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szaracat.bsky.social
Karly Coleman
@szaracat.bsky.social
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Bike Traffic Reporter, member of the All Powerful Bike Lobby, obsessed by cozy murder, fascinated by language and has some opinions
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jeffsamsonow.bsky.social
Sunday morning in Edmonton. Stand up for human rights before the Alberta government takes away yours.
Event poster with word "rally" repeated in the colours of the transgender flag, and details for the event Sunday, November 23 at 10:30am at the Alberta Legislature.
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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bikebikeyyc.bsky.social
AMA makes living car free or car light a little less scary when breakdowns inevitably happen.

Worth looking into see if their programs will work for you.

It's a great option for owners of big cargo bikes that cannot be easily transported to your fave local shop (or home) for repairs.
peislandergirl.bsky.social 🇨🇦Peislandergirl (she/her) @peislandergirl.bsky.social · Nov 5
What are the chances of a couple who ride Surly Skidloaders both getting rear flat tires on the same day when they are not riding together? Not zero! 🥴 Thanks AMA! @seumasb.bsky.social #yycbike
My flat - I don’t carry a spare because no way I’m capable of getting that tire off! Super nice Guy who rescued me from AMA. He says they tow about five bikes a month nowadays and a lot of Urban Arrows. You get five bike tows a year with basic membership. Jim’s rear flat! He texted me shortly after I got home - unbelievable! Luckily he could walk to train then I picked him up with minivan. My flat culprit was a nasty screw.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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davidzipper.bsky.social
“Unlike the car, the e-cargo bike afforded a unique sensitivity to the natural world and local environment [that] enabled parents to train their children in local geography and responsible mobility.”

www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RW2MT...
November 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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dshepyeg.bsky.social
Another powerful rally at the Legislature on our first day back in session.

Teachers aren’t backing down in their fight for better in our public education system - for students, for teachers, for all Albertans.

And we’re proud to stand with them. #abpoli
October 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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cycletoronto.bsky.social
Bill 212 wasn't enough. Now the Government of Ontario plans to handcuff municipalities from making meaningful decisions about their roads and block the construction of any new bike lanes that would involve road reconfigurations. Read more:

www.cycleto.ca/ontario_bann...
Cyclist in a bike lane riding past a sign that says "Thanks! You Saved This Bike Lane"
October 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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grumpalump.bsky.social
New @bikeology.bsky.social blog post dropped today! Photo featuring @lindork.bsky.social #yegbike

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Riding in the Shoulder Seaons
By Karly Coleman, Bikeology Guild of Canada Secretary
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October 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
szaracat.bsky.social
@marcmack.bsky.social & I chat about… bike lanes!!! Surprise. We wonder about costs, numbers and the taken-for-grantedness of costs for SOVs
August 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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bikebikeyyc.bsky.social
Great bike security vid by local #yycbike legend @shifter.info
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRjG...
This bike theft trick almost got me. Here's how to keep your bike safe without fear
YouTube video by Shifter
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July 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
szaracat.bsky.social
@cjsrfm.bsky.social Marc and I also discussed momentummag.com/what-should-...
What Should Bicycle Commuters do about Wildfire Smoke?
For many bicycle commuters, the choice to ride on the daily is linked to battling the climate crisis, which makes it a difficult decision
momentummag.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
szaracat.bsky.social
@cjsr, Marc and I chatted about www.strongtowns.org/journal/2024...
3 Ways National Bike To Work Day Can Miss the Mark
An initiative that encourages people to use a bike instead of a car seems like a good thing, but does National Bike to Work Day actually encourage bikeability?
www.strongtowns.org
July 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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bikeology.bsky.social
Teaser:
The Bikeology Guild has a new, more inclusive logo (🙏🏼 @itsmeserenat.bsky.social), a new website under construction (🙏🏼 @grumpalump.bsky.social), & we're now at the colours-choosing phase. Does the #BikeSky community have an opinion?

What 3 colours say "women, freedom, fun + bike' to you?
July 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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naheednenshi.bsky.social
MONDAY, JUNE 23 IS ELECTION DAY!
Albertans want real change.
Today, we have a real chance to deliver.

Let’s make history in Edmonton-Strathcona.

🗳️ Polls are open 9AM - 8PM
📌 Find your poll location: albertandp.ca/vote #VOTEforBETTER
June 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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bikeology.bsky.social
Excellent Op-Ed, @yegbike.bsky.social!🙏🏼
June 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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bikebikeyyc.bsky.social
More oil and gas pipelines will fix this, right, Danielle?
June 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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momentummag.bsky.social
Has One of Canada’s Top New Bicycle-Friendly Cities Hit a Wall?
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Has One of Canada's Top New Bicycle-Friendly Cities Hit a Wall?
A new protected bike lane and traffic-calming project in Edmonton is drawing some familiar opposition from some local residents.
momentummag.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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bikeology.bsky.social
👍🏼 video comparing cycle infrastructure in Saanich & Surrey (BC);; with a highly laudatory shoutout for 132 Ave in Edmonton (which our Minister of Transportation Dreeshen, wants removed):
youtu.be/fCyvIMn48s4?...
@shifter.info @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @geodarcy.bsky.social
The hidden potential of cycling in the suburbs
YouTube video by About Here
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June 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
szaracat.bsky.social
#yegbike! You: Lost a blue Ghost, with red bits + a black water bottle. It: behind City Market 121 Street. It has company, a group of people by the fence.
June 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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bikeology.bsky.social
The RSVP are rolling in!
Have you already signed up for this year's Ride of the Fancy Women?

www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-of-th...

#Yeg
#Women.Ride.Bikes
#Women.Deserve.SafeLanes
Ride of the Fancy Women, 2025!
Bring your whimsy & glamour to advocate for safer women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure & to celebrate bicycles as women's freedom machines
www.eventbrite.ca
May 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
szaracat.bsky.social
Wooo wooo. Made it home before the rain after a lovely afternoon spent with friends! #yegbike, #yegbikelanes
May 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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ashleysalvador.bsky.social
I am thrilled to announce that I am running for re-election for Edmonton City Council to represent the incredible people of #WardMétis, and all Edmontonians.

I love this city, and I’m ready to continue building a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous Edmonton for everyone.

ashleysalvador.com
May 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
szaracat.bsky.social
@coffeeoutside.bsky.social where IS everyone? Like, did I get the wrong day?
April 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
szaracat.bsky.social
Morning rides are the bomb!
April 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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drdagly.bsky.social
Given that we are now an epidemic region for measles parents can protect their children as early as 6 months and infants can access the accelerated schedule.
March 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
szaracat.bsky.social
Peace and bike grease, everyone.
December 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
Merry #ChristmasMorning everyone! Hope Santa was good to you. Remember this one? "An Urbanist's 12 Days of #Christmas” in @planetizen.bsky.social, with some gift suggestions for your city! Wishing you all a Happy Holidays! www.planetizen.com/node/66643
A city park filled with Christmas lights at night in Vancouver.
December 25, 2024 at 3:13 PM