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Darren Markland
@drdagly.bsky.social
Intensive care doc, nephrologist, bamboo bike frame builder, active transportation advocate, barista bike rider and general humanist.
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This one was based on a great photo by Darren Markland @drdagly.bsky.social
I loved adding the highlights on this one. #oilpainting #humanmade #artist
August 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Joy and concentration. 😂♥️
August 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This encapsulates a profound shared joy. This week we spent 23 hrs in the saddle, climbing 7395m and ripping 271 km of the finest single track BC had to offer. Trials cement friendships, and trails keep us coming back for more. Canada is majestic as it is noble.
July 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Day 4 of racing on the island. Nanaimo is a gem.
July 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
So it begins!!
June 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Riding the park was pure adrenaline. This is zen. Even the climbs were relaxing. 🥰
June 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Ugh! Bleak. Also... of course.

Conspiracy Theorists Are Creating Special AIs to Agree With Their Bizarre Delusions futurism.com/conspiracy-t...

"...bots specifically trained on harebrained conspiracy theories, including a custom bot designed to convince parents not to vaccinate their children."
Conspiracy Theorists Are Creating Special AIs to Agree With Their Bizarre Delusions
Users are creating AI bots trained on harebrained conspiracy theories, including a custom bot to convince parents not to vaccinate kids.
futurism.com
June 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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City council can put ballot questions forward during the next municipal election. I think we should give this serious thought and let all taxpayers and voters have a say on providing the oilers owners $88.5m for their business.

www.michaeljanz.ca/referendum2025
Edmontonians should have a referendum this municipal election: Should taxpayers provide $88.5 million to the Oilers Entertainment Group for a new Event Park?
www.michaeljanz.ca
June 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I’m off to go race mountain bikes!
June 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What is the mountain bike equivalent of stumbling into beauty?
June 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Mist rolls into the valley, healing a chafed earth, and though I am lost in my thoughts, I can find myself in this perfect moment. The sun has marked safe passage through another year.
May 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’m heading from
Edmonton to Cowichan this June for a mountain bike race. Any places I should camp at along the way?
May 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
May 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Almost 200 letters solicited and sent to Premier smith today telling her that safe streets should not be a political game.

Learn more and send your own letter via @pathsforpeople.bsky.social

at:

win.newmode.net/pathsforpeop...
May 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Making coffee for these AM gems. @willygrant.bsky.social and @slashgraphics.com lighting up my day, with a subtle plug for the best bakery in town. @sugaredandiced.bsky.social.

Though @uptownone.bsky.social gives them a run for their money. @coffeeoutside.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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April 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hey #yegbike Alberta at Noon is talking bike lanes with Alberta’s minister of transportation. Come join the discussion.
April 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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these people hate DEI because they would be unemployable in any system where they couldn’t rely on favoritism and nepotism
Just read this.
April 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Mr Hobbes will miss Pokey McSquirrel, who just got relocated to the regional head office.
April 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’m not a man who uses faith in the churn. I do think the universe has a dark sense of humour. I liked this pope. He took on the mantle of humanity, one that had been shirked by his predecessors. He wore it with honesty & valour. His last council should not have been the devil.
April 22, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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This fills my cup on Friday mornings. Meeting great folks outside for coffee.

@coffeeoutside.bsky.social @drdagly.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Good Friday, Good People, & Good Coffee Outside...
Nice to see some familiar faces as I buzzed by @coffeeoutside.bsky.social on my legs this morning. With @drdagly.bsky.social serving up the delish diuretics on his bike coffee bar thingee. ✌️
#yegbike #yeggers #edmonton #outsideisthebestside #yeg
April 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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This is not about bike lanes, this is about distracting Albertans from the Corruptcare scandal. Stay focused. Call a public inquiry. Reach out to me and let’s talk about what we can do together.

#ableg
April 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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I’d argue everyone knew how bad it would be.

But just over half thought it would only affect everyone else.
April 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
There are places,
That hold on to the last of winter,
Just as I clasp onto gentle solitude,
And my heart seeks solace.
For there is no coincidence in the solstice.
It is the fulcrum upon which
The seasons balance.
A fine tipping unto the herald of sound
And fury.
April 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM