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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 1h

Cool morning, view is still great. The funicular is working fine. 7:25 am #YEGFunicularStatus #Bikesky @bikesky.social (Oct 8)

Looking east at the Tawatinâ Bridge from inside the funicular

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 3h

Wet conditions this morning, but not actively raining. I wore my toe covers, not shoe wraps today. Watch out for standing water on the MacKinnon Ravine bridge. And drivers passing fast and close. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

#yegbike commute: another pleasant morning at +5°C with light southwest breeze in clear skies. Traffic fairly heavy, but not directly annoying. Paths clear with a few scooters, joggers and dog walkers. Also a few rabbits out and about, no birds. Taking these lovely fall days one at a time. A […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

No new obstacles on my route. Light breeze out of the west, but it felt like it was about to change direction. More car and pedestrian traffic than usual. A bit of cloud filtered the moon. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

#yegbike commute: pleasantly temperature of +5°C with light southwest breeze in clear skies. Can’t say enough about this fantastic fall weather. Some branches and leaves in the paths from last nights storm, but leaves are not wet. Just as well as I’m still on the mini-velo roadster. Traffic was […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Lovely crescent moon this morning. Stiff breeze out of the northeast. The street lights are out (again) on 142 St between 94th and 91st Ave, and (still) on 102 Ave between 116 and 114 St. Watch out for path repair/construction at the 103 Ave exit from Railtown toward 109 St. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

#yegbike commute: warmish at +10°C, but a brisk and gusty northwest wind takes care of that. Traffic moderately busy, not directly annoying. Inner city moderately active, with some attempts at a sidewalk campfire. Paths mostly empty, but leaves are an issue, especially with a light rain this […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Perfect windbreaker weather. Bit of a breeze out of the west, with some gusts from the south, maybe a rain squall too. Watch out for shattered glass exiting Railtown at 103 Ave toward 109 St. There’s a tipped e-bike in the lane at 103 Ave and 103 St. A coyote gambols on Connaught. #yegbike

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Edwin G. Spooks 👻 @edwing.mstdn.moimeme.ca · 26/09/2026

It feels so weird to watch the UCI on the telly and recognize the places they’re going through. Like the Du Quartier LRT station - - - C'est vraiment bizarre de regarder l'UCI à la télé et de reconnaître les endroits qu'ils traversent. Comme la station SLR du Quartier #Montréal #Brossard […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cool again this morning, with a bit of a breeze out of the northeast. No obstacles on my route. (I didn’t take Ravine Dr. today.) Looks like someone hit the tree outside Hathaway’s on 124 St, as it had a serious lean going on when I rode by. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cooler this morning. No new obstacles to speak of, and sadly no wildlife. Ravine Dr is still closed at 101 Ave. There’s a broken street sign in the 102 Ave bike lane at 126 St. Gentle reminder that cars and other cyclists can’t see you before sunrise if you don’t have lights. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A little too warm for the windbreaker and gloves. Street lights are out on 142 St from 91 Ave to 93 Ave. Road is closed at Ravine Dr & 101 Ave. Street lights are out on 102 Ave from 116 St to 114 St. A porcupine is snacking near Alexander Circle. A coyote gambols on Connaught Dr. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

So here in Ponoka, we are staying at a rather pricey motor inn (so far have been in the sub-$100 range) this one is $150. It is noticeably cleaner and ‘fancier’ than the others, and offers a supposedly good complementary breakfast. If this holds to be true, the extra fee will be worth it. So far […]

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

1/2 Today’s #yegbike expanded editon commute was mostly roadie heaven, some relaxed leisure pace, and some mixed surfaces, and of course some gravel section roads varying from perfect to fresh gravel floating. From Sylvan Lake, on road until HWY 20 headed north […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

The author and his wife are on bicycles on the side of a big highway overpass.
An even bigger Highway, the QEII is underneath.

A large section of pavement is suspended over the QEII highway. Many industrial buildings run alongside the roads.

A paved section road stretches out into the distance. The road continues off into a horizon of low hills of agricultural fields.

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚨 SPECIAL EVENT THIS FRIDAY 🚨 It’s deliver day! 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️And we need you 🫵 to show up to share your support for safe streets and municipal autonomy. Join us for Coffee Outside at the Legislature to deliver a message to Minister Dreeshen and the UCP. Please help spread the work! #yegbike #yycbike

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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today marks one year since the tragic loss of Dr. Markland. We will honour his life & legacy at Critical Mass on Friday. Join us at 6pm at Ezio Farone park. www.instagram.com/stories/bike... #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Changed plans from heading into Nordegg area, and decided instead to come back up through central Alberta east of QEII. Left Rocky on TWP 393 eastward, and up Tiami Road to join up with the TWP 598 we came in on. This will be the route we take in and out of Rocky […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

The author and his wife are riding laden bicycles which are parked on a one-lane wooden bridge. The bridge spans a lovely creek with lush wooded evergreen coverage on the banks.

The wife is stopped her laden bike on a lovely one-lane wooden bridge. The bridge spans a lovely creek whose banks hold lush evergreen and brush coverage.

A gravel road is lined with lush evergreen forest bush. The wife is arriving up a slight incline.

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

Today’s #bikepacking supper was a mix of ethnicities, equally perishable. Fried up first was bacon from the K&K, and from the rendered fat, pupasas from Parisio Tropical. Served up with ordinary grocery store coleslaw mix and taco sauce. Muy Bueno!

2 folding camping plate/bowls are filled with a fried pupasa, bacon, coleslaw mix and taco sauce. The photo conveys fried goodness of mixed cuisines.

Bacon is fried up on a pan over a camping stove. It surrounds a pupasa frying in the bacon fat.

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

#yegbike commute, larger #yeg area #bikepacking edition: Today was roadie day - mostly the shoulder of secondary highways. South from Bentley, crossing HWY 12 on RG RD 12 two section roads to turn west at TWP 400. This was all good gravel, until crossing HWY 20 […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

The author and his wife pose for a selfie on the roadside, with bike helmets on. The road carries far off downhill into the distance. The countryside is treed agricultural land, power lines break the skyline in the distance.

Two bicycles, fully laden with cargo bags, are parked at the roadside of a rural secondary highway. The wife is attending to her bike. Off in the distance a wide vista of agricultural farmland is shown. Somewhere in the hazy horizon is the faint impression of some Rocky Mountains.

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

Well the recommendation from Loyal of Rocky Mountain Bikes was not wrong. The Rocky Mountain House restaurant of Chi’Mac was fantastically spot on. Korean based Asian fusion presented in a western honky-tonk setting. Chicken Basket with 2 salads was plenty of supper […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

A chicken shaped basket holds a meal of fried chicken. 2 sauces and 2 salads are presented in front of the chicken basket.
The table is in a western style casual eating establishment.

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

So the usual #bikepacking routine is a session at @bikeedmonton to get the bikes prepared. Then a stop at bentley-cycle-inc.shoplightspeed.com to have whatever came loose to get tightened up. This trip is no exception. What a fabulous bike shop in a tinny town in rural Alberta! […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A smidge warmer this morning. The neighbourhood coyotes sounded really excited about that. Watch out for new lane closure barriers on 142 St over MacKinnon Ravine. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Chilly this morning. You’ll definitely want your windbreaker, earband and gloves. No obstacles on my route, except for a car driving west in the bike lane at 103 Ave and 112 St. Street lights are still out over there. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

For the next 2 weeks, any #yegbike commute report from this reporter will be concerning the larger #yeg area, specifically down to Pigeon Lake, and westward hopefully to the Mountain National Parks. This is the mini-road bike loaded for travel.

A small folding bike is loaded down with a ridiculous number of bags full of camping gear suitable for surviving the zombie apocalypse.

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Warmer than expected this morning. I had my gloves and earband ready, but did not need them. Light breeze out of the northeast. Hint of rain. No obstacles on my route aside from the random road/lane closure/marker signs on 103 Ave between 109 and 107 St. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

#yegbike commute: perfect temperature of +12°C with light southwest breeze in clear skies. Traffic weekday levels, but not personally annoying to me. Plenty of aggressive fast drivers, but not in my lane. A few other bikes, not many pedestrians. Not too many birds, a few rabbits about. A good […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Warmer and quieter this morning. The clouds were lit and the stars a gift. 103 Ave is closed from 109 St to 107 St. I *think* the bike lane is mostly open, but the signage is a bit random so keep your wits about you. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

#yegbike commute: perfectly cool at +11°C with light northeast breeze in clear skies. One single sparrow was the songbird this morning. Traffic weekday level, but no annoying interactions today. A few other bikes and scooters, paths mostly empty of joggers and dog walkers. Quite serene ride […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Not quite jacket weather yet. Cool and calm. Way more traffic than usual. I guess we’re all excited to be back at work. No new obstacles to speak of, though the construction damage on 103 Ave between 109 and 106 St definitely *felt* worse. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

#yegbike commute: perfectly cool at +12°C with southwest wind in overcast skies. I vastly prefer the cool fall to the hot summer. Taking the lane had one truck yell at me, on an empty road with 2 lanes. A reasoned political discussion did not occur. Paths mostly empty, few other bikes about. Not […]

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

#yegbike commute: warm at +16°C with light southeast breeze in half overcast skies. No mosquitoes; but gnats. Traffic not too annoying, even though Intook the lane on the 109th route. Not much inner city life that way, but much more joggers. A few bikes and dog walkers on the paths. Not a bad […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Warmer and breezier this morning. Moderate headwind out of east. Watch out for the construction barriers on 102 Ave around 122 St, e-scooters parked in the bike lane around 112 St, folks’ campsites overflowing onto the Railtown path, and lane closures at 103 Ave between 108 and 106 St. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

#yegbike commute: perfectly warm at +15°C with southeast breeze in maybe clear skies - the increasing time of dawn makes me less sure. Traffic was super annoying. I decided to join the battle by not using bike lanes. The morning rush that ignores one-ways, red lights and offensive driving styles […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cool and calm this morning. Light breeze out of the northeast. The street lights are still out between 116 and 110 St on 102 Ave. The 103 Ave bike lane eastbound is closed from 109 St to roughly 106 St. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

#yegbike commute: pleasantly cool at +12°C, with light to medium gusty northerly wind in clear skies. Surfaces mostly good, still some branches and twigs in the roadways. Paths largely empty, regular bike commuters spotted. Inner city quietly active, some sidewalk campfires. Traffic weekday […]

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

#yegbike commute: warm overnight again, at +15°C with slight southeast wind. Skies seemingly clearing, nice orange sunrise. Traffic super annoying and offensive, but no collisions. The bike lane is not an Uber drop off spot! Inner city medium active, paths mostly empty. Usual bike commuters […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Warm this morning. Light breeze out of the northeast. The 103 Ave bike lane disappears between 107 St and 106 St, with a sizeable horizontal rut midway. More folks than usual were out walking, riding and driving. Sadly, no gambolling coyotes. #yegbike

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

#yegbike commute, pm edition: it's hot. Also, some construction/obstructions: 1 - the southeast corner of the 97thStreet/Yellowhead MUP is completely closed off. With big concrete barriers. If there was ample warning in either direction that might be acceptable, but there is not. One would be […]

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

#yegbike commute: warm overnight at +16°C, but a drier heat than previously. Light southwest wind is just icing on the cake. Traffic medium busy and annoying. Street life present, but no campfires this morning. Paths largely empty, a few other bikes out and about. Ideal conditions, really. Birds […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Warm this morning, with a light breeze out of the east. No new obstacles to speak of, though plenty of street lights out on 103 Ave between 120 and 110. Charge your headlights, folks. #yegbike

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Hellrosser @rosserford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We’re going to hear about how everyone loved Dolly, and that feels true. But it’s good to remember, and to her credit, that she was attacked for her AIDS activism, her vaccine advocacy, her LGBTQ+ support and even, more recently, for her reading initiatives. She ALWAYS stood firm when it mattered.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton at the first show she ever played in Canada. It was on Feb. 20, 1972 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, where she was a special guest for Porter Wagoner's Traveling Road Show. While not the headliner, many said she stole the show. 📸 Vancouver Sun

Dolly Parton with a vintage hairstyle stands on stage holding an acoustic guitar near a microphone, mid-performance, captured in black-and-white.

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Jeneric @jeneric.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

#yegbike commute: pleasantly cool at +12°C with light southerly breeze in clear skies. Much brighter this morning, air quality seems okay to me. Traffic back to annoying loud vehicles driving with offensive manners. Inner city medium busy with sidewalk campfires. Paths mostly empty, a few other […]

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Cool this morning. Light breeze out of the northeast. Coyote having a nice gambol down 102 Ave near 134 St. Watch out for new road construction at 101 St. Between 102 Ave and 104 Ave. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Warmish, kinda hazy and a little muggy this morning. No obstacles on my route, aside from a group of drug users narrowing the 103 Ave exit from Railtown. Watch out for sandbags and toppled lane dividers on the 103 Ave route between 109 St and 105 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Cool and calm again today. Light traffic. One intrepid jogger. Watch out for sand bags in the 103 Ave bike lane between 109 St and 106 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

No obstacles on my route this morning. The ride was calm and cool. And no rain! More folks than usual out walking or biking, and a few more folks working out their problems at volume in the Churchill Station area. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Stiff headwind out of the northwest, with occasional fun gusts from the northeast. The curb lane on 142 St between 100 and 102 Ave has degraded. Avoid if you can. Sand bags in the 103 Ave bike lane at 109 St, plus several toppled lane markers and debris from 109 St to 105 St. #yegbike

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Desi @desivalentine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Cool and calm this morning. No obstacles to speak of. Just a few folks out walking, and one dude biking around with his speaker volume cranked. This is the first commute since spring that a headlight was mandatory. #yegbike

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