgary.bsky.social Bike Root is your best friend! 🚲🛠️
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
We’re proud to partner with this volunteer-run DIY workshop.
They keep your bikes in top shape so you can ace your finals and save the planet at the same time.
#UofC #Cycling #Sustainability #YYC
We've made a few friends over the last 14 years, designed our own fit-for-purpose software, and we are grateful to every single strategic alliance that helps us help others.
January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
We've made a few friends over the last 14 years, designed our own fit-for-purpose software, and we are grateful to every single strategic alliance that helps us help others.
This year the #bike community helped us put together a bike package for #CBCCalgary #calgaryfoodbank auction. Want to #maketheseasonkind?
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This year the #bike community helped us put together a bike package for #CBCCalgary #calgaryfoodbank auction. Want to #maketheseasonkind?
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
can.givergy.com/CBCMaketheSe...
@bikeindex.org @bikecalgary.bsky.social #calgary #yyc
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
Life goals
Raleigh catalogue
ca. 1970s
Raleigh catalogue
ca. 1970s
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Life goals
Raleigh catalogue
ca. 1970s
Raleigh catalogue
ca. 1970s
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
Celebration happening tomorrow!👇🥳
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
#yegbike
October 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Celebration happening tomorrow!👇🥳
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
We’re not there yet.
We still have 21 days to reach our 300,000 signatures. Please, take a moment and sign the petition. It’s up to you now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6NW...
#ForeverCanadian
We still have 21 days to reach our 300,000 signatures. Please, take a moment and sign the petition. It’s up to you now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6NW...
#ForeverCanadian
Forever-Canadian.ca because the only independence Alberta should have…
YouTube video by Lisab0923
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October 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We’re not there yet.
We still have 21 days to reach our 300,000 signatures. Please, take a moment and sign the petition. It’s up to you now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6NW...
#ForeverCanadian
We still have 21 days to reach our 300,000 signatures. Please, take a moment and sign the petition. It’s up to you now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6NW...
#ForeverCanadian
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The first episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus featured a bicycle race of modernist painters who were painting while riding
October 5, 1969
October 5, 1969
October 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The first episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus featured a bicycle race of modernist painters who were painting while riding
October 5, 1969
October 5, 1969
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
4 days away from Bike-A-Palooza! 🎉 While you’re with us on Sunday, stop by to visit Laura and Chris, the faces behind @albertabikeswap.bsky.social. Learn how they channel their passions for biking & community into helping people across AB embrace a cycling lifestyle.🚴♀️
Learn more: AlbertaBikeSwap.ca
Learn more: AlbertaBikeSwap.ca
September 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
4 days away from Bike-A-Palooza! 🎉 While you’re with us on Sunday, stop by to visit Laura and Chris, the faces behind @albertabikeswap.bsky.social. Learn how they channel their passions for biking & community into helping people across AB embrace a cycling lifestyle.🚴♀️
Learn more: AlbertaBikeSwap.ca
Learn more: AlbertaBikeSwap.ca
Bike lanes?! How is that legal?
DoorDash Plans to Send Autonomous Robots into Bike Lanes.
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DoorDash Plans to Send Autonomous Robots into Bike Lanes | Momentum Mag | Momentum Mag
DoorDash has begun rolling out Dot, its new autonomous delivery robot — a sleek, all-electric bot that can hit speeds of up to 20mph.
momentummag.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Bike lanes?! How is that legal?
Bike lanes?!
“DoorDash intends to send autonomous robots into bike-lanes.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social
Here’s what’s frustrating…who cares what they “intend?” It’s up to City Hall what’s allowed in bike-lanes, NOT COMPANIES!
Stop acting like tech companies should be able to do whatever they want in cities.
Here’s what’s frustrating…who cares what they “intend?” It’s up to City Hall what’s allowed in bike-lanes, NOT COMPANIES!
Stop acting like tech companies should be able to do whatever they want in cities.
DoorDash Plans to Send Autonomous Robots into Bike Lanes | Momentum Mag | Momentum Mag
DoorDash has begun rolling out Dot, its new autonomous delivery robot — a sleek, all-electric bot that can hit speeds of up to 20mph.
momentummag.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Bike lanes?!
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
As we scale up renewables, one thing becomes crystal clear: without storage, the energy transition will stall.
Batteries aren’t just for cars. They’re also crucial for grids, industry, and heating.
Great short from DW.
Batteries aren’t just for cars. They’re also crucial for grids, industry, and heating.
Great short from DW.
September 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
As we scale up renewables, one thing becomes crystal clear: without storage, the energy transition will stall.
Batteries aren’t just for cars. They’re also crucial for grids, industry, and heating.
Great short from DW.
Batteries aren’t just for cars. They’re also crucial for grids, industry, and heating.
Great short from DW.
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
“You can’t say that’s not going to create pollution — well you can say it, but to be able to actually prove that’s true is completely off, as far as many of us are concerned.”
Worries for Lake Winnipeg grow, as permit approved for N.D. mega-dairy ⬇️
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Worries for Lake Winnipeg grow, as permit approved for N.D. mega-dairy ⬇️
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Worry for Lake Winnipeg grows after ND dairy farm approved
North Dakota’s approval of a permit for a massive dairy farming operation near the Red River is ringing alarm bells for environmental groups in Manitoba who say it poses a threat to an already-beleagu...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“You can’t say that’s not going to create pollution — well you can say it, but to be able to actually prove that’s true is completely off, as far as many of us are concerned.”
Worries for Lake Winnipeg grow, as permit approved for N.D. mega-dairy ⬇️
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Worries for Lake Winnipeg grow, as permit approved for N.D. mega-dairy ⬇️
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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@bikebusedmonton.bsky.social is making international headlines! #yegbike
New Bike Bus Launched in Edmonton for Fun and Motivational Back to School Ride on Two Wheels #cycling #bikebus tinyurl.com/mv4nff5m
September 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
@bikebusedmonton.bsky.social is making international headlines! #yegbike
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😍🎉 amazing work @bikebusedmonton.bsky.social!!!
@bikebusedmonton.bsky.social is making international headlines! #yegbike
New Bike Bus Launched in Edmonton for Fun and Motivational Back to School Ride on Two Wheels #cycling #bikebus tinyurl.com/mv4nff5m
September 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
😍🎉 amazing work @bikebusedmonton.bsky.social!!!
We are grateful to the cycling community @bikeindex.org @project529.bsky.social
This @amacommunity.bsky.social was made in 2017; we now have 90+ strategic partnerships
Want to help us help others? Come to Edmonton Bike Swap at 11410 Kingsway NW Sept 7. Pls share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zntn...
This @amacommunity.bsky.social was made in 2017; we now have 90+ strategic partnerships
Want to help us help others? Come to Edmonton Bike Swap at 11410 Kingsway NW Sept 7. Pls share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zntn...
This is AMA | Chris and Laura Grant
YouTube video by Alberta Motor Association
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September 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We are grateful to the cycling community @bikeindex.org @project529.bsky.social
This @amacommunity.bsky.social was made in 2017; we now have 90+ strategic partnerships
Want to help us help others? Come to Edmonton Bike Swap at 11410 Kingsway NW Sept 7. Pls share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zntn...
This @amacommunity.bsky.social was made in 2017; we now have 90+ strategic partnerships
Want to help us help others? Come to Edmonton Bike Swap at 11410 Kingsway NW Sept 7. Pls share
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zntn...
Reposted by Chris&Laura@albertabikeswap
Start a Bike Bus in Your Community with these Expert Steps.
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Start a Bike Bus in Your Community with these Expert Steps
It's back-to-school time again, and more kids than ever are riding their bicycles to school as part of a bike bus
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September 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Start a Bike Bus in Your Community with these Expert Steps.
momentummag.com/how-to-start...
momentummag.com/how-to-start...